2023 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S Compact, Turbocharged, and Smartly Designed
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S is a compact SUV that perfectly blends affordability, turbocharged efficiency, modern design, and advanced safety. Powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine producing 158 horsepower and excellent fuel economy (up to 36 MPG highway), the Taos offers a smooth, responsive driving experience with the option of 4MOTION all-wheel drive for enhanced control in all conditions.
The Taos 1.5T S comes equipped with impressive standard features:
6.5-inch touchscreen with App-Connect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
LED headlights and taillights for a stylish, modern look
Heated front seats with durable cloth upholstery
Digital Cockpit with customizable display
Spacious cargo capacity and comfortable rear seat legroom
Safety is prioritized with IQ.DRIVE advanced driver-assist technologies, including:
Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Traffic Alert
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keeping System
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S stands out with its compact size, refined European styling, excellent fuel economy, and a full suite of standard safety features, making it one of the most versatile and value-packed compact SUVs on the market.
Top Competitors: 2023 Honda HR-V LX and 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross L
2023 Honda HR-V LX
The 2023 Honda HR-V LX features a 2.0L engine with 158 horsepower, Honda Sensing safety suite, and a practical interior. While the HR-V offers a smooth ride and solid cargo space, it lacks the turbocharged efficiency and the European-inspired driving dynamics of the Taos.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross L
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross L delivers a 2.0L engine with 169 horsepower, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and a user-friendly tech package. While the Corolla Cross is reliable and efficient, it does not offer the digital cockpit or the premium-feel cabin that comes standard with the Taos.
Why Choose the 2023 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S?
Turbocharged Power and Efficiency: 1.5L engine delivers smooth performance and excellent MPG.
Advanced Safety Standard: IQ.DRIVE driver-assist suite on every model.
Modern Tech: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Digital Cockpit included.
Refined European Styling: Sleek exterior design and comfortable, quality interior.
Versatile Cargo Space: Compact on the outside, roomy on the inside.
Optional 4MOTION AWD: Confident handling in all driving conditions.
Certified Pre Owned 2023 VolkswagenTaos 1.5T S
- Exterior Color
- Dusk Blue Metallic
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Odometer
- 18,982 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 28/36 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp
- VIN
- 3VVCX7B21PM362850
- Stock Number
- P1009
Highlighted Features
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Alloy wheels
- Spoiler
Included Packages & Accessories
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- Radio data system
- Radio: Composition Color AM/FM
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front Strut Rear Torsion Beam Suspension
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Cloth Seating Surfaces
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 17" Silver Painted Alloy
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.23 Axle Ratio
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: push button start only
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/55HR17.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 215/55HR17.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 17"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 6.5"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: App-Connect (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & MirrorLink)
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 28mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 31mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 36mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 158hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: Tiptronic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1,750RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 17 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 163mm (6.4")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Compression ratio: 11.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,443kg (3,181lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 74.5mm x 85.9mm (2.93" x 3.38")
- Engine displacement: 1.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 158hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1,750RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,842mm (72.5")
- Exterior height: 1,636mm (64.4")
- Exterior length: 4,465mm (175.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front legroom: 1,019mm (40.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
- GVWR: 1,960kg (4,321lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,866 L (66 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 790 L (28 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,818L (99.5 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 425kg (937lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,011mm (39.8")
- Rear legroom: 963mm (37.9")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,402mm (55.2")
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 2,690mm (105.9")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Traffic Alert warning
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 2.0
Should have been a 4-1/2 star overall vehicle
By Farmer on Sunday, October 09, 2022
I owned this SE 4Motion Taos since December 2021. The only attribute keeping this vehicle from being great is the sloppy transmission. The transmission shifts inconsistently causing either jerking of vehicle at low speeds or inadequate acceleration when needed to merge into traffic. These are big safety issues requiring an immediate fix. There are two things you can do to minimize those conditions. Use gasoline rated at 89 octane and customize the normal driving mode by setting the driveline to ECO. This will lessen the occurrence of jerking and hesitation. I have had a full day of the vehicle operating like it should on occasion for unknown reasons. - 1.0
So many problem
By Firstnewcar on Thursday, August 18, 2022
At first I absolutely loved my Taos. I did so much research for my first new car and had saved up so much. Once my car hit 10,000 it started having issues where this EPC light came on and the check engine light. I put the correct gas in the tank as it says 87 or 91. And they came back and said it was ‘bad gas’ and it’s not covered under warranty and vw isn’t coming out and owning the problem. The engine starts stalling, and when it does finally pick up its a huge jolt. I’m getting car sick just driving it to the grocery store. They said that this problem is happening to so many of the Taos models around the US and many Jetta’s as well. They told me I could pay $700 to drain my fuel tank and it ~might~ fix the problem. I haven’t even had my car a year. It’s the 2022 vw Taos SEL AWD. I have almost been hit 3 times now at 4 way stops because my car won’t get up and go and when it finally does it almost makes you hit something because it’s a huge jolt of power. - 2.0
4 Motion transmission is Temperamental at best
By Franswa on Monday, September 05, 2022
I would rate this vehicle at least 4 stars if the transmission did not make driving this vehicle Work and tiresome. I have owned this vehicle about 9 months and the majority of the time I was trying to find out what was wrong with it or what I was doing wrong. After trying various combinations of driving modes I came to the decision that the transmission is not a good match for the vehicle. The main point is that a vehicle should make it easier for the driver to operate not more difficult. I think the Taos 4 motion deserves a failing grade and VW should do something to satisfy customers of these vehicles and quit using that transmission on the 4 Motion. They almost made a good vehicle again but not quite.
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