Used Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearWhitecourt, AB

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 $27,842 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,092 CAD over the past year.

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 cabin, useful cargo space, and lively everyday driving feel.

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

Owners repeatedly praise the Volkswagen Taos for its spacious interior, impressive fuel economy, and peppy around-town performance. Many also like the way it feels more polished than its size suggests, with quality and handling that compare favourably with pricier vehicles.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the drivetrain’s uneven response, the infotainment system’s frustrating user experience, and value that can feel stretched at higher trims.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Volkswagen Taos for its roomy interior, strong fuel economy, and lively everyday performance. Expert feedback also points to a comfortable, practical small SUV with a polished feel and useful interior space.

• 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 prioritise a well-kept example and pay close attention to how the drivetrain and electronics feel during a test drive.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel 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. With front-wheel drive (FWD), the engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With all-wheel drive (AWD), which is optional with Trendline and Comfortline trim and standard on the Taos Highline, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG) is standard. Depending on the model, a Taos can have up to five driving modes and four additional settings for the 4Motion AWD system. In addition, you can choose a Sport transmission mode. We evaluated the Taos on a mountainous driving loop, and over the entire route, 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. 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: This entry trim gives you the Taos’s core space, utility, and standard safety equipment, plus a choice of front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive. It suits you if you want the most affordable path into the model.
• Comfortline: This trim adds Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, an active blind-spot monitoring system, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, SiriusXM 360L, Car-Net connected services, and an added USB port. It stands out as the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Highline: This top trim adds standard 4Motion all-wheel drive, a 10.25-inch digital display, native navigation, an eight-speaker Beats Audio premium sound system, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, and a road-sign recognition system. It suits you if you want the most fully equipped Taos.

What Volkswagen Taos do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more choice in trims, colours, and equipment combinations, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a price that fits your budget. They also tend to attract more shopper attention, so you can often use the larger inventory to shop more selectively.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

All four model years show double-digit price declines, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to stretch your budget further. The newer years have fallen the most in absolute percentage terms, while the older years have also moved down sharply. That pattern gives you several recent options with noticeably lower asking prices than they had a year ago.

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

Volkswagen’s 2023 safety suite adds Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and a post-collision automatic braking system across the model range.

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 −20.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −18.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,508 CAD. The Volkswagen Taos offers a roomy cabin that makes 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 model is rated at 8.5 L/100 km in combined driving.
• Tech: With Comfortline and Highline trim, the infotainment system adds an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio service, Car-Net connected services, and an added USB port.
• Safety: The latest model adds Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and an active version of blind-spot monitoring.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.