2009-2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L
Overview The Volkswagen Tiguan arrived in the North American market for the 2009 model year, positioning itself as a premium alternative in the burgeoning compact crossover segment. Based on the PQ46 platform, which it shared with the contemporary Passat, the Tiguan emphasized driving dynamics and interior refinement over the utilitarian focus of many competitors. Its […]
2013-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L
Overview The 2013-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan represents the latter half of the first generation of the German automaker’s compact crossover SUV. Built on the versatile PQ46 platform, which it shared with the Passat and Golf of that era, the Tiguan was engineered to provide a more refined, car-like driving experience compared to many of its Japanese […]
2022 Volkswagen Taos 4motion 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos entered the North American market for the 2022 model year as a compact crossover SUV, positioned below the Tiguan in the brand’s lineup. Developed to compete in the high-volume subcompact and compact SUV segments, the Taos utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform. This architecture allows for a balance of interior […]
2025 Volkswagen Taos 4motion 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos serves as the entry-level crossover in the brand’s North American lineup, positioned below the Tiguan. Introduced for the 2022 model year, the Taos was developed to address the growing demand for compact, fuel-efficient utility vehicles that offer a higher seating position and increased cargo utility compared to traditional hatchbacks. It utilizes […]
2026 Volkswagen Taos 4motion 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos serves as the entry-level crossover in the brand’s North American lineup, positioned below the Tiguan. Introduced for the 2022 model year, the Taos was developed to capture the growing demand for compact SUVs that offer a balance of urban maneuverability and interior utility. It utilizes the modular MQB platform, a foundation […]
2023-2024 Volkswagen Taos 4motion 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos serves as the entry-level crossover in the brand’s North American lineup, positioned below the Tiguan. Introduced for the 2022 model year, the Taos was developed to address the growing demand for compact SUVs that offer a smaller footprint while maintaining the interior packaging efficiency characteristic of the Volkswagen MQB platform. By […]
2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos debuted for the 2022 model year as a compact crossover SUV, positioned below the Tiguan in the brand’s North American lineup. Designed to compete in the high-volume subcompact and compact crossover segments, the Taos utilizes the modular MQB platform, which is shared with several other Volkswagen Group products. Its introduction served […]
2023-2026 Volkswagen Taos 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Taos serves as the entry-level crossover SUV in the brand’s North American lineup, positioned below the Tiguan. Introduced for the 2022 model year, the vehicle utilizes the modular MQB platform, which allows for shared engineering components across the Volkswagen Group. Designed specifically to meet the demands of the North American market, the […]
1986-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v 1.8L
Overview The second-generation Volkswagen Scirocco, introduced to the North American market for the 1982 model year, represented a significant departure from the Giugiaro-penned original. Designed in-house by Volkswagen, the new body style focused on improved aerodynamics, featuring a lower drag coefficient and a more rounded aesthetic while retaining the signature hatchback silhouette. By the mid-1980s, […]
1984 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L
Overview The 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco represents the mid-cycle phase of the second generation (Mk2) of the brand’s signature sports coupe. Introduced to the North American market to succeed the Giugiaro-designed original, the second-generation model featured a more aerodynamic profile and increased interior volume while maintaining the lightweight, front-wheel-drive architecture that defined the brand’s performance philosophy […]
1985-1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L
Overview The second-generation Volkswagen Scirocco, introduced to the North American market for the 1982 model year and continuing through 1988, represented a significant departure from the Giugiaro-penned original. Designed in-house by Volkswagen, the new body featured a more aerodynamic profile with a lower drag coefficient, prioritizing efficiency and high-speed stability. By the 1985-1987 period, the […]
2022-2026 Volkswagen SEL 1.5L
Overview The Volkswagen Jetta SEL represents the premium tier of the seventh-generation Jetta lineup, which utilizes the modular MQB platform. Introduced to the North American market to provide a balance of European driving dynamics and accessible pricing, this model year range focuses on efficiency and interior refinement. By utilizing the EA211 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, the […]