| There are three important Volkswagen models | | | | |
| that will hold the spotlight this summer. | | | | VW Touareg - the Touareg was declared the |
| Cool cruising and a sporty look becomes | | | | best luxury SUV in 2003 by the Car and Driver |
| available with the 2007 VW Eos, off-road | | | | magazine, a distinction that was later |
| adventures continue with the tough Touareg | | | | followed by awards from Motor Trend and the |
| and ladies will enjoy the thrilling | | | | Four Wheeler magazine. The Touareg is the |
| experience of driving a New Beetle | | | | result of a collaboration between VW and |
| Convertible. Let's have a look at all three | | | | Porsche, with the common goal of creating a |
| models and see what they promise to offer and | | | | luxury SUV that feels like a sports car on |
| why they are VW's coolest cars this summer: | | | | the road. Yes, as many people believe, the |
| | | | Touareg is not a proper off-roader, however |
| VW Eos - an amazing coupe convertible | | | | it does have some excellent cross terrain |
| produced by Volkswagen since 2006, the Eos | | | | capabilities. If you do want to take on the |
| got its name from the Greek goddess of wind. | | | | toughest terrain, you only need to fit some |
| And you will be able to fully enjoy the wind | | | | proper off-road tires. |
| by driving along in this sporty convertible. | | | | |
| With some elements borrowed from the B6 | | | | 3.2 L 240 PS (177 kW, 236 hp) gasoline V6 |
| Passat and the Mark 5 Golf (such as the | | | | |
| platform and wheel base), the Volkswagen Eos | | | | 3.6 L 280 PS (206 kW, 276 hp) gasoline V6 |
| does have a unique folding hardtop. While the | | | | |
| folding roof is impressive and also offers a | | | | 4.2 L 310 PS (228 kW, 305 hp) gasoline V8 |
| sunroof, it does take up most of the storage | | | | |
| space in the trunk when folded and is also | | | | 4.2 L 340 PS (257 kW, 340 hp) gasoline V8 |
| quite slow to fold up or down - it needs 27 | | | | |
| seconds to do so. You can select one of the | | | | 6.0 L 450 hp (331 kW) gasoline W12, 599 |
| following engine types for the Volkswagen | | | | N•m (442 ft•lbf) |
| Eos: | | | | |
| | | | 2.5 L 174 PS (128 kW, 172 hp) diesel I5/R5 |
| - 1.6-liter, I4, 85 KW (115 hp) gasoline | | | | |
| engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only) | | | | 3.0 L 225 PS (165 kW, 225 hp) diesel V6, 500 |
| | | | N•m (369 ft•lbf) |
| - 2.0-liter, I4, 110 KW (150 hp) gasoline | | | | |
| engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only) | | | | 5.0 L 313 PS (230 kW, 308 hp) diesel V10, 750 |
| | | | N•m (550 ft•lbf) |
| - 2.0-liter, I4, 103 KW (140 hp) turbocharged | | | | |
| diesel engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only) | | | | VW New Beetle - Another hit from Volkswagen, |
| | | | the convertible Beetle is probably the cutest |
| - 2.0-liter, I4, 147 KW (200 hp) turbocharged | | | | choice for a cabrio for the summer of 2007. |
| gasoline engine, manual- or DSG-6 gearbox | | | | This veritable pop icon is the most popular |
| | | | with the 2 liter gasoline engine, and your |
| - 3.2-liter, V6, 184 KW (250 hp) gasoline | | | | biggest concern while selecting your new |
| engine, DSG-6 gearbox | | | | Beetle is what funky color to choose. |