Arguably good looks
The exterior styling of the Eos doesn't exactly get the adrenaline pumping in my veins. It looks good, but for a sports car, you'd expect more adventurous sheetmetal. The front of the car bears the unmistakable family resemblance, but the rear portion looks a little awkward with the roof in place. The trunklid has a very large gap with a black rubber seal that spoils the profile of the Eos, but that's the price to pay for the complex operation of the hardtop.
One advantage the trunk offers is a large opening for loading objects. Space is limited when you expect to lower the top, but it's particularly roomy otherwise; I effortlessly fit the box of a 13-inch television in the trunk, something you'll never dream of doing with a Mazda RX-8, for example.
Conclusion
The Volkswagen Eos carries a base price of $36,900 and with the options on this test car, including the Sport Leather Package ($3,855), the 6-speed DSG ($1,400) and the wind deflector ($375), the sticker totaled $42,530. In comparison, a loaded Pontiac G6 GT Convertible costs $40,065, and a fully-equipped Mazda MX-5 GT PRHT costs $38,945. The Volvo C70 is much more expensive, though, starting at $56,495.
There's not much to dislike about the Eos. It's well-equipped, it's fast, it's four-seasons practical, and it's fun to drive. Its hard top allows you to benefit from the summer weather while not having to put up with the sacrifices in winter that a regular convertible requires. It just needs a price that's more in line with its competition.
Fun to drive
Powerful yet efficient engine and transmission
Genius power hard top and trunk
Seat belts don't wind up properly
Annoying front seatbacks when accessing rear seat
High price
photo:Michel Deslauriers, Olivier Delorme
The exterior styling of the Eos doesn't exactly get the adrenaline pumping in my veins. It looks good, but for a sports car, you'd expect more adventurous sheetmetal. The front of the car bears the unmistakable family resemblance, but the rear portion looks a little awkward with the roof in place. The trunklid has a very large gap with a black rubber seal that spoils the profile of the Eos, but that's the price to pay for the complex operation of the hardtop.
One advantage the trunk offers is a large opening for loading objects. Space is limited when you expect to lower the top, but it's particularly roomy otherwise; I effortlessly fit the box of a 13-inch television in the trunk, something you'll never dream of doing with a Mazda RX-8, for example.
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| The Eos price range starts at $36,900. |
Conclusion
The Volkswagen Eos carries a base price of $36,900 and with the options on this test car, including the Sport Leather Package ($3,855), the 6-speed DSG ($1,400) and the wind deflector ($375), the sticker totaled $42,530. In comparison, a loaded Pontiac G6 GT Convertible costs $40,065, and a fully-equipped Mazda MX-5 GT PRHT costs $38,945. The Volvo C70 is much more expensive, though, starting at $56,495.
There's not much to dislike about the Eos. It's well-equipped, it's fast, it's four-seasons practical, and it's fun to drive. Its hard top allows you to benefit from the summer weather while not having to put up with the sacrifices in winter that a regular convertible requires. It just needs a price that's more in line with its competition.
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Fun to drive
Powerful yet efficient engine and transmission
Genius power hard top and trunk
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Seat belts don't wind up properly
Annoying front seatbacks when accessing rear seat
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High price
photo:Michel Deslauriers, Olivier Delorme
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