Not many people have bought the Volkswagen Eos->ke268 and it’s easy to see why. Even Volkswagen didn’t like it. For 2011, the Eos will get a little makeover, but even that won’t save it in the long term.
For 2015, the Passat Cabriolet->ke224 will be replacing the Eos->ke268. The open top Passat is the only variant of the car that will make it to the United States. VW has decided to drop the sedan from its lineup. In its place will be a revamped CC and this Cabriolet. To close the gap between the CC and the upcoming Phaeton->ke287, VW->ke94 will be revamping them both. The luxury Phaeton will be moving down in the world, while the CC and the Cabriolet will be heading up.
The Passat Cabriolet will be taking a few of the toys that are found on its sister, the Audi A5->ke1188. These include a power-operated soft top with a heated rear window, a pop up roll bar, and optional neck warmers. According to Automobile, the Passat will be a genuine four-seater with room in the back for your kids and space in the trunk for luggage.
The current suspension setup will likely make its way into the new Cabriolet, albeit in a slightly modified form. Under the hood will be a turbocharged four-cylinder that will put out 250 horsepower and a 2.0-liter diesel that is rated at 220 horsepower. Both engines will use front-wheel drive.
Don’t expect to see the drop-top Passat anytime soon. The sedan won’t be here until 2014, so the Cabriolet might be here around 2015.
2015 Volkswagen Passat Cabriolet
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