The 2010 Volkswagen Eos Convertible is a thing of beauty. Eos is the name of the car, as in “Ee-Ohs”, not an acronym “E.O.S.”. It’s a tiny car, but it packs a lot of features.

The Eos is a hard top convertible with a sunroof. Putting the top up and down is a show in itself. One touch of a button activates a flurry of activity reminiscent of a certain type of transforming robot from a certain recent hit movie (or two).  The top slides and opens, compartments appear and disappear, and the top slides smoothly into its hiding place in the trunk while a small crowd gathers to gawk.

The trunk is surprisingly roomy for such a small car, especially when you consider the amount of space reserved for the top.  The Eos also features an “Adaptive Front Lighting System”, which is German for “headlights that turn to help you see around corners.”  The 2.0 liter TSI engine pumps out impressive power for a 4-cylinder.  The Eos also features some innovative wind deflection screens, which allow you to drive with the top down at highway speeds without getting completely wind-blown.

Overall, the car is quite impressive, as long as you’re not looking for a way to haul your six kids to school every day. This is a fun car with great pick up and incredible visual appeal.  And because it’s a Volkswagen, it is very well put together with safety and longevity in mind.

If you’ve got the means, the Volkswagen Eos is a fun, sporty car to drive.  It’s almost as much fun to watch as it is to drive.  You’ll always be able to draw a crowd when you put the top up or down.