Volkswagen’s Eos has been around for a few years now, during which time it hasn’t been short of praise from the automotive press or Eos owners. The 2009 Volkswagen Eos builds on previous models without making significant changes, and introduces a few more special features.

The Eos takes its name from the Greek goddess of the sunrise. Which seems like a suitable moniker, considering it’s a convertible with a sunroof, a feature set which is surprisingly rare in combination. It carries 5 people with ease and the retractable hardtop works like a dream, leaving a reasonable quantity of space in the trunk, even when it’s tucked away.

The most notable change in the 2009 Eos is that VW’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is now standard on both trim levels. The expensive V6 option has been dropped as it provided limited advantage over other models.

The 2009 Volkswagen Eos is beautifully fitted with luxury finishes on any surface you care to examine, and includes a wealth of utility, entertainment and safety features. All this luxury and power does not come cheap though, the basic Eos will set you back $30,000 with a collection of upgrades pushing the price up considerably. It is an excellent convertible though, and worth every penny.