Is the 2022 VW Taos a better SUV to buy than a Toyota Corolla Cross?
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- The Taos is new to the VW lineup and slots in right under the Tiguan. It competes against the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V , Mazda CX-30, Nissan Kicks and Toyota Corolla Cross. On the outside you will find a bright blue color, optional wheels, and LED lighting. On the inside there is a spacious cabin, digital gauge cluster and leather wrapped steering wheel. Under the hood is a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 158HP & mated to a 7-speed DCT. Is the 2022 VW Taos a better SUV to buy than a Toyota Corolla Cross?
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I love how Joe describes the various pockets and storage bins in terms of how much food you can fit in them! 😂 A man after my own heart!
"Joe, are you high?"
"No, but I am 6 feet tall and I fit into the back seat of this vehicle just fine!"
You are hilarious! David!
As an actual owner of this car, there are pros and cons. The DCT is actually somewhat rough to get used to, this is my first DCT car and I know it's not a PDK but for some reason it is still rough when it comes to accelerating and stopping (i'm happy my gf doesnt mind lol but i think its cus she doesnt know whats happening 🤪). Despite this though, I'm happy I have this transmission over a standard auto, I love driving my SEL 4Motion around curvy roads as it really handles that well. The transmission when used with Manual shift and fully turning off the traction control makes the car so fun to drive. Another Con is the engine, i wish it had more power and the interior quality (the plastics, the seats are nice and amenities included are also nice). The space is a big PRO, the car is actually perfect for hauling around 5 full sized adults. A con for some people can be the price for the top model, I payed $37k in Los Angeles but to me the price wasn't too bad, I was cross shopping with an X3 and Q5.
If you don't mind me asking, which dealership did you go to? I'm considering a Taos. Also, on long drives, have you been comfy in the driver's seat?
Taos SEL 4Motion owner since February. With full amenities, mine cost me just under $40k in the Chicago area. Agreed, since of the plastic feels lame, as does the lack of turn signals on the side mirrors or that they don’t fold in electronically, and the trunk is manual only. Otherwise, I think the Taos is pretty stunning and versatile in every way.
@@staceys1870 I drove from Chicago to Yellowstone this summer and the car was sooo comfy driving. I did not feel tired at all and the adaptive cruise control is to thank. Seats are very comfy (cushioned and sturdy). Big plus is that they are ventilated and this helps on those hot days. But I also literally drive from Sioux City to Chicago without stopping and the comfort was top notch.
@@ejr6862 How NICE!!! Congratulations on your gorgeousTaos, and thank you for telling me about your seats and amenities. It is so helpful to me!! What a great trips you were on!
I like the clean vw interior better then Toyota……..but tough choice. I think with the frisbee floor mats, I would choose VW. 😊
You are so right about that Tom!
Floor mats are such a cheap and easy upgrade. Never let that away your choice
I’ve heard from multiple owners that the DSG transmission smooths out as it ‘learns’ your driving habits in a couple of weeks. I don’t think I’d want chicken legs in my center console!
I'm 6'3" and VW Taos is one of the few vehicles out there that is not a pick-up truck or a G-wagon, yet gives me sufficient headroom
That is so wonderful to hear!
I am huge guy and fit in this vehicle so well. I was quite shocked. I was more comfortable in here than my Santa Fe.
I think Joe is running out of cars to review as he already did this model. Still a great job. You’re the man!
It may have been a different trim.
I drove over 20 years VW and I’m ordered Toyota Corolla Cross for a change. Nice review like always 👍
Thanks for sharing that great experience!
Great choice going toyota
@@RaitisRides I saw this at the Cleveland Auto Show and I loved it it is similar to the Tiguan but smaller
@@RaitisRides one thing I am going to zonk about the Taos is that It is absolutely slow and underpowered I love to go on throttle and drive fast on the freeway
@@SME5724 yeah Toyota does make good cars but I would go Toyota for the Camry the 2020 Tundra the 2020 RAV4 the 86 Hakone Edition and the 2022 GR86 because it sounds good the Highlander and the GR Supra
The Corolla Cross has a 2.0L engine and 18” wheels. There is no 19” option. Great comparison though.
