VW to roll out Taos SUV for US and Canada

By CARSIFU | 22 September 2020


WASHINGTON: Volkswagen of America announced that its new compact SUV would be named Taos.

The Taos model was designed specifically for the North American Region.

The Taos will slot under the Tiguan, and is the second proof point of Volkswagen’s doubling-up SUV strategy following the launch of Atlas Cross Sport earlier this year.

Volkswagen said the vehicle would "offer great value, excellent fuel economy, and great packaging, as well as advanced infotainment and driver-assistance features." The official reveal will take place on Oct 13.

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The town of Taos is home to 6,000 people, and boasts a 400-year history and a 1,000-year-old Native American community just a few miles from the centre of town. It’s notable for its artist community, world-class ski resort, and stunning landscapes, including vast plains, the Sangre de Cristo mountains, and the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge.

Incidentally, Taos was also home to John Muir, an engineer turned mechanic, and author of “How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step procedures for the Compleat Idiot.” First published in 1969, and illustrated by local artist Peter Aschwanden, this counter-culture guide to Volkswagen repairs quickly developed a popular following.

The book, started in Muir’s Taos shop, has helped keep countless VW models running, from Beetles and Buses to Type 3 and Type 4 models.

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