Is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos a better SUV to BUY than a Honda HR-V?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @tedunguent156
    @tedunguent156 Год назад +33

    The climate control knobs might not be the prettiest, the best feeling or the biggest in the industry ...... but having knobs to play with is better than no knobs.
    Another great review Joe. Thank you for keeping me ... abreast ... of what's going on.

    • @paulschab8152
      @paulschab8152 Год назад

      I love my 22 Tiguan S. It's simple yet elegant.

    • @andrewdrennan9436
      @andrewdrennan9436 9 месяцев назад

      The SEL is very well tricked out and he kinda glossed over the best parts of the instrument and driver clusters.
      (To include dual climate)

  • @AuziFox
    @AuziFox Год назад +38

    My wife picked one up not too long ago. It's comfortable, has the pep, all the features she was looking for and then some. Great vehicle and great review!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +2

      Thanks Taylor for sharing that experience!

    • @dougg4633
      @dougg4633 Год назад

      How's the ride quality over rough roads?

    • @AuziFox
      @AuziFox Год назад +1

      @@dougg4633it drives fine, especially in off road mode.

  • @bryanwashington9511
    @bryanwashington9511 Год назад +16

    The blue color🥶
    Neat crossover from VW!

  • @DiegoMagengo
    @DiegoMagengo Год назад +55

    I still can’t believe the HRV doesn’t have any connectivity or rear AC vents, even in the TOP trim. This VW really is a great value compared to the competition!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +7

      I am glad that you are liking this one.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot Год назад +3

      I thought so too, but the VW Taos reliability record is quite poor. I ended up with a Rogue S instead, even base trim has rear vents, even better fuel economy, MUCH better transmission (at least in smoothness), slightly bigger, and much nicer interior quality with soft-touch everywhere. I really wanted a hybrid instead, but at the time hybrids all had markups ruining the value.

    • @MrKissfan69
      @MrKissfan69 Год назад +6

      Cvt in those rogues are junk

    • @stanleetfk3823
      @stanleetfk3823 11 месяцев назад +2

      This Taos is much better than HRV, no doubt. Tons more Features, very reliable, well priced.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot 11 месяцев назад

      According to Consumer Reports the Taos is one of the least reliable vehicles you can buy. Doh! @@stanleetfk3823

  • @TommyG11814
    @TommyG11814 Год назад +2

    I just bought a 2024 SE ,no sun roof but mine has dual zone climate control, I absolutely love it and the 8 speed automatic transmission is really nice, no hunting for gears and this vehicle has no problem getting going.

    • @davidgood6744
      @davidgood6744 4 месяца назад +1

      I went with the FWD 8 speed, too. I’ve driven manual transmissions most my life, and I thought the 8 speed was the better automatic.

    • @TommyG11814
      @TommyG11814 4 месяца назад

      @@davidgood6744 I agree 100 % the traditional AT seems to be very reliable

  • @sebastianrucki246
    @sebastianrucki246 Год назад +17

    The best choice is VW Taos or Mazda cx-30 simply because there’s no cvt transmission. There’s a reason most expensive cars do not use cvt’s. But I’m sure the HRV is good to last long but no fun to drive.

    • @SeanDaNerd
      @SeanDaNerd Год назад +1

      Why would you get a subcompact for fun driving?

    • @krisschedler
      @krisschedler Год назад +1

      Because not having fun driving kinda sucks
      @@SeanDaNerd

    • @chrisaburto95
      @chrisaburto95 6 месяцев назад

      @@krisschedler the HRV being underpowered and not being fun to drive is the only dealbreaker for me. otherwise I'd buy one with no hesitation

    • @JMCIII1957
      @JMCIII1957 2 месяца назад

      Agreed. That was the main deciding factor to my purchase of the Taos over the Mazda CX-30 and Toyota Carolla Cross.

  • @dmack1827
    @dmack1827 10 месяцев назад +1

    My wife just bought a TAOS. The driver seats and interior space won her over. The HRV has near zero lumbar support and no lumbar adjustment. Driving the TAOS is like driving my old Jetta. Great little car.

