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Cars that mix the coupe styling with a carbio option of a folding roof are growing in popularity. Volkswagen is the latest carmaker to offer this option in a new Eos model. The styling is good and the solid Volkswagen feel shines through in the Eos, as Michael Moroney found during his recent test drive

2688 The new cabrio coupe car from Volkswagen is the Eos, which delivers style and a novel folding roof section that includes an electric tilt and slide sunroof. Prices start at €37,250 before delivery charges.

Eos is the Greek Goddess of the Dawn and that's the name that Volkswagen has chosen for the new cabrio coupe car in the range. It's the dawning of a new generation of stylish cars that offer the benefits of a carbio open top when the weather is fine and the security of a hard top coupe when the rain falls.

Volkswagen is a late arrival to the concept. Renault and Peugeot have been in production of hard top cabrio coupes for some years. Opel has a new generation Astra Twin Top offer and for those looking for more style and with deeper pockets, then the new Volvo C70 is worth a look.

The Volkswagen Eos fits in between the Golf and Passat in terms of size. It shares the classic Volkswagen styling and branding with a similar grille. You'll never doubt that it's a Volkswagen.

What's special about the Eos is that its folding hard top roof comes with a built-in electric tilt and slide sunroof that retracts when the full kit is folded into the boot area. That means when the roof is in use, you have the option of a sunroof to ease yourself into the improving weather conditions. And while that might be difficult to imagine at this time of the year, if the threats of global warming are to come to fruition then we can expect to see more cabrio drivers on the roads.

The roof section folds into the boot area in just 25 seconds by the use of a single lever. The roof splits into five sections as the boot opens out to accommodate all. The lever to operate the unit is neatly designed into the central console.

As with any coupe cabrio models in this style boot space is limited once the roof is down. There is a covered section of show where bags can be stored but it is limited.

Passenger space is good up front and there is reasonable room for two in the rear. The seats are sporty type and the suspension was predictable hard, making ride comfort less than ideal for those in the rear.

I've had the powerful 1.9 litre turbo petrol version of the Eos on test in recent weeks, but I had little opportunity to experience the refreshing wind in my receding hair, as rain clouds dominated the weather. This car uses a combination of Volkswagens FSI petrol injection technology with a turbo-charger to give impressive engine power and torque.

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