Volkswagen Taos Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Volkswagen Taos uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic 7-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Volkswagen Taos comes with Automatic (S8).
Volkswagen Taos Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Taos Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Volkswagen Taos have?
The Volkswagen Taos is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic 7-spd, Automatic 8-spd (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Volkswagen Taos come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Volkswagen Taos in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.