Volkswagen Eos Model Years and History

The Volkswagen Eos enters its final year of production for 2016, despite the same claim being made last year. Only the Komfort returns this year.

2015 will be the last year of the current generation Eos. Volkswagen has created a "Final Edition" trim in the lineup in commemoration of this fact. The Eos Final Edition replaces the Sport trim in the middle of the lineup, but the Final Edition includes features like redesigned wheels and a unique interior.

For 2014, Volkswagen has dropped the Eos Lux trim, leaving only Komfort, Sport and Executive model. Komfort models now come standard with 17-inch wheels, and all Eos trims now feature Volkswagen Car-Net, an in-car telematics system that includes automatic crash notifications, vehicle status updates and maintenance appointment scheduling.

For 2013, Volkswagen has expanded the Eos lineup to now include a Sport model. The Sport model slots between the Komfort and Lux models and as its name implies, it is more performance oriented than other Eos' available for 2013.

For 2012, the Volkswagen Eos gets an entirely new face. The wide sweep of front grille is new as is the fascia and the new LED headlights.

For 2011, the Volkswagen Eos gets a minor mid-cycle facelift. The front grille is new as is the fascia and the new LED headlights.

For 2010, Volkswagen's Eos convertible returns with only a few minor changes. The Lux package now features chrome trim louvers on the grille as well as optional 18-inch wheels and sport suspension. A new instrument cluster, new leather-wrapped steering wheel and an upgraded touch-screen stereo with Bluetooth are now included on the Lux trim.

For 2009, Volkswagen's Eos convertible enters its third model year with some trim changes. The VR6 model has been dropped, as have the base Turbo models. Only the Komfort and the Lux model are available powered by the 2.0L turbo engine. White Gold Metallic arrives as a new exterior color, while Island Gray, Paprika Red, and Silver Essence have been dropped. Some high-tech options have been reshuffled, including making park distance control optional rather than standard on the Lux. Volkswagen's electronic stabilization program (ESP) is now standard.

Volkswagen's Eos convertible enters its second model year for 2008 with new Komfort and Lux trims, and the 3.2T is now called the VR6. The Sport Package has been retired and heated front seats are a new optional on the base model.

Volkswagen's Eos is an all-new model for 2007, a convertible coupe that fills the five-year-old spot in VW's model line left by the well-recognized Cabrio. Instead of using a conventional fabric convertible top, the Eos has a sophisticated folding hardtop arrangement that retracts neatly into the trunk in just 25 seconds with the press of a button. What's more, a panoramic sunroof is integrated into the top to allow plenty of light even when the top is up, avoiding the claustrophobic feel that some soft-top convertibles have with the top up.