![]() ![]() I don’t experience any delays or lack of get up. It definitely took some adjusting for me to get used to it manner of driving but after 1200 miles the car has really gotten used to my driving style. I have the AWD Version of this vehicle so it has the seven speed transmission that acts more like a manual. ![]() most all of what I do is city driving and I maintain a constant 30 miles to the gallon. Like any vehicle there are always going to be issues and for the most part the people who have those issues are the only ones posting reviews. I did a lot of research prior to deciding on this model. I love the size and all the features this car has. They gave me a GREAT sight unseen appraisal on my Jetta and an amazing deal on purchasing the Taos (Feb2022). My dealership local to me had no stock and luckily I found the color/trim I wanted at a dealership about 250 miles away. I loved my Jetta, but if I was going to get into another vehicle I wanted something bigger. My dealership where I previously purchased my 2019 Jetta SEL contacted me about trade in with the value for my car being something I couldn’t say no to. Avoid the Taos for a few years until VW resolves these major issues that affect safety and dependability. #Taos aer review driver#SUCH a disappointment because we otherwise love the car and think it’s perfect for a new driver but the reliability issues in the first 1 year and 8k miles of driving are unlike anything I’ve experienced after 33 years during which time I’ve bought or leased about 30 vehicles. Unfathomable how world’s 2nd largest car maker could build and sell such a horribly constructed piece of crap twenty years in to the 21st century. ![]() This car is 1 year old and has under 8k miles yet twice it’s experienced MAJOR ENGINE MALFUNCTION. Dealer has had car for 17 days waiting on new fuel injectors. Faulty fuel injectors, all four of them to be replaced. ![]() I drive her to work and then start the Taos and drive to dealer. On June 10, 2022, daughter starts car and begins to drive to work. 5 months after buying the car, took it to dealer for recall “24hv”, don’t even remember what this recall notice was for. #Taos aer review install#They addressed this and I brought the car back to dealer about 3 weeks later so dealer could download and install new software patch from VW. Cylinders misfired so engine went in to safe mode shutting down to 1 or 2 cylinders. When car was 3 months old and had 3k miles, my daughter was driving off to school and the engine starts to stall, can’t accelerate, great shaking. Six weeks after buying, got a recall notice about possible faulty fuel hose and clip which could lead to engine failure and fire while driving. Thought it would be perfect car for a new driver: tidy proportions, great visibility all the way around, nimble and responsive handling, easy tech and big touchscreen very close to driver. I still love this little car, and therefore I give it 4 stars.īought a FWD SE in July 2021 for my teen daughter. The dealership has also been good about staying on top of it. In short, it’s not been as reliable as my past Camry or Corolla, but it’s also not been bad. I have kept a close watch on the fluids ever since. They performed a pressure test, refilled, and I’ve never had an issue since. I then had a dealer overfill my oil, and the day they drained and refilled, I got a low coolant light come on and go off. Was provided a loner from the dealership. As far as reliability - I did have a fuel line recall in September of 2021 that took around 5 weeks to do. Update: 7/2/23 - I have had the Taos for over 2 years and almost 17,000 miles now. If you’re driving 2 row SUVs in the compact and sub-compact class, give the Taos a test drive. I am coming from 16 years of Toyota sedans, so I am worried about the reliability, but I am cautiously optimistic that with great care, the Taos will be around for a while. Sure, there are a few hard touch plastics on the top of the dash, and I have experienced a little bit of the lag from the DSG transmission mated to the turbo (that reviewers note), but it’s overall a great machine for the price and spec list. The ventilated seats are a nice feature that many SUVs do not have at this price point. All were great rides, but the Taos literally had me smiling when I got on throttle. I test drove the BMW X1, the Toyota Venza, the Rav4, and the CRV. It’s quiet and comfortable, but fun and agile. This car feels premium and looks handsome. ![]()
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