Taos did weird stuff from time to time when you were taking a turn from a stop at a stopsign or red light and giving it a bit of gas. It would do nothing and then actually chirp the tires, even though you were trying to be smooth. Digital is what I'd call it, on or off. Good to hear they have possibly finally fixed that issue.
I kind of like it, if i was in that market i would think about this option. I would go mid trim, manual and some grey-ish color, use it as a main comuter and have something else for the weekend. Yeah, may not be the best daily car ever.... but not everybody needs the best daily driver ever. It even looks ok for the size of the car even though i know i much preffer a sedan over this.
I saw a Buick Envista the other night at night and it looked like a X6 or GLC or GLE. Of course I've seen them during the day and they are beautiful. I haven't driven one, but I have driven a Taos. It was super solid and it had the previous engine and it was very spirited and germanic. I would probably get the Envista but again I haven't driven it🎉
The higher purchase price and lower residuals vs the competition will make this a very expensive car to own, and that’s if nothing breaks. I would wager that a hybrid CRV (which is a class above and a much nicer vehicle) would be similar money to own.
As consumer reports said vw in the bottom 5 out of 30 manufacturers in reliability , that alone plus 1400 plus destination chargers from Mexico is absurd! Great job as always George , looking forward to the next cigar chat with Nathan. Happy Holidays to you & your Family!
Id go Taos our of the Chevy Buick & VW .. the Buick name alone is a dealbreaker for this 34 yr old and as good as the chevy is in its quality and reliability and looks id still choose the VW because of its looks and knowing its a playful GTI raised up but not a fan of the optional $395 wheels. I also prefer 4motion over whatever chevy offers but I think the trax isn't AWD right? That price is hard to swallow though, - You can get the hybrid sportage in prestige form with destination for $1500 more although the next class up in size but a benchmark in price and value
Buick actually ranked pretty high on CR's reliability list, much higher than VW. Although the only Buick I currently like is the Envista ST, seems like a good value option.
Taos did weird stuff from time to time when you were taking a turn from a stop at a stopsign or red light and giving it a bit of gas. It would do nothing and then actually chirp the tires, even though you were trying to be smooth. Digital is what I'd call it, on or off. Good to hear they have possibly finally fixed that issue.
Had the Toas as a loaner and oh God driving it the delay was terrible but very spacious.
The Taos and Jetta/GLI use MK7.5 electronics from a generation ago, and that is a good thing in my book.
I kind of like it, if i was in that market i would think about this option. I would go mid trim, manual and some grey-ish color, use it as a main comuter and have something else for the weekend. Yeah, may not be the best daily car ever.... but not everybody needs the best daily driver ever. It even looks ok for the size of the car even though i know i much preffer a sedan over this.
I'll never get over this being how the Golf is replaced.
Moving production to Mexico was always about more profits for the company and bigger checks for top management, was never for customer savings.
How would you say VW did the tuning on the 8spd? I know it's a Hyundai unit now instead of Aisin.
Supposedly VW improved cabin noise insulation for the 2025 (the OG had a bit of engine cabin noise). Is this something you can comment on?
I saw a Buick Envista the other night at night and it looked like a X6 or GLC or GLE. Of course I've seen them during the day and they are beautiful. I haven't driven one, but I have driven a Taos. It was super solid and it had the previous engine and it was very spirited and germanic. I would probably get the Envista but again I haven't driven it🎉
I personally stay away from GM products. Nothing they make is durable or problem free. And GM makes the Envision in China.
The higher purchase price and lower residuals vs the competition will make this a very expensive car to own, and that’s if nothing breaks. I would wager that a hybrid CRV (which is a class above and a much nicer vehicle) would be similar money to own.
I feel numb just by looking at this epitome of numbness.
As consumer reports said vw in the bottom 5 out of 30 manufacturers in reliability , that alone plus 1400 plus destination chargers from Mexico is absurd! Great job as always George , looking forward to the next cigar chat with Nathan. Happy Holidays to you & your Family!
Yeah, but he did specifically say that he is only one man.
Id go Taos our of the Chevy Buick & VW .. the Buick name alone is a dealbreaker for this 34 yr old and as good as the chevy is in its quality and reliability and looks id still choose the VW because of its looks and knowing its a playful GTI raised up but not a fan of the optional $395 wheels. I also prefer 4motion over whatever chevy offers but I think the trax isn't AWD right? That price is hard to swallow though, - You can get the hybrid sportage in prestige form with destination for $1500 more although the next class up in size but a benchmark in price and value
Buick actually ranked pretty high on CR's reliability list, much higher than VW. Although the only Buick I currently like is the Envista ST, seems like a good value option.
They killed the Golf and the Golf wagon in the US for this SUV 👎🏻
Sad. I was once a huge VW fan. They lost me
At this point, why would you buy a Volkswagen? If you’re going to buy an ordinary car why not buy a Toyota?
CVT!
I see a CVT vs. DCT showdown coming soon.
Why not buy a Mazda instead of a Toyota. Mazdas have a much better build quality nowadays over toyotas and they have many incentives.
@@AmandeepSingh-ck9xd Yeah, Mazdas are amazing cars.
Better packaging and tech.
You and sunroofs