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Summary
If the Beetle Convertible has become passe for fans of VW's iconic car, the new Volkswagen Eos is an all-new, up-to-the-minute alternative. It's truly a car for all seasons. When the metal roof is up the Eos is sealed and you'd never know it was not a normal two-door, four-passenger coupe. On warm days it takes less than half a minute to transform the Eos into a four-seat convertible. For in-between days there's the option of a sunroof with a very wide opening. Compared to the price of other metal-hardtop four-seat convertibles, the Eos is truly one for the masses, priced about ten grand less than the Volvo C70.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Rettie filed this report after test driving the Volkswagen Eos 2.0T with six-speed manual in South Africa.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Volkswagen Eos ($27,990); 2.0T ($29,990); 2.0T DSG automatic ($31,065); 3.2L V6 DSG automatic ($36,850) |
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Engines:
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2.0-liter dohc turbocharged inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, driver and front-passenger side airbags, anti-lock brakes, hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, Electronic Stability Control, traction control (anti-slip regulation and electronic differential lock, engine-braking assist), automatic roll over protection system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Portugal |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Volkswagen Eos ($27,990) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power-assisted electro-mechanical steering, 16-inch alloy wheels, central locking with remote control, leather-trimmed steering wheel, AM/FM/CD stereo system |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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630 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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28620 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 5300 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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207 @ 1800-5000 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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Wheelbase:
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101.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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173.6/70.5/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.1/61.1 |
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Turning circle:
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35.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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13.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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Tires:
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control |
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Fuel capacity:
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14.5 |
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