The 2025 Volkswagen Taos is a compact crossover SUV positioned between the Tiguan and the ID.4 in VW's lineup. Under the hood lies a 1.5-liter turbo-four engine producing 158 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for front-wheel-drive models; all-wheel-drive versions receive a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Taos offers three trims - S, SE, and SEL, with the latter featuring VW's Digital Cockpit Pro and 10-color ambient lighting. The vehicle gets VW's MIB3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen on lower trims and a 10.25-inch screen on the SEL. All Taos models have Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist) as standard, with more advanced safety features available on higher trims.