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Volkswagen Eos
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2006–2016
AssemblyPortugal: Palmela (Autoeuropa)
DesignerRobert Lešnik[1] under the direction of Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact (S)
Body style2-door coupé convertible
LayoutTransverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 platform
RelatedVolkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
Audi A3 Mk2
Audi TT Mk2
Škoda Octavia Mk2
SEAT León Mk2
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol)
3.2 L VR6 (petrol)
3.6 L VR6 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 TDI
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic (DSG)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length2007–2009: 4,407 mm (173.5 in)
2010–2011: 4,409 mm (173.6 in)
2012–2016: 4,422 mm (174.1 in)
Width1,791 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Chronology
SuccessorVolkswagen T-Roc (Cabriolet models)

The Volkswagen Eos is a compact two-door, four passenger convertible manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 2006 to 2016 — noted for its five-section hardtop retractable roof which itself featured an independently operable glass sunroof. VW marketed the body configuration as a CSC (coupe-sunroof-convertible).

Assembled at AutoEuropa in Portugal, the Eos succeeded the Golf Cabriolet. Eos production ended in May 2015, with a limited number of base trim models marketed as 2016 models in the United States.

The model name derived from Eos, the Greek goddess of the dawn.[2]

History

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2004 Concept C

Prior to production, the Eos was shown as the Concept C at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show — designed by a team headed by Peter Schreyer, Head of Volkswagen Design in Wolfsburg.[3] Other sources attribute the design of the Eos specifically to Slovenian Robert Lešnik.[1]

The production Eos, manufactured 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 was a standalone model with all new body panels, sharing its platform and components with the Volkswagen Golf (Mk5).

Roof design

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Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TDI (United Kingdom, pre facelift)

The Eos uses a five piece folding roof with an integrated, independently operating glass sunroof — making the Eos the only retractable hardtop of this kind. The roof folds automatically into the trunk in twenty five seconds, reducing trunk space from 10.5 to 6.6 cubic feet (300 to 190 L).

The roof, designed and manufactured by OASys, a subsidiary of Webasto Germany, uses its own hydraulic control system and numerous rubber seals. Periodic maintenance is required so seals remain conditioned and functional.

Early Eos models had a leak-prone seal design, subsequently updated in the 2009/2010 timeframe. Proper body alignment is critical for proper top function.[citation needed]

Facelift

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Volkswagen Eos (US; facelift)
Facelift VW Eos 1.4 TSI BlueMotion (Europe)

A facelifted Volkswagen Eos appeared in October 2010, and went on sale as a model of 2012 outside Europe. This facelift includes a revised front and rear fascias, headlights and tail lights, side mirrors, as well as new wheel designs.

Eos White Night

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The White Night edition featured a black interior, white exterior paint, black painted roof, LED tail lights, and 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 contrasting seams, trim strips and radio trim in candy white, sill panel strips with white night letters. Other features include automatic climate control, sports chassis lowered 15 mm (0.6 in) and heated front seats. The option was available with all non V6 models.[4]

United States Final Edition

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Sales of the Eos steadily declined, and by 2014 had become one of the VW last models using the Mark 5 platform.

During 2014, Volkswagen announced the Eos' discontinuation with close of model year 2015, marked by a Final Edition trim level.[citation needed]

The 2015-only Final Edition trim replaced the Sport trim marketed in the US and included Sport trim features along with a two tone beige/black leather upholstery, back up camera and park distance control — and three available paint colors: black, brown and white.[citation needed]

2016 United States

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In August 2015, Volkswagen announced a limited run of Eos models of 2016 in Komfort trim only. In October 2015, at least one dealer was quoted as saying only 1,300 cars were made available for the United States in four colours: black, brown, red and white. Since 2014, the Komfort trim included a high level of standard features as well as in-dash navigation.[citation needed]

Drivetrain

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Model Year(s) Engine Power, torque@rpm Transmission Emission standards
1.4 TSI 2007–2016 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) I4 turbo 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)@5500, 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft)@1500-4000 6 speed manual Euro 5
1.4 TSI 2008–2014 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) I4 turbo 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp)@5800, 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft)@1500-4500 6 speed manual Euro 5
1.6 FSI 2006–2007 1,598 cc (1.598 L; 97.5 cu in) I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)@6000, 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft)@4000 6 speed manual Euro 4
2.0 FSI 2006–2008 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@6000, 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft)@3500 6 speed manual Euro 4
2.0 TSI 2006–2016 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 turbo 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp)@5500, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)@1800-5000 6 speed manual, 6 speed DSG (optional) Euro 4
2.0 TSI 2011–2014 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 turbo 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp)@5300-6200, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)@1700-5200 6 speed manual, 6 speed DSG (optional) Euro 5
3.2 VR6 2006–2008 3,189 cc (3.189 L; 194.6 cu in) V6 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp)@6300, 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)@2500-3000 6 speed DSG Euro 4
3.6 VR6 2009–2011 3,597 cc (3.597 L; 219.5 cu in) V6 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp)@6000, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@2400-4000 6 speed DSG Euro 5
2.0 TDI 2006–2008 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 Pumpe Düse turbo diesel Engine Code: BMM 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)@4200, 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)@1750-2500 6 speed manual, 6 speed DSG (optional) Euro 4
2.0 TDI 2008–2014 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 common rail turbo diesel 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)@4200, 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)@1750-2500 6 speed manual, 6 speed DSG (optional) Euro 5

International markets

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European market Eos (interior)

The Eos was released in Europe in the first quarter of 2006, and in North America in the third quarter of 2006. Right hand drive markets, such as 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.

Production

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Year Global
2006 39,437[5]
2007 55,560
2008 43,578[6]
2009 17,880
2010 22,775[7]
2011 22,511
2012 11,138[8]
2013 7,651
2014 6,567[9]
2015 4,559[10]
Total 231,863[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Volkswagen Eos Lešnik v čokoladi (article in Slovenian)". AVTO.over.net, 13 June 2006, Iztok Franko. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
  2. ^ "About the Name Eos". Master-McNeil, November 2005. Archived from the original on 2008-10-10. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
  3. ^ "Geneva Auto Show 2004: Volkswagen Concept C". VWVortex, March 2, 2004, Jamie Vondruska.
  4. ^ Paukert, Chris (2009-05-28). "Hans Gruber, Your Ride Is Here: Volkswagen rolls out White Night Eos special edition". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  5. ^ "Annual Report 2006". Volkswagen.
  6. ^ "Annual Report 2008". Volkswagen. p. 81.
  7. ^ "Annual Report 2010". Volkswagen. p. 109.
  8. ^ "Annual Report 2012". Volkswagen. p. 107.
  9. ^ "Annual Report 2014". Volkswagen.
  10. ^ "Annual Report 2016". Volkswagen.
  11. ^ "Eos". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
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