Volkswagen presentó hoy en Estados Unidos la nueva Taos (2025). Se trata del restyling de la SUV para el Segmento C (compacto), que para el mercado de América del Norte se fabrica en México.
La renovada Taos estrena un nuevo diseño frontal, con modificaciones en los paragolpes, tomas de aire, parrilla, opticas y capot. En el lateral incorpora nuevos diseños de llantas y en la parte trasera suma luces de leds más modernas. En el interior incorpora una nueva pantalla multimedia de ocho pulgadas, que viene de serie en toda la gama del modelo. También hay cambios en los diseños de los tapizados y en los revestimientos de las puertas.
La novedad más importante se encuentra, sin embargo, bajo el capot: el motor 1.5 TSi que tiene la Taos en América del Norte aumentó su potencia de 158 a 174 caballos. Además, las versiones con tracción integral 4Motion incorporan una nueva caja automática de ocho velocidades con convertidor de par (que reemplaza a la anterior DSG de siete marchas).
¿Y en Argentina?
El restyling de la Taos estaba previsto en el proyecto original de de la variante producida en Pacheco. Sin embargo, a raíz de la crisis local y global de VW, su concreción se encuentra bajo análisis. Tras el lanzamiento de la Amarok (restyling 2024), el CEO de VW Argentina, Marcellus Puig, reveló que el rediseño de la Taos dependerá de un anuncio de inversión, que esperan para antes de fin de año en la terminal del partido bonaerense de Tigre (leer entrevista).
Galería: 2025 Volkswagen Taos
Galería: Volkswagen Taos (2024)
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Refreshed 2025 Taos arrives with a bold new look, upgraded technology, and more power
− Updated front end styling includes a redesigned bumper and a new grille with available light bar; LED projector headlights are now standard across all trims
− New dashboard design with an integrated floating 8-inch infotainment display brings a contemporary look and new technology to the cabin
− Revised 1.5-liter turbocharged engine offers 174 hp; AWD models now equipped with a conventionaleight-speed automatic transmission Reston, VA
Today, Volkswagen of America Inc. announced a range of updates for the Taos that deliver a fresh new look, upgraded technology, and more power to complement the versatility and efficiency of this affordable, fun-to-drive SUV. Revised exterior styling and an expanded selection of paint options are joined by new wheel designs to deliver even more curb appeal, while upgraded in-car tech and powertrain refinements further elevate the appeal of this neatly packaged compact sport-utility vehicle. The updates begin with the exterior, which now sports a more expressive front-end look. Changes include a new bumper design, a new grille with an available light bar, and standard LED projector headlights with available AFS.
Connected taillights and an illuminated Volkswagen badge at the rear add to the distinctive, upscale appearance of the 2025 Taos. Three new paint colors—Bright Moss Green, Monterey Blue Pearl, and Monument Gray—enhance the aesthetic palette. New wheel offerings include new 17- inch aluminum alloys for front-wheel drive S models, 18-inch alloys forthe front-wheel drive SE, and 19-inch wheels for SEL. The SE Black trim, introduced for 2024, continues with a black roof, trim, and unique wheels—18 inches for front-wheel-drive models and 19 inches for 4Motion® all-wheel-drive models.
Moving into the cabin, the 2025 Taos features a new dashboard design, along with new materials and colors. An 8-inch floating infotainment display is standard on all models, while touch control for the Climatronic®HVAC system is available on the SE trim and above. New acoustic dampening treatments help to reduce interior noise, too. Taos S features two-tone black and grey cloth upholstery; SE and SE Black models are equipped with CloudTex and cloth materials—SE in two different two-tone options and SE Black in all black, naturally. SEL models are outfitted with leather seats, available in either a twotone black and grey combination or a new striking dark blue hue.
Under the hood of the 2025 Taos is an updated version of the efficient 1.5-liter EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder TSI® engine. Hardware changes include revised piston rings and fuel injectors, a modified turbo housing, a larger intercooler, and a new gasoline particulate filter. These changes raise the powerplant’s output from the outgoing model’s 158 horsepower to 174 hp. To further enhance drivability, an eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic on 4Motion models.
The 2025 Taos features VW’s sophisticated suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance features across all trims. This includes Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance); Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring); Active Blind Spot Monitor; Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go; Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Front and rear Park Distance Control are now also available and helps provide guidance when parking or in tight spaces. The refreshed 2025 Taos will reach U.S dealerships by the end of this year and pricing will be announced closer to launch.