Used 2022 Volkswagen Taos for Sale near British Columbia

How much does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos cost?

Prices have softened 13.07% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 280 listings available, which suggests healthy inventory for shoppers comparing used Taos options.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos a good car?

Generally — the 2022 Volkswagen Taos earns 4.4/5 from owners and 7/10 from our experts. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the roomy interior, excellent gas mileage, and peppy around-town performance. They also like the quality and handling, often saying it feels like a more expensive vehicle.

That lines up with the Taos’s role as a practical small crossover that gives you extra space and utility without stepping up to a larger SUV. With 25.4% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market also gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?

Owners rate it 4.4/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable-feeling package, with praise for the roomy cabin, excellent gas mileage, and the kind of everyday usability that makes a vehicle easy to count on. The expert drive notes also support that impression by describing the Taos as a strong value-minded crossover with rewarding ride and handling characteristics.

Volkswagen backs it with a 4-year/80,000-kilometre warranty and 24-7 roadside assistance for the same period. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about durability and more about living with the turbo lag, transmission behaviour, and infotainment quirks.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Trendline gives you the essentials, but Comfortline and Highline add more of the features that make the Taos feel better equipped. The base model is also the only one offered with FWD, while higher trims can bring 4Motion AWD and more upscale cabin materials.
• Powertrain: Every Taos uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder with 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The engine has useful low-end torque, but the turbo lag and, on 4Motion models, the dual-clutch transmission’s sometimes harsh shifting are worth evaluating on a test drive.
• Safety package: Forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Comfortline and up. Highline adds automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, and rear parking sensors, while lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, dynamic road sign display, and remote start require an extra-cost package on Highline.
• Infotainment: Trendline gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen, while Comfortline and Highline use an 8-inch display with MIB3 software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto start with Comfortline, and Highline adds navigation plus an eight-speaker BeatsAudio system.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada says the Taos 4Motion uses 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, and testing returned 8.7 L/100 km.

Which 2022 Volkswagen Taos trim should I buy?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is offered in 3 trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline.

Here's the short version:

• Trendline: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Taos. You still get the core space and utility, but you miss out on several of the convenience and safety upgrades that make the higher trims easier to recommend.
• Comfortline: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the safety features many buyers will want, plus the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, voice control, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Highline: Choose this if you want the most upscale Taos experience, with the richer cabin materials, navigation, BeatsAudio, and extra safety equipment. It is the trim to target if you want the most complete version of the model.

Safety-package features such as lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, dynamic road sign display, and remote start require an extra-cost package on Highline.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it makes sense to compare listings carefully and move quickly on the right one.

• Deal availability: 25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 280 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 13.07% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $21,745 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

The current average of $21,745 CAD sits slightly below last year's $25,015 CAD.

That price decline suggests the Taos has become more accessible in the used market, which can help you buy at a better entry point today. For a future seller, though, it also means you should expect resale values to reflect the model’s softer pricing trend rather than a strong premium.

The good news is that the Taos still has the kind of practical appeal that keeps shoppers interested: roomy packaging, useful efficiency, and a value-oriented position in the small SUV market. Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.4/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos safe?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos was not crash tested by NHTSA or IIHS at the time of this review.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert are included on Comfortline and up. Highline adds automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, and rear parking sensors, while lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, dynamic road sign display, and remote start require an extra-cost package.

Travel Assist combines adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and lane-centring assistance, while Emergency Assist can slow the vehicle, activate the hazard flashers, and bring it to a safe stop if the driver becomes unresponsive. One caveat is that the reverse automatic braking system can be overly sensitive in some driveway situations.

Should I buy a 2022 Volkswagen Taos or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 13.07% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.4/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It introduced Volkswagen’s affordable crossover formula with roomy packaging and strong everyday utility.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $23,886 CAD, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $21,745 CAD average.
• It adds more standard safety features and equipment.

The bottom line: The 2022 is the better value if you want the lowest entry price and are comfortable shopping carefully for the right trim. If you want more standard equipment and are willing to pay more, the 2023 is the cleaner upgrade path.

How does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos compare to the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

Our experts score the 2022 Volkswagen Taos 7/10 and the 2022 Mazda CX-30 8/10. The Taos leans harder into space and utility, while the CX-30 brings the stronger expert score and a more powerful engine. The Taos also has the lower average used price, which may matter more if you want maximum value. The CX-30 has a slightly larger pool of listings and a higher share of good and great deals.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.