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2022 Volkswagen Taos: What you see is what you get

Wearing clean, simple bodywork, the Taos compact SUV is as honest as it is versatile

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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There's plenty to love about the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.

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This interior is a bit of a mixed bag, but it's mostly likeable. 

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Handsome and clean, the Taos should age well, visually at least.

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Motivation is provided by a 1.5-liter turbo-four that provides 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. 

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An 8-inch infotainment screen is available in the Taos. 

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This compact SUV is huge inside, offering nearly 66 cubic feet of luggage space with the rear backrest folded down.

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The backseat is huge, too.

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This Taos rolls on swanky 18-inch wheels. 

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Three trim levels are offered: S, SE and SEL.

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