Thanks for that great intel Brad!
Even at that price point the rear wiper could have been tucked under the top. That wouldn’t have cost anything for VW to do it
VW played its cards with this one. I feel like all we really need though is a proper sport wagon Instead of another crossover, but that aside, for what it is, the Taos will meet a lot of needs for the people that'll buy them. Thanks for the review Joe and Lori!!! Y'all stay killing it out there!!!
Hey Raiti's Rides My Favorite Volkswagen Suv 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R line
I am so glad that I could bring it to you!
Mine is the Tiguan R, only sold in Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand (will be coming to South Africa later).
It’s got the Golf R engine in a C-segment crossover SUV. Such a shame it’s not sold in North America, but lucky for Europeans like me, it is.
@@RaitisRides Thank You ? Soon Will Have A Job At BMW Montréal Centre
Great review, but I have one nitpick:
The cargo capacity with the seats up is not 33 cubic feet. It is smaller than that. It is 27.9 cu ft for FWD models and 24.9 cu ft for AWD models. (The AWD models rear cargo space is smaller than in the FWD because the AWD models get a multi-link rear suspension, which takes up a bit more room than the torsion beam rear suspension the FWD models get).
That corn and butter got me idk how lori holds it together 😂🤣
Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
Hey Joe, will you review the 2023 Honda HR-V?
I am actually driving it tomorrow.
@@RaitisRides NICE 💪👍
Volkswagen really needs to change some things up. That's the same interior and infotainment I have in my 2017 e-golf. It's not a bad interior, but so many companies have stepped up interior quality and infotainment, and for 31 grand it's very underwhelming in my opinion.
Not to mention their mediocre at best reliability.
I ordered an SEL and cancelled after a test drive. The DCT IS BRUTALLY ROUGH! I would have kept it if I could have had the 8 speed auto with AWD. I think VW made a BIG mistake using this DCT!
I totally agree with you!
Yeah, the test drive was awkward but god this is such a nice looking suv
@@chocolatewheelchair
*Jesus lLOoorrD, there are other endless gorgeous SUVs out on the market and it is not like this one is revolutionary.*
@@cyberImperfection she looks good but I don't want her
Here the thing with the dct. It smooths out as you drive it because it learns your style. That’s how every dct vw I’ve owned works
This is a car that caught my eye as I research what’s out there. I’m in a 2020 Civic lease and I’m not sure Honda has anything for me. After 3 Civic’s in a row (16,18,& 20) I have gotten bored and my back had suffered with the bad seats and no support. From here I’m trying to figure is moving from a sedan smart or stupid? Should I try a VW or different brand? Then I watch videos and use internet sites and my mind is confused as heck. The price does get me but the Taos in comparison to its competitors offers a boatload more or the same than cars like the HR-V. And the impressive FWD gas mileage makes me wonder if getting 4Motion is worth it or move to a Tiguan at the pricing. I’m struggling to pick and choose and time is running out but I still thankfully have time left to still look.
Looks pretty good. Kinda reminds me of the Ford Edge. Nothing too extreme or crazy looking ( except the fake exhaust.) at least the front corner vents are functional. Even with a turbo I think it’s a little underpowered. Thanks Joe and Lori. Awesome job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks for letting us share it with you Larry!
This is an excellent design from VW. This kind of SUV can be sold all over the world. Wonderful bright blue color, clearly they are aiming for a younger demographic that doesn't have as much money. VW is good at wringing out power from 1.5 liter motor, which for Europe is a full size engine! 158 HP from 1.5 L used to be only possible in a motorcycle. Here in America we think we are being short-changed below 2 liters...
