New Volkswagen Taos for Sale near Nova Scotia

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 $27,829 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,060 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 strong owner approval across the lineup, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.5/5.

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 impressive fuel economy. They also like its lively around-town feel and the sense of quality it brings to the cabin.

Expert reviews point to a stylish design, roomy packaging, and rewarding handling as recurring strengths, while also noting that the drivetrain and infotainment experience are the main trade-offs.

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

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volkswagen Taos models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Taos for its roomy cabin, strong fuel economy, and everyday practicality. The model also earns praise for its quality feel and handling, which help it stand out in the small-SUV 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, long-term ownership risk centres more on choosing a well-kept example with the right equipment and service history than on the model’s overall appeal.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert on Trendline; Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, and active blind-spot monitoring on Comfortline; plus post-collision automatic braking across all trims.
• Infotainment: 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: 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 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 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, and road-sign recognition.

What Volkswagen Taos do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years usually give you more choice on trim, mileage, and condition, which is why they tend to be the most popular used picks. They also make it easier to compare prices and find a Taos that fits your budget.

What is the Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Taos lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer model years have seen especially sharp drops, creating more room for value-conscious buyers. Even the older years have moved down meaningfully, so the pricing trend is working in your favour across the board.

The 2022, 2024, and 2023 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 −20.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.2% 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 $30,409 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 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, and an added USB port.
• Safety: The latest model adds Front Assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, active blind-spot monitoring, post-collision automatic braking, automatic high-beam headlights, parking sensors with automatic braking, and road-sign recognition.
• Starting price: 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.