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 Год назад +8

    @9:30, for a compact SUV, you sure have a ton of room in there compared to just about anything I have seen you in. You have to tip your hats to the Germans. They design vehicles to fit folks similar in size to themselves which suits American sized people. Maybe even more so than actual American vehicles.
    Thanks for the review. Your the hardest working crew in the game!

  • @saxophonicmusician
    @saxophonicmusician 8 месяцев назад +2

    Just picked one up a week and a half ago, great car! Better than the 2021 Kia Seltos I had.

  • @JMCIII1957
    @JMCIII1957 2 месяца назад +1

    I bought the 2024 VW Taos SE (with sunroof) over the Mazda CX-30 totally due to the VW not using the CVT transmission. And I’ve come to feel more comfortable with the dual clutch transmission. My only regret is, as much as I love the Kings Red Metalic paint job, I wish I’d known about the Cornflower Blue color. But on the whole I love my Taos.

  • @J-ZIM
    @J-ZIM 8 месяцев назад +9

    I actually think this vehicle looks better with the fake exhausts

    • @davidgood6744
      @davidgood6744 3 месяца назад

      I wouldn’t go that far, but they do not bother me at all. I will be applying pretzel stickers inside the fake outlets.

    • @mtm5264
      @mtm5264 2 дня назад +1

      I didn't realize they were fake till this video.

  • @MariUovo
    @MariUovo Год назад +6

    If you change to S using the shifter it only changes the drivetrain to sport. To have everything else in sport including tight steering you need to press the middle button on the driving modes knob and select sport on the infotainment screen.

  • @Jeedehem
    @Jeedehem 9 месяцев назад +1

    Owner of a CX-5, currently leasing a Taos on a trip : I’d say that, while the gaz pedal is somewhat spongy from inertia to a start, the speed increase is engaging! Also, I really have to commend its fuel economy (quite surprised with it!).
    On the negative side : from 64 to 68 mph, the propulsion group makes an impossible rattle! Don’t know if it’s a model or an exemplar problem…

  • @deborahharewood4566
    @deborahharewood4566 Год назад +5

    I'm not really a Honda fan, but if I wanted to keep the vehicle over 5 years I'd definitely go Honda over VW. I just believe it will be way more reliable long term

  • @cozyflannel
    @cozyflannel Год назад +15

    I’m happy to see VW has physical controls for climate and audio on this model- the touchscreen shenanigans in other VW vehicles is maddening, a total dealbreaker every time

  • @robinpetrillo9282
    @robinpetrillo9282 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have owned every VW also a GTI and I have no complaints with my 2024 SE 4 motion Taos. I Like the 4 motion better than the front wheel drive because it has the GTI double clutch transmission. The room in it is great for a small SUV. You have to remember a Golf or Golf wagon is a regular sedan car. You match the taos with other small suv's and the taos will win.

  • @hot2see1
    @hot2see1 Год назад +8

    Bought the 2022 SE when it first came out and fall of 2021. I really like the car. Has a smooth ride. Very roomy. I was going to wait and buy the 2024 version which has a light up front grill but I've had a bunch of recalls on this car and multiple check engine lights which can only be resolved by the dealer so will hold off on that and I'm going to be looking at the Toyota Cross hybrid or the Lexus NX hybrid. Also, not crazy about the tires spinning a lot when making turns.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

    • @andrewdrennan9436
      @andrewdrennan9436 9 месяцев назад +1

      If you want improved handling, the AWD trim of the SE and SEL hugs the road quite well, in all weather. Made it through one blizzard already and was impressed.

    • @flagirl0315
      @flagirl0315 6 месяцев назад

      Front grill lights up? Hm. I just leased it today and it’s an SE. I’ll have to check that out

  • @infidel24
    @infidel24 Год назад +6

    I'd go for the awd with the dct. I think VW could still have sold enough touaregs per yr here. But I could be wrong. I'm just a huge fan of that vehicle. My 05 V8 always amazes me when I drive it. Not the most powerful or the fastest, but lower it down into sport mode on the suspension, and put it in manual shift mode, and she likes to play.
    The only way I'll ever get rid of it, is when it dies.

