2011 Volkswagen Eos

The highly successful Volkswagen Eos open-top coupe has been given an updated design and further enhanced with numerous new features. The appearance of the new VW Eos follows the code of the Volkswagen design DNA.

Exterior design, there are the new headlights is a radiator grille consisting of three shiny black struts. From behind the Volkswagen Eos stands out through its reworked, two-part LED rear lights and redesigned rear bumper with diffuser.

Interior’s feature includes the ‘Premium’ multi-function instrument panel with colour display, the Light Assist main beam management system and second generation Park Assist. Also new on the Volkswagen Eos is the Keyless Access system, which as a new feature also opens and closes the roof by wireless remote control. The special Light Assist system takes over the function of switching between dipped and main beam, automatically adapting this to the traffic situation. ‘Cool leather’, available as an option, gives a pleasant feel to the cars’ seats even in hot weather. It reflects the sun’s rays and thus heats up much less than standard leather.

2011 Volkswagen Eos use BlueMotion Technology fuel consumption has been further reduced. On the VW Eos 2.0 TDI 103 kW / 140 PS, for instance, the Stop/Start system and brake energy recovery bring consumption down by 0.7 litres to now just 4.8 l/100 km. Offered with a range of four turbo-charged, direct injection engines (90 kW / 122 PS to 155 kW / 210 PS).

The new Eos will be unveiled to the public for the first time on 17th November at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, with the European launch following from mid-January 2011. It will have a base price in Germany of €27,975.