Volkswagen Bakersfield - Is IQ.DRIVE® Standard on the 2025 Volkswagen Taos in Bakersfield, CA?
Drivers across Bakersfield, CA are prioritizing confidence in busy traffic, long highway stretches, and weekend mountain routes, and the redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Taos delivers with advanced driver assistance baked in from the start. IQ.DRIVE® comes standard on the 2025 Taos, bringing hands-on, semi-automated capability that helps with steering support, following distance, and hazard response while you remain in control. At Volkswagen Bakersfield, our team is ready to help you experience how this smart technology supports everyday driving around Kern County.
The 2025 Taos is more than just well equipped. It adds 19 more horsepower than last year’s model and up to 184 lb-ft of torque for responsive merges, while an EPA-estimated 28/36 mpg helps you go farther between fill-ups. The cabin pairs an intuitive new 8-inch infotainment display with available wireless charging, App-Connect®, and an available VW Wi-Fi Hotspot to keep your crew connected. Add available 4MOTION® all-wheel drive for confident traction, and the Taos becomes a compact SUV that feels right at home on Highway 99, downtown surface streets, and weekend trips out toward the Kern River.
Because shoppers often ask what IQ.DRIVE® actually includes on the Taos, here is a clear look at the core features and how they work together to support your drive while you stay attentive and engaged behind the wheel.
- Travel Assist: Hands-on lane centering and distance keeping on well-marked roads to help reduce fatigue on long stretches.
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go: Automatically adjusts speed to maintain a set following distance, and can bring the vehicle to a stop and resume in traffic.
- Lane Assist: Provides steering support to help keep the Taos centered within its lane when lane markings are detected.
- Front Assist: Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring can alert you to potential frontal hazards and help apply braking.
- Active Blind Spot Monitor: Helps warn you of vehicles in your blind spot and can provide steering support to help avoid a lane-change conflict.
- Rear Traffic Alert: Monitors cross-traffic while reversing and can provide warnings or brake support to help avoid collisions.
- Emergency Assist: Can help bring the vehicle to a stop when Travel Assist is active and the driver is unresponsive, while alerting others on the road.
In daily Bakersfield driving, these features make a practical difference. Travel Assist and Lane Assist help smooth out commuting along Highway 99 and the Westside Parkway, while Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go eases creeping traffic on Ming Avenue or Gosford Road. Front Assist and Pedestrian Monitoring offer added peace of mind near shopping centers and schools, and Rear Traffic Alert is a welcome helper when backing out of tight parking spots at The Marketplace. If weekend plans take you up the grade toward Tehachapi or out toward Lake Isabella, pairing IQ.DRIVE® with available 4MOTION® can deliver reassuring support and traction across changing road conditions.
Technology integration in the 2025 Taos goes beyond driver assistance. The new 8-inch display is designed to feel natural from the first tap, while available wireless charging helps keep devices at the ready. App-Connect® brings compatible smartphone apps into easy reach, and the available VW Wi-Fi Hotspot can keep passengers connected on the go. With the myVW app and available Car-Net connected features, you can check vehicle health status, locate your last parked location, and, if equipped, use Remote Start — all tools that make ownership simpler in and around Bakersfield.
If you are deciding whether a compact SUV fits your life, a test drive often answers questions within minutes. Our team at Volkswagen Bakersfield can walk you through IQ.DRIVE® settings, demonstrate how Travel Assist and ACC feel on local roads, and show how features like Lane Assist and Blind Spot Monitor communicate in real time. We will also help you compare front-wheel drive and available 4MOTION® to find the setup that matches your daily routes and weekend plans. Visit us at 6150 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313 to experience the 2025 Taos firsthand.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Which 2025 Taos trims include IQ.DRIVE®?
IQ.DRIVE® comes standard on the 2025 Taos, delivering a comprehensive suite of driver assistance features across the lineup so you can enjoy consistent technology from the moment you start driving.
How is IQ.DRIVE® different from 4MOTION®?
IQ.DRIVE® is a suite of driver assistance features designed to support steering, speed, and hazard response, while 4MOTION® is available all-wheel drive that helps optimize grip. They address different needs and complement each other on varying road conditions.
Do I need to keep my hands on the wheel with IQ.DRIVE®?
Yes. IQ.DRIVE® offers hands-on, semi-automated capability. You remain responsible for safe operation and must keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times.
Can I customize or turn off specific IQ.DRIVE® features?
Yes. Many settings can be adjusted in the vehicle menus, and individual features can be toggled to match your preferences. Our team can show you how to tailor the system during your test drive.
From smart driver assistance to a refreshed cabin and seamless connectivity, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos is built to make Bakersfield driving simpler and more enjoyable. When you are ready to explore IQ.DRIVE® in person, our experts at Volkswagen Bakersfield are here to help you get behind the wheel and find the right Taos for your life in Kern County.