The VW Taos: Picking the Perfect Trim Package

Breaking Down the Different Trim Levels on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

If you’ve ever browsed new or used cars for sale, you’ve probably heard the term “trim package” used once or twice during the shopping process. For those not familiar with that term, a trim package refers to the equipment and features that come with the car. To cite an example of that, the ever-popular Volkswagen Tiguan comes in five distinct trim levels. The VW Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have multiple trim levels as well. Trim levels are a way for consumers to get the features and benefits they want out of a car without paying for things they don’t foresee needing. As you’d expect, the higher the trim level, the higher the price.

Regarding the all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos, the same formula with trims applies as the other vehicles previously mentioned. The Taos comes in three distinct trim levels, starting with the base model S, then elevating to the SE, and then topping out with the ultra-luxurious SEL trim level that includes everything.

So that you can get familiar with trim levels and the difference between them, we’re going to break down all three for the 2022 VW Taos starting with the S and then working our way up to the SEL. We’ll make sure to note when a feature is included that wasn’t included on a previous version so it’s nice and easy to track.

Volkswagen Taos S trim level (starting MSRP $22,995)

Exterior features

• 17″ alloy wheels
• Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature
• Black roof rails
• LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• LED tail lights
• Power-operated side mirrors

Interior features

• 6-way manually adjustable front seats
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Cloth seating surfaces
• Front center armrest with storage compartment
• Manual air-conditioning
• Multi-function steering wheel

Safety features

• Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, and Hydraulic Brake Assist
• Crash-optimized front end
• Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
• Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist
• Front safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limiters
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points
• Rear View Camera System
• Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Technology

• 2 front USB-C data ports
• App-Connect
• Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming for compatible devices
• Composition Color touchscreen sound system with 6.5″ color display, and AM/FM radio
• Push-button start
• Volkswagen Car-Net®
• Volkswagen Digital Cockpit

Volkswagen Taos SE trim level (starting MSRP $27,245) **upgraded features from the S trim level are noted**

Exterior features

• 18″ alloy wheels (1” upgrade from S)
• Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature
• Heated windshield washer nozzles (upgrade from S)
• LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• LED tail lights
• Power-operated, heated side mirrors (S does not include heat feature)
• Silver roof rails (S uses black roof rails)

Interior features

• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• 8-way power driver’s seat including power-adjustable lumbar support (upgrade from S)
• CloudTex seating surfaces (upgrade from S)
• Front center armrest with storage compartment
• Heated front seats (upgrade from S)
• Leather-wrapped gear shift knob (upgrade from S)
• Leatherette-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel (S is not leatherette-wrapped yet still multi-function)
• Manual air-conditioning

Safety features

• Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, and Hydraulic Brake Assist
• Crash-optimized front end
• Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
• Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist
• Front safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limiters
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points
• Rear View Camera System
• Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Technology

• 2 front USB-C data ports and 1 rear USB-C charging port (upgrade from S)
• App-Connect with wireless capability (upgrade from S)
• Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert (upgrade from S)
• Composition Media touchscreen sound system with 8″ color display, proximity sensor, AM/FM/HD radio and voice control (upgrade from S)
• Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) (upgrade from S)
• Keyless access with push-button start (upgrade from S)
• Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist) (upgrade from S)
• Remote start (upgrade from S)
• SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial subscription (upgrade from S)
• Volkswagen Car-Net®
• Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
• Wireless smartphone charger and Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming for compatible devices (upgrade from S)

Volkswagen Taos SEL trim level (starting MSRP $31,490) **upgraded features from the S trim level are noted**

Exterior features

• 18″ black alloy wheels
• Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) (upgrade from SE)
• Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
• Illuminated grille (upgrade from SE)
• LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and low-speed corner-illuminating feature
• LED tail lights
• Power-operated, heated side mirrors
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers (upgrade from SE)
• Silver roof rails

Interior features

• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• 8-way power driver’s seat including power-adjustable lumbar support
• Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror (upgrade from SE)
• Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control (upgrade from SE)
• Front center armrest with storage compartment
• Heated front seats
• Interior ambient lighting (upgrade from SE)
• Leather seating surfaces (upgrade from SE
• Leather-wrapped gear shift knob
• Leatherette-wrapped, heated multi-function steering wheel

Safety features

• Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, and Hydraulic Brake Assist
• Crash-optimized front end
• Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
• Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist
• Front safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limiters
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points
• Rear View Camera System
• Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Technology

• 2 front USB-C data ports and 1 rear USB-C charging port
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (upgrade from SE)
• App-Connect with wireless capability
• BeatsAudio® (upgrade from SE)
• Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert
• Discover Media touchscreen navigation system with 8″ color display, proximity sensor, AM/FM/HD radio and voice control
• Dynamic Road Sign Display (upgrade from SE)
• High Beam Control (Light Assist) (upgrade from SE)
• Keyless access with push-button start
• Park Distance Control (upgrade from SE)
• Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist)
• Remote start
• SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial subscription
• Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist (upgrade from SE)
• Volkswagen Car-Net®
• Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro (upgrade from SE)
• Wireless smartphone charger and Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming for compatible devices

Carefree Coverage

In addition to all the aforementioned safety and convenience features the brand-new 2022 VW Taos offers, Volkswagen also offers car-buyers a Carefree Coverage option that’s designed to further protect your new vehicle. It includes

• Scheduled Carefree maintenance for 2 years/20,000 miles
• Roadside assistance for 3 years/36,000 miles
• New vehicle limited warranty for 4 years/50,000 miles
• Car-Net remote access for 5 years

No matter which trim level you decide on, you can take comfort in the fact that Carefree Coverage has you the next time you’re stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire or simply need a routine oil and filter change.

Test Drive the All-New 2022 VW Taos Today!

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is already reinventing the subcompact SUV game with its precision handling, numerous safety and convenience features, and its slick and modern design. The best way to see what it can do live and in person is by scheduling a test drive, but you can check out our monthly lease specials and learn more about the 2022 Taos here.

To find the closest location with a VW Taos in your area, you can either search “VW dealership near me” or simply come to our dealership directly in Lee’s Summit. It’s conveniently located at 2225 NE Independence Ave. Feel free to use the contact us form to send us a message that you’d like to book an appointment to take the all-new VW Taos for a spin.

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