2026 Volkswagen Taos trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,400
- 7 trims. $26,500 to $35,900.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL 4MOTION AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,500 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $28,200 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $29,260 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,960 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black FWD | $31,510 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $33,210 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $35,900 | $1,475 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$2,760
S FWD $26,500 to SE FWD $29,260.
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 $29,260 to SE Black FWD $31,510.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Roof rails.
SE Black to SEL: +$2,690
SE Black 4MOTION AWD $33,210 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $35,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $35,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 4MOTION AWD, $28,200.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S FWD, $26,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $26,500.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $26,500.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $35,900.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $35,900.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $29,260.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, 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 | S |
| 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, $28,200.
- The most hp: every trim, 174 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $26,500.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$865.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $25,495 | $26,500 | +$1,005 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $27,195 | $28,200 | +$1,005 |
| SE FWD | $28,395 | $29,260 | +$865 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,095 | $30,960 | +$865 |
| SE Black FWD | $30,645 | $31,510 | +$865 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $32,345 | $33,210 | +$865 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $35,195 | $35,900 | +$705 |
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