{{Short description|Compact crossover SUV}} {{redirect|Volkswagen Tharu|the smaller SUV sold in China since 2024|Volkswagen Tharu XR}} {{Use British English|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Volkswagen Taos/Tharu | image = Volkswagen Taos 1X7A6750.jpg | caption = | manufacturer = Volkswagen | aka = Volkswagen Tharu | production = {{ubl | 2018–present (China) | October 2020<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1511|title=Volkswagen de México begins exports of Taos to the U.S. market|quote=The production of the Taos began in October 2020 for the Mexican market.|date=2021-04-16|access-date=2021-04-18|location=Veracruz, Mexico}}</ref> – present (Americas) | 2021–2022 (Russia) | 2021–2025 (Argentina) }} | assembly = {{ubl | Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen will build the Taos in Puebla|url=https://mexico-now.com/volkswagen-will-manufacture-the-suv-taos-in-puebla/|access-date=2020-09-28|website=mexiconow.com}}</ref> | Argentina: General Pacheco (Volkswagen Argentina)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-29|title=Primeras fotos oficiales de la VW Taos que se fabricará en Argentina: sólo faltan los emblemas|url=https://autoblog.com.ar/2020/09/29/volkswagen-taos/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=ARGENTINA AUTOBLOG|language=es|archive-date=2020-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030225755/https://autoblog.com.ar/2020/09/29/volkswagen-taos/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-04|title=Кроссовер Volkswagen Taos для России: первая информация|trans-title=Crossover Volkswagen Taos for Russia: the first information|url=https://autoreview.ru/news/krossover-volkswagen-taos-dlya-rossii-pervaya-informaciya|access-date=2021-03-12|website=autoreview.ru|language=ru}}</ref> | China: Yizheng, Jiangsu;<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yizheng - VW|url=https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Yizheng.html|access-date=2020-09-27|website=www.volkswagenag.com|archive-date=2022-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123181237/https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Yizheng.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ningbo, Zhejiang;<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ningbo - VW|url=https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Ningbo.html|access-date=2020-09-27|website=www.volkswagenag.com|archive-date=2022-06-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618202509/https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Ningbo.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ürümqi, Xinjiang<ref>{{Cite web|title=Urumqi - VW|url=https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Urumqi.html|access-date=2020-09-27|website=www.volkswagenag.com|archive-date=2022-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123182642/https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/maps/as/cn/Urumqi.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> (SAIC-VW, Tharu) }} | designer = Klaus Bischoff and Johannes Brandsch (Tharu)<ref>{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D841519|title=Motor vehicle|pubdate=2019-02-26|inventor1-last=Bischoff|inventor1-first=Klaus|inventor2-last=Brandsch|inventor2-first=Johannes|assign1=Volkswagen AG}}</ref> | class = Compact crossover SUV (C) | body_style = 5-door SUV | layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive<br>Front-engine, all-wheel-drive | platform = Volkswagen Group MQB A1 | related = SEAT Ateca<br>Škoda Karoq<br>Jetta VS5 | engine = {{ubl |'''Petrol:''' | 1.2 L TSI 115 I4 | 1.4 L TSI 150 I4 | 1.5 L TSI 160 I4 | 1.6 L MPI 110 I4 | 2.0 L TSI 190 I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed manual<br>6-speed manual<br>6-speed automatic<br>8-speed automatic<br>7-speed DSG | battery = 44.1 kWh (e-Tharu) | electric_range = {{convert|315-415|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} (e-Tharu, NEDC) | wheelbase = {{convert|105.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br>{{convert|2680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (China)<br>{{convert|2638|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Russia) | length = {{convert|175.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<br>{{convert|4453|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (China)<br>{{convert|4417|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Russia) | width = {{convert|1841|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1602-1635|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | model_years = 2022–present }}
The '''Volkswagen Taos''' is a compact crossover SUV marketed by Volkswagen. It was first released in October 2018 as the '''Volkswagen Tharu''' in China, while the Taos was released in October 2020 as a restyled version of the Tharu for the North American, South American, and Russian markets. {{As of|2025}}, for the South American and Chinese markets the vehicle is positioned between the T-Cross and the Tiguan in Volkswagen's crossover SUV lineup.<ref name=mptarek2019>{{cite web|author=Gerardo García|title=El Volkswagen Tarek se acerca: esto sabemos del hermano menor de Tiguan para México |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/volkswagen-tarek-se-acerca-esto-sabemos-hermano-menor-tiguan-para-mexico |work=motorpasion.com.mx|publisher=Motorpasión México |language=es |date=20 May 2019 |access-date=3 September 2019 }}</ref> It is not marketed in core European market.
The Taos is named after Taos, New Mexico.<ref name="car and driver">{{cite web|last=Connor Hoffmann|date=17 September 2020|title=VW Taos is named for upcoming crossover below Tiguan|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34054911/volkswagen-taos-suv-announced/|access-date=17 September 2020|publisher=Car And Driver}}</ref><ref>[https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volkswagen-compact-suv-taos/ Volkswagen's new compact SUV will wear 'Taos' name], CNET, 17 September 2020</ref> The Tharu name is derived after the eponymous Tharu people, an ethnic group indigenous to Nepal and Northern India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-17|title=Volkswagen Tharu to get Beats sound system|url=https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/7008.html?country_code=es|access-date=2021-12-15|website=www.formacar.com|archive-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215135101/https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/7008.html?country_code=es|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Overview == The Taos/Tharu is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1, with its platform closely related and several sheet metals shared with the SEAT Ateca, Škoda Karoq and the Jetta VS5.<ref name="mptarek2019" /> Known as the 'Project Tarek' during development, the Taos/Tharu is considered the first Chinese-developed VW product that is sold outside China. Volkswagen's brand sales chief Jürgen Stackmann said the project "turned from a regional project into a global project." Global annual sales for the vehicle were projected at 400,000 units.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen's new compact crossover won't be sold in Europe|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/19/vw-suv-crossover-china/|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Autoblog|language=en}}</ref>{{clear left}}
== Markets ==
=== North America === The Taos debuted for the North American market on 13 October 2020 for the 2022 model year. It is the fifth addition to the Volkswagen SUV family in the last four years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Volkswagen Taos, a big idea in small SUVs|url=http://newsroom.vw.com/vehicles/volkswagen-taos-reveal/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=VW of America Newsroom|archive-date=2020-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021155759/http://newsroom.vw.com/vehicles/volkswagen-taos-reveal/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Mexican-built Taos slots directly below the Tiguan, which is solely available in a long-wheelbase guise in the North American market, while acting as an indirect replacement for the discontinued Golf.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 Volkswagen Taos Revealed: New Compact SUV Takes The Golf's Place|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/448774/2022-volkswagen-taos-revealed/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref>
The Taos for the US and Canadian market is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine known as the TSI Evo, borrowed from VW's European models. The engine packs {{cvt|158|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|184|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750 rpm. Front-wheel-drive models feature an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the ''4Motion'' all-wheel drive is coupled with a 7-speed DSG transmission. For the 2025 model, the DSG was replaced with an 8-speed automatic transmission for all models.
Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit system is standard on all trims, replacing the physical instrument cluster dials with a reconfigurable 12.3-inch display. The Taos can function as a Wi-Fi hotspot and is available with a wireless charge pad. All but the base model feature an 8.0-inch touchscreen and the latest MIB3 infotainment software. Volkswagen sells the Taos in S, SE, and SEL trims.
