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The 2022 Taos is Volkswagen’s new subcompact SUV for the U.S. market. Smaller and cheaper than the Tiguan, it will compete with the Subaru Crosstrek and Jeep Compass. The Taos will reach U.S. dealerships in the second quarter of 2021, likely starting around $ 24,000. Volkswagen has been steadily building …
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