Pros Quiet engine in town and on motorway Plenty of quality features Spacious enough for five adults
Cons Petrol engine sounds unpleasant under harder acceleration Low electric-only range Not the comfiest seven-seater
Pros Most of the pleasure of EV motoring with none of the pain
Cons Powertrain gets distractingly noisy on occasion
Pros More spacious interior Good levels of safety Decent residual values
Cons Not exciting to drive Average three-year warranty Boot could be bigger
The 2022 Taos is a completely new model in VW showrooms. Leading up to its official reveal, we learned about its engine specs and size details as well as its handsome design and available features.
Pros Huge back seat for its subcompact designation, generous cargo storage, really good fuel-economy figures.
Cons Acceleration isn't as spunky as some rivals, some chintzy cabin materials, maladroit dual-clutch automatic.
Pros Comfortable ride Great gas mileage Spacious, supportive seats Excellent cargo capacity
Cons Some cheap cabin materials Unrefined transmissions
All-new two-row subcompact SUV that slots below the Tiguan.
Pros Sharp handling and smooth driving character Comfortable interior that's easy to get in and out of Big cargo area for a little SUV Impressive technology features
Cons Transmission can be slow to frustratingly slow to downshift Noticeable road and engine noise at highway speeds
