Coolest Vw Models This Summer

There are three important Volkswagen models thatluxury SUV in 2003 by the Car and Driver magazine, a
will hold the spotlight this summer. Cool cruising and adistinction that was later followed by awards from
sporty look becomes available with the 2007 VW Eos,Motor Trend and the Four Wheeler magazine. The
off-road adventures continue with the tough TouaregTouareg is the result of a collaboration between VW
and ladies will enjoy the thrilling experience of driving aand Porsche, with the common goal of creating a
New Beetle Convertible. Let's have a look at all threeluxury SUV that feels like a sports car on the road.
models and see what they promise to offer and whyYes, as many people believe, the Touareg is not a
they are VW's coolest cars this summer:proper off-roader, however it does have some
VW Eos - an amazing coupe convertible produced byexcellent cross terrain capabilities. If you do want to
Volkswagen since 2006, the Eos got its name fromtake on the toughest terrain, you only need to fit some
the Greek goddess of wind. And you will be able toproper off-road tires.
fully enjoy the wind by driving along in this sporty3.2 L 240 PS (177 kW, 236 hp) gasoline V6
convertible. With some elements borrowed from the3.6 L 280 PS (206 kW, 276 hp) gasoline V6
B6 Passat and the Mark 5 Golf (such as the platform4.2 L 310 PS (228 kW, 305 hp) gasoline V8
and wheel base), the Volkswagen Eos does have a4.2 L 340 PS (257 kW, 340 hp) gasoline V8
unique folding hardtop. While the folding roof is6.0 L 450 hp (331 kW) gasoline W12, 599 N-m (442
impressive and also offers a sunroof, it does take upft-lbf)
most of the storage space in the trunk when folded2.5 L 174 PS (128 kW, 172 hp) diesel I5/R5
and is also quite slow to fold up or down - it needs 273.0 L 225 PS (165 kW, 225 hp) diesel V6, 500 N-m
seconds to do so. You can select one of the following(369 ft-lbf)
engine types for the Volkswagen Eos:5.0 L 313 PS (230 kW, 308 hp) diesel V10, 750 N-m
- 1.6-liter, I4, 85 KW (115 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6(550 ft-lbf)
gearbox (Europe only)VW New Beetle - Another hit from Volkswagen, the
- 2.0-liter, I4, 110 KW (150 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6convertible Beetle is probably the cutest choice for a
gearbox (Europe only)cabrio for the summer of 2007. This veritable pop icon
- 2.0-liter, I4, 103 KW (140 hp) turbocharged dieselis the most popular with the 2 liter gasoline engine, and
engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)your biggest concern while selecting your new Beetle
- 2.0-liter, I4, 147 KW (200 hp) turbocharged gasolineis what funky color to choose.
engine, manual- or DSG-6 gearboxFor more news, resources and photos of all your
- 3.2-liter, V6, 184 KW (250 hp) gasoline engine, DSG-6favorite Volkswagen models, please see the links in
gearboxthe author box.
VW Touareg - the Touareg was declared the best