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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive Herndon, Virginia 20171 Tel. 703/364-7000 www.media.vw.com (Registration Required)
CONTACT: Steve Keyes (703) 364-7650 Steve.Keyes@vw.com
Jim Gill (703) 364-7621 James.Gill@vw.com
2009 EOS: A REVOLUTIONARY COUPE-SUNROOF-CONVERTIBLE THATS ENGINEERED FOR THE MASSES HERNDON, VA. The 2009 Eos -- the most re-configurable retractable hardtop passenger car in the worldwide marketplace is just another example of how Volkswagen stays true to its ethos while offering something revolutionary. In the end, the Eos defines fun, regardless of season or region and it starts at $31,615. Highlights Coupe, Sunroof, Convertible Capability Fun IIHS Top Safety Pick Sophisticated, 2.0L Turbocharged four-cylinder Engine ESP Standard Coupe, Sunroof, Convertible Capability Offered in Komfort or Lux trim levels, the 2009 Eos pioneering CSC (coupesunroof-convertible) capability makes it the chameleon of the marketplace. A sliding glass roof, with automatic pinch protection, is incorporated into the retractable hardtop, which can be opened to let in as much light and fresh air as desired. With the push of a button, it can literally be a two-door four-seater with sunroof; open air two-by-two; or simply a coupe (with the shade pulled over head) that comfortably seats four.
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 hardtop 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 hardtop 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 actuation 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 2009 Eos. A removable windblocker also can be set up behind the front seats to reduce wind buffeting and increase top-down comfort. Exterior 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-inches, width of 70.5inches, and height of 56.8-inches, 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. 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.
Interior The 2009 Eos 2.0T offers a respectable 10.5-cubic feet of cargo space with the roof closed, and 6.6-cubic feet 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 Volkswagens tastefully executed center console, and the side areas are spread out like wings to the left and right. The centerstack 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 ensure a low-gloss, non-reflective environment behind the windshield. All plastics used in the lower area of the dash are coated with soft-effect paint. Chassis and Suspension For optimal ride comfort and control, Volkswagen designed the Eos with a sophisticated 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. The rear axle is decoupled from the Eos body, ensuring a noise-reduced rear occupant environment thats isolated from the activity taking place beneath. Power-assisted front vented disc brakes (312-mm in diameter) and rear solid disc brakes (280-mm) are standard. A brake wear indicator a distinctive Volkswagen feature applied on many models -- gives owners a tip when it is time for new pads and is standard. Electromechanical power steering ensures the correct level of assist is always provided, whether it by on the highway or in a parking lot. A turning circle of 35.8 feet ensures maneuverability in the tightest of circumstances, an optional Park Distance Control System supplements the Eos tight spaces capability, and a steering ratio of 35.8 ft. delivers the responsiveness and on-center feel on switchbacks or the highway -expected of a Volkswagen.

