2023 Volkswagen Taos - DM Review

We reviewed a VW Taos a couple years ago, and emerged from the experience not completely satisfied. This time was about the same, even though Charlie and I would choose it over 70% of the segment, for some reason.
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[@patrickgile320]

This car makes me happy that I bought a Golf Sportwagen 4Motion. For what it’s worth, I went with the manual because the DSG in the Sportwagen had the same irritating take-off behavior from the line. VW, bring us back the Golf Sportwagen/Alltrack!

[@Kamukix]

That ending with the list was HILARIOUS. Nicely done gents, nicely done. 😂

[@robertk1049]

Test drive one last year with the dual clutch and there was a dangerous amount of lag when accelerating from a stop. Literally floor the pedal, one one thousand two one thousand and then go.

[@gusherb94]

I drove one maybe two years ago with the regular automatic and it did the same thing.

[@bradenweir9264]

That’s how my sisters 2018 Jetta is. The new jettas have little lag and are smooth. Not sure why they didn’t replicate that in the new Taos.

[@akhilsai9836]

u fellas actually made some valid points! Thank you for the info. Its entertaining.

[@funeralweather]

I just bought a 2022 SEL for $28k. Window sticker was in the glove box and I was shocked when I saw $38k. I would never pay that price but I am more than happy to have gotten a good deal! Definitely love the car, but not at that sticker price.

[@BoopSnoot]

For $37K, you could buy a Nissan Rogue 1.5T that makes more horsepower, more torque, and is rated 37mpg highway with strong smooth launches without the weird jerky launches of the Taos that sometimes acts like a digital on/off switch. Interior of Rogue also has way more soft touch, while the Taos was hard-plastic everything.

[@myemailiscool]

The updated engine has made the Rouge a great choice. Wouldn't have considered one with the previous anemic engine.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@myemailiscool I was originally torn between the CX5 and CX50 as my final two options, but since I was going for a base model, that ruled out the CX50 as they didn't even offer base yet, and I found the base Nissan Rogue S with the 1.5T was more efficient and peppy than the CX5 naturally aspirated base engine. Ditto with the Sportage/Tucson the base 2.5 NA had no torque. Happy so far, average lifetime fuel economy is 32.6mpg with peak of 43.5mpg.

[@TheNickoneal70]

yeah and have a slough of engine problems

[@NerdLifts]

The rogue has slower acceleration, is less fun to drive, and less reliable.

[@teemmoe528]

Rouge with CVT tranny! Good luck after couple of years.

[@jeffmorse645]

"Nobody's going to get it with FWD". Depends on the market. Here in California and also in Florida (where I'm moving soon) I've checked the inventory of many dealerships and the vast majority are FWD SE models. Its a rarity to see an AWD (of any trim) come in. Very few SEL trims which are AWD.

[@Joe-cy5hm]

I think this car is great if you get the SE trim. SEL top trim just costs a bit too much for what it is but still good

[@WiHL]

Seems like the CX-5 is the obvious choice here

[@MariUovo]

VW is back to no. 1 spot as best selling car brand in the world. So it's outdated what you said about Toyota being no. 1.

[@tylerhann4117]

Mpg test on 2023 jeep compass, New engine and transmission

[@Veyronp87]

Wtf happened to VWs dual clutch?? The DSG I had in my old GTI was awesome

[@nick-xi6do]

It's tuned different then the GTI. They tried to make it more soft and less sporty.

[@donjohnson2428]

Don’t know why anyone would spend the money VW is asking for this when the CX-5 exists. I say that as a Jetta owner.

[@nick-xi6do]

@@hunterrrdrives They should've kept the front wheel drive SEL cause it was 30k and no DSG. I agree that its to close in price to the Tiguan which is much better.

[@davewilson7602]

@@hunterrrdrivesat the top trim there’s a price difference, but for the volume SE trim I remember the Taos was literally 1000 less than an equal SE Tiguan, both had AWD. Why would I have gotten this when the Tiguan was 1000 more only?

[@nick-xi6do]

@@hunterrrdrives yeah I hate the pricing but I do still like the car overall

[@nick-xi6do]

@@hunterrrdrives ong

[@mahinahmed2316]

Time for VW to take some notes from their own book. They made new golf like a wanabe tesla. Could have been such a great competitor for the mazda3 hatch.

[@katiecannon8186]

Traded my 7.5 GTI for the 8. The interface is great And the chases is hugely better. I love my 8

[@markovwms]

36k?!

[@NerdLifts]

That's with the highest possible trim. Higher trim levels are always a bit of a rip off. You're always better off putting in your own leather covers and sound system.

[@dpajc056]

Sorry guys, I like you but I'm not here to watch you screw around and take this half seriously. I watch to see if this car is worth buying or not, not to spend time during number 2.

[@DailyMotor]

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[@azizkizbayev439]

Price is insane…

[@Mirror1973]

VW corporate is still getting miffed at people telling the truth about how BAD their New mk8 GTI and GolfR infotainment screen and system ACTUALLY are ?!

[@katiecannon8186]

Nah. It’s the reviewers who don’t bother to actually learn it It’s actually very easy & very well done

[@shawnp7597]

Y’all really like to talk over each other. Waters down the quality of your reviews

[@powertools2375]

Bought one and regret it. Biggest pos car ever

[@TheUnreadableUser]

I bought one and like it. Usable, doesn't stand out, and good space. Now the infotainment isn't great (mainly the wireless android Auto) but everything else I've loved

[@FrankBrand-bi3pu]

I could only watch these guys for a couple of minutes. Waste of time.