2027 Volkswagen Taos: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
Updated 2026-10-07·/·car
Quick Answer
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos is a subcompact five-seat SUV that carries over the 2025 refresh with one lineup change: a new Sport trim slots above the base S, bringing the range to five trims. Every Taos uses a 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder producing 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard; 4MOTION all-wheel drive is available across the lineup. EPA estimates are 27 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 30 MPG combined with front-wheel drive. Forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard, and Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile warranty leads the class. Street Volkswagen of Amarillo has 9 S, 6 SEs and 7 SE Blacks available right now.
Volkswagen Taos Gallery6 photos
SDeep Black Pearl
SPure White
SEBright Moss Green Metallic
SEMonument Gray
SE BlackMonument Gray w/Dp Blk Rf
SE BlackMonument Gray w/Dp Blk Rf
Highlights of the 2027 Volkswagen Taos
7 highlights
New Sport trim for 2027 adds black 18-inch wheels, roof rails, a rear spoiler, gunmetal front bumper trim, a rear skid plate, and embossed black cloth seats with yellow stitching
1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder produces 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
Front-wheel drive standard with 4MOTION all-wheel drive available across the trim lineup
Base S trim gains the Composition Media infotainment system with satellite radio, voice control, six speakers, and KESSY keyless access for 2027
EPA-estimated 27 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 30 MPG combined with front-wheel drive; 25 / 33 / 28 with 4MOTION
Standard Digital Cockpit configurable gauge display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Volkswagen's 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, longer than the 3-year / 36,000-mile norm in the subcompact-SUV class
Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Street Volkswagen of Amarillo
Compare available trim levels to find the right Volkswagen Taos for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim3 trims · 22 in stock
S9 in stock
SE6 in stock
SE Black7 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$28,631
$32,321
$34,076
Top price
$28,860
$33,521
$34,571
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel options
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Engine
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 174HP
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 174HP
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 174HP
MPG (city / hwy)
27–28 / 35–36
27–28 / 35–36
27–28 / 35–36
Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Auto high-beam headlights
Forward collision-avoidance
Front & rear parking sensors
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Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
SiriusXM
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger
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Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
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Heated front seats
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Heated steering wheel
Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
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Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
LED headlights & daytime running lights
Panoramic sunroof
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Roof rails
Inside the Volkswagen Taos
What's new for 2027
The 2027 Taos carries over the design Volkswagen refreshed for 2025, and the powertrain is unchanged: a 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder with 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic across FWD and 4MOTION configurations. The news is in the lineup. A new Sport trim joins the range with black 18-inch wheels, roof rails, a rear spoiler, gloss black mirror caps, gunmetal front bumper trim, a rear skid plate, exhaust tips, privacy glass, and embossed black cloth seats with yellow stitching. The base S also gains real equipment: the Composition Media infotainment system with satellite radio and voice control, six speakers instead of four, KESSY keyless access, and an enhanced rear seatbelt reminder. One small step backward: EPA ratings for front-wheel-drive models dip to 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined, down 1 MPG across the board from 2026. The 4MOTION ratings of 25 / 33 / 28 are unchanged.
Choosing between S, Sport, SE, SE Black, and SEL
Every 2027 Taos shares the same 1.5L TSI and 8-speed automatic, so the trim walk is about equipment. The S is the value entry, better equipped this year with the Composition Media system, satellite radio, voice control, six speakers, and KESSY keyless access alongside the standard Digital Cockpit and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Sport layers appearance items onto that base: black 18-inch wheels, roof rails, a spoiler, gunmetal bumper trim, privacy glass, and yellow-stitched embossed cloth seats. SE adds heated front seats, a leatherette interior, a larger touchscreen, and Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert. SE Black applies dark exterior styling to the SE's equipment. SEL remains the loaded trim, with a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and ambient interior lighting. 4MOTION all-wheel drive is available across the lineup.
