The new Volkswagen Eos will make its world debut live at the Los Angeles Auto Show (19 to 28 November). The internationally successful cabriolet coupé has been technically perfected, visually updated – front and rear – and refined with numerous new features. There was a good reason for choosing California as the location for its auto show debut: America is the sales region with the highest volume for the four-seater. Volkswagen of America will take the new Eos to the streets at the end of March; in Europe – the second strongest sales region for the Eos – market launch is scheduled for mid-January.

• Sharper: Perfected Eos launches with new front and rear design
• Efficient: Eos to have charged direct injection engines worldwide

Individual engines for America and Europe

In America, the Eos is being offered as a 147 kW / 200 PS 2.0-litre TSI with a 6-speed DSG. In Europe, three direct-injection turbo petrol engines (TSI) and one direct-injection turbodiesel (TDI) will be available. Power levels of the efficient TSI engines range from 90 kW / 122 PS to 155 kW / 210 PS, while the quiet common rail TDI develops 103 kW / 140 PS. Clearly demonstrating just how fuel efficient the new cabriolet coupé has become is the Eos 2.0-litre TDI with BlueMotion Technology and 103 kW / 140 PS; it consumes just 4.8 l/100 km. The use of BlueMotion Technology (including Stop/Start system and brake energy recovery) has reduced fuel consumption by 0.7 l/100 km.

New design adds increased elegance and sporting style

Front section: The appearance of the new Eos follows Volkswagen’s “design DNA” that is marked by clearly structured, horizontal lines. Extending between the new headlights now is a radiator grille protector consisting of three shiny black struts, each trimmed with a narrow chrome strip. The main headlights can be ordered in halogen (H7) or optional bi-xenon format. Within the housings of the bi-xenon headlamps, 14 LEDs form the daytime running light. A new optional extra for both types of headlight is the Light Assist main beam assistant. When turned on, it takes over the function of switching between dipped and main beam, automatically adapting this to the traffic conditions. Providing increased safety as standard on all models, meanwhile, are fog lamps that now feature integrated cornering lights.

Side and rear design: The Eos side profile benefits from a new range of alloy wheels. The Eos is supplied as standard with 16-inch “Barcelona” alloys and type 215 tyres. Other 16-inch, 17-inch and 18-inch sets of wheels are available as options. The 16-inch winter wheels with full wheel covers have been carried over from the previous model.

The Eos can be recognised from behind by its reworked, two-part LED rear lights and rear bumper, which, in keeping with the front one, has also been redesigned. A striking feature of the technical and visual structure of the two-part rear lights (worked into the boot and wing) is a stylised M that incorporates the LEDs for the tail and brake lights.

Refined interior

The interior of the Eos has new trim on the dashboard and doors, with “Matt Chrome” details applied as standard. The Ambience Pack has also been reconfigured. When this pack is ordered, the Eos’s interior fittings include decorative “Black Peak” elements (dark aluminium accents with chrome edging). As an alternative, the Ambience Pack is also available, as previously, with elegant “Walnut Root” or “Poplar Grain” trim. The window buttons and light switches are now also always framed in chrome.

Cool leather for hot days: New fabrics (in “Wave” design) add an elegant touch to the standard seats (sport seats in the 103 kW / 140 PS model and above). Meanwhile, the new “Nappa” leather in “cool leather” form is both practical and exclusive. The name says it all: the “cool leather” reflects the sun’s rays, heating up much less than standard leather and making it an ideal material for an open-top car. Also new in the interior is the design of the DSG gear shift gaiter and lever.

High-tech features

In technical terms, numerous new details distinguish the 2011 Eos. These include the “Premium” multifunction display with colour screen, the previously mentioned Light Assist main beam control system and second generation Park Assist complete with Park Pilot (assisted parallel and adjacent parking). Also new on the 2011 Eos is the Keyless Access lock and ignition system. The ignition is started here by pushing the convenient “Press & Drive” button, which replaces the ignition key slot.

Opening and closing the roof by remote control: On a car fitted with Keyless Access, the CSC roof can be opened and closed by wireless remote control – a new feature on the Eos range.

The car’s combined cabriolet (fold-away), sliding and coupé roof is an extremely well developed system. A standard component of the five-part roof unit is a sliding panoramic sunroof that bathes the interior of the Eos in light even in poor weather. The fully opening CSC roof converts the Eos from coupé to cabriolet or vice versa in just 25 seconds.

Four powerful and fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines

1.4 TSI with 122 PS: In Europe, the Eos is powered as standard by a 90 kW / 122 PS 1.4-litre TSI engine (max. torque 200 Newton metres from 1,500 rpm). This turbocharged direct injection petrol engine allows a top speed of 198 km/h. Combined fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100 km (equivalent to 152 g/km CO2). In this engine configuration the Eos can also be ordered with BlueMotion Technology. Consumption is then reduced to 6.2 l/100 km (144 g/km CO2).

