I have many issues with my Taos but IQ drive is not one of them. It is not meant for stop and go traffic but on open roads it does the job. I do like how VW packages their safety tech compared to other German rivals.
The IQ drive isn’t very good at stop and go. Skip the Taos and get something else if you can. I’ve had the breaks repaired 2x and had 5 total dealer visits. Head gaskets, Rear shocks, Navigation Module. The thing about the Taos is it’s so expensive you might as well get something else. I test drove a Q3 and it was night and day with how smooth the engine was.