Volkswagen Eos 2012Today, most small, moderately priced convertibles have retractable tops. The hard top also keeps out noise.
One drawback: The retractable top encroaches on trunk space when it is folded, leaving room for only a couple of small bags.
Getting into the back seat is aided by sliding the front seats forward.
The Eos is powered by VW’s 200-horsepower, turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to the excellent Direct-Shift Gearbox. The Eos comes in Komfort, Lux and Executive trim levels. I drove a Komfort.
The Eos has front, side and side-curtain airbags. Price
The base price of the test car was $33,995. Warranty
Three years or 36,000 miles with a five-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort
Engine: 2.0-liter, 200-hp four-cylinder
Transmission: Six-speed DSG automatic, front-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 101.5 inches
Base price: $33,995
As driven: $34,765
MPG rating: 22 city, 30 hwy.