Volkswagen EOS 2008 has the retractable five-panel hard-top convertible and has the seating capacity of four passengers. The 2008 Eos comes with 2 engine choice : 2.0T four-cylinder and the 3.2 Litre V6. The Eos 2.0T, priced at $28,915, offers 200 HP and 207 lbs-ft with the estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg City and 32 mpg Highway. On the other hand, The Eos 3.2L, priced at $37,990, cranks out 250 HP and 236 lbs-ft. The Eos 3.2L completes the sprint from 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds.
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Volkswagen Eos 2008
Volkswagen Eos 2008 : Official Details
2008 EOS: TRANSFORMATIONAL AND ASPIRATIONAL
Retractable hard-top with built-in sunroof just one of the benefits Eos offers
Following up on the introduction of the world’s first fourseat,
hard-top convertible, with an integrated glass sunroof, the Eos sets the standard for
year-round fun.
With the push of a button the revolutionary CSC™ (coupe-sunroof-convertible)
transforms the coupe’s five-panel hard-top, with integrated sunroof and heated-glass rear
window, into an open-air convertible.
The 2008 Eos comes with a choice of engines: the Volkswagen 2.0T four-cylinder
and the innovative Volkswagen 3.2 L narrow-angle V6. Either way you get plenty of
power and the innovative hard-top coupe convertible for as little as $28,915 for an Eos
2.0T and $37,990 for the Eos 3.2 L.
The 2008 Eos 2.0T offers 200 horsepower and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. High-pressure, FSI helps with performance
and efficiency. The 2008 Eos 2.0T is EPA-rated at an estimated 23 miles per gallon in the
city and an impressive 32 mpg in highway driving.
For people who need even more performance, the 2008 Eos 3.2 L V6 cranks out
250 hp and 236 lbs.-ft. of torque. The narrow-angle six-cylinder engine accelerates the
Eos from 0-60 miles per hour in 6.9 seconds.
The Eos 3.2 L V6 model comes standard with the double-clutch DSG® six-speed
transmission with Tiptronic®. This transmission is available as an option for those who
wish to replace the standard six-speed manual transmission with hydraulic clutch that
comes standard with the Eos 2.0T. Regardless of powertrain setup, the power transfers to
where rubber meets the road via front-wheel drive in all 2008 Eos models.
A sliding glass roof, with automatic pinch protection, is incorporated into the
retractable hard-top, which can be opened to let in as much light and fresh air as desired.
The sophisticated roof movement is accomplished via a switch in the center
console that activates eight hydraulic cylinders with mechanical linkages. In just 25
seconds, the hard-top convertible is completely and automatically lowered. To raise the
roof, another click of the roof switch quickly raises the solid panels to create the
protected, quiet interior environment found in traditional coupes. The front roof panels,
including the glass sunroof, slide under the forward roof panels as the entire roof area
rises from the C-pillar to what would be a B-pillar and is stored beneath a rear deck. The
panoramic, tinted glass power sunroof is integrated into the folding roof of the
Volkswagen Eos – “sandwiched” between roof panels as the hard-top is lowered.
An available Trunk Lid Assistance program with integrated bumper sensors
monitors up to 20 inches behind the vehicle and prevents the roof from operating if any
object or obstruction is detected. Preserving the luggage area is a cargo cover that must
be in place and latched for the roof-lowering to be completed.
Also, just to be safe, the vehicle ignition must be “on” and vehicle speed must
remain below 0.6 mph during roof operation. A status indicator provides warnings if the
roof is not secured – either up or down.
To make top-down driving even more enjoyable, a pop-up mesh-fence wind
deflector is standard for the front windshield frame of the 2008 Eos. A removable windblocker
also can be set up behind the front seats to reduce wind buffeting and increase
top-down comfort.
Another thoughtful design feature is the shorter windshield frame that is less
intrusive to interior space than with a typical, traditional convertible windshield frame.The shorter window frame also eliminates the “duck” of getting into and out of
conventional convertibles with tall window frames.
The Eos comes standard with a Rollover Protection System. Spring tension
instantly elevates the roll bar-like elements of the Rollover Protection System. In the
event of a severe frontal impact, a side or rear collision, or in the case of vehicle rollover
or extreme lateral tilt, specially designed individual “roll-bars” pop up from behind the
rear seats.
