Volkswagen Eos
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The Volkswagen Eos is a four-seat retractable hardtop coupe convertible, introduced in 2006 as the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The Eos is Volkswagen's first production coupe since the last Corrado
in 1995.
The name Eos is derived from Eos
, the Greek
goddess of the dawn.
— making the Eos the only retractable hardtop of this kind. The roof folds automatically into the trunk in 25 seconds, thereby reducing trunk space from 10.5 to 6.6 cu ft (297.3 to 186.9 L)
The roof was designed and is built by OASys, a subsidiary of Webasto Germany.
at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show — designed by a team headed by Peter Schreyer
, Head of Volkswagen Design in Wolfsburg. Other sources attribute the design of the Eos specifically to Slovenian Robert Lešnik
.
The production Eos, produced at the AutoEuropa
plant in Portugal, was presented in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show
, with the North American introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January, 2006.
Unlike the Cabrio, which was a convertible version of the Golf
hatchback, the Eos is a standalone model with all-new body panels, although it shares the platform and components from the Passat
(Mark 6 (B6 now PQ46 platform) (2005–present)). The wheelbase
matches the Golf Mk5
and Jetta
.
tail lights, 18-inch Budapest wheels. Other features include black mirror covers, radiator grille and trim strips, black nappa leather seats, door and side trim and black steering wheel with light-coloured seams, trim strips and radio trim in Candy White, Sill panel strips with White Night letters. Other features include Climatronic climate control system, sports chassis lowered 15 mm (0.590551181102362 in) and heated front seats.
The car had base MSRP of €33,140. This option is available with all non-V6 models.
.
The Volkswagen concern has no plans to build a top performance version of the Eos (called Eos R), as they did not want its cabriolet to be powered by a high-revving engine, and as the recent top-performing versions have V6 engines which while powerful are considered too heavy for a sporty offshoot. However, there are rumors that there is an in-house Eos R in the works, and it is speculated that it's likely to get tuned 3.6 litre VR6 engine
and 4motion
all-wheel drive system instead of front-wheel drive
.
All vehicles are front-wheel drive
only.
1.4 TSI, 1.6 FSI, 2.0 FSI are only sold in Europe. 2.0 TDI I4 is sold in Europe and Australia.
factory in Palmela
, Portugal. Although production started in late 2005, first deliveries were delayed due to a wind noise problem.
in the third quarter of 2006. Right-hand drive market Japan began sales in October 2006 followed by New Zealand
and Australia
in January 2007. It was released in South Africa in the second quarter of 2007.
Volkswagen Corrado
The Volkswagen Corrado is a hatchback coupé developed by German automaker Volkswagen and built by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany, between 1 September 1988 and 31 July 1995....
in 1995.
The name Eos is derived from Eos
Eos
In Greek mythology, Eos is the Titan goddess of the dawn, who rose from her home at the edge of Oceanus, the ocean that surrounds the world, to herald her brother Helios, the Sun.- Greek literature :...
, the Greek
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
goddess of the dawn.
Roof design
The Eos incorporates into its five-piece folding roof an integrated and independently sliding glass sunroofSunroof
An automotive sunroof is a fixed or operable opening in an automobile roof which allows light and/or fresh air to enter the passenger compartment. Sunroofs may be manually operated or motor driven, and are available in many shapes, sizes and styles...
— making the Eos the only retractable hardtop of this kind. The roof folds automatically into the trunk in 25 seconds, thereby reducing trunk space from 10.5 to 6.6 cu ft (297.3 to 186.9 L)
The roof was designed and is built by OASys, a subsidiary of Webasto Germany.
Inception, production and history
Prior to production, the Eos was shown as the Concept C concept carConcept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show — designed by a team headed by Peter Schreyer
Peter Schreyer
Peter Schreyer is an automobile designer, widely known for his design contributions to the Audi TT and as the Chief Design Officer at Kia Motors ....
, Head of Volkswagen Design in Wolfsburg. Other sources attribute the design of the Eos specifically to Slovenian Robert Lešnik
Robert Lešnik
Robert Lešnik is a car designer, born 1971 in Limbuš, a village near Maribor Slovenia. After three failed attempts to enter the Academy of Fine Art and Design Ljubljana he registered at the University of Pforzheim, and while there he took an exam to work with Volkswagen — and received...
.
The production Eos, produced at the AutoEuropa
AutoEuropa
AutoEuropa - Automóveis Lda. is a motor vehicle assembly plant, located in the city of Palmela, Portugal.-Foundation:After signature of a joint venture agreement between Volkswagen Group and Ford in July 1991, the 2million sqm plant was built in four years, including a surrounding industrial park...
plant in Portugal, was presented in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung
The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung , also known as the Frankfurt Motor Show or Frankfurt Auto Show, is one of the world's largest motor shows. It is held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany. The show occupies 12 buildings.The IAA is organized by the Association of the German Automotive Industry...
, with the North American introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January, 2006.
Unlike the Cabrio, which was a convertible version of the Golf
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974 and marketed worldwide across six generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico .The...
hatchback, the Eos is a standalone model with all-new body panels, although it shares the platform and components from the Passat
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car marketed by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973. Between the Volkswagen Golf / Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as...
