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The 2025 Volkswagen Taos SE Black Edition Subcompact SUV

What is a Taos? The Taos is a subcompact SUV built in the Puebla, Mexico assembly plant and sold worldwide by Volkswagen. The 2025 Taos is a small SUV with a 1.5 liter dual over head cam (DOHC) 16 valve turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine that produces 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, bolted to an 8 speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels in FWD and has a base price of only $24,995. With a starting price this low, the VW Taos is a very good buy in the small SUV class.