| Compared to ordinary cars, convertibles by far cost | | | | well formed with very good side bolsters that would |
| more especially when it is hard top models. The | | | | make you feel like a racer. |
| Volkswagen Eos 3.2L convertible is a fun and sporty | | | | You will also love it because its top is hydraulically |
| car based on the Jetta platform. This sparkling silver | | | | activated plus its has a giant built-in sunroof which is |
| test car looks cute, sporty, and delivers an especially | | | | operated by small lever between the front seats, |
| handsome profile with the top down. | | | | which makes the roof's front half slides up and back |
| The Volkswagen Eos is like a BMW 3 Series made | | | | like a regular sunroof. And by pulling another small lever |
| simple. The Eos 3.2 has a starting price of $36,850 and | | | | puts the whole roof down. The whole operation took |
| can reach $39,930 with addition of some option | | | | about 20 seconds. The Eos is also equipped with high |
| package. The top-level Eos features Volkswagen’s | | | | quality VW auto parts such as the popular vw belt |
| powerful 3.2-liter VR6 engine that pounds out 250 | | | | which is renowned for quality and durability. |
| horsepower and 236 foot-pounds of torque. | | | | The dash is black with a leather texture. The nice |
| Volkswagen’s 3.2L convertible is equipped with | | | | brushed metal trim to accentuate the doors, center |
| 18-inch Pirelli R-rated tires that provide the front-drive | | | | stack and air vents. Likewise, the lower half of the |
| top-down with a ton of grip. The Eos' steering is | | | | dash is a matching gray to the seats. Gauges are big |
| accurate and feels extensive and purposeful. It also | | | | and easy to read with big tach and speedometer next |
| loosens up a bit at highway speeds caused by its | | | | to the water and gas gauges and with a red digital |
| electro-mechanical power unit with speed-sensitive | | | | readout dead center that includes outside |
| assist. | | | | thermometer, the radio, clock, odometers and trip |
| Eos provides a sporty ride but not as extreme like any | | | | computer. Everything was made more visible and |
| other German sport models. The multi-link rear | | | | Volkswagen takes it even further with the used of the |
| suspension is responsible Eos firm handling. Braking is | | | | indigo blue gauge backlighting that is perfect at night. |
| also reliable with its super four-wheel discs that clamp | | | | The Eos also has door locks, power windows, and |
| you down in a hurry. Anti-locks and stability system | | | | mirrors plus automatic headlights. It has dual automatic |
| are also offered as standard features of the Eos. | | | | climate controls that work well and its good sound |
| The Eos is quite efficient when it comes to gas usage. | | | | system was fairly easy to tune. The test car added a |
| The six-speed automatic shifts smoothly but | | | | navigation system costing $1,800 that includes a |
| aggressively when needed. Its EPA records 22 mpg | | | | six-disc changer in the center armrest, a different |
| for city driving while 29 mpg for highway driving. | | | | locale. |
| To refrain from spending too much on your Eos go for | | | | Also standard in the Eos is a tilt-and-telescope steering |
| a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder with turbocharger that cost $28,110 | | | | wheel and 12-way power front seats with |
| instead of spending over $40,000. For $28,110 you get | | | | multi-position lumbar support. The seats are heated |
| a 200 horsepower that will shoot you up away from | | | | and have five settings too. VW has loaded the Eos |
| stops and zip you up to highway speeds. Its EPA rate | | | | with a tire pressure sensor; side and curtain air bags; |
| is 23 mpg for city driving while 32 mpg for highway | | | | heated outside mirrors; and good overhead lighting. |
| driving. | | | | And as part of the sport seat package, the test car |
| In terms of interior you will also get the same look and | | | | has some toggles on the back of the wheel to enable |
| feel as that of the pricier model. There is also enough | | | | manual shifting of gears with the tap of a finger. If |
| head and legroom in the front and moderate at the | | | | there’s one thing that the Eos lacks, it’s |
| back. It can seat four people. It also has a classy and | | | | probably trunk space, which is a meager 5.4 cubic feet. |
| yet youthful looking interiors that come with gray | | | | But in fairness to the Eos it can accommodate a small |
| leather sport seats and are offered as part of the | | | | bag or a couple briefcases. |
| $650 option package. These leather sport seats are | | | | |