Used 2022 Volkswagen Taos for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

How much does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos cost?

Prices have softened 10.59% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,792 listings available, which gives you a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos a good car?

Generally — the 2022 Volkswagen Taos earns a 4.38/5 user rating and a 7.00/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the roomy interior, excellent gas mileage, and peppy around-town performance. The review summary also points to quality and handling that can feel more upscale than you might expect, which helps the Taos stand out if you want a practical small crossover with a more substantial feel.

The trade-offs are the underwhelming power some drivers mention and the noisy tires, along with a few missing convenience features. That lines up with the overview: you get a crossover that prioritizes space, comfort, and utility, but you should still expect some compromises in refinement and tech usability.

Good and great deals account for 36.7% of listings, so you have a decent chance of finding a competitive price.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?

Owners rate it 4.38/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner summary points to a dependable-feeling package overall, with many drivers appreciating the Taos for its roomy cabin, excellent gas mileage, and everyday usefulness. That kind of feedback suggests you can count on it for routine commuting and family duty, especially if you value practicality over flash.

Volkswagen also backs the Taos with complimentary scheduled maintenance for two years or 20,000 miles, which helps reduce early ownership costs. The expert review likewise describes the SUV as a strong value proposition with rewarding ride and handling characteristics.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the drivetrain and infotainment complaints could become the issues you live with every day if you buy without a careful test drive.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any candidate, because accident-free listings are not the same as problem-free listings. Prioritize a thorough inspection of the transmission behavior, infotainment operation, and overall cabin condition, since those are the areas most likely to affect your day-to-day satisfaction. If you can, test the car in stop-and-go traffic and on a rougher road surface so you can judge both drivability and noise.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The S trim is the simplest version, while SE and SEL add more comfort and convenience equipment. The base setup uses a 6.5-inch touchscreen, while higher trims get an 8-inch display and more upscale cabin materials, so you should pay close attention to whether the lower trim leaves out features you care about.
• Powertrain: Every Taos uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel-drive versions use an eight-speed automatic, while 4Motion all-wheel-drive models use a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, and the review notes delayed throttle response and sometimes harsh shifting.
• Safety package: IQ Drive is the named driver-assistance suite. On S, it is a $995 option package with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist. On SE, the package supplies only Travel Assist and Emergency Assist because the other features are standard. SEL includes all of this technology as standard, plus rain-sensing wipers, road sign recognition, low-speed Travel Assist with traffic-jam assistance, and rear parking sensors with automatic braking.
• Infotainment: The S trim gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen, while SE and SEL use an 8-inch touchscreen with MIB3 software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto start with SE, and SEL adds navigation and an eight-speaker BeatsAudio system. The system also includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Car-Net connected services, and an available Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The Taos is described as fuel-efficient, and the review says the SEL 4Motion returned 28 mpg in combined driving, with 27.1 mpg during testing.

Which 2022 Volkswagen Taos trim should I buy?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is offered in 3 trim levels: S, SE, SEL.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Taos. You still get the core space and utility that define the model, but you give up the richer infotainment setup and some of the convenience and safety equipment that appear higher up the range.
• SE: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, voice control, and wireless smartphone charging. It also brings more of the safety tech into standard equipment, making it the sweet spot if you want a better-equipped Taos without going all the way to the top.
• SEL: This is the most upscale choice, with navigation, an eight-speaker BeatsAudio system, two-tone perforated leather, contrast stitching, and more standard driver-assistance equipment. It suits you best if you want the most comfort and technology the Taos offers.

The SEL also gets the fullest safety package, including the additional features that are standard at that trim.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully without feeling rushed.

• Deal availability: 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,792 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.59% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 89.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $18,436, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos's resale value?

The current average of $18,436 sits slightly below last year's $20,618.

That decline suggests the Taos has become more affordable for buyers, which can make it easier to move later if you own one. For a future seller, the current pricing trend means you may not see the same resale strength you would have a year ago, but the lower entry price can help keep the model attractive to used shoppers.

The good news is that the Taos still has a practical value story: roomy packaging, strong utility, and broad appeal in the small-crossover segment. Those traits can help support demand when you eventually sell.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.38/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos safe?

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos was not crash-tested by NHTSA or IIHS at the time of the review.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Volkswagen’s IQ Drive suite is the key safety story here. On the S trim, it is a $995 option package with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist. SE gets only Travel Assist and Emergency Assist from that package because the other features are standard, while SEL includes the full set as standard equipment.

The review also notes that SEL adds rain-sensing wipers, road sign recognition, low-speed Travel Assist with traffic-jam assistance, and rear parking sensors with automatic braking. One caveat is that the reverse automatic braking system can be intrusive in some situations, though it can be turned off through the infotainment menu.

Should I buy a 2022 Volkswagen Taos or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.59% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.38/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It introduced Volkswagen’s affordable crossover formula with roomy packaging and strong value appeal.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $21,001, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $18,436 average.
• It adds more standard safety features and equipment.

The bottom line: If you want the lower purchase price and a strong value story, the 2022 is the better starting point. If you’re willing to pay more for added standard equipment, the 2023 is the cleaner upgrade path. For price-sensitive buyers, the 2022 remains the smarter buy as long as you focus on condition and equipment level.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.