    • @alphastone8362
      @alphastone8362 Год назад +1

      I bought a 17 Touareg with the V6 (VR6 really) two years ago. Like you said not the most powerful and fastest, but very solid and comfortable. And incredibly nimble for its size. Almost feels like driving the 2017 Beetle (Golf platform) I had, but just a little wobblier. The Porsche DNA shows through, I think.

  • @karloanttila
    @karloanttila Год назад +9

    I chose the base model S for its low price where the competition is nearly non-existent. Also drove the Tiguan but the Taos has a wider interior and 600 lbs less weight for superior power to weight ratio. My '22 S has 40k trouble-free miles. I paid $22k, price out the door. Ja wohl!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your info from your experience!

  • @vickh3505
    @vickh3505 Год назад +9

    just picked up one of these little suvs over the weekend and love it so far. Great review

  • @teojmciver
    @teojmciver Год назад +1

    How is the noise inside the cabin at higher speeds? Read somewhere that the noise inside at higher speeds is relatively loud. Thoughts?

  • @DM72513
    @DM72513 Год назад +12

    This is the same engine in the 23 Jetta Sport 6-speed manual I just bought. The HP and TQ numbers are definitely underrated by VW. Can’t wait for a 1.5T tune to get a little more low end. The previous 1.4T made some decent numbers on a tune.

    • @rileyhance318
      @rileyhance318 9 месяцев назад

      should be getting close to a stock gli with a tune. it would probably still be worth getting a gli if that is what you value. bigger brakes, limited slip, better wheels and tires, and tuning one of those is way more fruitful. although fuel economy is way better with the 1.5t

  • @78elem
    @78elem Год назад +5

    If you really like car and driving you don't buy the HRV.
    The combo cvt and anemic motor is the worst from all suv .0-60 in 11 sec .
    This beautiful vw still the best all around suv in the market.

  • @Officialaaravd
    @Officialaaravd Год назад +2

    I love the Taos and it’s my birthday, thank you Joe.

  • @tengamangapiu
    @tengamangapiu 11 месяцев назад

    Is there any other way to open the trunk besides the button at 18:00 ? I have the Taos SE but even from the driver's seat, I don't see an additional button to open the trunk.
    So I'm thinking this Taos might not be a good car for driving with Uber for example, because there's no other way to open the trunk other than that button (I don't think rideshare drivers would want to walk out of the SUV each time a passenger needs to open the trunk).

    • @mtm5264
      @mtm5264 2 дня назад

      The key fob has a trunk button, and I'm guessing there's one on the car.

  • @bnewt1139
    @bnewt1139 Год назад +3

    Had a 22 Taos SE FWD, traded it in 2 months ago. Didn't find the overall drive very exciting, not the best infotainment setup, controls not very intuitive. CEL light came on shortly after ownership, had that addressed and no other problems except for rear brake pads that wear out in 10k miles (this has been addressed by VW w/ extended warranties on them). We received a recall note this week for a fuel bump bracket that can break inside the fuel tank which could lead to power loss and possible crash (that's what it actually said in the note from VW). Glad we moved on as there's also issues w/ head gaskets leaking. Hope all that have these VWs have nothing but trouble free miles ahead, because those that like them seem to really be happy!

  • @andrewdrennan9436
    @andrewdrennan9436 9 месяцев назад +1

    The reviewer made some throwaway comments on the DSG/DCT transmission for the AWD 7-Speed that need to be addressed.
    That transmission is incredibly responsive when using in manual mode, and in fact is the recommended (by me) way of utilizing that engine to the fullest.
    Even when not using the manual, track testing all favors the AWD for handling, especially on the fig-8 runs. Program for eco-road custom mode, use the manual shifter and watch your MPGs go far above the manufacturers rating. First 25k on my '22 - 34.8mpg with max for one long trip being over forty.