1.4 TSI with 160 PS: For the next level of engine power Volkswagen uses a 1.4-litre TSI with twincharger (turbo and compressor). It delivers 118 kW / 160 PS. The top speed of the Eos 1.4-litre TSI with this power output is 217 km/h. The high-torque twincharger (240 Newton metres from 1,500 rpm) enables comfortable cruising at low revs. Combined fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (157 g/km CO2).

2.0 TSI with 200 PS and 210 PS: The most powerful petrol engine available for the new Eos is the 2.0-litre TSI. In the USA it produces 147 kW / 200 PS, while in Europe it will deliver 155 kW / 210 PS. The European version of this turbocharged direct injection engine develops a maximum torque of 280 Newton-metres from 1,700 rpm. Top speed: 238 km/h. Combined fuel consumption: 7.1 litres (165 g/km CO2). In Europe, Volkswagen will offer the dual clutch gearbox (DSG) on the Eos 2.0-litre TSI as an option. The DSG version achieves a top speed of 236 km/h and consumes 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (174 g/km CO2). The 2.0-litre TSI of the American Eos – with standard DSG – develops an identical maximum torque of 280 Newton metres or 207 foot pounds from 1,800 rpm. In the US Highway cycle, the Eos 2.0 TSI attains a fuel economy of 31* mpg (City: 22* mpg).

2.0 TDI with 140 PS: The Eos 2.0-litre TDI (103 kW / 140 PS) is extremely fuel-efficient. At 5.2 l/100 km (138 g/km CO2), the four-cylinder engine, delivering 320 Newton-metres of torque, consumes 0.3 litres less fuel than the previous model. This engine can also be ordered with BlueMotion Technology (BMT) modifications. In this case, fuel consumption is reduced to 4.8 l/100 km (125 g/km CO2), which represents a 0.7 litre improvement compared to the previous model. Both versions reach a top speed of 207 km/h. The 2.0-litre TDI and 2.0-litre TDI BMT are also both available with a six-speed DSG transmission. The standard version then consumes 5.7 l/100 km (149 g/km CO2) and the BlueMotion Technology model 5.3 l/100 km (139 g/km CO2). These fuel consumption figures make the new Eos one of the most fuel-efficient cabriolets in the world.

*= Forecast values as of 5 November 2010

Notes:
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.
Features and technical data apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries.
All mpg data for the USA are per EPA; all l/100 km data for Europe are per NEDC.

- Volkswagen

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• 2.0 TSI engine with increased performance of 155 kW / 210 PS
• Fuel consumption reduced by up to nine percent

The Golf GTI’s well-known TSI engine with 2.0-litre displacement and 155 kW / 210 PS is now also available for the Scirocco and Eos. The greatest advantage: the engine, which replaces the previous top class engine, the 2.0 TSI (147 kW / 200 PS), reduces fuel consumption by up to nine percent.

The high-rev engine fulfils the EU5 emission standard and consumes a mere 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres (Eos: 7.2 litres / 100 km). Thus increased performance translates to lower fuel consumption: for the Scirocco, the fuel consumption decrease is up to five percent. In the Eos, the reduction is even more considerable: up to nine percent. In both vehicles, a torque of 280 newton metres is available between 1700 and 5000 rpm. The Scirocco can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds; the Eos requires just 7.8 seconds.

Both vehicles offer the choice between the standard 6-speed manual gearbox and the optional dual clutch gearbox (DSG). The cost of ownership for the Scirocco starts at 26,050 euros and for the Eos at 31,975 euros.

- Volkswagen Group

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The Volkswagen Eos is a nice car to start with. We’ve seen a few mod’d ones but this steals the show! Anyone know the owner?

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The Volkswagen Eos is very nice form the start but when it steps a bit into the “custom” arena, it really comes together. We can do without the name but the strong black accents and a lowered stance is perfect!

The new Eos White Night embraces the contrast of black and white: the body is white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror covers are black. This special model can be ordered starting now.

The Eos White Night provides an interesting set of contrasts, including exterior paintwork in ‘Candy White’, a roof painted in ‘Deep Black Pearlescent’ and cherry-red LED tail lights. A number of details in black such as the mirror covers, radiator grille and trim strips enhance the appeal of this special model. 18-inch ‘Budapest’ wheels partially painted black with a polished finish complete the elegant appearance of the Eos White Night. 

The light and dark accents continue in the interior: the black nappa leather seats, door and side trim and black steering wheel feature light-coloured seams. There are also trim strips and radio trim in ‘Candy White’. Sill panel strips lettered with ‘White Night’ showcase this special model.

Convenience elements such as the ‘Climatronic’ climate control system, sports chassis lowered 15 mm and heated front seats come as standard in the Eos White Night. The Eos White Night starts from €33,140 and can be combined with all engine versions except for the V6.