Engine and Transmission Beneath the Eos bonnet is a sophisticated, 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is both efficient and sporty, and all Volkswagen. The standard powerplant uses a turbocharger and an intercooler for cool, higher-density intake air -- high-end breathing is further enhanced by four valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and a compression ratio of 10.3:1. An advanced direct-injection delivery system ensures optimum fuel consumption without sacrificing performance, and drive-by-wire throttle control ensures responsiveness and feedback the moment the accelerator is depressed. Between 5100 and 6000 rpm, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 200 horsepower. Torque peaks out at 207 lbs.-ft. between 1800 and 5000 rpm. With either the standard six-speed manual or progressive DSG six speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, zero-to-60 miles per hour is achieved in a very efficient 7.4 seconds with an electronically governed top speed of 130-mph. Both transmissions are optimally geared, with the manuals final drive ratio at 3.94, and the automatics at 4.06. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 miles per gallon on the highway, and 23-mpg in city driving with the manual; with the automatic the correlating numbers improve to 21 city/30 hwy. Like the 2.0T FSI engine and CSC transformability, the dual-clutch DSG transmission is but one of the Eos technical highlights and utilizes direct shifting a VW-family exclusive innovation -- that automatically engages and disengages gears without the need for a clutch pedal. Instead, a computer engages one clutch on the next gear needed, just as it releases the other clutch from the previous gear. The shifts are seamless and happen without the power loss associated with a traditional, clutched shift. The DSG transmission gives drivers a choice of fully-automatic operation, with no further driver involvement necessary beyond selecting D. The advanced transmission also offers automated manual shifting for drivers who prefer to be more involved in the gear-change process. The DSG with Volkswagen Tiptronic lets drivers shift gears up and down with a tap of the gearshift selector or finger-operated shiftpaddles mounted to the steering wheel.
Active and Passive Safety Like all Volkswagens, the Eos includes the Prevent and Preserve Safety System, consisting of more than 45 safety features. As standard safety equipment, the Eos includes but is not limited to -- six airbags (dual front; dual front side thorax combined with side curtains); rear-impact optimized front head restraints; front seatbelt pretension with load limiters for front and rear occupants; and three-point safety belts in all four seating positions with (two front, two rear) with emergency locking retractors. The Eos also carries an automatic Rollover Protection System where elements (roll bars) are extended -- via spring tension -- behind the rear head restraints in front, side, rear collision and rollover events. Eos, like all 2009 Volkswagens, comes standard equipped with the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that ESC results in 35 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes and 30 percent fewer single-vehicle fatalities in passenger cars. Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment manufacturers to provide an electronic stability control system on their entire product line as standard equipment ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) deadline requiring vehicles in the 2012 model year to include stability control systems. ESP compares the drivers intended course with the vehicles actual direction; if ESP detects a discrepancy, ESP automatically brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces engine power as needed in certain driving circumstances to help maintain directional control. Warranty The 2009 Eos comes with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for four years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first), plus new vehicle warranties including: Five-year/60,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. Three-year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty with wear and tear items and adjustments. 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation. The Eos, like all 2009 model year Volkswagens, is included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the Eos scheduled

maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warrantythree years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Since all current Volkswagens, including the Eos, use synthetic oil, combined with state-of-the-art German engineering, a 5,000 mile oil change is no longer necessary. This means that like all current Volkswagen owners, Eos drivers can travel farther between oil changes. About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of American, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the worlds largest producers of passenger cars and Europes largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more. # # #
Electronic Stabilization Program Technology Backgrounder
All 2009 Volkswagens come standard equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). ESP has been called the most important safety device since the safety belt and the most important safety advance of this generation. To paraphrase one auto writer, its like having a guardian angel as your co-pilot. ESP Snapshot Helps prevent oversteer and understeer (fishtailing). Uses technology applied in the Stealth aircraft to keep it aloft to measure the spin of the vehicle. Applies computer technology to help the driver maintain control. NHTSA research found ESC could save 10,000 lives a year. ESC Advantage Multiple studies from the U.S., Europe and Asia have concluded that vehicles equipped with ESC have in the range of 35 percent fewer crashes. NHTSA studies conducted specifically in the U.S. concluded that passenger cars equipped with ESC experienced a 30 percent reduction in fatal single vehicle crashes. The same study concluded that SUVs equipped with ESC experienced a 63 percent reduction in fatal single-vehicle crashes. The NHTSA research saw a reduction in crashes that also involve a rollover by more than 70 percent. The studies conducted by NHTSA and others reached similar findings when it came to reducing the incidence of crashes overall: vehicles equipped with ESC saw a significant net reduction in crashes. The agency predicts that ESC could save 10,500 lives and prevent between 168,000 and 252,000 injuries every year. That equates to more than $40 billion savings in economic losses in the U.S. alone. One independent study conducted in 2006 by the prestigious Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concluded that ESC could prevent nearly one-third of all fatal crashes and reduce the risk of rolling over by as much as 80 percent. ESP takes advantage of the great advances in electronics that have occurred in the past 20 years to be in the vanguard of active or primary safety systems. ESP is the sum of three functions antilock brakes that enable individual braking and control at the four comers

of the vehicle, traction control which affects acceleration, and yaw control that addresses the spin of a vehicle. ESP is a vehicle control system comprised of sensors and a microcomputer that continuously monitors how well a vehicle responds to the drivers steering input and selectively applies individual brakes and modulates engine power to help keep the vehicle traveling along the path indicated by the steering wheel position. If an unstable condition develops such as a sudden evasive maneuver or going too fast through the curve of a freeway exit ramp within a fraction of a second, ESC intervenes via engine electronics and the brake system to help align the vehicle with where the driver is pointing the vehicle.
MY 2009 U.S. Eos Standard Equipment
Legend: S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge P Part of option package, at additional package charge Not available

