this photo courtesy VW Media
named for the greek goddess of sunrise, the EOS is VW's interpretation of a hard-top convertible. most significant is the roof, which consists of five parts, as well as a generously expansive moonroof. The cabin is otherwise similar to the other cars in VW's stable.
Powered by the same turbocharged 2L found at the heart of the Jetta and Golf GTI, the EOS punches its way to the 100kmh mark quickly enough, but the engine's performance is blunted by the additional weight over the former two cars.
DSG makes for brisk progress and the EOS will make an ideal companion to those who want to pose, yet want a little push to avoid getting any bloodied noses as well! the brakes though, are lacking in feel and seem a little vague at the limits.
It's clear the car needs some tightening up before it goes on sale, as we detected an annoying rattle from the rear with the roof up, but this disappeared when the top came down. Otherwise the EOS is as involving (or UNinvolving) as one would expect as the drive experience feels pretty much the same as any other VW with the turbo'd 2L FSI w/DSG set-up.
cool boudoir chic thanks to the burgundy leather interior:
Rear seats offer true '+2' seating capacity:
the EOS' proportions are perfect and its posterior doesn't look as bottom-heavy as its French rivals, the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet and Peugeot 307 CC. The drive too, is significantly more involving than the two French marques. But this comes at a price...
25 seconds up and down. trust me, this can feel like an interminably long time when you're trying to beat the traffic light change!
Fast Facts: Volkswagen EOS 2.0T DSG
Engine: 1984cc, 16-valves 4-cylinder
Maximum power: 200bhp at 5100-6000rpm
Maximum torque: 280Nm at 1800-5000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed DSG
0-100km/h: approx. 7.8 seconds
Top speed: 232km/h
LxBxH: 4407x1791x1443mm
Wheelbase: 2578 mm
Kerbweight: 1536-1645kg
Price: $154,800 (with COE)
Agent: Volkswagen Centre Singapore
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