Description Clean CARFAX. The 2022 Volkswagen Taos offers a peppy yet efficient driving feel, powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes about 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. CoPilot Search +2 Edmunds +2 Front-wheel drive comes with an 8-speed automatic, while the available 4Motion AWD uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Automoblog This setup delivers decent fuel economy around 28 mpg city / 36 mpg highway for FWD and slightly less for AWD. Automoblog According to Edmunds, the Taos accelerates from 060 mph in about 7.8 seconds (though using its launch control helps) and feels surprisingly stable under braking., Taos 1.5T S, 4D Sport Utility, 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp, 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic, FWD, Deep Black Pearl, Gray/Black w/Cloth Seating Surfaces, 17 Silver Alloy Wheels, 3.23 Axle Ratio, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, AM/FM radio, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system: Car-Net, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Front anti-roll bar, Front Strut Rear Torsion Beam Suspension, Front wheel independent suspension, Fully automatic headlights, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: Composition Color AM/FM, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers. 2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S Volkswagen Taos 1.5T S FWD 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp 28/36 City/Highway MPG