Published: Last Revised:

5/1/2008
EXTERIOR Antenna Anti-Corrosion Badging Bumpers Doors Exhaust Fuel Tank Glass Grille Horn Lights, Front/Rear Integrated trunk-lid "Diversity" antenna Fully galvanized sheet metal Rear/driver side/model badge Rear/passenger side/engine badge Front and rear bumpers body color Dual exhaust pipes Two doors Body color door handles Exhaust system visible Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge Tinted glass Chrome front grille surround; black louvers Dual tone horns Halogen headlamps with clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses. LED technology for rear marker, brake and turn signal lights. Traditional bulbs are used for the tail lights and back-up lights. Bi-Xenon headlights AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) included with bi-xenon headlights, includes low beam headlights that swivel horizontally at highway speeds, to improve nighttime visibility around curves. Maximum rotational angle is 15 degrees. AFS is activated by the steering wheel angle, or by operation of the turn signals. Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power. Instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power, the light switch must be turned to the on position Automatic headlights with "Coming Home" Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed Halogen projector-lens foglights, integrated into front bumper Center high-mounted LED stop lamp in top of trunk lid Side blinkers, integrated into side exterior mirrors Body-color exterior rearview mirror housings Powered exterior rearview mirrors, heated, with LED side blinkers Power-folding exterior rearview mirrors, heated, with LED side blinkers and environment lighting, self-dimming on driver side Body colored side moldings, door handles and bumpers Metallic paint (no charge) Non-metallic paint Park Distance Control system, ultrasonic, activated by shifting into reverse or by pressing a button next to the shift lever. Sensors are located in the rear bumper. PDC is deactivated at approx. 9.3 mph (15 km/hr), or by pressing the button again. PDC includes a Trunk Lid Assistant function, operating independently as soon as the trunk lid is released to move the CSC roof. The Trunk Lid Assistant monitors a distance of about 20 inches behind the vehicle, to ensure that the roof has enough space for opening / closing.

Komfort S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S P P
Lux S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S P P

S S S S S S S S S S

S S S S S S S S S S S

Mirrors

Moldings/Panels Paint Parking
EXTERIOR Roof Panoramic power glass sunroof, externally guided, tilt and sliding, with tinted glass, and manual sunshade. Powered by electrical motor. Includes pinch protection. CSC (coupe-sunroof-convertible) automatic folding hardtop roof, multipiece, with heated rear glass window. Roof and trunk-lid are operated by switches in the center console, driven by 8 hydraulic cylinders with mechanical linkages. Roof only operates when the baggage cover is correctly latched in the luggage compartment, ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is below 0.6 mph (1 km/hr). Rollover Protection System, automatic, behind rear head restraints. Rollover protection elements are extended by spring tension, in the event of severe frontal, side and rear collisions, or in the case of vehicle rollover or extreme lateral tilt. Roof status indicator (optic, acoustic) 215/55 R16 H, all-season tires, snow chain compatible 235/45 R17 H, all season tires 7J X 16'' alloy wheel "Adelaide" 7 1/2J X 17'' alloy wheel "Le Mans" 7 1/2J X 17'' alloy wheel "Sienna" Anti-theft wheel locks Adjustable intermittent wipers Rain sensor, automatic wiper speed control Heated windshield washer nozzles, front Wind deflector, front (pop-up mesh fence), in windshield frame Windblocker, rear, removable, behind front seats