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Effective immediately, the convertible coupe from Volkswagen as a particularly special sporty model at the start – as standard with 18-inch wheels, a lowered sport chassis and a black painted roof.

For the attractive facilities of the Eos Sport GT include the 18-inch alloy wheels “Samarkand” in the color of sterling silver, the chrome grille slats, LED taillights in cherry red, darkened headlights, and a black painted roof with darkened rear windows, the elegant appearance of the athletic “365-days-on-year convertible” under stress.

The new special model scores points also with sporting equipment details such as the 15 mm lower sports suspension, pedals in aluminum look, the heated front seats in leather / Alcantara and the new three-spoke leather steering wheel with gray decorative stitching. For comprehensive equipment includes air conditioning “Climatronic”, the radio system RCD 510 with an internal CD changer for six CDs, as well as the pilot for the park warning of obstacles when parking.

For the drive of the Eos Sport GT provide four petrol engines, which range between 90 kW / 122 PS and 191 kW / 260 hp, as well as a diesel engine with 103 kW / 140 hp with standard diesel particulate filter. Prices for the Eos Sport GT start at 33,075, – Euro for the 90 kW / 122 bhp petrol engine and save the customer a price advantage of up to 1.580, – Euro compared to a comparable production vehicle equipped.

Volkswagen Bank has attractive financing offers for the Eos Sport GT: For example, the special model with a 90 kW / 122 PS TSI with a favorable financing with an APR of 0.9 percent for a monthly rate of 270, – Euro * available. This includes the liability and comprehensive insurance as well as a new car warranty port.

* At 10,000 kilometers per year, 20 percent down payment and a maturity of 48 months

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Volkswagen Rabbit, Eos Jetta and Audi A3 make the cut.

VW Rabbit Protects Its Burrow, Volvo C30 Moves Up to Third Among Gaywheels Most Researched Vehicles

Gays and lesbians continue to do their homework when it comes to buying cars and the Volkswagen Rabbit and Eos remain at the top of their list when searching on Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers. Today, Gaywheels.com announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the first quarter of 2009.

Gaywheels.com Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles -1st Quarter 2009

Rank
1 VW Rabbit
2 VW Eos
3 Volvo C30
4 Saab 9-3
5 Audi A3
6 Toyota Yaris
7 Mazda MX-5 Miata
8 Maserati GranTurismo
9 VW Jetta
10 Mazda MAZDA3

‘The latest Top 10 Most Researched list supports the results of our recent LGBT Auto Owner’s survey,’ said Gaywheels.com founder Joe LaMuraglia. ‘Volkswagen and Audi are two brands that are over-represented by Gay Men in the study and those brands represent 40% of the Top 10 list.’

Other brand positions further supported the recent survey results; the Saab 9-3 has consistently been on the most-researched list and that brand is the most over-indexed for both Gay Men and Lesbians.

‘All the vehicles on the most-researched list are expressive, stylish vehicles and with the sole exception of the Maserati GranTurismo, all are fuel efficient and come from gay-friendly manufacturers,’ added LaMuraglia. ‘This is also in line with the purchase reasons from the study. The top purchase reason for Gay Men is styling and for Lesbians is fuel economy.’

The Top 10 Most Researched list is based on website statistics gathered from January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009 from Gaywheels.com’s New Car section. Gaywheels.com publishes its Most-Researched list quarterly.

- Gaywheels.com

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*Google Translated

Scirocco “Collectors Edition” and Eos “White Night”

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On the 41st Time will open the gates today to the biggest German tuning Fair, the Essen Motor Show. Volkswagen presents itself with two exclusive models – in shiny white, with exclusive and high quality equipment details.

The study Eos “White Night” is the greed of the convertible fans awake. The Eos surprised with an elegant black-white contrast. This is the body in “Candy White” painted, the roof, the grille and mirror caps, are among other details in “Deep Black Perleffekt” hold.

Also inside is the contrast continued: black Nappa leather with bright ornamental edgings meets Moldings in “Campanella white”. The study Eos “White Night” is a complete and equipped with a 3,2 l V6 184 kW (250 hp ) Motorized.

Premium also presents the second exhibition highlight, the Scirocco “Collectors Edition.” He will start in early 2009 in a limited edition of 100 pieces produced special series. Each model will receive a numbered wheel braces and a certificate, the exclusivity of this collector’s piece occupies.

Defining characteristics of the “Collectors Edition” are the painting in “Oryx White”, an exclusive white leather equipment “Berry White” as well as special, the “Collectors Edition” reserved, 19-inch alloy wheels with polished surface. The “Collectors Edition” also shines with a comprehensive standard equipment, such as the radio-navigation system RNS 510 including Dynaudio sound, the electric panoramic Ausstelldach and xenon headlamps. Under the hood of the Scirocco “Collectors Edition” provides the 2.0 TSI engine by 147 kW/200 hp in combination with 6-speed DSG for sovereign chassis while favorable consumption and CO2 values.