How the Taos stacks up in the subcompact-SUV class
The 2027 Taos competes with the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, and Subaru Crosstrek. Its turbocharged 1.5L gives it more torque and stronger merging response than the naturally aspirated rivals, and the available 4MOTION all-wheel drive is a real-world plus for buyers in colder or wetter climates. The standard 4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty beats most competitors' 3-year / 36,000-mile coverage. Shoppers who specifically want a hybrid powertrain in this size class will need to look at the Corolla Cross Hybrid or HR-V alternatives: the Taos is not offered as a hybrid, and its 30 MPG combined front-wheel-drive rating cannot match the low-40s ratings of the hybrid entries in the segment.
Pros and Cons
Pros
1.5L TSI delivers 184 lb-ft of torque low in the rev range, feels stronger than its 174 hp figure suggests
Available 4MOTION all-wheel drive across the lineup, a meaningful advantage over many subcompact SUV rivals
Base S gains satellite radio, voice control, six speakers, and KESSY keyless access for 2027 without a trim step-up
New Sport trim adds 18-inch wheels, roof rails, and distinctive styling at the lower end of the trim ladder
Standard Digital Cockpit and wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on every trim
4-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, longer than most direct competitors
Subcompact footprint is easy to park and maneuver in town while still offering 5-passenger seating
Cons
Not factory tow-rated, buyers who need to tow even a small trailer should look elsewhere
No hybrid or fully electric Taos variant is offered
EPA ratings on front-wheel-drive models slip to 27 / 35 / 30 MPG for 2027, down 1 MPG across the board from the 2026 ratings
The new Sport trim is an appearance package only, with no added power or suspension changes over the S
Cargo volume trails some boxier rivals in the subcompact-SUV class, and 4MOTION models give up cargo space versus FWD
New 2027 Volkswagen Taos Inventory at Street Volkswagen of AmarilloLive
Current in-stock units at Street Volkswagen of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
1.5L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 174HP
FWD
Automatic
Regular unleaded
New
No
27
35
4
225 features
1.5L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic18" All-Season Tires18" Black Painted Alloy Wheels
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2027 Volkswagen Taos
Every 2027 Taos uses Volkswagen's 1.5L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder, producing 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive standard and 4MOTION all-wheel drive available across the trim lineup.
The 2027 Taos is largely a carryover of the refreshed design introduced for 2025, with two lineup updates: a new Sport trim with black 18-inch wheels, roof rails, a spoiler, and yellow-stitched cloth seats, and an upgraded base S that gains the Composition Media infotainment system, satellite radio, voice control, six speakers, and KESSY keyless access. EPA front-wheel-drive ratings also dip by 1 MPG across the board versus 2026. The engine, transmission, and styling are otherwise unchanged.
Yes. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system is available across the trim lineup, a meaningful advantage over many subcompact-SUV rivals that offer AWD only on higher trims or not at all.
EPA estimates are 27 MPG city, 35 MPG highway, and 30 MPG combined with front-wheel drive, and 25 / 33 / 28 with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The front-wheel-drive figures are 1 MPG lower across the board than the 2026 ratings; the 4MOTION figures are unchanged.
Five: S, Sport, SE, SE Black, and SEL. The S is the value entry with upgraded infotainment for 2027; the new Sport adds black 18-inch wheels, roof rails, and sporty styling; SE adds heated front seats, a larger touchscreen, and the IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite; SE Black applies dark exterior styling to the SE; SEL is the loaded trim with a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and ambient interior lighting.
Volkswagen's consumer site lists a starting MSRP around $26,500 for the base S before destination; full official pricing for every 2027 trim had not been published at the time of writing, and third-party estimates put a fully equipped SEL with 4MOTION in the high $30,000s with destination. See the live inventory section on the dealer page for current in-stock pricing.
Volkswagen does not publish a factory tow rating for the U.S. Taos, so it is not recommended for trailer towing. Shoppers who need to tow regularly should consider the larger Tiguan or Atlas.
Volkswagen covers the 2027 Taos with a 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty (bumper-to-bumper). This is longer than the 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty offered by most direct subcompact-SUV competitors.
