2012 Volkswagen Eos Review

The new Volkswagen Eos debuts world live at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show (November 19 to 28, 2010). The Coupe Cabriolet international success was technically sophisticated, visually days - and behind - and refined with many new features. There was a good reason to choose the location for its California debut motor show, with sales in the U.S. region with the largest volume for the four places. Volkswagen of America will take the new Volkswagen Eos on the streets at the end of March 2012 in Europe - the second largest sales region for the Eos - the market launch is planned for mid-January 2012.

Individual motors for the U.S. and Europe

In the U.S., the Volkswagen Eos is offered as a power of 147 / 200 hp 2.0 liter TSI with DSG 6-speed. In Europe, three gasoline turbo direct injection (TSI) and a turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) will be available. Levels TSI engine power of 90 kW / 122 PS to 155 kW / 210 hp effective, while the quiet common rail TDI develops 103 kW / 140 hp. This shows clearly the amount of fuel became the new Eos convertible coupé is a 2.0 liter TDI BlueMotion Technology and 103 kW / 140 PS, consumes just 4.8 l/100 km. The BlueMotion technology use (including start / stop and regenerative braking) reduced fuel consumption of 0.7 l/100 km.

 

The new design will add elegance and style of sports

Front: The emergence of new "design DNA" of Volkswagen Eos suit that is characterized by well-organized, horizontal lines. It lies between the new headlamps are now a protective layer composed of three shiny black keys, each adorned with a narrow chrome strip. The headlights can be ordered by halogen (H7) or in optional bi-xenon. In the case of bi-xenon headlights, LED 14 forms the light of day. A new option added for both types of lights is the light beam assistant help. When activated, it assumes the function to switch between dipped and main, automatically adapting to the conditions of this movement. Provide greater security standard on all models, for their part, the fog lights are now equipped with directional indicators.

Side and rear design: Volkswagen Eos side profile will benefit from a new range of alloy wheels. Eos comes standard with 16-inch alloy 'Barcelona', and the type of tire 215. Other groups of 16-inch, 17 inch and 18 inch wheels are available as options. 16-inch wheels for winter, full wheel covers have been transferred from the previous model.

 

VW Eos is recognizable on the back of his reworked two-piece LED taillights and rear bumper, which is in line with the front, has also been redesigned. A striking feature of the technical and visual parts of two-lights (worked in the trunk and the wing) is a stylized M that integrates LED tail and brake lights.

Refined interior

The interior of the Eos a new trim panel and doors, with the "matte chrome" details used by default. Pack Atmosphere was also reconfigured. When this package is ordered, the interior of the Eos include decorative "Black Peak" elements (detail with black chrome aluminum rim). Alternatively, the atmosphere pack is also available, as before, with elegant "Walnut Root" or "Grain Poplar" trim. The window buttons and switches are now as always surrounded by chrome.

 

Cool leather on hot days: A new drug (in the "Wave" design) add a touch of elegance to the standard seats (sports seats in kW 103 / 140 hp and the model above). Meanwhile, the new "Nappa" leather in "cool leather" form is both practical and unique. The name says it all: "Cool Leather" reflects the sun's rays heat up much less than the standard leather and make it an ideal material for a convertible. Also new in the interior is designed for speed DSG shift gaiter and handles.

Electronics

In technical terms, many new details to distinguish the Eos 2011. These include the display of "Premium" color multifunction display, the light mentioned above the main help system of beam control and the park of the second generation, with Park Assist pilot (parallel and adjacent parking aid). Also new for 2012 Volkswagen Eos is blocking the entry and keyless ignition. Ignition is initiated by pressing the practice "Press & Drive" button, which replaces the slot key.

Opening and closing the roof by remote control in a car equipped with keyless entry, the CSC roof can be opened and closed by a wireless remote control - a new feature in the EOS range.

 

Car connected to the convertible (retractable), and the sunroof coupe is very well developed. Standard part of five units of the panoramic sliding roof has a roof that the interior is bathed in light of the Volkswagen Eos, even in adverse weather conditions. CSC is a fully open roof to convert from coupe and convertible Eos versa, or vice versa, just 25 seconds.

Four of the effective four-cylinder engines and fuel

1.4 TSI 122 PS: In Europe, the Volkswagen Eos is powered by a standard 90 kW / 122 hp 1.4-liter TSI engine (up to 200 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm). This turbocharged direct injection gasoline makes a top speed of 198 km / h. Combined consumption: 6.6 litres/100km (equivalent to 152 g / km CO2). In this configuration, the engine of Eos can be ordered with the BlueMotion technology. Consumption is reduced to 6.2 l/100 km (144 g / km CO2).

 

1.4 TSI 160 PS: For the next power level uses a Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger (turbo compressor). It delivers 118 kW / 160 hp. Speed ​​VW Eos 1.4 TSI liters with this is 217 km / h. The Twincharger high torque (240 Nm at 1500 rpm) provides a comfortable ride at low speeds. Combined consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (157 g / km CO2).

2.0 TSI 200 hp and 210 hp: The most powerful gasoline engine available for the new Eos is the 2.0-liter TSI. In the U.S., which produces 147 kW / 200 hp, while Europe delivered 155 kW / 210 hp. The European version of direct injection engine with turbocharger develops a maximum torque of 280 Newton-meters from 1700 rpm. Maximum speed: 238 km / h. Combined consumption: 7.1 liters (165 g / km CO2). In Europe, Volkswagen will offer the dual clutch transmission (DSG) in the Volkswagen Eos 2.0 liter TSI engine as an option. The DSG version has a top speed of 236 km / h and consumes 7.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (174 g / km CO2). STI 2.0-liter Eos U.S. - with standard DSG - develops a maximum torque of 280 Nm or 207 identical lb-ft from 1800 rpm. In the cycle of U.S. highway, the VW Eos 2.0 TSI to achieve fuel economy of 31 mpg (city: 22 miles per gallon).

 

140 hp 2.0 TDI: The Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 hp) is extremely low fuel consumption. At 5.2 l/100 km (138 g / km CO2), the four-cylinder engine, delivering 320 Nm of torque consumes 0.3 liters less than the previous model. This engine can also be ordered with the BlueMotion technology (BMT) changes. In this case, fuel consumption is reduced to 4.8 l/100 km (125 g / km CO2), which represents an improvement of 0.7 liters, compared with the previous model. Both versions have a top speed of 207 km / h. The 2.0-liter TDI and 2.0-liter TDI BMT are available with a six-speed DSG gearbox. The standard version consumes 5.7 l/100 km (149 g / km CO2) and the model BlueMotion Technology 5.3 l/100 km (139 g / km CO2). These consumption figures are for the new Volkswagen Eos convertible of the most efficient in the world.