Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale near Essex, 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 has a current nationwide average price of $27,831 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $27,081 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 is a good fit if you want a roomy, practical small SUV with strong owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Taos for its spacious interior, useful cargo space, and impressive fuel economy. The model also earns positive feedback for its lively around-town feel and the sense of quality it brings to the cabin.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the powertrain, the infotainment experience, and overall value, especially in higher trims. Even so, the Taos remains appealing if you prioritise space, style, and everyday usability.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Volkswagen Taos strong marks for comfort, space, and everyday drivability, and expert reviews echo that it delivers a practical, well-rounded small-SUV experience. The owner feedback also points to a model that feels polished for its size and easy to live with.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and focus on well-maintained examples with the equipment you want.

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.
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth support for multiple devices, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, an added USB port, wireless smartphone charging, native navigation, and an eight-speaker Beats Audio premium sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the test route, just above the official Natural Resources Canada rating of 8.5 L/100 km for AWD models in combined driving; in FWD models, the expected average is 7.6 L/100 km.

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, rear cross-traffic alert, and a choice of FWD or 4Motion AWD.
• Comfortline: this trim adds the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and active blind-spot monitoring, making it the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• Highline: the top trim adds the 10.25-inch digital display, native navigation, Beats Audio premium sound, automatic high-beam headlights, 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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right colour, trim, and price. They also often attract shoppers looking for a newer used SUV with a broader selection of listings.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

Prices are falling across every model year shown, which is good news if you want to buy used. The newer years are seeing the steepest drops, so recent Taos models may offer especially strong value right now. The older years are also moving down, but at a slightly smaller pace.

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 −20.68% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −17.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,418 CAD. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to carry passengers and everyday gear.

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, wireless smartphone charging, native navigation, and an eight-speaker Beats Audio premium sound system.
• 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 to $37,695, not including a destination charge of $2,050.

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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.