2026 Volkswagen Taos
small SUV / 4-door SUV
Headlights
Trim level(s): S trim
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on both left curves.
Technical measurements for this test
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) |
|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2025-26 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 105.7 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 63.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 68.2 m | 8.0% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 69.4 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 62.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 115.0 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 120.0 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 72.0 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.6 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 61.2 m |