The Taos for the Mexican market is powered by a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine from the Volkswagen ''EA211'' TSI engine family, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.4 TSI engine produces {{cvt|150|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|25.5|kgm|Nm lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque.<ref>{{Cite web|last=García|first=Gerardo|date=2020-10-13|title=El Volkswagen Taos ya tiene fecha para México: estos podrían ser sus precios y rivales más difíciles|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/volkswagen-taos-mexico-fecha-lanzamiento|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Motorpasión México|language=es}}</ref> In Mexico, the Taos is available in Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline trims. All trims are only available in FWD drivetrain configuration.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Primer vistazo a precios y versiones de Nuevo Taos|url=https://volkswagen-mexico.prezly.com/primer-vistazo-a-precios-y-versiones-de-nuevo-taos|access-date=2020-11-06|website=volkswagen-mexico.prezly.com|language=es-MX}}</ref>
==== Facelift ==== For the 2025 model year, the Taos received a mid-cycle refresh in North America, with updated bodywork, a revised 1.5-litre turbocharged engine making {{cvt|174|hp|kW PS|0}}, and an 8-speed automatic transmission now standard on all models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rehbock |first=Billy |date=29 February 2024 |title=2025 Volkswagen Taos |url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/volkswagen/taos/2025/ |website=Motortrend}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="120"> File:2025 Volkswagen Taos IMG 3640.jpg|2025 Volkswagen Taos File:2025 Volkswagen Taos IMG 3635.jpg|Rear view </gallery>
=== South America === Introduced on 13 October 2020, the vehicle is also sold as the Taos with an identical styling to the North American Taos. For this market, the vehicle is produced in General Pacheco plant in Argentina.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-29|title=Volkswagen Taos: así es el SUV fabricado en Argentina|url=https://parabrisas.perfil.com/noticias/novedades/volkswagen-taos-asi-es-el-suv-que-fabricado-en-argentina.phtml|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Parabrisas|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Autocosmos|date=2020-09-29|title=Volkswagen Taos: Los secretos de su producción en Argentina|url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ar/2020/09/29/volkswagen-taos-los-secretos-de-su-produccion-en-argentina|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Autocosmos|language=es-AR}}</ref> It occupies a segment between the T-Cross and Tiguan. It is the first C-segment SUV made in Argentina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/510836/lanzamiento-volkswagen-taos/|title=Lanzamiento: Volkswagen Taos|website=Motor1.com}}</ref> Instead of the TSI Evo engine, the Argentinian-built Taos is powered by a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder TSI petrol engine producing {{cvt|150|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|25.5|kgm|Nm lbft|0|abbr=on}} which is sourced from the São Carlos engine plant in Brazil and supports flex fuel. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Novo Volkswagen Taos 2022: revelado o rival de Jeep Compass e Toyota Corolla Cross|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/448748/volkswagen-taos-estreia-oficial-suv-medio/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}</ref>
As of 2022, the Argentine version contains 20% locally made parts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ambito.com/economia/volkswagen/pablo-di-si-ceo-tenemos-que-exportar-mas-e-importar-menos-n5432130|title=Pablo Di Si, CEO de Volkswagen: "Tenemos que exportar más e importar menos"|website=www.ambito.com}}</ref> 70% of its production is exported.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/583837/pablo-di-si-volkswagen-amarok/|title=Pablo Di Si: "Tenemos VW Amarok en Pacheco por diez años más"|website=Motor1.com}}</ref>
=== Russia === thumb|Russian market Taos The Russian-market Taos was announced on 4 March 2021. It is assembled in Nizhny Novgorod by GAZ alongside the similar Škoda Karoq. As a result, the Taos for the Russian market uses an identical rear quarter panel and chassis from the Karoq, making it shorter in length and wheelbase compared to the Americas-market Taos and the Chinese-market Tharu, and requiring a different tailgate panel, rear taillights and rear bumper to be installed.
