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Volkswagen EOS
The Volkswagen Eos provides a high quality finish and excellent equipment levels. The car is somfortable to drive and provides a good ride. The powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine provides a good driving experience but not a great driving experience. The VW Eos is an all-round good quality vehicle.
Volkswagen Eos Car Review Summary
Volkswagen Eos
Coupe-cabriolets are more popular than traditional fabric roof convertibles, and Volkswagen has joined this competitive sector with the introduction of the Eos. The Eos provides loads of style, usability and is a very desirable vehicle. The Volkswagen will face competition from mass market rivals and rivals from the premium sector as well.
The Eos represents a new venture on Volkswagen’s part and the company has deliberately distanced it from the Golf hatchback. There are mechanical and physical similarities between the cars, but it is a separate model line, and not a folding roof spin-off from the conventional car that is so often the norm of many rival brands.
The Volkswagen Eos does sport the prominent VW badge and grille, but in all fairness, the car has a lot to offer all on its own. The car provides exceptional stlyling that works well to disguise the elongated tail that houses the car’s folding roof mechanism. That Eos tends to lack character, especially in lower specification models.
The roof itself is well designed, using a five-piece mechanism. The roof takes up less space when folded and now includes a sunroof so that motorists may now enjoy fresh air and sunshine even with the top up. VW calls this design the CSC - coupe, sunroof cabriolet.
The rest of the Eos is fairly conventional and offers a wide variety of engine chooices. The Eos is also the only one in this class who offers the option of the DSG gearbox on certain models.
Practicality
The Eos is an expensive car to both buy and run. Servicing charges and insurance rates will be high, and fuel economy will be less than decent. The Eos is reliable though making servicing intervals few and far between.
The Volkswagen Eos cabin is spacious and will provide sufficient space to front passengers, but only decent space to the rear passengers. The boot is of generous proportions and is large enough to accommodate most packages, though when the roof is folded, boot space is reduced.
The Volkswagen Eos gauges are large, functional, and logically placed. The fascia is uncluttered and the controls are practical and have a nice feel to them. All are clearly labeled and easy to use. Even the sat-nav system is easy to use.
Passengers will be comfortable, the seats are supportive and the cabin has plenty of head and legroom. Wind and road noise are kept low, and the suspension is crisp and smooth. The Eos will only have trouble when driven over the roughest of roads.
Accessing the cabin is easy thanks to the car’s wide door apertures. Getting in and out of the cabin is easy, even for rear passengers thanks in part to the tilt and sliding function of the front seat. The boot is easily accessed, though somewhat reduced with the top down.
The Eos isn’t the easiest car to park due to the shape of the bonnet. Light steering and smooth acceleration make parking a bit easier. Sensors are available only as an option, and they may be necessary to reverse park with the roof up.
Volkswagen Eos
Life Style
The Eos is an attractive car with sporty looks, but it is not a sports car. The Eos performs best at a moderate pace. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is a willing unit, providing good acceleration, and the car’s suspension is also biased towards comfort. The car provides accurate steering, and a smooth and comfortable ride.
The Volkswagen Eos could function as a family vehicle for a young or small family. Children would esily fit into the rear seats, but boot space is limited when the top is down. The outer two rear seats are fitted with Isofix mountings.
The Eos would be an expensive purchase and most first time buyers are not likely to be able to afford it. Insurance rates will also run high, but on the positive side the car is really easy to drive, and aside from limited rear visibility the car should be easy enough for a novice driver to handle.
The Volkswagen Eos provides a high level of quality, the interior boasts quality fabrics and plastics and a high standard of construction. The car’s design is very attractive and boasts a good build quality. The Eos's has a positive public image based on the car’s high quality and unusual standards.
Volkswagen Eos
Security and Safety
The Eos comes standard with remote central locking, an engine imobilizer, and an alarm that offers interior protection.
The Volkswagen Eos comes with side, front, and curtain airbags, a roll over protection system, anti-whiplash head restraints, and ESP as standard safety features
The Finishing Touches
Volkswagen Eos sports models come equipped standard with a radio/CD unit with eight speakers. The design and placement on the dashboard make it easy to use. It has good sound quality. An option on the model is a Dynaudio system, that adds a six-CD changer and two extra speakers.
The Eos comes with a wide variety of interior colors that buyers may choose. There is also either wood or metallic effect trim. The overall quality of the interior of the Eos is very good.
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