  • @RayPVideos
    @RayPVideos Год назад +10

    Great review as always, and any mention of ColecoVision is a winner to me! How would you rate the road/wind noise on the Taos? Seemed a bit louder than some of the others in the segment, but it’s hard to tell unless one is actually in the vehicle. Thanks for bringing a smile to everyone’s faces and keep up the nice work!

  • @wwesupermiahroblox4460
    @wwesupermiahroblox4460 Год назад +4

    This car is amazing I love the color thanks for the review Joe!

  • @almassengale
    @almassengale Год назад +2

    Our family has had both Audi/VW products and Honda/Acura products. If you plan on holding on to it for a long time, the Honda is an absolute no brainer. I absolutely expect a decade or more with zero trouble with the Honda. Not so with the Taos.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      I appreciate you sharing your feelings on this one.

  • @vhon.a
    @vhon.a Год назад +2

    Awesome Review! How was the sound system, was it too loud? 👀 Hope you could also review the speakers in the future.

  • @mollybatson5124
    @mollybatson5124 Год назад +2

    I bought my 11 months ago, and I love my compact suv. My son in law is a large tall man, and drives my Toas with comfort! ❤

  • @farukiliyasu6680
    @farukiliyasu6680 Год назад +4

    Am liking this one joe,i will come for a ride tomorrow

  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Год назад +3

    Like this bright blue pops well in the sun and shows the lines. I give props to Honda for making their cheapest suv have full LED lighting all around

  • @DejonBuick-jl2fx
    @DejonBuick-jl2fx Год назад +3

    Hey Joe I don't know which one is a better buy, however I Love the color WOW.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      I am so glad that you are loving the color Dejon!

  • @jimmydeneus7109
    @jimmydeneus7109 Год назад +2

    Keep going Mr raiti 💯 almost there to 999,000k subscribers

  • @drocster1985
    @drocster1985 Год назад +4

    I have this car and I love it. Not to mention the gas mileage

    • @lenacheney
      @lenacheney Год назад +1

      I'm considering this. Anything you don't like about it?

    • @drocster1985
      @drocster1985 Год назад +1

      Not really, maybe the only thing I can think of is no power lift gate in the rear. But other then that it has everything else.

    • @kennethz3366
      @kennethz3366 11 месяцев назад

      What's your average mpg on highway and city drive?

    • @drocster1985
      @drocster1985 10 месяцев назад

      @@kennethz3366 27/31+

  • @elenagavryushenko1923
    @elenagavryushenko1923 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for the video!It was a great presentation😊

  • @sharongreen2354
    @sharongreen2354 Год назад +1

    Purchase 1 2 years ago. I love it.

  • @Irishmanbikes
    @Irishmanbikes Год назад +4

    Hey Joe, Please keep putting in the "Community" section the upcoming vehicles. I look at this everyday about 11 am EST. Thanks!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Sorry Dan I missed it today. I am actually at a filming event,.

    • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
      @DarkJediChrisG-1425 Год назад +1

      @@RaitisRides Cool Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      @@DarkJediChrisG-1425 Thanks Chris!

    • @Irishmanbikes
      @Irishmanbikes Год назад

      @@RaitisRides No problem Joe, I as sure the filming event will be something great for us.

  • @Williamb612
    @Williamb612 Год назад

    CAN the DCT be better tuned? I want the 4motion but will not purchase if the DCT is “sloppy”

  • @patrickheide9697
    @patrickheide9697 Год назад

    Good review. I am 6t tall wonder how enter and exit would be as a passenget

  • @benmorr4824
    @benmorr4824 8 месяцев назад

    Renting one as we speak . Frist week into it I'm finding it a fun little car . Very happy with the gas mileage.

  • @MrVictoria69
    @MrVictoria69 Год назад

    Is this the black inc edition?

  • @tinas2178
    @tinas2178 11 месяцев назад +1

    I got a toyota corrola preowned 2020 and after a 2 weeks i got chips in windshield and my coverage coved it but when they came out they said sorry too small they need to be bigger to fix so i said fine.. a week later the damn sun visor breaks and it was just hanging….. it took several calls to toyoya to get them to finally fix it… but im saying this because I strongly regret my purchase plus few other things i don’t like about the car especially when i scrape the bottom when driving I couldn’t believe it…. and im planning on trading it in for this vw taos it seems like much better quality and I should have done this car in the first place.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  11 месяцев назад

      Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that ownership feedback!

