2023 Volkswagen Taos has One BIG Fault : All Specs & Test Drive
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2023
- In this full #review I will explain all the specs of the 2023 #Volkswagen #Toas sel and take it out on my test drive. This #VW is the smallest SUV, turbocharged and can be parted with a DCG transmission.
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I’ve owned my VW Taos SEL 4motion now for one year. Just completed a summer road trip from Florida up to Ontario Canada and my Taos got average an 37 Mph much better than expected on the Highway! Great on the Highway cruising between 70 to 79 mph. The adaptive cruise control feature works perfectly and makes Highway Interstate driving easier because you can focus on the road ahead and not braking, less stressful! No complaints about wind noise even though the windows are not double pane. Very road worthy smooth ride and cornering. Very easy to maneuver in and out of traffic because of the smaller size. Excellent 19” Pirelli Scorpion tires for gripping the road like Velcro even in treacherous rainy weather. Lots of rain on this journey. Unfortunately, the other trim levels are missing the boat, to bad VW is cheaping out. My Taos SEL is loaded, the only thing missing was the cooling seats feature because of the supply chain issues. I’m very pleased.
Thanks for your owners insight 👍
what was the octane ? you used in your trip ? 87 -91 ?
@@hark41 87
@@hark41 87
@@hark41I view the Taos in my dealership and I opened the fuelling door in it a sticker said’Regular gas only” so 87 octane to put 91 would cost you when not needed.
Again, I have the ‘2023 TAOS SE FWD
And really like it a lot. Great Review!
🎉 and thank you 👍
It’s funny, one of the reasons we chose the Taos SEL AWD was the 7-speed DSG. But we’ve owned a couple vehicles with VW’s DSG and we’re used to it and have adapted our driving styles over the years to avoid the issues. It helps we also drive manuals.
That is a great point and they lose the engagement with the vehicle where the DSG keeps it alive 👍
Former manual GTi driver here. I enjoy the DSG in the Taos, especially in Sport mode. I have had a 2023 Trendline ( base w. 4 motion ) in Canada for 7 months, and the experience has been positive for the price range. I think as you move up the trim levels the interior would disappoint. Biggest issue is the on going head gasket issue with the 1.5 turbo. Kinda makes me uncomfortable about longer drives into the US from Canada....
@ArthurBaillieul looking into this issue. Is it a very common problem the head gasket? I'm looking into purchasing the 2024 Taos Highline here in Ontario.
@@stanleetfk3823 At least U.S. cars, VW implemented a fix for the head gasket issue starting with July 2023 production. Keep in mind, however, that not all pre-July 2023 cars have the head gasket issue.
We’ve had it a couple of months now and MY main issues have to do with Bluetooth connectivity being fritzy, volume being fritzy, (stops letting me control it and I have to turn the radio off and back on to get volume control again), the lane assist isn’t always accurate, there’s a few streets where it tries pushing me into the center lane a bit but I’m right in the middle of the lane, there’s 2 cup holders but the back one is totally blocked by the “arm rest” and so the tiny console has to be OPEN all the time in order for the cup to be accessed, which then eliminates what tiny arm rest there was and isn’t super comfortable to sit in at that point AND the sun visor is like the size of a billfold and could have definitely been bigger and more useful. Its “smart” but not super user friendly. We do really enjoy driving it, but I’m already looking for aftermarket solutions for some of these issues wishing VW would have given it 2 minutes of thought so that I don’t have to lol
Thanks for your owners insight and pros and cons 👍
I have one a 2024 in se trim I do not like dual clutch transmissions the 8 speed automatic in mine is great, well tuned and it has quite a bit , everything I need for 27K. So far a great vehicle and I'm 6'3 and have more than enough room. Good video.
Thanks for your owners insight 👍
Oh no you started saying that otherwise I would be buying it thing. You stopped saying and I was kinda relieved because I never understood it.😂 Good review as always.
