Used Volkswagen Taos in Kingston: The Verdict, Driver by Driver
A used Volkswagen Taos, also known as the VW Taos, earns a place on a Kingston driver's shortlist when its drive suits the roads you use in winter and the particular vehicle passes a pre-purchase inspection.
Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings class every Taos from 2022 to 2025 as a small sport utility vehicle and list a plain Taos entry and a Taos 4MOTION entry in each of those years, so the drive comes first, then the trim's equipment, then the condition of the vehicle itself.
Jim Thompson Chrysler, at 805 Gardiners Road in Kingston, sells new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles and used vehicles of other makes.
The Taos results in our used inventory show what is currently available.
Key Takeaways
Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert are listed on the 2024 Taos Trendline, and the other 2024 trim cards each build on Trendline equipment through the trims they include, according to Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide, read October 29, 2026. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston counts Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor in favour of a used 2024 Taos for a Highway 401 commuter, from the Trendline up.
A plain Taos entry and a Taos 4MOTION entry appear for each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings, and front-wheel-drive and 4MOTION all-wheel-drive versions are described in Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2022 to 2024. Ask which drive a particular used Taos has before you plan a test drive around it.
A 1.5 L TSI engine with 158 hp and 184 lb-ft is listed for 2022, 2023 and 2024 in Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for those years, and 174 hp and 184 lb-ft in Volkswagen Canada's 2025 Taos buyer's guide. Volkswagen Canada's current Taos page is written for the 2026 model, a newer Taos than any 2022 to 2024 model.
Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated washer nozzles are listed on the Trendline in Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2023 and 2024. On a Taos 4MOTION, Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 guides add Hill Descent Control and a selector for driving modes.
A used Volkswagen Taos should get a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN search for open recalls before you pay for it. Our service department can inspect a used vehicle before purchase and tell you what it finds.
What Is the Appeal of a Used Volkswagen Taos?
The appeal of a used Volkswagen Taos starts with warmth and flexibility: Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2022 to 2024 list heated front seats and a split-folding rear seat with a pass-through on the Trendline. Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide describes room in the Taos for friends and their gear.
On Bath Road, a driver sets two grocery bags and a boxed table lamp in the cargo area, then switches on the heated seats before leaving the lot.
Two friends driving out to Amherstview slide their cross-country skis through the rear seat's pass-through so a third friend can ride in the back.
At Queen's, a parent pulls over to let a student out, and the phone's map is already showing on the dash screen through the smartphone connection.
Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide also describes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an available panoramic sunroof.
Which drive and which trim a particular used Taos has decide how well it suits a commuter, a couple, a first-time owner or a winter driver.
What Does a Used Volkswagen Taos Offer a Commuter on Highway 401?
A used 2023 or 2024 Volkswagen Taos brings a Highway 401 commuter Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, which Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide calls standard and its 2024 guide lists on the Trendline. On a 2022 Taos, Volkswagen Canada's 2022 Taos buyer's guide lists Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor on the Comfortline but not on the Trendline.
Commuters bound for Kingston Health Sciences Centre or Queen's along the highway can look at Travel Assist, which Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 Taos buyer's guides list on the Comfortline as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist together.
For the slow stretches of a commute, Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide lists Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go on the Comfortline and a start/stop system with regenerative braking on the Trendline.
Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide notes that its driver assistance features are there to assist, and that the driver must keep paying full attention to the road.
Natural Resources Canada's ratings, combined: 2023 Taos 7.6 L/100 km and 2023 Taos 4MOTION 8.5 L/100 km; 2024 Taos 7.5 L/100 km and 2024 Taos 4MOTION 8.8 L/100 km.
Natural Resources Canada's Taos figures are the maker's estimates, which Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide says rest on Natural Resources Canada's approved criteria and testing methods.
A commuter who parks outside overnight can look for remote start, which Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 Taos buyer's guides list on the Comfortline.
Which Taos Features Help a Couple Travelling With a Dog?
The Taos features that help a couple from Amherstview travelling with a dog are the rear seat and, on the Comfortline, the cargo cover: Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2022 to 2024 list a 60/40 split-folding rear seat with a centre armrest and pass-through on the Trendline. Folding one side of a used Taos's rear seat leaves the other for a passenger, which is the layout to try with your dog's travel crate and the weekend bag.
Bring the crate, the dog's bed or both when you come to see a used Taos, and try each one in the cargo area and on the folded side.
Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 Taos buyer's guides list a cargo cover on the Comfortline, for anyone who wants the bags out of view on a stop.
For a weekend away, Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide lists black roof rails on the Trendline and silver roof rails on the Comfortline, and it names base carrier bars and a cargo box carrier among its popular accessories.
A 12-volt power outlet in the luggage compartment is listed for the 2023 Taos 4MOTION in Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide.
What Should a First-Time Owner Ask About a Used Volkswagen Taos?
A first-time owner in Cataraqui North should ask which trim a used Volkswagen Taos is, because Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2023 and 2024 give the Trendline a 6.5-inch touchscreen with App-Connect smartphone integration and the Comfortline an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Wireless App-Connect. Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 guides list the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, an 8.0-inch instrument cluster, on the Trendline as well.
Bring your own phone and its cable to the test drive, and connect it the way that trim allows.
Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 Taos buyer's guides also list a rearview camera, a tire pressure monitoring system, push-button start and a space- and weight-saving spare tire with a tool kit and jack on the Trendline.
On a used Taos, look for the spare tire, the tool kit and the jack before you buy, and make sure all three are still with the vehicle.
The trim and the drive describe a used Taos as it was first sold, while a pre-purchase inspection, a VIN search for recalls and its papers speak to the vehicle as it is now.
Having a Used Taos Inspected
Our service department can inspect a used vehicle before purchase and tell you what it finds.
To set up the inspection, send the Taos's model year and trim through Request Service so our team knows what is coming in.
Volkswagen Canada's VIN Search for Recalls
Transport Canada's recall database covers recalls issued in Canada, while a used Taos's own open recalls are found by entering its VIN on Volkswagen Canada's recalls page.
Volkswagen Canada's recalls page points owners to Volkswagen Customer Care to report a transfer of ownership.
Factory Coverage Paperwork
A used Taos's warranty booklet sets out the factory coverage the vehicle came with, so collect the booklet with the vehicle's papers, together with a note of the Taos's in-service date.
Should a Used Taos for Winter Side Roads Have 4MOTION?
If your winter driving takes in side roads, hills or a driveway that climbs, look for a used Taos with 4MOTION all-wheel drive; if it stays on busy roads that are cleared early, a front-wheel-drive Taos on winter tires is a fair choice. Natural Resources Canada's ratings list a plain Taos entry and a Taos 4MOTION entry for each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, so a used Taos from any of those years can have either drive.
Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2022 to 2024 pair front-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic and 4MOTION with a seven-speed DSG.
Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide marks Hill Descent Control and Driving Mode Selection as 4MOTION only, and its 2024 guide lists Hill Descent Control and Driving Profile Selection on the Trendline 4MOTION.
On the Trendline, the heated items in Volkswagen Canada's 2023 and 2024 Taos buyer's guides run from the front seats and the leatherette steering wheel to the washer nozzles and the exterior mirrors.
Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide adds rain-sensing wipers on the Comfortline.
The drive is fixed on each used Taos, so ask our sales team whether the one you like is a Taos 4MOTION.
Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide says the vehicle is sold with four all-season tires and reminds buyers that winter tires may be mandatory in their province or territory.
Either version should go on winter tires once the cold arrives.
What Did Each Volkswagen Taos Model Year Bring?
Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides show a 2022 Taos headed as all-new, the same 158 hp output through 2024, Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor called standard in 2023 and listed on the Trendline in 2024, and 174 hp for 2025. Natural Resources Canada's ratings first list a Taos for 2022, and they give the Taos 4MOTION an eight-speed for 2025 after a seven-speed from 2022 to 2024.
Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides and Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings, read October 29, 2026, show the following for each model year:
Model year | Volkswagen Canada's buyer's guide for that year | Natural Resources Canada's ratings |
|---|---|---|
2022 | Headed as the all-new 2022 Taos; 1.5 L engine, 158 hp and 184 lb-ft; front-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic on the Trendline only, 4MOTION with a seven-speed DSG; Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor on the Comfortline | First Taos entries: a plain Taos with an eight-speed and a Taos 4MOTION with a seven-speed |
2023 | 1.5 L engine, 158 hp and 184 lb-ft; eight-speed automatic with front-wheel drive, seven-speed DSG with 4MOTION; Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor described as standard | A plain Taos with an eight-speed and a Taos 4MOTION with a seven-speed |
2024 | 1.5 L engine, 158 hp and 184 lb-ft; eight-speed automatic on the Trendline, seven-speed DSG on the Trendline 4MOTION; Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor and Pedestrian detection on the Trendline | A plain Taos with an eight-speed and a Taos 4MOTION with a seven-speed |
2025 | 1.5 L engine, 174 hp and 184 lb-ft; eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive on the Trendline | A plain Taos and a Taos 4MOTION, both with an eight-speed |
Volkswagen Canada's current Taos page describes the 2026 model and sits outside this table, so a used Taos's own equipment is read from that vehicle rather than from the current page.
