Used 2022 Volkswagen Taos for Sale near Nova Scotia

How much does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos cost?

Prices have softened 12.68% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 292 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos a good car?

Generally — the 2022 Volkswagen Taos earns a 4.4/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the roomy interior, excellent gas mileage, and peppy around-town performance. The Taos also gets credit for quality and handling, with many owners saying it feels like a more expensive vehicle.

That lines up well with its use case as a practical, affordable crossover that gives you more space and utility than many small SUVs. With 27.7% 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.

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 easier to count on. The expert assessment also highlights the Taos’s strong warranty coverage and 24-7 roadside assistance for the same period.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is not outright durability so much as living with the drivetrain’s quirks and the possibility of feature-related compromises.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base model gives you the simplest setup, while higher trims add more comfort and convenience. The base model is also the only one available with front-wheel drive, while upper trims bring more upscale cabin materials and additional equipment.
• Powertrain: Every Taos uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The standard automatic is smoother, while the 4Motion setup uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that can feel harsh or hesitant at low speeds.
• Safety package: Forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert are included on Comfortline and up. Lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, dynamic road sign display, and remote start are only available on Highline and require an extra-cost package.
• Infotainment: The base trim 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 on Comfortline, and Highline adds navigation plus an eight-speaker BeatsAudio system.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada says the 4Motion model uses 8.5 L/100 km 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 if you want the lowest-cost way into the Taos, but it leaves out several of the convenience and safety upgrades found higher up the range. It suits you best if you mainly want the Taos’s space and utility without paying for extras.
• Comfortline: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, voice control, wireless charging, and key safety features like forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Highline: This is the most fully equipped version, adding navigation, BeatsAudio, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, and available advanced driver-assistance features such as lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist. It makes sense if you want the most complete Taos experience.

For safety-package shoppers, the most advanced driver-assistance features are reserved for Highline and require an extra-cost package.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective-buyer market, so it pays to compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 292 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.68% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $21,899 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 $21,899 CAD sits slightly below last year's $25,080 CAD.

That price movement suggests the Taos has become more accessible for buyers, which can make it harder for a future seller to command a premium unless the vehicle is especially well equipped or well kept. If you buy at today’s lower average, you may have less depreciation pressure than someone who bought closer to last year’s higher pricing.

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 earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

With Canadian packaging, 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 stop if the driver becomes unresponsive. One caveat is that reverse automatic braking can be overly sensitive in some situations, though it can be turned off in the infotainment system.

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:

• 27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.68% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.4/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It offers a roomy, utility-focused crossover package with strong safety and value appeal.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $23,972 CAD, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $21,899 CAD average.
• It adds more standard safety features and equipment.

The bottom line: If you want the better value play, the 2022 is the smarter starting point because pricing has eased and inventory is available. If you’re willing to pay more for added standard safety equipment, the 2023 is the better alternative.

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 is the more value-oriented choice, with a lower average used price and a stronger deal share. The CX-30 brings a higher expert score and a more powerful engine, but it also costs more on the used market. If you want the roomier, more affordable option, the Taos makes sense; if you want the stronger overall expert pick, the CX-30 has the edge.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.