😂 May have cut off on the edit or it was supposed to be editors out 😁. Cool vehicle with the DSG, thanks Shannon 👍
I don't know why they insist on using that DCT with the Taos AWD. VW uses the 8 speed Aisen (Japanese built) traditional automatic in the Tiguan - both FWD and AWD. The driving dynamics are much better with the 8-speed auto. Almost every review I read or watched has mentioned how jerky the DCT can be at lower speeds in town. Some go so far as to recommend the FWD version over the AWD just to avoid it.
This is a normal problem with a dual clutch Jeff but I found it more fun for dynamics with the Taos and since this is the replacement for the Golf it’s nice they give two options. The 8 speed tiptronic is a great transmission, it well last longer and would be a good match to this but VW went the other way 👍
Somehow, trying to pull into traffic from a stop sign with a dual clutch transmission and the car is not going immediately when I step on the gas pedal. Somehow, that just isn't fun for me. I've driven dcts and they all do that. Wtf.
I have a 2023 VW TAOS SE 4MOTION. My only downfall is I didn't even put 6k miles on it and the lumbar support doesn't work anymore. I didn't really use it and now I can't.
Besides that I LOVE IT!
Super comfortable, puts out decent power, love the opening to the hatch area through the backseat armrest, and it's a beautiful suv.
Deep Black Pearl with the VW Graphite Wheels 🖤
Although I HATE that the dash has the blue trim! Major inconvenience!
Thanks for your the owners insight 👍
@@HawkeyeRides No problem man!
Keep up the good work
I’ve had the 2023 Taos AWD for a few months now. The 7 speed dual clutch takes some getting used to and is not as smooth as the 8 speed automatic. But I hated the loose steering feel and lack of drive modes on the FWD. An 8 speed with different drive modes would have been perfect!
That is a great point 👍
How does the FWD handle with bad weather?
@@user-nf6dr9ff8q Bought it in late winter/early spring so I haven't had to test it in bad weather. I'm also in Southern California so I could be waiting awhile for that to happen.
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It has vents in the back seats. I’m sold.
🎊👍
You didnt mention anything about the turbo lag ?
It’s a small engine so going on the highway it takes time, if you push it in between speeds it will have it but off the line is fine
We love our 2014 VW. WE LOVE THE TURBO. VERY DEPENDABLE. I WILL BUY ANOTHER VW.
That’s for sharing 👍
I can't buy it with the 158hp engine. VW should have offered the GTI engine as an option with the SEL trim.
More power is always welcome
I don’t think vw going to add a performance engine for this kind of subcompact suv which I is basically made for daily use
How does this compare to the RAV4?
It feels quicker, more room for the front / rear and smoother suspension as long as you are not driving hard than you will feel some jerks from the gear changes.
How many people buy a car based on exhaust sound?
I bought my vehicles because of it but the second vehicle we didn’t as for the next on we want it 👍
I love my Taos!
They are nice vehicles congratulations 👍
Oh ,looks similar to Volkswagen T-Roc
Sadly USA doesn’t get it 👍
@@HawkeyeRides actually it's nice model. You can have 4 doors or two doors. Also you can get as convertible with a hard or soft top. Comes in numerous colours which attracts different kinds of people.
We had a 2022 vw Taos and it was a total pos. Drove great when it worked
Thanks for sharing your insight 👍
2023 taos has stayed in the shop for 1 month for drain battery overnight.
Sorry to hear that but thanks for the owners insight
I almost bought one of these, the SEL version, and it is just cheaply made. The seating is VERY uncomfortable, and the door arm rest is sitting too low, you can't use that comfortably either!
Thanks for sharing your insight 👍
“Only reason you would get a Tiguan is for the extra seats.” Ummm you lost me there
How did I lose you 🤷♂️
@@HawkeyeRides because the Tiguan is a much more solid car in so many other areas.
@@AvsFan32 if someone is looking at this vehicle they want a small vehicle will lots of room. I review as if I am going to buy this vehicle and explain options with different vehicles. If I explain in detail another vehicle it takes away from this review. Nothing wrong with either vehicle as they are both good options and yes the Tiguan is better with power plus the room VW gives for a small suv.
@@HawkeyeRidesno worries. You do a good job it’s just that you said the only reason you would buy a Tiguan is for the extra seats. Cheers