VW is offering a sub-£20,000 Eos coupe convertible, fitted with a 122PS 1.4-litre petrol engine.

The £19,440 entry-level S, with a CO2 rating of 154g/km, undercuts the previous ‘starter’ model by £585 and includes ESP, aircon, 16-inch alloys and remote control central locking.

SE models, costing from £20,530, benefit from an enhanced equipment list that includes rear parking sensors and electric folding mirrors.