The car world has always respected the manufacturers that keep quality over everything else, especially those marques that can build a top-class vehicle at a low price. In other words, the current automotive market demands quality but with affordability in mind. Such a difficult requirement is not always met but for manufacturers like Bremach providing quality at a low price is a piece of cake.
The Bremach Taos is an exceptional 4x4 vehicle that is not only affordable but is reliable as well. It is packed with high-end features usually only found in luxury SUVs, and it costs a fraction of those vehicles. The 2022 Breach Taos gets extra features that give it an edge over last year's model.
The Taos is based on a Russian utility vehicle called the Patriot. The UAZ Patriot has been successful as an off-roader, which is why Bremach decided on introducing a version for the U.S market.
The 2022 Taos is praiseworthy for its out of class features, which we will try to layout for you below.
Exterior Build
The four-door SUV is compact, but it is built like a tank. The Taos has an impressive 8.26-inch ground clearance thanks to its 18 inch Sahara alloy wheels, without any lift-kit installed. Moreover, the SUV can muster its way through 20 inches of water, so crossing any river should not be a problem for this compact off-roader. The Taos' sturdy body means that it can withstand all kinds of off-road duties you might throw at it.
Cabin Comfort
Since the Bremach Taos is a 4x4 vehicle with its entire focus on off-roading, you will not find many luxury features inside it. However, the American variant has been fitted with extra features to create an aura of comfort. There are better seats, a more advanced dashboard, and an LCD screen for entertainment. You will find quite a few dials, buttons, and knobs to navigate through the different settings inside the SUV. The 7-inch touchscreen has navigation, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, an Mp3 player with 4 speakers, and USB and Bluetooth functionality.
The front and rear seats are covered in leather and heated for winter driving comfort. The rear passenger seats also have exceptional legroom and enough headroom to accommodate even the tallest of passengers.
Off-Road Performance
When it comes to off-roading, performance matters the most, and Taos delivers. Under the hood of the compact SUV is a four-cylinder 2.7-liter engine that makes 150 hp while being mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Since the Taos is an off-road vehicle, there will be a manual transmission available, so you get some more control over your driving.
Safety Features
Off-roading is dangerous, but adventure seekers still opt for it to satiate their hunger. Bremach understands that feeling, which is why they have installed the latest and best safety features in the 2022 Taos. The SUV has vehicle stability control to prevent it from sliding in corners, so even if you are driving fast into a corner, there is minimum skidding, and you have more control in your steering.
The second most important safety feature is ABS (anti-lock braking system), which allows you to break without the risk of locking up your tires. Furthermore, there is an off-road mode that improves braking and handling on the Taos. The Bremach Taos also has a hill control assist that doesn't let the vehicle slide back on steep inclinations. We can’t ignore the traction control system, the cornering brake control, and the hydraulic brake assist. All features make the Taos stand on par with its competitors, a feat no other compact SUV can achieve.
The Price
The 2022 Breach Taos is mostly an imported vehicle because a major chunk of the parts is brought from outside America. The assembly plant is situated in Los Angeles, where the vehicle will come to life. Bremach will offer their vehicle at an impressive price of $26,405 with a 60,000-mile warranty. A separate 10 year or 120,000-mile warranty will cover the engine and transmission components. If you ask us, that's a lot of trust being put in the engine and the vehicle in itself. In a way, that is a good sign because it shows that the manufacturer trusts its product to perform in the best possible way.
Verdict
The 2022 Bremach Taos is an SUV built for adventure seekers on a tight budget. If you are starting in off-roading and looking for an affordable vehicle that helps you get the true essence of off-roading, then the Bremach Taos is a good beginner vehicle. However, Taos will work well for rookies or professionals as it has all the top-grade features that you can't find in many expensive SUVs.