Volkswagen has a penchant for naming its models somewhat differently when compared to other automakers. The Touareg was named after a nomadic tribe from North Africa, while Tiguan arrives by blending tiger and iguana. Now comes the five-seat Taos — named after an artsy town in New Mexico — a new crossover adapted in North America for the North American market, and built in Mexico. It will arrive in 2021 as a 2022 model, and will be offered in Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline trims.

The Taos puts a more youthful and vibrant spin on the traditional two-box design, as VW transitions from cars to more of a crossover purveyor. When the Taos arrives, VW will have five CUVs, including the two Atlas variants, the all-electric ID.4, and the Tiguan. With the demise of the Golf in North America for next year — thankfully the GTI and R will remain — the Taos is set to fill in. And given roughly 50 per cent of all sales coming from SUVs and crossovers, this move makes sense.

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