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2027 Volkswagen Taos
The Volkswagen Taos gets a new Sport trim just above the base S, with black 18-inch wheels, black roof rails, a black spoiler and yellow interior stitching. The base S now offers satellite radio, voice control, six speakers and keyless entry. It has a 174-hp turbo 1.5-liter four with an 8-speed automatic. MSRP runs $28,025 to $37,425.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain1.5L turbo four-cylinder
Output174 hp
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Seating5
Decision answers24Trim, ownership and verification
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Taos lineup gets a new Sport trim positioned just above the base S model. It features black 18-inch wheels, black roof rails, and a black spoiler. The front bumper trim, rear skid plate, and exhaust tips are rendered in gunmetal grey. Yellow interior stitching and embossed black cloth seats further identify the new Sport trim. The base S trim now offers satellite radio, voice control, and two additional speakers for a total of six, as well as keyless entry.
Pricing and powertrain for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $28,025-$37,425. The Taos is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 174 horsepower with an 8-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) measured a Taos SEL AWD needing a relaxed 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, saying the all-wheel-drive Taos has lost some straight-line urgency despite the lineup's power bump for 2025.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) lists top-ranked competitors as the Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, and Mazda CX-30, saying the Taos is a well-rounded but not quite remarkable option in a segment that keeps getting better.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a new Sport trim above the base S, plus standard satellite radio, voice control, and keyless entry on the S.
How much does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $28,025 to $37,425.
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Record summary
What to know first
Every Taos trim shares the same 174-horsepower turbo four; SEL is the only trim with standard 4MOTION AWD, while S/SE/SE Black/Sport offer it as an option. MY2027 adds a new Sport trim (5 total) and upgrades base-trim tech; exterior design is otherwise unchanged.
Model-year note
SEL is the only trim with standard AWD; the lower trims are FWD unless AWD is added. For 2027 a new Sport trim slots into the lineup, and the entry S trim gains the Composition Media infotainment system (adding satellite radio, voice control and two more speakers, for six total), KESSY keyless access and an enhanced rear seatbelt reminder.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| S | Entry trim | 1.5L turbo engine standard, 174 hp, FWD standard, AWD optional, 8-inch touchscreen and 17-inch alloy wheels standard, IQ.DRIVE suite standard |
| SE | Trim 2 of 5 | Heated front seats and remote engine start standard, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual-zone climate control standard, Wireless smartphone charging standard |
| SE Black | Trim 3 of 5 | SE-level equipment carries over, Blacked-out exterior styling package added |
| Sport | Trim 4 of 5 | New for MY2027; slots into the lineup between SE Black and SEL |
| SEL | Top trim | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro and integrated navigation standard, Ventilated seats and leather upholstery standard, Standard 4MOTION AWD and 19-inch wheels |
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Entry trim
S
- 1.5L turbo engine standard, 174 hp, FWD standard, AWD optional
- 8-inch touchscreen and 17-inch alloy wheels standard
- IQ.DRIVE suite standard
- New for MY2027: Composition Media infotainment (satellite radio, voice control, 6 speakers), KESSY keyless access, enhanced rear seatbelt reminder standard
02
Trim 2 of 5
SE
- Heated front seats and remote engine start standard
- 18-inch alloy wheels and dual-zone climate control standard
- Wireless smartphone charging standard
03
Trim 3 of 5
SE Black
- SE-level equipment carries over
- Blacked-out exterior styling package added
04
Trim 4 of 5
Sport
- New for MY2027; slots into the lineup between SE Black and SEL
05
Top trim
SEL
- 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro and integrated navigation standard
- Ventilated seats and leather upholstery standard
- Standard 4MOTION AWD and 19-inch wheels
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50537Taos | 1.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | N/A |
| 50559Taos 4motion | 1.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | N/A |
Direct answers
24 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Taos come in?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos (compact SUV) comes in 5 trims: S, SE, SE Black, Sport, SEL.
Source: Volkswagen
Q02What are the 2027 Taos trims?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos trims are S, SE, SE Black, Sport, SEL, listed from the entry S up to the top SEL.
Source: Volkswagen
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Taos use?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is built around 1.5L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 174 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Source: Volkswagen specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Taos?
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is offered with FWD / AWD.
Source: Volkswagen specifications
Q05What changed for the 2027 Taos?
SEL is the only trim with standard AWD; the lower trims are FWD unless AWD is added. For 2027 a new Sport trim slots into the lineup, and the entry S trim gains the Composition Media infotainment system (adding satellite radio, voice control and two more speakers, for six total), KESSY keyless access and an enhanced rear seatbelt reminder.
Source: Volkswagen model-year information
Q06How much cargo space does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have, per EPA measurement?
The EPA lists 28 cubic feet of measured luggage or cargo volume for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q07What is the 2027 Volkswagen Taos's maximum cargo volume?
Maximum cargo volume is 65.9 cu ft. Documented for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos in Web search aggregate (Edmunds/KBB/manufacturer research pages), read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q08Does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos come with roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance is included for 4 years / 50,000 miles. Documented for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos in Volkswagen USA Roadside Assistance, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q09What does the 1.5L turbo four-cylinder engine in the 2027 Volkswagen Taos deliver?
Horsepower: 174 hp. Torque: 184 lb-ft. These figures belong to the 1.5L turbo four-cylinder configuration of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos, not to a trim name: one engine can appear on several trims and one trim can be offered with more than one engine, so match the engine on the window sticker before applying them. Documented 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q10What are the 2027 Volkswagen Taos trim levels?
Five trims: S, Sport, SE, SE Black Package and SEL.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q11What is new on the 2027 Volkswagen Taos?
The main change is a new Sport trim added near the bottom of the lineup, just above the base S model. Otherwise the 2027 Taos is largely a carryover, since the SUV received a full styling and powertrain update in 2025.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q12Why doesn't the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have a new exterior design?
Volkswagen already gave the Taos an exterior refresh, more powerful engine and upgraded equipment for the 2025 model year, so the 2027 model carries that styling over with only trim-level changes.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q13What technology does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have?
The Taos comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system across the lineup.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q14What kind of brakes does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos have?
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Volkswagen Taos with four-wheel disc brakes.
Q15What suspension does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos use?
MotorTrend describes the 2027 Volkswagen Taos's suspension this way. Front: a MacPherson-type strut design. Rear: a torsion-beam design.
Q16What is the MSRP of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD at an MSRP of $26,500.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q17What are the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD's length, height and wheelbase?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD with a length of 175.8 inches, a height of 64.4 inches and a wheelbase of 105.9 inches.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q18How much does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD weigh?
CarBuzz lists the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD with a curb weight of 3,181 pounds and a standard payload of 948 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q19How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD?
CarBuzz lists a 13.2-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q20What is the GVWR of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD?
CarBuzz lists a curb weight of 3,181 pounds and a maximum payload of 948 pounds for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD; because payload is the gross vehicle weight rating minus curb weight, that puts the GVWR at 4,129 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q21What is the payload capacity of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD?
CarBuzz lists a maximum payload of 948 pounds for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S FWD.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q22How much ground clearance does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV have?
CarDealerships.com lists 6.5 inches of ground clearance for the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q23How much headroom and legroom does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV have?
CarDealerships.com lists the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV with 40.7 inches of front headroom, 40.1 inches of front legroom, 39.8 inches of rear headroom and 37.9 inches of rear legroom.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q24What size tires does the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV come with?
CarDealerships.com lists 215/55R17 tires on the 2027 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
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