Volkswagen Eos
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| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2006– |
| Assembly | Palmela, Portugal |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Cabrio |
| Class | FF layout |
| Body style | 2-door coupe convertible |
| Engine | 2.0 L I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic and manual |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Length | 173.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Related | Volkswagen Golf Mk V |
| Similar | Saab 9-3 |
| Designer | Murat Günak |
The Volkswagen Eos is a coupe convertible from Volkswagen produced from 2006. It is the successor of the Volkswagen Cabrio, and also Volkswagen's first production sports or coupe car since the Corrado, which ceased production in 1995. The model name is derived from Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn and wind.
Prior to the production version, the car was shown as the Concept C concept car at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. The production Eos 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 wheel base matches the Golf (Mark 5 (2003-present)) and Jetta, however. The roof is a unique five-piece folding hardtop with an integrated glass sunroof.
Five engines are available, all are front-wheel drive and Euro-4 compliant:
- 1.6-liter, I4, 85 KW (115 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)
- 2.0-liter, I4, 110 KW (150 hp) gasoline engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)
- 2.0-liter, I4, 103 KW (140 hp) turbocharged diesel engine, manual-6 gearbox (Europe only)
- 2.0-liter, I4, 147 KW (200 hp) turbocharged gasoline engine, manual-6 gearbox
- 3.2-liter, V6, 184 KW (250 hp) gasoline engine, DSG-6 gearbox
The Eos is produced in Volkswagen's Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal. The roof was designed and is built by OASys, a subsidiary of Webasto Germany.
Although production started in late 2005, first deliveries were delayed due to a wind noise problem. The Eos was finally released in Europe in the first quarter of 2006, and in North America in the third quarter of 2006.
Right hand drive production will be, along with all other Volkswagen RHD vehicles, at their Uitenhage in South Africa, beginning in late 2006 with export orders to New Zealand and Australia beginning in January 2007. It will also be released in Japan and South Africa in the second quarter of 2007.
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