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2024 Volkswagen Taos is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2024 Volkswagen Taos offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2024 Volkswagen Taos gives shoppers 7 published trims and 7 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.
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Quick Take
2024 Volkswagen Taos is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2024 Volkswagen Taos offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2024 Volkswagen Taos lineup.
7 published trims, including S, SE, SE Black, S 4Motion, SE Black 4Motion, and SE 4Motion
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What's New
For a model year without a shown change record, compare the known lineup and exact version rather than assuming it is identical to the year before.
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Trims & Versions
The published 2024 Volkswagen Taos trim lineup includes S, SE, SE Black, S 4Motion, SE Black 4Motion, SE 4Motion, and SEL 4Motion. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.
The published trim names to compare are S, SE, SE Black, S 4Motion, SE Black 4Motion, and SE 4Motion. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2024 Volkswagen Taos version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos powertrain record includes versions such as S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic, S 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, SE 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, and SE Black 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7 158 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
The documented powertrain combinations to compare are S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic, S 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, SE 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, and SE Black 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7 158 hp. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2024 Volkswagen Taos version.
S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic
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Performance & Driving
Published performance-related specifications for 2024 Volkswagen Taos include S FWD 8-speed automatic, S 4Motion AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE 158 hp FWD 8-speed automatic, SE 4Motion AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE Black 158 hp FWD 8-speed automatic, and SE Black 4Motion 158 hp AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, and SE Black 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7 158 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2024 Volkswagen Taos version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp
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Towing, Payload & Capability
Published capability information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes 948 lb payload, 65.9 cu ft max cargo and 948 lb payload, 60.2 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.
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Exterior & Design
Exterior information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes 175.8 in long, 72.5 in wide, 64.4 in high, 105.9 in wheelbase, 175.8 in long, 72.5 in wide, 65.1 in high, 105.5 in wheelbase, 18 in, 19 in, 19-inch two-tone machined alloy, 19-inch black-painted alloy, 18-inch two-tone machined alloy, 18-inch black-painted alloy, Pure White, and Pure White with Deep Black Roof. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
The exterior information available for comparison is Pure White, Pure White with Deep Black Roof, Dusk Blue Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, and Cornflower Blue with Deep Black Roof. Dimensions, wheels, and appearance equipment retain their documented trim, package, or version scope.
Pure White
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Interior & Seating
Interior information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes 5 seats, 65.9 cu ft cargo, 948 lb payload, 5 seats, 60.2 cu ft cargo, 948 lb payload, Center Console with Dual Storage, Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Manual front passenger seat, Seat upholstery and component materials, 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat, Manual Driver Seat Height Adjustment, and Ambient Interior Lighting. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.
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Technology & Infotainment
Documented technology for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Camera, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone, Front USB Data Port, Infotainment Touchscreen, Rear USB Charging Ports, 6-Speaker Audio System, USB-C Ports, and Wireless Android Auto. Technology availability can depend on trim, package, production timing, or exact version, so catalog information is not treated as proof of installation on every vehicle.
The documented technology equipment to compare is Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Camera, and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
Android Auto
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Safety & Driver Assistance
Safety and driver-assistance information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 4, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Backup Camera, Emergency Assist, Front Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Tire Pressure Monitoring. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.
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Comfort & Everyday Use
Everyday-use information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Driver Seat, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Heated Steering Wheel, Manual front passenger seat, Power door locks, Power outlets 12v, and Power Side Mirrors. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Adaptive Cruise Control. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2024 Volkswagen Taos trim or package.
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Cargo & Practicality
Published seating and cargo information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes 5 seats, 65.9 cu ft cargo, 948 lb payload and 5 seats, 60.2 cu ft cargo, 948 lb payload. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.
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Colors, Wheels & Appearance
Published appearance information for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes Pure White, Pure White with Deep Black Roof, Dusk Blue Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, Cornflower Blue with Deep Black Roof, Cornflower Blue, Pure Gray with Deep Black Roof, Pure Gray, Pyrite Silver Metallic, Kings Red Metallic, Gray and Black, 18 in, and 19 in. Catalog colors, wheels, and appearance choices show supported availability but do not prove that a specific item is installed on a particular VIN.
The published color and appearance choices available for comparison are Pure White, Pure White with Deep Black Roof, Dusk Blue Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, and Cornflower Blue with Deep Black Roof. Catalog availability does not establish installation on a specific 2024 Volkswagen Taos vehicle.
Pure White
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Packages & Equipment
Source-referenced package names recorded for 2024 Volkswagen Taos include Black Wheel Package (SE FWD), Black Wheel Plus Package (SE AWD), Black Wheel Plus Package (SEL), Panoramic Sunroof Package, First Aid Kit, Roadside Assistance Kit, Combination Roadside Kit, Wheel Locks, Roof Rack Base Carrier Bars, Chrome Bumperdillo, Black Bumperdillo, and Rearview Mirror with HomeLink Connect. A documented name does not independently establish factory-option contents, exact trim or version eligibility, or installation on any VIN.
The package-name records worth checking are Black Wheel Package (SE FWD), Black Wheel Plus Package (SE AWD), Black Wheel Plus Package (SEL), Panoramic Sunroof Package, First Aid Kit, and Roadside Assistance Kit. A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2024 Volkswagen Taos trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Black Wheel Package (SE FWD)
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Options
The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2024 Volkswagen Taos are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is Adaptive Cruise Control, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Automatic On/Off Headlights, Automatic High Beams, and Backup Camera. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2024 Volkswagen Taos.
Optional equipment belongs to the supported trim or version and is never inferred as installed on a specific VIN.
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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos specification record includes S ICE FWD 8-speed automatic, S 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, SE 4Motion ICE AWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, SE Black ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 158 hp, 175.8 in long, 72.5 in wide, 64.4 in high, 105.9 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 65.9 cu ft cargo, 948 lb payload, and combined 31. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.
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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership
The available warranty, maintenance, or ownership details for 2024 Volkswagen Taos are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
For older vehicles, current condition, service history, recall completion, and exact warranty status matter more than assuming original coverage still applies.
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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information
Reliability and service context for 2024 Volkswagen Taos includes complaints: 53 and manufacturer communications: 240. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.
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Pricing & Value
Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $29,615, $28,165, $26,335, $23,995, and $33,515 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.
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Similar Vehicles & Alternatives
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