2024 VW Taos / 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

2024 VW Taos Compared to the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross 
 

Owning a subcompact SUV like the 2024 Volkswagen Taos is getting the benefits of a sporty sedan with the functionality of a conventional SUV. This means cruising around the mid-Michigan region is an enjoyable experience whether a quick trip around town, or when taking the family out for a road trip across the Great Lakes Bay Region and its vast highways. How does the 2024 VW Taos compare to the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross? For customers who want a peppy everyday cruiser that is more efficient and offers more interior space for everyone to enjoy, the Taos has them covered. This makes the Taos a preferable choice in the Central Michigan region for any discerning driver and their family.  

Performance 
 

Driving the Taos with the energetic turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine under the hood allows the pilot of the subcompact SUV to experience peppy acceleration with every press of the gas pedal around town or when venturing on the highway. Generating 158 horsepower, there is plenty of performance for daily tasks throughout mid-Michigan. Meanwhile, the Corolla Cross is equipped with a larger 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower. Transmissions differ between the two vehicles. An eight-speed automatic is found in standard FWD Taos models, while a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic is found in AWD models. As for the Corolla Cross, all versions of the compact SUV have a Continuously Variable Transmission equipped.  

Interior Features 

Boasting 99.5 cubic feet of passenger space in the 2024 Taos compared to the 94.9 cubic feet found in the 2024 Corolla Cross, everybody seated in the Volkswagen will appreciate the extra space available to them as they roam around Michigan. This is especially nice when going for a long trip on the highway where extra arm and leg stretching room is coveted. For comfort and infotainment amenities that accentuate the experience that everyone in both vehicles feels, the Volkswagen and the Toyota make sure to treat passengers to the all-encompassing ride they deserve. For drivers of the baseline Taos, they get a heated steering wheel which doesn’t come in the base Corolla Cross for a welcome boost of comfort when Central Michigan in winter. Integrated Wi-Fi® hotspots are found in both family cruisers to keep Internet-capable devices connected no matter where they are in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Compatible smartphones can connect to either vehicle’s multimedia system through mediums such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.  

Safety Features 

Knowing that a vehicle has the tools to keep drivers informed and protected in everyday driving situations across the Great Lakes Bay Region is what makes the 2024 Volkswagen Taos and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross so enticing for safety-minded customers throughout mid-Michigan. They both feature a wide array of features to make sure that safely navigating surroundings is as hassle-free as possible. Among the city-centric features that pilots of either vehicle will adore are Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning functionality. Blind Spot Monitoring is a standard feature found in every 2024 Taos that is an available feature in the 2024 Corolla Cross. Going out on the highway with the standard Adaptive Cruise Control system that both vehicles come equipped with allows for much more relaxing trips across Central Michigan.  

Shop for a 2024 Volkswagen Taos at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI 

The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is a perfect subcompact SUV for you if an all-around accessible, versatile, and entertaining family cruiser is what you’re searching for. Thelen Volkswagen is a leading mid-Michigan dealership for residents of local communities such as Grand Blanc, Midland, and Saginaw because we enjoy putting you first throughout the shopping experience. Stop by our Bay City dealership today and discover all the reasons why the VW Taos is a great choice over the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross.