This Car Doesn't Want to Be Your Friend | 2025 VW Taos Review

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL (Highline in Canada) represents a complete automotive turnaround story that most reviewers are missing. While everyone's building smartphones with wheels, VW quietly perfected the art of making cars that just work. This comprehensive review covers real-world ownership insights from VW forums, the complete transmission overhaul from problematic DSG to smooth 8-speed automatic, and why the 2025 model fixes everything wrong with early Taos models. We dive deep into the revised EA211evo2 engine, 4Motion AWD system performance, and whether this $35,150 compact SUV delivers genuine value for driving enthusiasts. The Taos succeeds by rejecting the notion that cars need to be smart to be good. They just need to be competent, reliable, and honest about what they are. In a world of automotive chaos, sometimes competence is the ultimate luxury. What matters most to you in a compact SUV? The latest tech or reliable transportation? Let me know in the comments! VW ID.Buzz 4Motion Review: The Electric Time Machine    • VW ID.Buzz 4Motion Review: The Electric Ti...   ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence... (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// HELP US OUT Gearheads! We take great pains to make sure this show sounds great, but quality post-production ain't cheap! Donate credits at https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?u... to keep our show's motor running. Even small donations help cover editing costs so we can keep bringing you tuned audio that captures the essence of automotive freedom. Help out fellow car nuts spreading the passion for driving - donate to our Auphonic credits today! /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... /// SOCIAL Instagram:   / brianmakse   Twitter:   / brianmakse   Facebook:   / makseattack   Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf... Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #VWTaos #CompactSUV #CarReview #brianmakse