2010 Volkswagen Eos

• Overall
• Prices
• Performance
• Exterior
• Interior
• Safety
• Reliability
• Photos & Videos

Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Reviewers disagree over whether the 2010 Eos looks better with the top up or down, but most agree it's stylish in a conservative way. Its three-piece retractable hardtop lowers in 25 seconds at the push of a button, and has a sunroof, allowing for something in between top-up and top-down driving.

• "It has a clean, sporty look with design cues seen on new VW models, including a plunging grille and taillights similar to those on the Jetta." -- Cars.com
• "When the top is up on the Volkswagen Eos it doesn't look anything like a soft-top convertible. Admittedly it's not eye-poppingly attractive or truly sexy, but it's acceptable. In many ways the Eos is a cross between a Jetta or even a Passat and a GTI. That's appropriate, as it's built off a combination of the three cars" -- New Car Test Drive
• "It looks better with the top up. Notice in the side view how deftly the roofline carves down into the lower body as a cut-line for the decklid." -- Car and Driver
• "The roof will sometimes rattle when stowed." -- Edmunds
• "The B-pillarless semi-elliptical windows do a good job of keeping the side profile flowing, but the car looks best in full drop-top mode." -- Road and Track
• "The Eos' retractable hardtop is, of course, its showcase feature. Dubbed ‘Coupe-Sunroof-Convertible' (CSC), it works flawlessly and feels as if it will continue for the car's lifetime." -- CNET
• "For something between top-up and top-down, the Eos' sunroof is just the ticket." -- Kelley Blue Book