New wheel offerings include 17-inch aluminum alloys for front-wheel drive S models, 18-inch alloys for the front-wheel drive SE, and 19-inch wheels for SEL. The SE Black trim, introduced for 2024, continues with a black roof, trim, and unique wheels—18 inches for front-wheel-drive models and 19 inches for 4Motion® all-wheel-drive models.

Moving inside, the 2025 Taos features a new dashboard design, along with new materials and colors. An 8-inch floating infotainment display is standard on all models. New acoustic dampening treatments help to reduce interior noise. Taos S features two-tone black and grey cloth upholstery; SE and SE Black models are equipped with CloudTex and cloth materials—SE in two different two-tone options and SE Black in all black. SEL models are outfitted with leather seats, available in either a two-tone black and grey combination or a new dark blue hue. 

The 2025 Taos is powered by an updated 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. Changes include revised piston rings and fuel injectors, a modified turbo housing, a larger intercooler, and a new gasoline particulate filter. These changes raise output from the outgoing model’s 158 horsepower to 174 hp. Also, an eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic on 4Motion models.

The 2025 Taos’ IQ.DRIVE driver assistance features include: Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance); Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring); Active Blind Spot Monitor; Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go; Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Front and rear Park Distance Control are now also available and helps provide guidance when parking or in tight spaces.