I don't see this succeeding well at 31k. At the moment supply is constrained and dealers are getting full MSRP. But that will end in 2023, and thus down the road this could be a slow seller as it isn't cheap enough. I know VW is broke from paying off Dieselgate ,which absorbed all their R&D money, but they need a hybrid power train for this car to keep it competitive. The Kona has so many more powerplant options, and thus i think VW once again is beaten by the Koreans.
IT is a tasteful interior; the blue accents are nice with gray.
Gas mileage blows nobody buying this SUV-check your local inventory. RAV4 Hybrid is the king-any true Toyota owner knows.
Still gunning for that Corolla Cross hybrid for sure
You know it man!
Hey Raiti! When are you going to take a look at the new 2023 HRV?
Actually driving it tomorrow!
LOL about the butter on side door pocket 😁. Nice review as always!
Good call man! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Great option for daily driving. Very practical and it looks pretty cool with that blue color.
You are so spot on Omar!
Dude this SUV insanely beautiful and so nice.
Cool! Please add some off road driving, specially for SUV ))) thanks))
Lease VW, buy the Corolla Cross. Cross XLE will save you a fee $k and headaches. Had 2 VW in the past, every 10- 15k miles something goes wrong. Everyone I know who owns a modern VW regrets them.
Owned a 2016 jetta 1.4t bought at 9k miles back in 2019 just sold it three days ago with 82k miles. Not a single issue other than the battery acid leak. Id deff buy another one again.
@@Zedties man you had better luck. That's awesome. But, I think most Toyota owners would have expectations of minimum 200,000+ miles
Consumer Reports crushed it over that herky jerky.
Tell me about it! I am still feeling it!
2 rookies in the sub compact suv class the Corolla cross and the Taos. Both those suvs I got a feeling will be making noise in this segment. What’s making me like this more then the Corolla cross is this shade of blue and better styling then the cross
I think you may be predicting the future Matt.
“Im high on life “ I love that ! 🤣
Thanks man for letting me share it with you!
Nice review 🤜🏾🤛🏻
Is anyone an owner of the SEL Turbo 4 Line model? I’m going to test drive one on Friday. How does it drive?
I never understood the point of fake exhaust tips nor do I understand the point of any V engine not having dual exhaust from the factory or being an up cost.
I didn't know this was a thing. Are there real exhaust pipes somewhere??
@@trip_the_light Nope they are just decorative trim.
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Heck yeah brother!
Love the Taos. Great review. Thank you!
In Europe, we don’t get the Volkswagen Taos. It’s sold here as the Škoda Karoq and the SEAT Ateca though.
I remember you telling me that Dave!
@@RaitisRides However, the Ateca and Karoq did come before the Taos, but the Ateca, Karoq and Taos are built on the same platform on the same segment.
Bro you shoulda zonk that piano black front.
Good call!
Hi Joe AKA (Zonk King) nice VW Taos love the way it's a value priced SUV and the Navegation is an uograde.
Cool cars. The brand and service centers are what keep me from then. Sold my FBO 18R to get away from the terrible customer service.
Thank goodness for NO TOUCH SENSITIVE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS! Hope they remove it from all future VW cars.
I agree. And piano black too.
J ~ I'm kinda diggin' the VW TACOS , is it the Cross Over Version of the VW Chimichanga ? lol good reporting, you guys are spoiling us with these awesome reports that no other channel brings to the Mexican Dinner Table lol tony
You freaking crack me up Tony!
There are no two ways about it, the Toyota will be more reliable and be cheaper to operate
I've had my Taos for over a year now and it's been running great.
Is Taos is really cute looking.. 😆 It has pretty decent features for the price Joe and I do love the blue color on it too!
I recently found out that the AWD 7spd DSG version of these actually have a launch control mode as ridiculous as that sounds lol but any DCT is gonna benefit greatly with launch control since you can actually boost them RPMs up a bit before launching. Really helps the clutch pack engage quicker just like in a manual and makes it alot more responsive from the dig. That being said, just don't even worry about launching a Taos 😂 You'll still get to Costco in no time
lol facts, i tried the launch control and it felt weird but definitely put the power down much better than i could in manual mode
Blue is my favorite color, so I would look good in this joint right here 😁🔥🔥🔥🚗
I think Joe should come with me to turkey for a hair transplant, kinda thinning there and this was 10 months ago lol
Corolla Cross has a 2.0L 4-banger, not 1.6
Wish you did night reviews also to show the ambient lighting.
Dude and wife got to spend some time together off camera doing night would take up even more of their day
@@curiosityredpill7030 lol so true
I love this Taos so much. Anyone know the name of the song in the Taos commercial?
I haven't seen that commercial!
@@RaitisRides Me neither.
I love big screens but I also sometimes love small screens as I find it more compact and it’s big enough for everything honestly you can’t watch videos or movies like Tesla so I don’t see the point of huge screen just for apple car play or navigation it won’t change anything it won’t show more it will be exact same picture but just bigger it’s not like if you put navigation or camera will show more
Some screens do show more depends on the software but most companies make exact same software for small and big screen they offer for example Huyndai or others they have 8 inch 10 inch and 12 inch but all of them show exact same size picture just the icon look bigger but if you click on the camera or apple car play or whatever is exact same size in terms of how much you can see it’s just basically bigger picture nothing else
Companies should offer to see more when you have bigger screen for example if you put camera should see more view more surrounding on big screen but it doesn’t it just shows bigger picture and looks exactly same in small screen and to me 6 inch is already big I had after market 6 inch in my other car and it was huge I didn’t need it any bigger
So the only way big screen makes sense if it shows more extra icons or extra camera view like more what shows surrounding if it’s same view same amount of picture to me is useless
Thanks for that great info. I appreciate your perspective.
I think you'd be better off spending a few more bucks and getting the Mazda CX-50. Bigger, better, and more stylish.
Can’t disagree but a Cx50 goes for 45-50k+…
@@Belgoboy They're around $34,000 in my area. It's probably the basic package ones though.
Wow that's awesome Thank God I will buy one for myself
Smart looking suv
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Gareth!
Agree with the Zonk (fake exhaust tips). Just makes no sense at all . . . at ALLLLLLLL! AGGGGGGGGGHHHH!
Did you already review this car? I leased one 8 months ago… DCT is rough. Acceleration from stop is not great!
That was last year.
Milo’s in the house!!!!✊🏿💯🏁🏁 Second!!!!😊🔥👍
Nice to have you here!
So I think the build quality of the VWs are pretty solid for all their segments.
Joe, you haven't been to KFC lately, have you? Due to Shrinkflation, you can now fit 15 KFC chicken legs in that center console
Really really want to love this, considering one for my wife... But I've seen some nightmare recalls on it and it scares me. Lotta fuel pump issues
The TAOS is whitout a doubt, a better car than a Corolla Cross.. But for just a very short term.. HAHA
This one is another "rental car worthy" candidate.
i test drove this car,the most expensive trim, n it felt cheap. u can get a mazda n get more for ur money
I would go the Mazda route for sure!
Please, the Mazda infotainment screen is primitive. Not even touch screen. No comparison at all.
This is a good looking Crossover but would pass on this for a CX-30 from Mazda
CX 30 is extremely small
2023 HRV review coming soon? 🙂
I am actually driving it tomorrow,
@@RaitisRides Yay! Can't wait for your video--love your reviews! :)
Cornflower blue… it’s called 😂
Few years from now your gonna have a clean domestic airport sooner. I’m still be a subscriber keep it up joe you r the best of the best your greatest of the great. That’s my favorite color 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
$1200 for 4Motion that’s a lot of Twinkies.
You better believe that Chris!
12:42
Conor: you’re at least 5’4”
I like the look but it's being recalled already
VW’s “Subcompact SUV” - just get a Golf GTI already!
Hey raiti, I’m just waiting for that 2023 Nissan Sentra to drop! Any clue around when we should get info on it?
