2025 Volkswagen Taos trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,700
- 7 trims. $25,495 to $35,195.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL 4MOTION AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $25,495 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $27,195 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $28,395 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,095 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black FWD | $30,645 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $32,345 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $35,195 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$2,900
S FWD $25,495 to SE FWD $28,395.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Alarm system, Front and rear parking sensors, Voice control, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, plus 6 more.
SE to SE Black: +$2,250
SE FWD $28,395 to SE Black FWD $30,645.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Roof rails.
SE Black to SEL: +$2,850
SE Black 4MOTION AWD $32,345 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $35,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $35,195.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 4MOTION AWD, $27,195.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S FWD, $25,495.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $25,495.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $25,495.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $35,195.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $28,395.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | S 4MOTION AWD | SE | SE Black | SEL 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | ||
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $27,195.
- The most hp: every trim, 174 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $25,495.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$480.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $23,995 | $25,495 | +$1,500 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,335 | $27,195 | +$860 |
| SE FWD | $28,165 | $28,395 | +$230 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $29,615 | $30,095 | +$480 |
| SE Black FWD | $30,365 | $30,645 | +$280 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $32,015 | $32,345 | +$330 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $33,515 | $35,195 | +$1,680 |
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What this cannot tell you
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