2026 Volkswagen Taos SEL

Engine Type: 1.5L TSI Turbo I4*

Displacement: 1,498 cc*

Max Power: 174 hp @ 5,000-6,000 rpm*

Max Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,000 rpm*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: Turbocharged Direct Injection*

Turbo Charger: ✅*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Automatic*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic*

Drive Type: AWD (4Motion) standard*

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded*

MPG: 25/33/28 (AWD)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gal / 50 L*

Top Speed: 120 mph

Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut*

Rear Suspension: Multi-Link (AWD)*

Shock Absorbers Type: Standard

Steering Type: Electromechanical Power Steering*

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescopic*

Front Brake Type: 11.1-in Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: 10.7-in Solid Disc*

Braking (60-0mph): 130 ft

0-60mph (Tested): 8.8 sec

Wheel Size: 18-inch*

Wheel Type: 18-in Alloy*

Length (ft/mm): 14.6 ft / 4,460 mm*

Width (ft/mm): 6.1 ft / 1,840 mm*

Height (ft/mm): 5.5 ft / 1,680 mm*

Boot Space (litres): 1,704 liters (60.2 cu ft max with AWD)*

Seating Capacity: 5*

Wheel Base (ft/mm): 8.7 ft / 2,680 mm*

No. of Doors: 4 (plus liftgate)*

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅ (Dual-Zone Climatronic)*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ✅*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅

Rear AC Vents: ❌

Cruise Control: ✅*

Parking Sensors: ❌

KeyLess Entry: ✅ (Keyless Access with Push-Button Start)*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

Gear Shift Indicator: 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro*

Lane Change Indicator: ✅*

Follow Me Home Headlamps: ✅*

Additional Features - Comfort: 8-Way Power Driver Seat*, 4-Way Power Passenger Seat*, Heated/Ventilated Front Seats*, Heated Steering Wheel*, Dual-Zone Climate Control*, Wireless Charging*, Panoramic Sunroof*, Push-Button Start*, Rain-Sensing Wipers*, Keyless Access*, 4Motion AWD Standard*, myVW App*

Tachometer: ✅*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅*

Glove Box: ✅*

Additional Features - Interior: 8-inch Touchscreen*, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro*, Vienna Leather Seats (Black/Gray or Dark Blue)*, 8-Speaker Premium Audio*, Panoramic Sunroof*, Premium Materials*, 60/40 Rear*, Enhanced Acoustic Dampening*

Upholstery: Vienna Leather (Black/Gray or Dark Blue)*

Adjustable Headlamps: ✅*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅*

Rear Spoiler: ✅*

Side Stepper: ❌

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators: ✅*

Integrated Antenna: Roof-Mounted*

Chrome Grille: ✅ (with VW Logo)*

Projector Headlamps: ❌

Fog Lights: LED*

Sunroof: ✅ (Panoramic Sunroof)*

Boot Opening: Manual Liftgate*

Tyre Size: 225/50R18*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

LED DRLs: ✅*

LED Headlamps: ✅ (LED with Auto On/Off)*

LED Taillights: ✅*

Additional Features - Exterior: Power-Folding Heated Auto-Dimming Mirrors*, Panoramic Sunroof*, 18-in Alloy Wheels*, Chrome Accents*

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): ✅*

Central Locking: ✅*

Anti-Theft Alarm: ✅*

No. of Airbags: 6*

Driver Airbag: ✅*

Passenger Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag-Rear: ❌

Safety Rating: Expected 5-Star NHTSA*, Expected Top Safety Pick IIHS*

Day & Night Rear View Mirror: Auto-Dimming*

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: IQ.DRIVE (Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert)*, Rearview Camera*, 6 Airbags*, TPMS*, Electronic Stability Control*

Radio: ✅*

Infotainment Screen Size: 8.0 inches*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 8.0 inches*

Usb Ports: 3 USB-C Ports*

Tweeters: ✅

Speakers: 8-Speaker Premium Audio (NEW for 2026)*

Additional Features - Entertainment: Wireless Apple CarPlay®*, Wireless Android Auto™*, Bluetooth®*, myVW Mobile App*, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro*, 8-Speaker Premium Audio (NEW for 2026)*, AM/FM Radio*, SiriusXM®*