  • @flagirl0315
    @flagirl0315 6 месяцев назад

    Just traded in my 2022 Tiguan SE for 2024 Taos SE with panorama sunroof and upgraded rims. Saving $50 a month, so figured why not. Plus it’s better on gas

  • @stevenkreiss2113
    @stevenkreiss2113 Год назад +2

    Remember going to the VW dealership in the summer of 71 with my father to pickup our brand new 71 blue VW van. Unfortunately VW went from simple engines to way too complicated that out a fortune to fix...

  • @sonalmalhotra07
    @sonalmalhotra07 Год назад +1

    Looks good. Very nice video.

  • @alisaad4913
    @alisaad4913 Год назад +2

    1 million subscribers coming soon advance congratulation

  • @SpringfieldTony
    @SpringfieldTony Год назад +5

    add a C and you have TACOS by VW. hey Joe, how ya doin? ya know what? I kinda dig the lil Taos. not fond of the color, I'd go for black or metallic gray. good report, naw best report. tony

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +3

      That is awesome my friend! Wait until you see what we have coming soon.

  • @henrybrar
    @henrybrar Год назад +3

    Not even CR-V have Panoramic sunroof and even only top end Pilot gets it.
    No rear AC vents in HR-V is biggest let down.
    Honda went super cheap in 2023.
    I like what VW have done here.

  • @J-ZIM
    @J-ZIM 8 месяцев назад +1

    Think u meant the "Dodge" Hornet ?

  • @aray36ify
    @aray36ify 8 месяцев назад

    Love your review. I really enjoy my Taos SE❤

  • @dnorth98
    @dnorth98 Год назад +2

    Great review as usual Joe! I think you need a higher level of zonk for fake exhausts...they really are awful. Maybe a "SuperZonk"??!

  • @Mr.Bottomsly
    @Mr.Bottomsly Год назад +1

    Funny review. Love you man!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the reviews with you!

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 Год назад +2

    Who let the smurf out? Lol. Hey Joe what kind of filming event were you at today?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      You crack me up! I am in California for a VW media Event. Stay tuned for the big review!

    • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
      @DarkJediChrisG-1425 Год назад +1

      @RaitisRides Joe I'm going to take a guess and say it's the ID7. 😏

  • @Warrior_6416
    @Warrior_6416 Год назад

    Coming from a ford fusion. The 2.5L engine SE trim had a transmission would have very delayed shifting. Would get caught in high gear for 5-10 seconds. Being in Minnesota though, I would probably need AWD to handle the snow.

  • @rammer116
    @rammer116 4 месяца назад

    Don’t by one of these had the 22 one and it had so many issues I got rid of it

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Год назад +1

    Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video lot everyday real true 💯💯👍💯💯

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      We will keep bringing them to you Dominic!

  • @kimjah758
    @kimjah758 Год назад

    What's the crv comparable vw I need something a bit bigger

  • @leonardopineda3829
    @leonardopineda3829 Год назад

    I'll have this exact colour before the end of the year. I am excited like expecting a baby🙂

  • @southshore0007
    @southshore0007 Год назад +1

    I want this color but in a SEL trim the one I looked at was MSRP 36K!!😮

  • @DarkLord-nw4kd
    @DarkLord-nw4kd Год назад

    Beautiful color!!

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 Год назад +13

    It looks really good but I would go for the HR-V.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +4

      I think many would agree with that Omar!

    • @Americafirst-i8q
      @Americafirst-i8q Год назад

      Omar can you even afford an SUV, Comfortably I mean not leasing one

    • @omarcortes5754
      @omarcortes5754 Год назад +17

      @@Americafirst-i8q yes, I make enough to buy one. Why would you ask that?