Komfort

S S S O S O S S S S S

S S S S S S S S S

Tires Wheels

Wipers/Washer

Wind Deflection
INTERIOR Air Conditioning CLIMATRONIC electronic climate control, dual-zone, CFC-free. Includes stronger air flow, when driving with the top open. The CLIMATRONIC system also saves different comfort settings for both convertible and coupe mode, automatically converting when the roof is raised / lowered. Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk, & radio. Starter interrupt, with Autolock function. Warning LED in door top sills, with audible and visual activation. Immobilizer III theft deterrent system Center front, sliding w/ integrated storage box, 12V socket for rear passengers Rear center pass-through armrest, foldable, lockable, with storage compartment Non-smoker package Stalk-mounted Cruise control Cupholders, 2 front and 2 rear Electric rear window defroster Electric side mirror defroster/defogger Integrated armrests in front door panels Door sill protectors Molded door trim in V-Tex Leatherette Molded door trim in Leather Front and rear floor mats Analog gauges: speedometer, tachometer, vehicle temperature and fuel. Digital read-outs in dot-matrix font: odometer, trip odometer, clock and date. Illuminated warning lights. Digital compass Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip distance, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, outside temperature gauge and gear indicator. Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning Keyfobs (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, with eyelet Two power outlets. One in front center console, and one in center console for rear seating positions Dual front reading lights Luggage compartment light Interior ambient lighting, above center console Footwell lighting Door entry reflectors Radio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear trunk release and panic button on transmitter Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph) Door mounted lock/unlock switches Driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, illuminated with covers Dimming rearview mirror, manual Self-dimming interior mirror, switchable Mirror control pad with joystick control Burled Walnut wood interior trim (dashboard, center console, and door panels) Metallic-look synthetic "Microtech Anthracite" interior trim Metallic-look synthetic shift lever base plate (if equipped with automatic transmission) Metallic look synthetic applications to instrument cluster, door handles Metallic look synthetic lock cylinder for glove box

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S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

Alarm/Anti-theft

Armrest
Ashtray Cruise Control Cup Holders Defroster Doors/Side Panels
Floor mats Instrument Cluster
Keys Lighter/Outlets Lighting

Mirrors, Interior

Ornamentation
INTERIOR Premium AM/FM radio with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3 format readable, eight speakers, AUX-IN multimedia socket for external audio source (in front center armrest). Includes Sirius Satellite Radio (incl. hardware, activation fee, plus 3 months trial service) Dynaudio Premium Sound System, with 10 high-end speakers (4 tweeters, 2 midrange, 4 woofers). Amplifier delivers 600W and includes DSP (Digital Sound Processor) technology. Remote releases for trunk/hatch and fuel filler door (non-lockable), lockable with valet lock out, located on driver's side door Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system Includes Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Driver and front passenger, combined side-curtain and side-thorax supplemental airbag supplemental restraint system Three-point safety belts, for all four seating positions. Includes beltforce limiters for all seats, and belt tensioners for front seats. Pyrotech. (electric) Seatbelt tensioners - front only Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions Headrests, front 2, optimized Headrests, rear 2 Rollover Protection System, automatic, behind rear head restraints. Rollover protection elements are extended by spring tension, in the event of severe frontal, side and rear collisions, or in the case of vehicle rollover or extreme lateral tilt. LATCH (2 in 2nd row) - Child seat lower anchorage points (no top tethers), rear seating positions 12-way power driver comfort seat, incl. 4-way power adjustable lumbar support. 8-way manual front passenger comfort seat incl. manual lumbar. 12-way full power adjustable front comfort seats: incl. 4-way power adjustable lumbar support Power "easy-entry" function on driver's seat. A rocker switch on the seat top moves the driver's seat forward and backwards, to allow easy access to the rear seat. Operates only with the vehicle stationary and with the door open. Power "easy-entry" function on both front seats Heatable front seats Rear center pass-through armrest, foldable, lockable, with storage compartment Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable

Radio/Audio

S O S S S S S S S S S S
Remote Releases Restraint Systems

Seating, Front

S S S S S Komfort

S S S S S Lux

Seating, Rear
INTERIOR Special Features Navigation System with iPod connector. Navigation system has visual - and audible commands through color center console display and through multi-function onboard computer display in instrument cluster (DELETES CD CHANGER) Tire-pressure monitoring system, direct (operates on 315 MHz) 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel Steering wheel deformable upon impact Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Theft-deterrent steering column Front door storage pockets Front seatback, magazine storage pockets Front, sliding center armrest, with integrated storage box (non-cooling) and 12V socket Rear center pass-through armrest, foldable, lockable, with storage compartment Glove box, lockable, (non-illuminated), with adjustable cooling feature Sunvisors, left-right, single sliding Burled walnut wood interior trim, for dashboard, center console and door trim panels. Interior Trim "Microtech Anthracite" Leather Pkg. small (steering wheel, shift knob, brake handle) Trunk entrapment release, Trunk escape handle - emergency internal release mechanism to unlatch trunk lid. Fluorescent reflector for location Trunk, illuminated Fully upholstered luggage compartment Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing Baggage cover in trunk (with sensors for CSC Roof) Loading edge protection, synthetic V-Tex seating surface Leather comfort seats ("Vienna" leather center and sides of seats, as well as surface of front center armrest) Flush closing air vents in instrument panel Rear passenger ventilation for heat and A/C Pollen and odor filter Power windows, front and rear with pinch protection.
O S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S

Steering Wheel

Storage, Interior

Sunvisors Trim (Details)

Trunk/Cargo Area

Upholstery

Ventilation System

Windows

TECHNICAL Brakes ABS (anti-lock braking system) Brake-pad wear indicator Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes Federal 50 state approved LEV II ULEV - T2 BIN 5 : LEV II / T2 EVAP : 200 hp PZEV 50 State approved LEV II SULEV - T2 BIN 2 : ZEVAP(PZEV) / T2 EVAP : 200 hp OBD II 2.0 TFSI 200 horsepower, 207 lbs-ft torque, 4 cylinder, in-line, 4V, turbocharged Anti-intrusion side door beams Electromechanical power steering, dual-pinion (steering and driving pinions), speed variable Front McPherson concept with triangular wishbones, coil springs, telescopic self-leveling shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Anti-slip regulation (ASR) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) with brake assist, and disc wipers MQ 6-speed manual transmission DSG 6-speed Auto Transmission with Tiptronic Hydraulic clutch for manual transmission Clutch starter interlock for manual transmission. Vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed

Komfort S S S S O S S S S S S S S S S O S S Komfort S S S Komfort S S
Lux S S S S O S S S S S S S S S S Lux S S S Lux S S

Emissions

Engine Side Protection Steering Suspension

Traction Control

Transmission

WARRANTY

Anti-Corrosion 12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation Powertrain Warranty 5 year/60,000 mile (100,00km) (whichever occurs first). Powertrain Limited Warranty Vehicle Warranty 3 year/36,000 mile (80,000km) (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Roadside Assistance 4 year /50,000 mile(80,000km)(whichever occurs first)24 hour, provided
NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Service Program 3 year/36,000 mile (80,000km) (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty
MY 2009 U.S. Eos Option Program

Legend:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge P Part of option package, at additional package charge Not available

5/1/2008 5/1/2008

Options
Technology Package Bi-Xenon Headlights w / AFS Rear Park Distance Control DSG 6-speed Auto Transmission with Tiptronic Navigation System RNS Midline System Navigation System with MDI. Navigation system has visual - and audible commands through color center console display and through multi-function onboard computer display in instrument cluster (DELETES CD CHANGER) Dynaudio Premium Sound System, with 10 high-end speakers (4 tweeters, 2 midrange, 4 woofers). Amplifier delivers 600W and includes DSP (Digital Sound Processor) technology. 7 1/2J X 17'' alloy wheels,"Le Mans", with 235/45 R17 all-season tires

