Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearQuebec, QC

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 $27,580 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $27,048 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 strong owner approval across its model years, with a practical, roomy character that many shoppers appreciate.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Taos for its spacious interior, useful cargo room, and fuel efficiency, and many also like its lively around-town feel and upscale impression for the class. The 2023 model adds to that appeal with a stylish design, roomy packaging, and plenty of cargo space.

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

The trade-offs centre on the powertrain, the infotainment experience, and overall value, especially in recent expert-tested versions.

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

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Taos positive marks for its roomy cabin, good fuel economy, and peppy everyday performance. Expert commentary also points to a comfortable, practical layout and a model that feels more substantial than many small SUVs.

• Owners rate the Volkswagen Taos between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritise space and efficiency, but it makes sense to pay close attention to powertrain behaviour and infotainment operation during a test drive.

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: 6.5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth; 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, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Fuel efficiency: 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres, coming in 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 Taos formula to life with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, standard Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a choice of FWD or 4Motion AWD; it suits buyers who want the most accessible way into the model.
• Comfortline: This trim adds an 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 choice for many shoppers.
• Highline: The top trim adds 4Motion AWD, a 10.25-inch digital display, native navigation, an eight-speaker Beats Audio system, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, road-sign recognition, LED headlights, 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 more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment combinations. More listings also make it easier to compare condition and value before you buy.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

Prices are moving down across every model year shown, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The newer model years show especially sharp declines, while the older years have also moved lower over the past year. That pattern can work in your favour if you want a recent Taos without paying new-car 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 2023 model year, Volkswagen improves the Taos regarding standard safety features and driver assistance technologies.

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 −19.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,120 CAD. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin and practical utility 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 test vehicle averaged 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres, coming in just above the official Natural Resources Canada rating of 8.5 L/100 km for AWD models in combined driving.
• Tech: With Comfortline and Highline trim, the infotainment system adds an 8-inch touchscreen equipping the Taos with Bluetooth support for multiple devices, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, and an added USB port.
• Safety: The Taos Comfortline adds Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and an active version of blind-spot monitoring that will attempt to prevent an unsafe lane change.
• Starting price: In Canada, 2023 VW Taos new vehicle prices range from $26,995 CAD to $37,695 CAD, 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.

How does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos compare to the 2024 Mazda CX-30?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Volkswagen Taos:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Irritating, underpowered drivetrain, Infotainment system user experience, Questionable value for the money.

2024 Mazda CX-30:

• Pros: Stylish design, Fun to drive, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy (Turbo), Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space.

Our experts score the 2023 Volkswagen Taos 6.3/10 and the 2024 Mazda CX-30 7.7/10. The Taos leans into space and cargo room, while the CX-30 brings a stronger engine and a more engaging driving feel. If you want the roomier choice, the Taos stands out; if you want the more polished overall package, 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 October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.