Hey Joe I think your mpg numbers were off. I'm seeing 28/36 not 25/32 🤔
I still can’t really understand the need for a car like a Toyota cross when a rav4 exists.
Do you know if the driver's seat is the same in the Rav and the Cross? I am trying to figure this out..Any thoughts?
@@staceys1870 pretty sure they’re nearly identical. They use the same Toyota softex material and have the same electric adjustments
@@Scoundr3ll Thank you so very much. My issue is the seat. I rented a 22 Rav 4. week, and my lower back and tailbone area was killing me after 20 min. I am coming from a Tacoma. Just trying to figure this out.
@@staceys1870 ahh I see
I think the truck seats are a bit wider so maybe that’s why? Not entirely sure tho. The rav4 and cross have lumber adjustments so you could also try that next time you’re in one
Looks nice, but I wouldn't ever consider a VW, and MPG is eh...
Hey Joe, do you take any review requests by chance? Thanks!
When I can, yes I do. What do you have for me?
@@RaitisRides This might be a strange one, but would you be able to do a night review on a Ram 1500 Laramie? (preferably NOT the ones that are loaded)
Too much black plastic going around the car it looks cheap
What uo Joe? That bright blue color hits the spot on this vehicle.
It is the Smurf mobile!
@@RaitisRides ;D
Why does the 4WD version need a DCT transmission? Why wouldn’t a regular automatic transmission work?
I think it is a cost cutting type of thing.
I have a ROGUE 2021 SL AWD, is it worth trade-in and get RAV4 Hybrid XSE or Limited?
Yes it is!
I'll take that Taos over the Toyota all the time - looks very sharp 👌 😂
Thanks for sharing your vote with us!
Looks aren’t everything but it is the far better looking 🚙
Go TBL!
Let's go lightning!
Go Bolts!!!
I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the great work real true and I love the video lot real true 👍
Great review, but I prefer the Subaru Hatchback. Also the color reminds me of a tropical blue Mr. Hi-C drink.
I think you called it on the analogy!
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Exterior styling is great, inside is just far too much plastic fantastic. The golf sport wagon which this replaces had far better interior material.
I can understand where you are coming from Corey!
VW?!?! Didn't realize they are still at it. Great review, as usual!
I wouldn’t drive a VW even if they gave it to me for free
@@Gen10civic you’re dragging it but okay
31k for that, give me a break. Not even close to worth it. Great review though as always.
The top trim with everything u can get possible is like $37k might as well spend a little more and just get an Audi q3 🤷🏼♂️ I only find supposed to be mainstream vehicles worth it in their base two trims after that they just get to expensive u might as well move into a luxury brand. Like a fully loaded Toyota Corolla Cross and a base Lexus UX are only $2.5k-$3K different in price
But isn't toyota cross XLE top trim cost 26k
What would you estimate a 0-60 would be?
think ihe said like mid 7s
I love my Taos S 4Motion in white.
I bought the base model for $22,000 and been very happy with it. 36 mpg on the highway almost makes me forget who's in the White House.
Nevermind that it never matters who's in the White House when you talk about gas prices.
That is really awesome!
that Corolla cross is horrible...
Nice looking car. Unfortunately. As every company. Every vehicle looks exactly the same. Only a slight size difference. There used to be a styling difference between vehicles instead of looking like everything else on the road. Sad. Great video as always
Arrived
Thanks for making it Tom!
@@RaitisRides ;D
Lately I found fake exhaust has one advantage that is it keeps hot pipe away from toddlers or kids
That is an interesting idea.
Also, it never gets dirty and you can clean it easy. Doesn’t bother me at all, it’s not like we need clear unfettered access to the exhaust haha
interiors of VWs never seemed as good as the exteriors
Volkswagen 🔥🔥🔥🔥
With the Corolla Cross you don't get a spare tire. Viva 4Motion. I prefer Taos over Toyota Corolla Cross.
a affordable compact VW SUV but if you want reliability? I think it´s the wrong car.