Komfort O

2009 U.S. Eos Change Points
Legend: S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge P Part of option package, at additional package charge Not available Published: Last Revised: 5/1/2008 5/1/2008
Komfort Nomenclature Two trim levels only - "Komfort" & "Lux" EXTERIOR Paint / fabric combinations Eismeer Blue available with Beige and Gray interiors Thunder Blue available with Beige and Gray interiors Island Gray available with Gray and Black interiors Added White Gold Deleted Island Gray Deleted Paprika Red Deleted Silver Essence PZEV 50 State approved LEV II SULEV - T2 BIN 2 : ZEVAP(PZEV) / T2 EVAP : 200 hp Deleted Park Distance Control from Standard Equipment, is now optional INTERIOR Technology Package Optional New "RNS Midline" Navigation with MDI (no cd changer) Komfort S S S S X X X O O Komfort O O
Lux S S S S X X X O O Lux O O
2009 U.S. Eos 2.0T Technical Specifications
Published: Last Revised: ENGINE Inline four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with fuel straight injection, exhaust turbocharger with intercooler, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts (DOHC) Bore 3.25 in. 82.5 mm Stroke 3.65 in. 92.8 mm Displacement 121 cu. in. 1,984 ccm Compression Ratio 10.3:1 Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 200 (147 kW) @ 5,100 - 6000 rpm Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm 207 (280 Nm) @ 1800-5000 rpm Fuel Requirement Unleaded 95 octane (unleaded 91 octane alternative with slight reduction in performance) Firing Order 1-3-4-2 Engine Management / Ignition System Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control, direct injection, adaptive lambda control; mapped ignition with cylinder selective ignition coil, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control ENGINE DESIGN Arrangement Cylinder Block Crank Shaft Cylinder Head Valve Train Cooling System Lubrication Fuel / Air Supply Emissions Front mounted, transversal Cast iron Forged steel, five main bearings Aluminum alloy DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan Gear pump, pressurized, full flow with oil cooler Fuel Straight Injection (FSI) into cylinders, turbo charger/intercooler Under bonnet ceramic precatalyst with catalyst heating function via homogenous split dual injection Bin 8 EPA Federal Emissions concept Bin 8 California Emissions Concept 14 volts 12 volts Ah Ah Type

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator - V/A Battery - V/Ah DRIVE TRAIN Transmission Drive train Transmission Gear Ratios:1 Manual: 6-speed Automatic: DSG 6-speed with Tiptronic Front wheel drive Manual DSG Automatic 1st 3.36 3.46 2nd 2.09 2.05 3rd 1.47 1.30 4th 1.10 0.90 5th 1.11 0.91 6th 0.93 0.76 Reverse 3.99 3.99 Final 3.94 / 3.09 4.06/3.14 4.9 14.5 7.6 3.2 qt gal qt qt 4.7.2 3.0 L L L L
CAPACITIES Engine Oil (with filter) Fuel Tank Cooling System Wiper Fluid STEERING Type Turning Circle (curb to curb) Electromechanical power steering, dual-pinion, speed-dependent power assistance 35.8 ft 10.9 m
Published: Last Revised: INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE EPA Class Seating Capacity Passenger Volume Cargo Volume (Coupe) Cargo Volume (Convertible) Volume Head Room Shoulder Room Leg Room BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Type Front Suspension Rear Suspension Unitized construction, bolt-on fenders, fully galvanized McPherson concept with triangular wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Four-link independent rear suspension with telescopic shock absorber arrangement, weight optimized anti-roll bar. Axle acoustically decoupled from body. Power assisted front vented disc brakes. Rear solid disc brakes. 12.3 in. 312 mm 11 in. 280 mm TRW EBC 440, with Electronic Stabilization Program with Brake Assist all four wheels Activated by handbrake handle, effective on rear wheels 7J X 16'' alloy wheels 215/55 R16 97H, all season tires 7 1/2J X 17'' alloy wheel "Sienna" 235/45 R17 H, all season tires 0.315 101.5 60.8 61.1 173.5 70.5 56.8 5.5 Manual Front Rear Payload FUEL CONSUMPTION City mpg Highway mpg PERFORMANCE 0-60 mph Top Speed 3,505 2,003 1,500 1,224 Manual Manual 7.seconds mph (estimated) lbs lbs lbs lbs 1,kg kg kg kg in in in in in in in 2,578 1,545 1,553 4,410 1,791 1,mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Automatic 3,569 2,069 1,500 1,30 Automatic 7.seconds mph (estimated) lb lb lb lb 1,kg kg kg kg Subcompact Four 77.4 ft 10.5 ft 6.6 ft Front 49.5 37.5 54.7 41.7 ft in in in 1.1,390 1,060 m mm mm mm 27.9 35.8 41.5 32.5 ft in in in

