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continuing the previously released new car preview, volkswagen of america recently unveiled the 2025 model year facelift taos, aiming at the small and medium-sized suv segment positioned below the tiguan. the exterior and interior design have undergone considerable updates, introducing the brand's new generation design language. the 1.5-liter turbo power has been increased to a maximum horsepower of 174 horsepower, and an 8-speed automatic transmission has replaced the previous dsg configuration. the new car is expected to be launched at the end of the year and sold in the us market.

positioned below tiguan, the entry-level suv in the us

taos is the brand's entry-level suv for the u.s. market. it is more refined in size than tiguan, atlas, id.4 and other models. the model name comes from the town "taos" in new mexico, usa, and has a close relationship with the saic volkswagen tiguan sold in the chinese market. it has an exclusive design for the u.s. consumer market, and creates a slightly rugged crossover atmosphere through scratch-resistant materials and differentiated exterior design.

incorporating a through-type led light group design to enhance the exquisite appearance

looking at the appearance of the 2025 facelifted taos, you can see that the front of the car has been replaced with a smaller grille shape, and the through-type design continues to connect the led projection headlights on both sides. the front bumper uses a large air intake and silver trim to create a new generation of main visual. the side of the car maintains the basic outline, and is equipped with a metal luggage rack and shark fin antenna on the top. the size of the aluminum wheels corresponds to different levels, providing 17 to 19-inch two-color cutting styles.

at the rear, the facelift retains the three-dimensional rear wing, and the mainstream through-type led taillight design is replaced at the bottom, combined with chrome trim and the factory logo. the car name "taos" is presented in a central arrangement below the tailgate. the left side is the grade division, and the right side uses "4motion" to symbolize the four-wheel drive system. the rear bumper incorporates a large area of ​​scratch-resistant material, and rectangular chrome exhaust tailpipes are configured on both sides, and the layering is enhanced with matte trim.

the 8-inch floating touch screen is introduced, and the interior is redesigned above the waistline

entering the cabin of the 2025 taos facelift, the multimedia screen is upgraded to an 8-inch floating configuration, and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a fully virtual digital instrument are laid out in front of the driving interface; the horizontal symmetrical design is continued below the waistline, and the constant temperature air-conditioning panel has been updated from the previous knob type to the touch type commonly used in the brand's new generation of models. the central saddle includes physical mechanical gearshifts, electronic handbrakes, driving mode switching and other buttons; the interior adopts a two-color design with stitching, and a mix of different material panels, corresponding to different models, providing cloth and leather two-color mixed seat options.

power increased to 174 hp, iq.drive driver assistance system standard

according to data released by the manufacturer, the 2025 taos is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine (codenamed ea211), with upgraded pistons, fuel injection systems, etc. the 4motion model will abandon the 7-speed dsg dual-clutch transmission provided in the past and replace it with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the maximum horsepower will be increased from the original 158 to 174. the entire series will be equipped with the iq.drive intelligent driving assistance system, covering travel assist, acc adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist and other functions.