Which Needs Does a Used Taos Not Meet?
A used Taos does not meet a need for more than five seats, for all-wheel drive on every vehicle or for being a vehicle's first owner, and it should not be bought by anyone who will skip a pre-purchase inspection. Volkswagen Canada's 2023 Taos buyer's guide describes the Taos with five seats, and Natural Resources Canada's ratings list a plain Taos entry beside the Taos 4MOTION in each year from 2022 to 2025.
More than five seats: start that search with a used three-row SUV.
No inspection: a pre-purchase inspection is how the condition of one used Taos comes to light.
All-wheel drive without checking: a used Taos can have either drive, so a new Jeep Compass is the other route.
A New Jeep Compass and Its All-Wheel Drive
A Taos shopper who wants all-wheel drive settled before the first visit can start with a new Jeep Compass. On Jeep Canada's 2026 Compass models page, the Sport card's key standard equipment includes all-wheel drive, which the card pairs with Selec-Terrain traction management.
The new side of our inventory shows what is currently available.
With Signature Service, our team handles the trips to and from a new Compass's service appointments, booked in advance and based on availability.
Whether you would need a loaner at all is one of the details to ask about when you contact us.
Credit and Trade Questions on a Used Volkswagen Taos
You can finance a used Volkswagen Taos, O.A.C., and you can also offer the car you drive now in trade.
Financing is available on the vehicles we sell, O.A.C.
Apply for financing online, from home, before you visit, O.A.C.
Any approval depends on the review of your application.
Your current car: Value My Trade
Bring your trade in for an appraisal; the vehicle is inspected on our lot. We work to get the maximum value for your trade.
When a loan balance is higher than the trade-in value, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Every Used Volkswagen Taos Have All-Wheel Drive?
No, a used Volkswagen Taos may or may not have 4MOTION all-wheel drive: Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings, read October 29, 2026, list a plain Taos entry and a Taos 4MOTION entry for each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Whether one used Volkswagen Taos has 4MOTION depends on how that vehicle was built, not on its model year.
How Reliable Is a Used Volkswagen Taos?
How reliable one used Volkswagen Taos will be depends on that vehicle's condition and history, and neither Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides nor Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings rate the Taos for reliability. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston advises judging a used Volkswagen Taos by a pre-purchase inspection of that vehicle.
Is a Volkswagen Taos Review Enough to Choose One?
No, a Volkswagen Taos review gives a picture of the model in general, while a particular used Volkswagen Taos is decided by its drive, its trim's equipment and a pre-purchase inspection, since no review can describe the vehicle in front of you. Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for 2022 to 2025 list each trim's equipment.
When Did Blind Spot Monitor Reach the Volkswagen Taos Trendline?
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert sits on the Trendline list in Volkswagen Canada's 2024 Taos buyer's guide, after the 2023 guide called it standard and the 2022 guide listed it on the Comfortline but not the Trendline. On one used Volkswagen Taos, the model year and trim show which of Volkswagen Canada's guide lists applies.
How Big Is the Touchscreen in a Used Volkswagen Taos?
The touchscreen in a used 2022, 2023 or 2024 Volkswagen Taos measures 6.5 inches on the Trendline and 8.0 inches on the Comfortline, according to Volkswagen Canada's Taos buyer's guides for those years. Volkswagen Canada's current Taos page describes the 2026 model, so its screen details describe a newer Taos.
Find Your Used Volkswagen Taos in Kingston
Whether it carries a commuter down Highway 401, a couple and their dog to Amherstview or a first-time owner home to Cataraqui North, a used Volkswagen Taos is chosen by its drive and its trim and bought after a VIN search for open recalls, a look at its papers and a pre-purchase inspection.
The Taos results in our used inventory show what is currently available.
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About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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