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may 04, 2021 - Volkswagen

Designing the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

  • Interior designers chose an upscale approach for the brand’s entry SUV
  • “Two-layer” interior treatment gives the cockpit a wide, dynamic look
  • Standard two-tone seats lend a modern feel

Herndon, VA — To help the 2022 #taos succeed in the booming compact SUV market, Volkswagen’s #design team strategically developed the interior to appeal to the youthful intended buyer base with modern shapes and colors and an upscale feel.

“The #interiordesign of #taos reflects the simple yet modern shape of the sculpted exterior,” says Dmitry Panov, Interior Designer for the #taos. “There’s a clean and recognizable theme, which harkens to other models in the #volkswagen SUV family.”

Based on the MQB platform, the five-passenger #taos compact SUV slots into the #volkswagen lineup underneath the strong-selling Tiguan, offering a mix of performance and utility for younger buyers who want the substance of a larger SUV in a smaller package.  

The designers gave the #taos a distinct style by creating two separate levels on the dashboard. The top level has a glossy décor element that surrounds functional elements like the air vents, the standard #volkswagen Digital Cockpit, and the MIB infotainment touchscreen, which is angled towards the driver for ease of operation and ergonomics. The lower level provides a soft-touch surface, which runs the width of the interior and continues through the door panels on each side surrounding the front passengers.

Distinctive two-tone seats are standard on the entry S level, and are available across the lineup. Seating materials range from cloth to a combination cloth and leatherette, as well as leather seating surfaces. The #design team wanted to create a visual connection across all interior elements, so they used the same materials for seat covers and other soft décor parts.

“You can choose between a cool color scheme with neutral grey and black, or a warm color scheme where black is paired with a French roast,” says Clara Schober, Color & Trim Designer for the #taos. “Across the trim lines, we added contrast stitching for an additional visual pop.”

Available features give owners more ways to customize the #taos. A panoramic sunroof is available on SE and SEL trims, adding an airy feeling to the interior. On top-of-the-line SEL trims, 10-color ambient lighting is standard, as is the fully customizable #volkswagen Digital Cockpit with a 10.25-inch display.

Taos is expected to begin arriving in #volkswagen dealers in June.