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Golf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Tiguan achieve top scores

Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of ‘top safety pick’ in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, ‘Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’. The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowned prize for themselves. Together with this same outstanding safety award presented to the Tiguan in August, these new awards place Volkswagen among the car manufacturers with the most top safety picks.

The Golf, which is sold in the USA under the name Rabbit, received the coveted award in the compact class. The Jetta and Passat were victorious in the midsize car class. The Eos won in the category ‘midsize convertible’.

In order to examine the safety standards of all types of passenger cars, the IIHS has been conducting crash tests for the American insurance business regularly since 1995. The successful performance of the five Volkswagen models is the result of a frontal, a side and a rear crash test which each car underwent in the USA.

To test their crashworthiness, the cars were subjected to a frontal collision at 40 mph (64 km/h) and a side crash at 31 mph (50 km/h) against a movable barrier in the shape of the front of a pickup truck or an SUV. In addition, the seat behaviour during a rear-end crash was tested.

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Hmmm, now what do you guys have to say? We, males driving New Beetles, get a lot of “jokes” in the tuning world that our car is a chick car. It might be. Now lets look into this list. The stright-male driving the rad Jetta, Rabbit, Eos is now driving a “gay” car?

*This comment goes out to all the peeps who give male, New Beetle drivers sh*t about owning a “chick” car. It has nothing to do with a/your sexual preference.

Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Rabbit took over the top spot from the Toyota Yaris after a 12-month run. The Volvo C30 and the Mazda Mazda3 made their debut in the 9th and 10th spot respectively.

‘It seems price and fuel economy concerns are important the Gaywheels.com consumer,’ said Gaywheels.com founder Joe LaMuraglia. ‘60% of the vehicles on the most-researched list are hatchbacks and four of those six have a MSRP starting at under $16K.’

Gaywheels.com Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles – 1st Quarter 2008

1 Volkswagen Rabbit
2 Volkswagen Eos
3 Toyota Yaris
4 Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 Audi A3
6 Volkswagen Jetta
7 Saab 9-3
8 Dodge Caliber
9 Volvo C30
10 Mazda Mazda3

Although information, specifications and pricing on all new car and truck models are available on Gaywheels.com, each vehicle on the Most-Researched list is offered by a gay-friendly brand. Gaywheels.com classifies vehicle manufacturers as gay-friendly or not based on their corporate policies for offering domestic-partner benefits to their employees in the U.S.

The Top 10 Most Researched list is based on website statistics gathered from January 1 – March 31, 2008 from Gaywheels.com’s New Car section. Gaywheels.com publishes its Most-Researched list quarterly.

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Eos has been named to kbb.com’s 2008 Top 10 Best New Road Trip Vehicles. Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, recognized that even with gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, many Americans will still hit the road for summer road trips.

‘The coupe-sunroof-convertible makes the Eos a great vehicle for road trips no matter what the weather brings,’ said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. ‘And with the highly acclaimed 2.0T engine, drivers can have fun with 200 horsepower, while still saving money at the pump with 30 mpg in highway driving.’

‘The sporty and sleek Volkswagen Eos convertible landed on the list of best road trip vehicles due to its sophisticated retractable hardtop and exceptionally wide sunroof that allows drivers to experience the open-air without getting that wind-swept look,’ said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

In choosing this year’s Best New Road Trip Vehicles, the kbb.com editors evaluated tangible and intangible attributes that would enhance any long drive, such as driving enjoyment, passenger comfort, cargo space and of course, fuel economy. In addition to the 2008 Best New Road Trip Vehicles award, Volkswagen has garnered previous awards from Kelley Blue Book including; the Best Resale Value: Top 10 for the 2008 Jetta, Eos and Rabbit; the 2008 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 for the second consecutive year with the Rabbit; and, the 2008 Best Resale Value: Brand.

The Eos sets the standard for fun with a retractable hard-top with a built-in sunroof. With the push of a button the CSC™ (coupe-sunroof-convertible) transforms the coupe’s five-panel hard-top, with integrated sunroof and heated-glass rear window, into an open-air convertible, perfect for enjoying a road trip year round.

The 2008 Eos comes with a choice of engines: the Volkswagen 2.0T four-cylinder and the innovative 3.2 L narrow-angle V6.  Either way you get plenty of power and the innovative hard-top- coupe-convertible for as little as $28,990 for an Eos 2.0T and $38,100 for the Eos 3.2 L. The 2008 Eos 2.0T offers 200 horsepower and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.  For people who need even more performance, the 2008 Eos 3.2 L V6 cranks out 250 hp and 235 lbs.-ft. of torque.”

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