Engine options available are a 1.6-litre MPI producing {{cvt|110|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} and 1.4-litre TSI producing {{cvt|150|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}. The base engine comes with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, while the TSI is mated to either an 8-speed automatic for the FWD version or a 7-speed DSG transmission with ''4Motion'' AWD. The range will include Respect, Status and Exclusive trim levels.<ref>{{Cite web|title=VW Taos 2022 estreia na Rússia com motor 1.6 do Polo; será que dá conta?|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/493323/vw-taos-2022-russia-motor-16-aspirado/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Шенгелия|first=Давид|title=Российский Volkswagen Taos поступит в продажу летом — ДРАЙВ|trans-title=Russian Volkswagen Taos will go on sale in the summer|url=https://www.drive.ru/news/volkswagen/6040ceab3787db66553056c6.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.drive.ru|language=ru}}</ref>
=== Powertrain === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;" |+Volkswagen Taos ! colspan="6" |Petrol engines |- !Model !Displacement !Power !Torque !Transmission !Markets |- | rowspan="2" |'''1.4 TSI 150''' | rowspan="2" |1,395 cc I4 | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |6-speed automatic |Latin America |- |8-speed automatic or 7-speed DSG |Russia |- |'''1.5 TSI 160''' |1,498 cc I4 |{{Convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |8-speed automatic or 7-speed DSG |United States and Canada |- |'''1.6 MPI 110''' |1,598 cc I4 |{{Convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|155|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic |Russia |}
=== China (Tharu) === The Tharu was presented as a near production model called the 'Powerful Family SUV' in March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-26|title=Volkswagen Launches Two New SUVs In China And One Is Called The "Powerful Family SUV", No Kidding|url=https://carnewschina.com/2018/03/26/volkswagen-launches-two-new-suvs-in-china-and-one-is-called-the-powerful-family-suv-no-kidding/|access-date=2020-09-27|website=CarNewsChina.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Built by SAIC Volkswagen, the vehicle became available in China in late October 2018.<ref name="china-auto">{{cite web|title=VW bringt den Tharu|periodical=China-auto.news|url=https://www.china-auto.news/post/vw-bringt-den-tharu/120|access-date=11 November 2018|date=16 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="1kcom">{{cite web|date=31 October 2018|title=Volkswagen|url=https://1k.com.ua/volkswagen-nachala-prodazhi-novogo-krossovera-tharu-za-1-6-mln-rublej.html|access-date=11 November 2018|language=ru|periodical=1k.com.ua}}</ref> The vehicle was assembled in three locations, including in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the city of Ürümqi.
It is offered with several powertrain options, including one electric version called the '''e-Tharu'''. The base model of the Tharu has a torsion axle, the higher versions have a multi link suspension.<ref name="motor1">{{cite web|last=Roland Hildebrandt|date=28 May 2018|title=VW bringt den Tharu|url=https://de.motor1.com/news/243299/vw-tharu-tarek-2018-suv/|access-date=11 November 2018|website=de.motor1.com}}</ref>
Volkswagen cooperated with the headphone manufacturer Beats Electronics to incorporate the ''Beats'' audio system in the vehicle.<ref name="china-auto" />
The Chinese-built Tharu was launched in the Philippine market on 29 September 2023.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/volkswagen-tharu-to-be-launched-in-ph-on-september-29-a2619-20230911 |title=Official: The Volkswagen Tharu will be launched in PH on September 29 |magazine=Top Gear Philippines |publisher=Summit Media |date=11 September 2023 |access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref> It is available in both the SE and SEL trim levels.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.autodeal.com.ph/articles/car-news-philippines/volkswagen-philippines-launches-2024-tharu-compact-crossover-prices-start-p1-808-000 |title=Volkswagen Philippines launches the 2024 Tharu compact crossover—Prices start at P1,808,000 |first=Earl |last=Lee |website=AutoDeal |date=29 September 2023 |access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref> It was discontinued in September 2025 following the termination of distributorship agreement between AC Industrials and Volkswagen Group.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/ayala-ends-distributorship-of-volkswagen-in-ph.html |title=Ayala ends distributorship of Volkswagen in PH |last=De Guzman |first=Marcus |website=AutoIndustriya.com |date=18 September 2025 |access-date=18 September 2025}}</ref>
<gallery widths="200" heights="113"> File:2020 SAIС-Volkswagen Tharu (front).jpg|2020 Volkswagen Tharu (China) File:2020 SAIС-Volkswagen Tharu (rear).jpg|2020 Volkswagen Tharu (China) File:Volkswagen Tharu facelift 003 (cropped).jpg|2023 Volkswagen Tharu facelift (China) File:Volkswagen Tharu facelift 002 (cropped).jpg|2023 Volkswagen Tharu facelift (China) File:Volkswagen Tharu 300 TSI DSG SE Mangan Grey 03.jpg|Volkswagen Tharu 300 TSI interior </gallery>{{clear|left}}