While the Eos is a two-door coupe, it gives the driver and passengers the feeling
and comfort of being in a much larger convertible. At 173.5 inches long overall with a
wheelbase of 101.5 in., width of 70.5 in. and height of 56.8 in, the dimensions of the Eos
enhance vehicle dynamics. A large track width not only looks good, it helps create
extraordinary agility and safe handling characteristics exhibited by the Eos.
For nighttime driving, the 2008 Eos 3.2 L models have an Adaptive Front
Lighting System (AFS) that swivels low-beam headlights to improve visibility though
turns. The headlight rotation, to a maximum of 15 degrees, is activated by the steering
wheel or by operation of the turn signals. In addition, the available “Coming Home”
feature helps light the way into enclosed spaces during nighttime arrivals.
Standard power folding exterior rearview mirrors are heated and incorporate LED
side blinkers and brake lights. The driver side mirror is self-dimming to help prevent
temporary “blinding” from following automobiles.
The 2008 Eos 2.0T offers a respectable 10.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the
roof closed, and 6.6 cu.ft. with the roof retracted. A lockable, rear seat pass-through
allows for transporting some long or bulky items, such as skis.
Inside, the Eos offers an inviting interior—the dash includes Volkswagen’s
typically dominant center console, and the side areas are spread out like wings to the left
and right. The center-stack holds exclusively designed air vent apertures bordered in
chrome. Interior trim is available with genuine walnut wood, full brushed aluminum and
metallic-look synthetic interior trim.
The Eos interior can be configured in three colors, with darker colors dominating
the upper areas to minimize windshield reflections. All plastics used in the lower area of
the dash are coated with soft-effect paint.
A twelve-way power adjustable driver’s seat is standard as is a twelve-way
manual adjusting front passenger seat. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and brake handle, as well as heated washer nozzles, are available on all models. Shift paddles
on the steering wheel also are available with the DSG transmission.
The Volkswagen 2008 Eos include Climatic single-zone air conditioning as
standard in the base Eos, with dual-zone Climatronic™ standard in the Eos 2.0T and 3.2
L models. Easy-entry rear seats that “remember” the driver’s and front passenger’s
longitudinal seating positions, and return to these once the rear passengers have entered
or exited the vehicle, are standard on the Eos 3.2 L and optional on the 2.0T models.
The Eos can be ordered with an impressive 600-watt sound system, which
includes a 10-channel digital amplifier and 10 specifically positioned and coordinated
loudspeakers. An iPod adaptor also is available.
Standard audio in the Eos includes an AM/FM radio with single-disc in-dash CD
player and eight speakers. A premium six-disc in-dash CD changer and eight-speaker
system are available as an option, as is a DVD-navigation system with visual and audible
commands for increased driver safety and reassurance.
For increased safety, Volkswagen has fitted the 2008 Eos with special side
supplemental restraint airbags. A driver and front passenger frontal airbag supplemental
restraint system includes a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) and headthorax
airbags designed to work in parallel with driver and front passenger frontal
airbags. In the event of a crash, the combination airbags unfold horizontally and
vertically to cover the entire length of the side windows.
Additional safety-enhancing features that are standard equipment on the 2008 Eos
include: four-wheel ABS (anti-lock braking system) and an Electronic Stabilization
Program (ESP) with brake assist and brake-disc wiper system, Anti-Slip Regulation
(ASR) and an electromechanical power steering setup.
For ride comfort and control, Volkswagen designed the all-new 2008 Eos with a
front McPherson strut with triangular wishbones and self-leveling shock absorbers. In the
rear is a fully independent, four-link suspension. Stabilizer bars front and rear add to roll
control and reduce lateral drift.
Power-assisted front vented disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes are standard. A
brake wear indicator, which gives owners a tip when it is time for new pads, also is
standard.
Of course, all the standards and features you’d expect in a Volkswagen are there,
including tilt steering wheel, seat lumbar support and childseat LATCH system in the two
rear seats. And, like all new Volkswagen models, the Eos comes with 24-hour Roadside
Assistance for four years with unlimited mileage, and new vehicle warranties including:
- Five-year/60,000 mile (whichever occurs first)
Powertrain Limited Warranty.
- Four-year/50,000 mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle
Limited Warranty with wear and tear items and adjustments
excluded after the initial 12 months/12,000 miles.
- 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against
corrosion perforation.
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