Thats the first thing I thought when I first saw a Taos. I have a 2020 Atlas Cross Sport with the 3.6 in it. Wonder if they could shoehorn the 3.6 in a Taos?That looks like a miniature version of my 2021 Atlas, including the interior and dash.
Probably but between the two I'd rather have the 2.0T, the 3.6 doesn't make sense in a vehicle like the Taos. Too thirsty, no real benefits since the Taos isn't "rated" to tow at all (despite the Skoda Karoq and Seat Ateca being rated to tow fairly decent amounts in Europe, VW doesn't even give it the usual 1000-1500lb rating here.Thats the first thing I thought when I first saw a Taos. I have a 2020 Atlas Cross Sport with the 3.6 in it. Wonder if they could shoehorn the 3.6 in a Taos?
Probably but between the two I'd rather have the 2.0T, the 3.6 doesn't make sense in a vehicle like the Taos. Too thirsty, no real benefits since the Taos isn't "rated" to tow at all (despite the Skoda Karoq and Seat Ateca being rated to tow fairly decent amounts in Europe, VW doesn't even give it the usual 1000-1500lb rating here.
They're new for high volume production gasoline engines, the few previous uses were pretty niche or expensive.The humor of press releases… VTG, or variable nozzle turbos… not new. My mk4 Golf TDI had one. Porsche and Chrysler used one on their gas engines also
The Chrysler 2.2 turbo with the VGT was a high volume production gas engine, which powered a few of their models.They're new for high volume production gasoline engines, the few previous uses were pretty niche or expensive.
4 pot timing belts are on passenger side of engines.Hey, as long as the timing belts are at the front of the engines, I am kinda okay with it. Pulling the motor to unf*** a VR6 is no fun at all. The VR6 still used in the Atlas, along with ... cast iron lower A arms in front suspension just like a 90's Lada Niva, amazing.
Since you are well read (this is the only forum I am on)A Taos in white has shown up in my lot at work. Sharp looking and a bit bigger in person than I expected. Seems a wee bit longer than the first gen Tiguan.
I'm not sure. The 1.5 is supposed to be even more efficient than the 1.4, but being a SUV mileage will certainly drop. It will be excellent for class no doubt.Since you are well read (this is the only forum I am on)
What is the mpg on these- real numbers?
How is the band doing KC?
Well you have more reading to do...get back to work...I'm not sure. The 1.5 is supposed to be even more efficient than the 1.4, but being a SUV mileage will certainly drop. It will be excellent for class no doubt.
No sunshine today, cloudy out.
I heard the DSG doesn't blend so well. FWD for me probably.The new Alfa Romeo Tonale compact SUV will be offered as a hybrid, just your style!
The Taos FWD uses a 8 speed auto like my Jetta IIRC. The AWD gets a 7 speed DSG. Both straight gassers.
We agree...keep it simple eh...I had the 6 speed DSG in my Passat and it was simply phenomenal. The Taos uses the 7 speed and I have also heard they missed it on the intervals, unusual for VW.
VWs front wheel drive is so good the need for AWD is somewhat mitigated for many owners. Depends on the application and intended use of course.
I drove to North Carolina last weekend behind a uhaul trailer, around 70mph with periods of higher speed 80ish, and averaged 36mpg with the AC on, I can say I'm quite happy with that. The periods of higher speed kinda ruined it, for a while after refueling and 70mph I saw an average of 41-42mpg for a time. Oh and this was also fully loaded down probably to payload capacity, I was very impressed.We agree...keep it simple eh...
I have heard it can get over 35 mpg on the highway..the price is nice too.