THE number of trim levels on the
Volkswagen Eos has been whittled down for Year 2009. Last year's 3.2-liter VR6 engine is
no longer
available again, and all trim levels now come standard with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
It was reported that this was introduced two years ago, the
Volkswagen Eos is a front-wheel-drive, two-door convertible with seating for four people. This comes in two trim levels: comfort and Luxury. The comfort model comes standard with about 16-inch wheels, a tilting/telescoping steering column, 12-way power driver seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and rear center pass-through slot and an eight-speaker stereo system with six-CD changer, auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. It was gathered that the Luxury model bumps the wheel size up to 17 inches (optional on the comfort) and adds power-folding heated side rearview mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, burled walnut wood interior trim, leather upholstery and a 12-way power front passenger seat.
it is an optional premium sound system on the Luxury trim level includes 10 speakers that put out 600 watts of power and available on both trim levels is the Technology Package, which adds adaptive bi-xenon headlights and park distance control. Navigation Infotainment Package available on the Luxury includes a touch screen navigation system with an SD memory card slot, auxiliary audio jack, USB port and a built-in 30GB hard drive.
All the 2009 Volkswagen Eos models are powered by the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which makes 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. The comfort trim level is also available with either a six-speed manual transmission or Volkswagen's six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automated-clutch manual transmission.
It was reported that in terms of safety, standard on all Eos models are antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control and front side airbags that provide head and abdomen protection for the Model.
Also the innovative retractable hardtop is still the chief attraction on the 2009 Volkswagen Eos and multifunction glass top drops in a respectable 25 seconds, but it requires 16 inches of clearance behind the car to operate.