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2024 Volkswagen Taos: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos is that the IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite became standard across the lineup. This is a light equipment-and-trim update rather than a redesign, with more standard convenience features and a new SE Black trim.
About the 2024 Volkswagen Taos
1st generation (2022-2024), final model year before the 2025 refresh.
Volkswagen positions the Taos as its smallest SUV, but not as a stripped-down one. The core pitch is easy city size paired with a roomy cabin, useful cargo space, turbo power, and a more polished road feel than many subcompact rivals. For most buyers, the Taos is the VW choice for getting compact dimensions without giving up family-friendly back-seat room, modern safety tech, and a clean, straightforward interior design.
The 2024 Taos ranges from the straightforward S to the comfort-focused SE, the dark-trimmed SE Black, and the more upscale SEL. Notable features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on SE models, all-wheel drive on 4MOTION versions, and leather-trimmed ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and built-in navigation on the SEL 4MOTION.
What changed, by category
Safety
Volkswagen made its IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite standard across the lineup. It brings features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-centering support. Automatic high-beam headlights also became standard on every trim.
Tech
A heated steering wheel and rain-sensing windshield wipers became standard across the lineup. The SE and SE 4MOTION also gained standard dual-zone automatic climate control.
Styling
The new SE Black and SE Black 4MOTION trims joined the range with black exterior accents and black alloy wheels.
2024 Volkswagen Taos specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd & Tiptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 65.9 cu-ft | 65.9 cu-ft | 65.9 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
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| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
The biggest change is standard IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance technology on every 2024 Taos. The suite includes features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-centering support.
Did the base 2024 Volkswagen Taos S gain more standard safety features?
Yes. The 2024 Taos S gained standard adaptive cruise control and lane-departure assistance as part of the IQ.DRIVE suite. Automatic high-beam headlights also became standard.
What is the 2024 Volkswagen Taos SE Black?
The SE Black is a new trim for 2024 that combines the SE equipment set with black exterior accents and black alloy wheels. The SE Black 4MOTION adds all-wheel drive to the same dark-look theme.
Was the 2024 Volkswagen Taos redesigned?
No. The 2024 Taos remains part of the first generation introduced for 2022. Its updates center on standard equipment and the new SE Black trim rather than major changes to the body or mechanical layout.
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Taos meaningfully different from the 2023 model?
The 2024 Taos is a modest but useful update over the 2023 model. Its main advantages are standard IQ.DRIVE across the lineup, more standard convenience equipment, and the SE Black trim; it is not a full redesign.
2024 Volkswagen Taos Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
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2024 Volkswagen Taos
(74 reviews)
“No problems in the first 4000+ miles. GREAT gas mileage. Comfortable seats. Good basic transportation.”
“It is comfortable, great size with lots of great features for a value for money price.”