New Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearNorth Vancouver, BC

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 $27,661 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $27,058 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 used SUV if you value space, practicality, and a more upscale feel than many small crossovers.

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

Owners consistently praise the Taos for its roomy interior, strong fuel economy, and lively around-town performance. Many also appreciate its quality feel, stylish design, and the way it delivers a driving experience that feels more polished than its size suggests.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the powertrain, infotainment user experience, and overall value, especially in higher trims where the price climbs while the engine remains modest. Even so, the Taos continues to appeal if you want a compact SUV with real passenger space and a well-rounded everyday character.

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

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Taos as a practical, roomy SUV with strong everyday appeal. The owner feedback also stays positive across the model years in the data, with praise for its interior space, fuel economy, and easygoing around-town character.

• 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 a well-maintained example with the equipment and trim level 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: 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, wireless smartphone charging, native navigation, and an eight-speaker Beats Audio premium sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: 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 formula 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.
• 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: This 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, 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 well-priced example. They also usually represent the sweet spot between newer features and used-car pricing.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer years show the steepest drops, while the older years have fallen by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent inventory without giving up the newer features you may want.

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 −16.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,273 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 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: 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: For the 2023 model year, Volkswagen improves the Taos regarding standard safety features and driver assistance technologies, including Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist.
• 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.