2.19 0.29 0.18

m m m Rear 0.1,m mm mm mm
Service Brakes Front, size Rear, size Anti-Lock Braking System Parking Brake Wheels/Tires
Drag Coefficient (Coupe) DIMENSIONS* Wheelbase Front Track Rear Track Length Width Height (Coupe) Ground Clearance WEIGHTS Curb Weight

Automatic

VOLKSWAGEN of America, Inc.

Effective: 2/18/2009

Order Guide & Pricing

MODELS

Engine Transmission 6-speed manual DSG 6-speed Tiptronic DSG 6-speed Tiptronic Trim and Package Model Codes 1F73W2 1F73W3 1F79W3 PZEV * Model Codes $ $ $

2009 Eos

Retail 31,615 32,715 35,200

2.0T 200 HP 2.0T 200 HP

Komfort Lux
Destination Charge (subject to change, add to all orders)
$ 700 * Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle specific to PZEV (CA,CT,MA,ME,NY,PA,RI,VT,NJ,WA,OR) and Contiguous (AZ,DE,OH,ID,NH,NV,WV,MD) States

STANDARD FEATURES

Includes: 16" Adelaide Alloy Wheels with All-Season Tires; Power retracting hardtop roof; Power panoramic sunroof (tilt / slide with manual sunshade); "Climatronic" automatic dual-zone climate control; "Microtech Anthracite" interior trim; V-Tex seating; 12-way power adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support; 8-way manually adjustable passenger seat with manual lumbar; "Easy Entry" access to rear seating (Power Driver and Manual Passenger); Heatable front seats and heated washer nozzles; Non-folding pass-thru rear seats with lockable storage; Premium VII 8speaker with in-dash MP3 compatible 6-CD Changer, Aux-in, and Sirius (TM) Satellite Radio; Front fog lights; Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and brake handle; ESP, ABS, ASR, EDL, EDTC with Brake Assist, TPMS. Includes Komfort features plus : 17" Sienna Alloy Wheels with All-Season Tires; "Burled Walnut" interior trim; Self-dimming rearview mirror; 12way power adjustable passenger seat with power lumbar; Powered "Easy Entry" access to rear seating for both front seats; Leather Multi-function steering wheel; Rain-sensing wipers; Heatable power folding exterior side-view mirrors with self-dimming driver's side; Automatic headlights with "C i H "f t
AVAILABLE PACKAGES AND STAND ALONE OPTIONS
Trim and Package Komfort only Lux only Options 17" LeMans Alloy Wheel package w/ All-Season Tires Dynaudio Premium Sound System Not Available with PVH Dynaudio Premium Sound System for vehicles with Navigation Only Available with PVH Bluetooth Connectivity w/ Voice Recognition Only Available with PVH iPod Adapter Not Available with PVH Technology Package Bi-Xenon Headlamps with AFS, Park Distance Control (PDC) Navigation Infotainment Package with MDI Not Available with PIT New and improved "RNS510" navigation system featuring 6.5" High Resolution (800x450 pixels) touch-screen display, Integrated 30 GB hard drive (10 GB Navigation, 20 GB audio), Audio CD (WMA and MP3) and video DVD playback, SD memory card slot, center console 3.5mm auxiliary input, Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN for direct connection of USB flash drives and USB-certified MP3 players. Option Code PLE 9VN 9VE 9W3 PIT PXD $ $ $ $ $ $ Retail 450 1,000 1,199 1,100

MARKET DELIVERY OPTIONS

Trim Level All Option Eos All-Season Mats - Rubber Mats (Set of 4) Splash Guards (set of 4) Premium iPod Adapter Not available with PVH
Sport Akiros - (4) 17" Akiros Alloy Wheel Upgrade with 235/45/R17 91H all-season tires Not Orderable as of 10/30/08

