There are three important Volkswagen models that will hold the spotlight this summer. Cool cruising and a sporty look becomes available with the 2007 VW Eos, off-road adventures continue with the tough Touareg and ladies will enjoy the thrilling experience of driving a New Beetle Convertible. Let’s have a look at all three models and see what they promise to offer and why they are VW’s coolest cars this summer:

VW Eos – an amazing coupe convertible produced by Volkswagen since 2006, the Eos got its name from the Greek goddess of wind. And you will be able to fully enjoy the wind by driving along in this sporty convertible. With some elements borrowed from the B6 Passat and the Mark 5 Golf (such as the platform and wheel base), the Volkswagen Eos does have a unique folding hardtop. While the folding roof is impressive and also offers a sunroof, it does take up most of the storage space in the trunk when folded and is also quite slow to fold up or down – it needs 27 seconds to do so. You can select one of the following engine types for the Volkswagen Eos:

• 1.6-liter, I4, 85 KW (115 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)

• 2.0-liter, I4, 110 KW (150 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)

• 2.0-liter, I4, 103 KW (140 hp) turbocharged diesel engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)

• 2.0-liter, I4, 147 KW (200 hp) turbocharged gasoline engine, manual- or DSG-6 gearbox

• 3.2-liter, V6, 184 KW (250 hp) gasoline engine, DSG-6 gearbox

VW Touareg – the Touareg was declared the best luxury SUV in 2003 by the Car and Driver magazine, a distinction that was later followed by awards from Motor Trend and the Four Wheeler magazine. The Touareg is the result of a collaboration between VW and Porsche, with the common goal of creating a luxury SUV that feels like a sports car on the road. Yes, as many people believe, the Touareg is not a proper off-roader, however it does have some excellent cross terrain capabilities. If you do want to take on the toughest terrain, you only need to fit some proper off-road tires.

3.2 L 240 PS (177 kW, 236 hp) gasoline V6

3.6 L 280 PS (206 kW, 276 hp) gasoline V6

4.2 L 310 PS (228 kW, 305 hp) gasoline V8

4.2 L 340 PS (257 kW, 340 hp) gasoline V8

6.0 L 450 hp (331 kW) gasoline W12, 599 N•m (442 ft•lbf)

2.5 L 174 PS (128 kW, 172 hp) diesel I5/R5

3.0 L 225 PS (165 kW, 225 hp) diesel V6, 500 N•m (369 ft•lbf)

5.0 L 313 PS (230 kW, 308 hp) diesel V10, 750 N•m (550 ft•lbf)

VW New Beetle – Another hit from Volkswagen, the convertible Beetle is probably the cutest choice for a cabrio for the summer of 2007. This veritable pop icon is the most popular with the 2 liter gasoline engine, and your biggest concern while selecting your new Beetle is what funky color to choose.

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