TapTechNews September 13th news, the car media carscoops reported yesterday (September 12th), Volkswagen officially launched the 2025 Taos, and the new car is equipped with a new lighting unit, and the front face design is more dynamic.
The 2025 refreshed Taos adopts a more high-end design. The front face adopts a slender air intake grille, and on both sides are newly designed LED headlights.
The front bumper design is more aggressive, and this model can also be equipped with a light bar that visually connects the front headlights. The changes in the rear part of the car are not very obvious, but the designer has added a full-width light bar.
The 2025 refreshed Taos has a total of green (BrightMossGreen), white (MontereyBluePearl), and gray (MonumentGray).
The 2025 refreshed Taos has added 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch wheels.
The 2025 refreshed Taos is equipped with a new 8-inch infotainment system, which replaces the previous standard 6.5-inch display and adopts a floating design.
These basically cover the changed contents, but the Taos after the facelift has improved in sound insulation effect, the application range of touch-type air conditioning control function is expanded, and a dark blue leather option is newly added in the top-of-the-line SEL model.
TapTechNews learned from the report that the 2025 Taos is standard with a set of IQ.DRIVE assistance systems. These systems include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, front assist, travel assist, and active blind spot monitor.
The 2025 Taos is upgraded and equipped with a 1.5-liter TSI four-cylinder engine, and is equipped with a new fuel injector, improved piston rings and an improved turbine housing. In addition, a larger intercooler and a new gasoline particulate filter are also added.
The output power is increased from 158 horsepower (118 kilowatts / 160 horsepower) to 174 horsepower (130 kilowatts / 176 horsepower).
In addition to stronger performance, all models are now standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG in the brand's terminology) used in the 4Motion all-wheel drive version before.
The new Taos will arrive at US dealers later this year, and the specific pricing will be announced near the listing.