2011 Volkswagen EOS Turbocharged 2.0-litre Engine

Volkswagen’s excellent Eos hardtop convertible receives a power boost for the 2011 model year.

Now the Eos gets some grunt thanks to the same turbocharged 2.0-litre engine fitted to the ripping Golf GTI. Maximum power is 155kW and peak torque of 280Nm arrives at just 1,700rpm.

Drive is to the front wheels via either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG automatic. Volkswagen says the more powerful Eos is good for fuel consumption as low as 7.4l/100kms and exhaust emissions of 173g/km.

No changes for the diesel Volkswagen Eos – the 103kW, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is carried over to the new model.

Other changes include standard Hill Start Assist (HAS), new taillights, some extra chrome for the front grille, new 17-inch alloy wheels, new Vienna leather upholstery and heated front seats.

Prices are unchanged with the entry-level Eos (103TDI) starting at $46,990