    • @jonathanbishop6461
      @jonathanbishop6461 Год назад

      @@Americafirst-i8qyou’re lame bro

    • @cody3335
      @cody3335 Год назад +1

      I’d go for a Mazda :) if we’re talking this price range Japanese suv’s

  • @ryanrobbins22
    @ryanrobbins22 Год назад

    My spare tire in the '22 Taos is level. It has the spare tire raised up level with the back seats.

  • @stevend3753
    @stevend3753 Год назад +4

    7.4 0-60 seems suspiciously fast for only 150HP.

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 Год назад

      Nah that sounds about right to me

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      It is all about gearing Steven

    • @78elem
      @78elem Год назад +2

      Launch control programme with a dsg and turbo (torq at low rpm).
      It's a VW i'll make same number on a snow road here in Quebec ,Canada
      Imagine the hrv do this in 11 sec with 158 hp and ridiculous cvt.

  • @ernestphilippe3413
    @ernestphilippe3413 Год назад +1

    I have one and I love it .VW Life

  • @Ajay-pf9hf
    @Ajay-pf9hf Год назад

    After driving both vehicles..I would definitely go with Honda HRV. It’s just matter value for the money

  • @diamondknight4815
    @diamondknight4815 Год назад +1

    I'm a big fan of this SUV's design 😅❤

  • @MrVictoria69
    @MrVictoria69 Год назад

    I took one for a test drive it was decent except for the turbo lag and the wiper blades the car is overall pretty good. But for the price I'm gonna pick up a Santa Fe.

  • @jeffs6090
    @jeffs6090 Год назад +2

    Just think, this is 2" longer and 2" wider than the original Tiguan back in '07, '08.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Things are getting biugger and bigger!

    • @Americafirst-i8q
      @Americafirst-i8q Год назад

      ​@@RaitisRidesBut our wallets are getting smaller and smaller because of Joe Biden and the democrats

  • @glasba_hq644
    @glasba_hq644 Год назад

    Joe the goat 🐐 of car reviews👍

  • @banzaibadger
    @banzaibadger Год назад +20

    VW is great, but I'm not a fan of compact SUVs.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +11

      They have larger ones over at VW!

    • @sethe171
      @sethe171 Год назад

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @Americafirst-i8q
      @Americafirst-i8q Год назад +1

      I'd rather have that than a piece of crap Tesla an ugly Testicle

    • @Americafirst-i8q
      @Americafirst-i8q Год назад

      ​@@RaitisRidesAtlas

    • @Mr-pn2eh
      @Mr-pn2eh Год назад

      ​@@Americafirst-i8q my mom has an atlas. I hate it.

  • @Theonestrongbusleader
    @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +4

    Now!! This is a only vehicle I will afford it!

    • @barbz_zayne
      @barbz_zayne Год назад +1

      you said that about the X7 and Seltos and multiple other cars

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      Sounds like a plan Jeremiah!

    • @Theonestrongbusleader
      @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +1

      ​@@barbz_zayneOh yeah, I have no choice to do this or I ran out of a comment ideas bro!

  • @Offensively-normal
    @Offensively-normal Год назад +2

    Great review y'all. I'm sorry if you had to cancel a track day for this one. But an artist must always suffers for his work.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      You are so very right Sam! You guys deserve it!

  • @bimmerlife5452
    @bimmerlife5452 Год назад +1

    Bro the DSG is amazing in that car

  • @josephjoo7278
    @josephjoo7278 Год назад +1

    2:22 He meant to say the all new “Dodge Hornet” !

  • @frankiej1288
    @frankiej1288 Год назад

    Car looks small but it’s very spaces inside looking into possibly getting one myself

  • @rileyhance318
    @rileyhance318 9 месяцев назад

    still wish they would have kept the base golf trims instead of the taos. last thing we need is one more suv on the market

  • @davonne225
    @davonne225 Год назад

    I knew you were gonna zonk the fake exhausts. I didn't realize they were fake on mine till I got it off the lot. And yes I have those dead buttons too. But even the high end Jetta has the dead buttons too so I really don't understand that. Love Volkswagen steering wheel with the flat bottom. That Taos has some nice features to say its not the top trim.

