2025 VW Taos a top bargain in crowded SUV value segment

The Volkswagen Taos was introduced in late 2020 as a 2022 model, joining the manufacturer’s quickly expanding list of sport utility vehicles in the family-dominated segment. The storied German carmaker lists 11 vehicles in its lineup, including five SUVs.

For 2025 (and the recently released nearly identical 2006 model), the Taos is available in seven trims. The base S model starts at $26,420; the top-line SEL begins at $36,120.

As the smallest SUV in the VW lineup, the Taos has impressive interior space...