With all of the moving panels, hard-top convertibles can pose a challenge in terms of gaps and overall build quality. When surveying the Eos, we did find that the gaps around the trunk lid were wider than expected, though they were consistent from side to side. Otherwise, the exterior was issue free. Moving to the interior, our nitpicky scribes noticed a few plastic panels failed to align properly and exhibited some unfinished rough edges, but as was the case with the exterior, the overall level of quality was impressive.

Materials Quality
Those familiar with current Volkswagen vehicles will expect, and subsequently find quality materials in the Eos convertible. Our well-equipped 2.0T test car featured durable leather on the face of the seats, soft hides on the steering wheel and shift knob, and padded low-gloss black plastic on the dash cap and door sills. All were pleasant to the touch and gave this Volkswagen and upscale feel. Also dressing up the cabin was a tight mesh material on the headliner and sunshade. Hard plastics decorated the rest of the Eos’s interior, most of which matched except for a somewhat tighter grain pattern on the lower door panels. To its credit, nothing inside the Eos felt cheap, though more soft-touch materials would have accompanied that $37,000 price tag quite nicely.

Styling
With its curvaceous roofline mimicking that of a traditional coupe, elevating belt line, and stylish 17-inch alloy wheels, the Eos is an attractive package. The tall chrome grille has been a VW hallmark long enough that people are at least accepting it, and the bright LED taillights are an aesthetic and safety bonus. The absence of B-pillars affords the Eos a clean side profile appearance. Form and function are equally addressed inside, where contrasting colors and silver accents dress things up a bit, and well laid out controls give a nod to superior ergonomics. But put it all together, and you come up with a ride that’s somehow ladylike. Let’s just say that when one editor’s neighbor suggested the Eos was a “chic magnet” he didn’t exactly agree.

Storage
Storage space inside the Eos is adequate, yet hardly abundant. Included are ample door pockets, a rubber-lined and covered slot forward of the shifter, a small card slot below the center armrest, and a spacious, damped, and lockable glovebox. There are also small pockets on the front seat backs. That’s where the adequate part comes in. Abundant would require more than a tiny slot under the center armrest, an increase over the two non-adjustable front cupholders, and some sort beverage holder for those theoretical rear passengers.