  • @MimicMan0324
    @MimicMan0324 Год назад +2

    I would have to take the HR-V based on reliability alone. I would take any Honda over any Volkswagen. This one is turbocharged and the Hondas is naturally aspirated, so if the 2.0 lasts as long as the old 2.4 did then it's definitely a no brainer. What if Honda put the old 2.4 in the new HR-V? 🤔

    • @APOSTLESDOCTRINEPHOENIX
      @APOSTLESDOCTRINEPHOENIX Год назад +1

      I'm leaning towards the Honda hrv too which have u like?

    • @yellowsnowman9157
      @yellowsnowman9157 Год назад +4

      Hrv takes like 6 weeks to go 0-60, isn't as roomy, and is uglier inside and out.
      Honda reliability has come down over the last 20 years

  • @ChippyDude849
    @ChippyDude849 Год назад +2

    Saw these before. Love that blue tho lol.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      It really pops in the sun Chip!

  • @krisschedler
    @krisschedler Год назад

    how about a Boston Market rotisserie chicken in that door pocket??

  • @beckiclymer5492
    @beckiclymer5492 Год назад

    How tall is he? We're tall and interested in this car.

  • @draghrvacevic8481
    @draghrvacevic8481 Год назад +1

    I was VW fan for over 20 years and now I’m switch to Toyota and have a Corolla Cross which I’m happy very much. Nice review like always 👍🥂

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @rawtalent257
    @rawtalent257 Год назад +1

    Wow!! How tall is this guy. I have this car 2022_ he must be over 6'5😅

  • @koven1497
    @koven1497 Год назад +2

    Rather they bring that Touareg back to the States. Their new one looks sharp

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад

      That would be nice for sure!

    • @DiegoMagengo
      @DiegoMagengo Год назад

      Yes! The Touareg has always been their best looking SUV, and I feel it would do pretty good here. Although size wise I don’t know how it would slot between the Tiguan and Atlas. 😢

  • @MrGuillermoVega
    @MrGuillermoVega Год назад

    His titles are always questions which he never answers

  • @mowingman816
    @mowingman816 Год назад

    Welp i was curious about Volkswagen and their suv i think this answers my questions... for the price and option that these taos have i think its worth it imo

  • @SuperSymbol
    @SuperSymbol Год назад

    I would go HRV here in Australia, It has better tech than US model. Why Halogen turn signal in 2023?!

  • @daniel8728
    @daniel8728 Год назад +2

    Taos over HR-V all day

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Год назад +2

    I think this would look better in silver, the blue is...a bit much. lol I'd go with Honda.
    Thanks for the work that you do, Joe and Steven. You're a great team!

    • @nerdgurl402
      @nerdgurl402 Год назад

      I have it in silver and it looks great!

  • @Gen10civic
    @Gen10civic Год назад +1

    Slap the Honda badge on this and I’d buy it instead of the hrv

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 Год назад

    Another Grabber Blue. At least they're letting up on that Aztec Gold.
    A similar sized Lexus UX250 (Hybrid) similar to mine is only $5000 more. And you'll get that back at trade-in time in 6 years.
    Remember:
    VW, Lease it, or RUN!!!

  • @ernestphilippe3413
    @ernestphilippe3413 Год назад

    The right time a nice tune is capable😊

  • @KrystalLeeBasora
    @KrystalLeeBasora 2 месяца назад

    I cant drive in sport mode😩😩helpppp lol

  • @MrVictoria69
    @MrVictoria69 Год назад

    What about the Chevy Trailblazer?

  • @InfinityGames9753
    @InfinityGames9753 Год назад

    You should review a 2023 Buick Enclave

  • @johng.4959
    @johng.4959 Год назад

    After what VW did to the consumer in their infamous scandal, I would never give my $$$ to a company that operated like that. How quickly people forget. Plenty of other vehicles to choose from.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      You are not alone in those thoughts.

  • @dunkerjones9707
    @dunkerjones9707 Год назад +2

    Thanks you

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Год назад +1

      I am so glad that you like this one.