Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale near Douglas, ON

How much does the Volkswagen Taos cost in today's market?

Used Volkswagen Taos prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volkswagen Taos's current nationwide average price is $27,763 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $27,063 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volkswagen Taos a good car?

Yes — the Volkswagen Taos earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond well to its roomy interior, impressive fuel economy, and lively around-town feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Taos for its spacious cabin, practical packaging, and quality that can feel more upscale than its price suggests. They also like its gas mileage and everyday drivability, while some note that the powertrain can feel underwhelming and that road noise and a few convenience features are recurring talking points.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the inconsistent powertrain response, the infotainment system user experience, and value that can feel stretched at higher trims.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Volkswagen Taos positive marks for its roomy interior, good fuel economy, and enjoyable day-to-day driving character. Expert commentary also points to a well-packaged cabin and a model that feels more substantial than many shoppers expect in this class.

• Owners rate the Volkswagen Taos between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks most reassuring when you focus on well-kept examples with a clear service history and a careful pre-purchase inspection.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, and road-sign recognition are all called out across the 2023 trim walk.
• Infotainment: The 2023 Taos offers a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth on Trendline, and an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L, Car-Net connected services, and wireless smartphone charging on Comfortline and Highline.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2023 Taos averaged 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the test route, with an official Natural Resources Canada rating of 8.5 L/100 km for AWD models in combined driving and 7.6 L/100 km for FWD models.

Which Volkswagen Taos trim should I buy?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos offers these trims:

• Trendline: The entry trim brings the 6.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, standard digital instrumentation, Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Comfortline: This trim adds the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and automatic high-beam headlights, so it suits buyers who want the best-value mix of tech and driver assistance.
• Highline: The top trim adds the 10.25-inch digital display, native navigation, Beats Audio, parking sensors with automatic braking, road-sign recognition, standard 4Motion AWD, and a more upscale look and feel.

What Volkswagen Taos do most buyers choose?

The Volkswagen Taos years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a price that fits your budget. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broad mix of trims and deal opportunities.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Taos lineup, which can work in your favour if you want a newer model at a lower used price than it carried a year ago. The declines are all double-digit, with the sharpest drops appearing in the newer model years. That creates a strong value window for shoppers who want recent features without paying near-original pricing.

The 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volkswagen Taos safe?

• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Volkswagen Taos now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −19.96% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,400 CAD. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin and practical packaging that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2023 Taos has a turbocharged (TSI) 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine making power specs of 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and the AWD models are rated at 8.5 L/100 km in combined driving while FWD models are expected to average 7.6 L/100 km.
• Tech: Comfortline and Highline trim add an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: The latest model adds Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, and road-sign recognition.
• Starting price: This year, 2023 VW Taos Canadian new vehicle prices range from $26,995 CAD to $37,695 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.