==== Powertrain ==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;" |+Volkswagen Tharu ! colspan="6" |Petrol engines |- !Model !Series !Displacement !Power !Torque !Transmission |- |'''1.2 TSI''' | |1,197 cc I4 |{{Convert|118|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |- |'''1.4 TSI '280 TSI'''' |''EA211'' |1,395 cc I4 |{{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |- |'''2.0 TSI '330 TSI' ''4Motion''''' |''EA888'' |1,984 cc I4 |{{Convert|190|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |7-speed DSG |}
==== e-Tharu ==== The electric version of the Tharu was released in November 2020. It is equipped with an electric motor that produces {{Convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|290|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The vehicle is powered by a 44.1-kWh battery pack rated at {{Convert|315|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of range (NEDC). Driven at a constant speed of {{Convert|60|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}, the e-Tharu is claimed to be able to travel {{Convert|415|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} between charges.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 Volkswagen Taos Goes Electric In China With e-Tharu|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/452379/2021-vw-etharu-ev/|access-date=2020-11-08|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-04|title=Volkswagen e-Tharu is a super cool electric crossover|url=http://techzle.com/volkswagen-e-tharu-is-a-super-cool-electric-crossover|access-date=2020-11-08|website=Techzle|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422175014/http://techzle.com/volkswagen-e-tharu-is-a-super-cool-electric-crossover|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{clear}}
==Safety== The Taos has ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear ones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tn.com.ar/autos/novedades/2021/09/20/especial-taos-asi-es-el-nuevo-suv-argentino-con-lo-ultimo-en-diseno-y-estilo-de-volkswagen-a-nivel-mundial/|title=Especial Taos | Así es el nuevo SUV argentino con lo último en diseño y estilo de Volkswagen a nivel mundial|date=September 20, 2021|website=Todo Noticias}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/pruebas/volkswagen-taos-a-prueba-si-busca-un-suv-familiar-esta-es-la-opcion-video/|title=Volkswagen Taos, a prueba: si busca un SUV familiar, esta es la opción (+VIDEO)|first=Nicolás Ramírez|last=Ordóñez|date=August 13, 2021}}</ref>
===Latin NCAP=== The Latin American Taos with 6 airbags, airbag switch, UN127 pedestrian safety standard, ESC, ISA, full SBR, and optional collision avoidance system received 5 stars from Latin NCAP 3.0 in 2021 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/es/resultado/153/volkswagen-taos-+-6-airbags|title=Resultados oficiales de la valoración de seguridad del Volkswagen Taos + 6 Airbags 2021|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}</ref>
{{Latin NCAP |year=2021 |description=Volkswagen Taos + 6 Airbags |reference_code=153/volkswagen-taos-+-6-airbags |overall_stars=5 |adult_percent=90 |child_percent=90 |pedestrian_percent=61 |safety_percent=85 |adult_points=36.09 |child_points=44.00 |pedestrian_points=22.49 |safety_points=36.57 }}
{{Latin NCAP |year=2025 |description=Volkswagen Taos + 6 Airbags |reference_code=202/volkswagen-taos-+-6-airbags |overall_stars=5 |adult_percent=91 |child_percent=90 |pedestrian_percent=68 |safety_percent=92 |adult_points=36.28 |child_points=44.00 |pedestrian_points=32.48 |safety_points=39.63 }}
===IIHS=== The 2022 Taos was tested by the IIHS:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/volkswagen/taos-4-door-suv/2022|title=2022 Volkswagen Taos 4-door SUV|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" |+IIHS scores |- | Small overlap front (Driver) || style="color:white;background: green"|Good || |- | Small overlap front (Passenger) || style="background: yellow"|Acceptable || |- | Moderate overlap front || style="color:white;background: green"|Good || |- | Side || style="color:white;background: green"|Good || |- | Roof strength || style="color:white;background: green"|Good || |- | Head restraints and seats || style="background: yellow"|Acceptable || |- | Headlights | style="margin:0;padding:0" | {| border=0 cellspacing=0 |- | style="color:white;background: green"|Good || style="background: orange"|Marginal |} | varies by trim/option |- | Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) || style="color:white;background: green"|Superior || optional |- | Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) || style="background: orange"|Basic || optional |- | Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use || style="color:white;background: green"|Good || |- |}