(Mark 6 (B6 now PQ46 platform) (2005–present)). The wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
matches the Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
The fifth generation Volkswagen Golf Mk5 , built on the Volkswagen Group A5 platform was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 2003 and went on sale in Europe one month later. To commemorate this, Wolfsburg was renamed "Golfsburg" for a week. It reached North American markets in June...
and Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta
Although the Golf had reached considerable success, in the North American markets, Volkswagen observed that the hatchback body style lacked some of the appeal to those who preferred the traditional three-box configuration...
.
Eos White Night (2009-present)
The White Night edition is a special edition with custom wheels, custom black interior and a black and white colour scheme package. It includes Candy White-coloured body, Deep Black Pearlescent-coloured roof, cherry-red LEDLEd
LEd is a TeX/LaTeX editing software working under Microsoft Windows. It is a freeware product....
tail lights, 18-inch Budapest wheels. Other features include black mirror covers, radiator grille and trim strips, black nappa leather seats, door and side trim and black steering wheel with light-coloured seams, trim strips and radio trim in Candy White, Sill panel strips with White Night letters. Other features include Climatronic climate control system, sports chassis lowered 15 mm (0.590551181102362 in) and heated front seats.
The car had base MSRP of €33,140. This option is available with all non-V6 models.
Facelift
A facelifted Volkswagen Eos appeared in late 2010, and will go on sale as a 2012 model outside EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
The Volkswagen concern has no plans to build a top performance version of the Eos (called Eos R), as they did not want its cabriolet to be powered by a high-revving engine, and as the recent top-performing versions have V6 engines which while powerful are considered too heavy for a sporty offshoot. However, there are rumors that there is an in-house Eos R in the works, and it is speculated that it's likely to get tuned 3.6 litre VR6 engine
VR6 engine
The VR6 engine is an internal combustion engine configuration, consisting of six cylinders. It was developed by the Volkswagen Group in the late 1980s, and evolutions of the original variant are still produced by them....
and 4motion
4motion
4motion is a registered trademark of Volkswagen AG, used exclusively on Volkswagen-branded automobiles which utilise four-wheel drive systems. Volkswagen has previously used the term "Syncro" for its 4WD models....
all-wheel drive system instead of front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
.
Drivetrain
| Model | Year(s) | Engine | Power, torque@rpm | Transmission | Emission standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI | 2007- | 1390 cc I4 turbo | 122 PS@5500, 200 newton metres (147.5 ft·lbf)@1500-4000 | 6-speed manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... |
Euro 5 |
| 1.4 TSI | 2008- | 1390 cc I4 turbo | 160 PS@5800, 240 newton metres (177 ft·lbf)@1500-4500 | 6-speed manual | Euro 5 |
| 1.6 FSI | 2006–2007 | 1598 cc I4 | 115 PS@6000, 155 newton metres (114.3 ft·lbf)@4000 | 6-speed manual | Euro 4 |
| 2.0 FSI | 2006–2008 | 1984 cc I4 | 150 PS@6000, 200 newton metres (147.5 ft·lbf)@3500 | 6-speed manual | Euro 4 |
| 2.0 TSI | 2006- | 1984 cc I4 turbo | 200 PS@5500, 280 newton metres (206.5 ft·lbf)@1800-5000 | 6-speed manual, 6-speed DSG (optional) | Euro 5 |
| 3.2 V6 | 2006–2008 | 3189 cc V6 | 250 PS@6300, 320 newton metres (236 ft·lbf)@2500-3000 | 6-speed DSG | Euro 4 |
| 3.6 V6 | 2009- | 3597 cc V6 | 260 PS@6000, 350 newton metres (258.1 ft·lbf)@2400-4000 | 6-speed DSG | Euro 5 |
| 2.0 TDI | 2006–2008 | 1968 cc I4 Pumpe Düse turbo diesel | 140 PS@4200, 320 newton metres (236 ft·lbf)@1750-2500 | 6-speed manual | Euro 4 |
| 2.0 TDI | 2009- | 1968 cc I4 common rail turbo diesel | 140 PS@4200, 320 newton metres (236 ft·lbf)@1750-2500 | 6-speed manual Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... , 6-speed DSG (optional) |
Euro 5 |
All vehicles are front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
only.
1.4 TSI, 1.6 FSI, 2.0 FSI are only sold in Europe. 2.0 TDI I4 is sold in Europe and Australia.
Production
The Eos is produced in Volkswagen's AutoEuropaAutoEuropa
AutoEuropa - Automóveis Lda. is a motor vehicle assembly plant, located in the city of Palmela, Portugal.-Foundation:After signature of a joint venture agreement between Volkswagen Group and Ford in July 1991, the 2million sqm plant was built in four years, including a surrounding industrial park...
factory in Palmela
Palmela
Palmela is a town and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of and a total population of 58,222 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in Setúbal District, about south of Lisbon.The municipal holiday is June 1....
, Portugal. Although production started in late 2005, first deliveries were delayed due to a wind noise problem.
International markets
The Eos was released in Europe in the first quarter of 2006, and in North AmericaNorth America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
in the third quarter of 2006. Right-hand drive market Japan began sales in October 2006 followed by New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in January 2007. It was released in South Africa in the second quarter of 2007.