10 Reasons Why You Should Buy The 2024 Volkswagen Taos

the Volkswagen to is a good SUV it has an impressive cargo room spacious and supportive seats and a comfortable ride it also returns good fuel economy estimates however some cheap Plastics throughout the cabin bring down the overall Ambiance of the interior and the transmission sometimes has to hunt for the right gear so without further Ado here are 10 reasons why you should buy the 2024 Volkswagen tows at 1.5 L the 158 horsepower and 184 lb feet turbocharged engine in the to make this SUV stand out in the fuel efficiency Department paired with an 8-speed automatic in the front-wheel drive models the turbocharged 4- cylinder engine returns a very efficient 28 MP gallon around town and 36 MP gallon on the longer Highway drives based on its EPA ratings even with a 7-speed DSG trans transmission and heavier all-wheel drive system the small VW is still Thrifty on fuel at 25 M per gallon in the city and 32 m per gallon on the [Music] highway undoubtedly the Volkswagen ta is the grown-up in the room among the others in its class the German automaker has carried over the handsome understated styling that has become synonymous with its brand even down to its entry-level SUV while it has all the signature SUV details like the black plastic wraparound cladding to give a rugged look the rest of the exterior details on the tows are subtle and take after its larger Atlas sibling the design of the front grill and bumper cover are on the mature side standout details are the piano black accent and the LED daytime running lights laid across the grill that bleed into the LED headlights seamlessly it doesn't attract attention using aggressive Vents and lines but rather it's timeless design cues and distinguished posture as Volkswagen's affordable baby SUV the toos was already a compelling option but the updates for the 2024 model are mostly inclusions of previously optioned in features which is not a bad thing it's always a welcome addition when an automaker includes features to make their car safer and help driver Awareness on the road forward Collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring blind spot and rear cross traffic monitors come standard the full IQ Drive Suite of driver assist features is also now standard across all trim levels the panoramic sunroof is standard for the top-of-the-line seel trim built on a compact version of Volkswagen Audi's mqb Global platform the tow suits even The Adventurous supplied with front strut suspension and a torsion Beam at the rear for the front-wheel drive variants the four motion all-wheel drive variants come with a more complex independent multi-link rear suspension but regardless of which variant the Volkswagen is able to keep up with daily duties and weekend road trip exploits Volkswagen signature for motion all-wheel drive gives this vehicle the capabilities of a mountain goat it comes with four modes onroad snow off-road and off-road custom which can be activated via a rotating dial near the gear selector in off-road custom mode it offers the capability to set certain parameters to suit driver [Music] preference the interior follows the same design ethos as the exterior clean simple and understated and again that isn't a bad thing no frills and avoiding the over styled aesthetic of many current cars of today everything in the cabin of the Taos is intuitive the dash layout switches and buttons are where you expect them to be and are all within easy reach although the interior materials are mostly composed of hard touch plastic and cloth it's to be expected in this price bracket and should you want it a leather package is an available option as with the rest of Volkswagen's lineup a fully digital screen is in place of the previously traditional analog gauges and the the 6.5 in infotainment screen at the center of the dash comes with Apple carplay and Android auto other features include heated and ventilated front seats Dual Zone automatic climate control an 8- speaker Beats audio sound system and a power adjustable driver's seat when it comes to cargo capacity the taus is at the top of the class with five passengers on board the cavernous trunk measures out to 27.9 cubic feet which is best in class with three passengers less and the rear split folding seats tucked down an additional 38 cubic feet of cargo space is made available due to the body design of the to passenger leg room and head room at the front and rear are equally spacious front passenger legro is at 40 cubic feet while the rear passengers have a comfortable 37.9 cubic feet for their lower extremities and around 40 in worth of Headroom because of this this SUV feels bigger than others in the segment even the windows are big giving good outward visibility and the power sliding panoramic sunroof helps to give the to an even more spacious cabin [Music] feel being a small compact SUV the Volkswagen to is Pleasant to drive its engine is eager once you get past the inevitable turbo lag and when paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission the taus is a quick and easy City Runabout because of its size this car is very easily maneuverable around town or tight city streets and the array of driver assistance systems makes the Driving Experience much easier the seating is comfortable even for long drives thanks to the power adjustable driver seat and the supportive seat construction not to mention the switch gear is also easily comprehensible because of its tried and tested mqb platform this vehicle has very good road matters and is comfortable even in hourlong bouts with heavy [Music] traffic even though the tiny VW is built outside Germany in Mexico fittingly where the origins of its name come from and in Argentina its German roots are evident not only in the exterior and interior design but in its engineering as well the type of engineering that is perceptible and that you can feel the kind that is instantly noticeable upon getting into the driver's seat that sense of something being solid and wellb built the quality of the materials on the surface may leave more to be desired but also Volkswagen cars have been largely considered well-engineered and reliable plus it's arguable that these hard touch Plastics are tough and [Music] durable this car was designed to be a daily driver capable of the occasional weekend camping trip and that multi-day CrossCountry drive to meet relatives on the holidays and while it has some standout features it can brag about it is well equipped and capable of being an allrounder like a Leatherman Multi-Tool that's welld designed and wellmade packed with knives files and screwdrivers that are useful but not spectacular at anything this small SUV is not trying to be anything it isn't it's not a performance SUV so its fuele efficient rides nice and quiet it isn't a hardcore off-roader so it doesn't come with long travel suspension and noisy mud terrain tires instead it has 18-in Alloys with all seasons and a Supple ride the tows is a pleasant driving feature-packed compact SUV with all the basic amenities of a modern-day vehicle more space for passengers and Luggage than it logically should have and a gutsy 1.5 L fuele efficient engine that motivates its weight [Music] sufficiently the Volkswagen tow straddles weirdly between being banged for the buck and too expensive for its class especially when the top trim tows coming in at [Music] $33,500 This SUV can still be value for money in the SE trim Volkswagen asked $28,155 and the tows would come with everything you would need in a daily driver in adventure mobile for a little extra four motion all-wheel drive could be specified for $1,450 if it would be doing double duty as a light off-roader on the [Music] weekends

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Published: Mon Nov 20 2023