== Sales == {| class="wikitable" !Calendar year !China<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-03|title=Volkswagen Tharu China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tharu/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421231320/https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tharu/|url-status=dead}}</ref> !U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-07|title=Volkswagen Taos US car sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/us-volkswagen-taos/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113093108/https://carsalesbase.com/us-volkswagen-taos/|url-status=dead}}</ref> !Mexico !Brazil !Argentina |- |2018 |24,873 | | | | |- |2019 |138,235 | | | | |- |2020 |146,926 | | | | |- |2021 |125,717 |31,682 |9,567<ref>{{Cite web|last=García|first=Gerardo|date=2022-01-08|title=Los 379 autos más vendidos de México en 2021: la lista completa del ranking de ventas|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2021|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Motorpasión México|language=es}}</ref> |7,732<ref name=":32">{{Cite web|title=Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021|url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2021/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=AUTOO|language=pt-BR}}</ref> |2,583<ref>{{Cite web |title=Así fueron las ventas totales en 2021 |url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/557919/ventas-totales-argentina-2021/ |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}</ref> |- |2022 |120,561<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2022年大众零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?flag=2022&brandId=8 |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |59,103<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=Volkswagen of America (VWoA) reports total year 2022 sales |url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1723 |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=Volkswagen of America}}</ref> |7,031<ref>{{Cite web |last=García |first=Gerardo |date=2022-01-08 |title=Los 371 autos más vendidos de México en 2022: el ranking completo con todos los modelos |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2022 |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=Motorpasión México |language=es}}</ref> |11,225<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2022/ |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=AUTOO |language=pt-br}}</ref> |8,449<ref>{{Cite web |title=Así fueron las ventas en diciembre (y totales) 2022 |url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/628764/ventas-diciembre-2022/ |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}</ref> |- |2023 |95,263<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2023年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2023 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |58,890 |18,972<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Santillán |first=Miriam |date=2025-01-14 |title=Los SUVs más vendidos en México durante 2024 |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2025/01/14/los-suvs-mas-vendidos-en-mexico-durante-2024 |work=AutoCosmos |language=es-mx}}</ref> |15,990<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-08 |title=Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2023 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2023/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=AUTOO |language=pt-br}}</ref> |11,451<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-29 |title=Así fueron las ventas de autos en diciembre (y totales) 2023 |url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/702713/ventas/ |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}</ref> |- |2024 |109,387<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2024年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2024 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |63,882 |20,126<ref name=":0" /> |17,565<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2024/ |website=AUTOO |date=4 January 2025 |language=pt-BR}}</ref> |13,190<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Así fueron las ventas de autos en diciembre (y totales) 2024 |url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/745850/ventas-autos-diciembre-2024/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}</ref> |- |2025 |142,825<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2025年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2025 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |55,198 | |12,924<ref>{{Cite web|title=Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2025|url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2025/|access-date=2026-01-05 |website=AUTOO|date=5 January 2026 }}</ref> |16,523<ref>{{Cite news |last=Autocosmos |date=2026-01-02 |title=Los 0km más vendidos de Argentina en 2025 |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ar/2026/01/02/los-0km-mas-vendidos-de-argentina-en-2025 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260114145412/https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ar/2026/01/02/los-0km-mas-vendidos-de-argentina-en-2025 |archive-date=2026-01-14 |access-date=2026-05-31 |work=Autocosmos |language=es-AR}}</ref> |}
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