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