Volkswagen Taos in Escondido
The Volkswagen Taos answers a simple question well: what if a small SUV had genuinely usable space? Its footprint parks anywhere in North County, but the cabin and cargo area punch above the class — making it the smart pick for commuters, students, and anyone stepping up from a sedan without stepping up in price.
Mossy Volkswagen stocks the Taos across its trim range on Auto Park Way, with turbocharged efficiency standard and all-wheel drive available for shoppers who split time between the coast and the mountains.
Family-Owned Mossy Group
Part of the Mossy Automotive Group, serving San Diego County for generations
Full VW Lineup
Every current Volkswagen model, from Jetta to Atlas to the ID. family
Auto Park Way Location
Escondido's auto row — easy access from I-15 and Highway 78
Shop From Home
Inventory, trade valuation, and financing all start online
Volkswagen Taos Highlights
Why the Taos leads its class on value:
Turbocharged Efficiency
A punchy turbocharged engine delivers strong fuel economy on I-15 and Highway 78 commutes without feeling slow.
Class-Leading Space
Rear-seat legroom and cargo volume that embarrass several larger, pricier SUVs.
Available AWD
4Motion® all-wheel drive is available for all-season and mountain-trip confidence.
Modern Tech Standard
Touchscreen infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance features across the range.
Browse Our New Taos Inventory
- V0915
- Deep Black Pearl
- Gray/Black
- 9miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,576
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,373
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- V0930
- Monument Gray
- Black
- 5miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$33,459
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$31,256
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- V0987
- Monument Gray w/Deep Black Roof
- Black
- 14miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$35,115
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$32,912
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- V0709
- Platinum Gray
- Gray/Black
- 5miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,455
- Mossy Discount$883
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,157
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- V0665
- Platinum Gray
- Gray/Black
- 4miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,619
- Mossy Discount$909
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,295
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- V0661
- Platinum Gray
- Gray/Black
- 4miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,619
- Mossy Discount$909
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,295
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- V0658
- Pure White
- Gray/Black
- 4miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,619
- Mossy Discount$909
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,295
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- V0664
- Pure White
- Gray/Black
- 5miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,619
- Mossy Discount$909
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,295
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- V0934
- Monument Gray
- Black
- 6miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$33,459
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$31,256
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- V0900
- Monterey Blue
- Black
- 6miles
- MPG: 25 City - 33 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- All Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$32,740
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$30,537
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- V0924
- Platinum Gray
- Black
- 5miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$31,962
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$29,759
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- V0989
- Pyrite Silver Metallic
- Gray/Black
- 12miles
- MPG: 28 City - 36 Hwy
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 cylinders, 1.5
- MSRP$28,864
- Mossy Discount$788
- Retail Customer Bonus.$1,500
- Documentation Fee+$85
- MOSSY PRICE$26,661
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Comparing the Taos and Tiguan? See our Tiguan trim guide — or drive both back to back in one visit.
Taos or Tiguan? How to Choose
The Taos-versus-Tiguan question comes up daily in our showroom, and the answer is honest: the Taos wins on price, efficiency, and parkability; the Tiguan adds size, available third-row flexibility, and a step up in road presence. Drivers who haul mostly people-and-groceries usually land on the Taos; families with gear lean Tiguan. The fastest way to decide is fifteen minutes in each — we will have both ready.
Whichever way you go, financing and lease programs through Volkswagen Credit cover the range, and our finance team quotes both purchase and lease numbers side by side so the comparison is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen Taos good on gas?
Yes — the turbocharged engine is tuned for efficiency, and the Taos posts fuel economy figures among the best in the small-SUV class. Front-wheel-drive models are the efficiency leaders; 4Motion® AWD trades a little economy for traction.
Does the Taos come with all-wheel drive?
4Motion® all-wheel drive is available on the Taos. Coastal commuters often choose front-wheel drive; drivers heading to Julian, Palomar, or the snow line in winter appreciate the AWD option.
How much cargo space does the Taos have?
The Taos offers some of the most generous cargo volume in the small-SUV class — fold the rear seats and it swallows bikes, boards, and big-box runs that would defeat most competitors its size.
Can I lease a Taos at Mossy Volkswagen?
Yes. The Taos is offered with lease programs through Volkswagen Credit, and its price point makes it one of the most accessible ways into a new VW. See current offers or ask our finance team for this month's terms.
What trims does the Taos come in?
The Taos trim ladder steps through equipment, wheels, and interior upgrades. Browse live Taos inventory to compare what is in stock, or visit and we will walk the differences in person.
Is the Taos in stock at Mossy VW now?
Taos inventory moves quickly but restocks continuously. Check live inventory or call 888-890-4725 and we will confirm today's selection and hold one for your visit.
Test Drive the Volkswagen Taos in Escondido
Mossy Volkswagen Escondido
1695 Auto Park Way S, Escondido, CA 92029
Sales: 888-890-4725
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