Option Code EMM ESG IPA

Retail 250
MODEL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COLOR
V-Tex (Std.) Exterior Color
Black Uni Candy White Eismeer Blue Metallic Opal Silver Reflex Silver Metallic Salsa Red Thunder Blue
Leather Comfort Seats Cornsilk Beige QT QT QT QT QT QT QT Titan Black TW TW TW TW TW Moonrock Gray TX TX Cornsilk Beige TY TY TY TY TY TY TY Red VK VK VK Teak VS -
Code A1A1 B4B4 Y4Y4 9A9A 8E8E 4Y4Y U1U1
Titan Black QR QR QR QR QR -

Moonrock Gray QS QS

Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. Prices exclude destination charges, registration and retail delivery charges

VOLKSWAGEN EOS

JULY 2006, ISSUE #11.0

Volkswagen EOS

ARTICLE INFORMATION
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Spec Comparison
By Nick Kurczewski July 2006, Issue #11.0 Athens, Greece Volkswagen wants car buyers to see its new Eos convertible as more than a Rabbit with a cool retractable hard top, and as a quantum leap away from the wobbly structured Cabrio that came before. Top down, those old Cabs offered plenty of fun in the sun, but the awkward-looking high stack created by the folded roofand the basket-handle center roll barmeant that they looked as menacing as a baby carriage. It didnt help matters that, dynamically speaking, they did not inspire confidence. Were here to tell you that the Eos is more than a decapitated Rabbit. A simple glance at the specification sheet reveals that theres a fairly good mix of Golf V and Passat underneath that chunky bodywork. The platform is predominantly Golf-based, albeit with a wider track and a suspension that borrows heavily from the Passat. A windshield frame made out of hot-stamped and ultra-high-strength steel, along with a steel tube running down the doors, behind the front seats and under the floor all help keep the Eos from getting the shimmies and shakes, without resorting to the upright roll bar route. Should you royally screw things up, two hidden roll bars mounted behind the rear seats pop up when the Eoss electronics determine that a rollover is likely. When the smartly styled Eos arrives Stateside this September, it will slot neatly between the Jetta and the Passat in the VW lineup, starting at a cool $27,990. Volkswagen invited members of the automotive press to Greece to sample the Eos on roads that snake through fields of olive trees, chalk-colored mountains, and along spectacular, sun-baked coastal highways. In these perfect settings youd think that a donkey with narcolepsy would seem not-too-bad a ride. Think again. Narrow
roads, tight corners, the chaotic traffic of Athens, and asphalt older than the Acropolis were on-hand, ready to make life difficult for this new Vee-Dub. Ample horsepower is at least a given, as the American market gets only performance-themed versions of the Eos: Volkswagens 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter direct-injection four is standard and a 250horsepower 3.2-liter V-6 is optional. Both engines are known and respected commodities, having cropped up in plenty of recent VW and Audi vehicles as of late. The turbo four comes with a six-speed manual or the excellent dual-clutch Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). The V-6 model gets only the DSG. Cars equipped with the V-6 and/or DSG gearbox are notably absent from this round of tests, so we content ourselves with the turbocharged, sixspeed-manual model. Starting out from Athens Elefthrios Venizlos International Airport (say that three times fast) the instructions from VW are to rendezvous for lunch in two or three hours time, which is to be followed by a similar spell of driving time back to the hotel. As the clock was ticking, attention was focused on hopping in and peeling out of the airport. Top already down and sun block slathered on, we head straight for the open road which, for the first few miles at least, reveals little more than the zingy engines eagerness to get up to a steady 70-80 mph and the big sound delivery from the optional premium audio system. Flat and featureless highwaysand blaring bouzouki musicdo little to reveal a cars driving demeanor. Happily, we do discover that wind buffeting up front is minimaleven less so with the optional wind deflector installed. (Of course, once installed, it covers the back seat.) Twenty minutes into the drive, the roads finally begin to twist, the views get grander, the sun gets hotter, and the entire Eos experience becomes a lot more entertaining. The steering doesnt provide the last word in feedback, and pushing too hard on a particularly twisty coastal road brought noticeable understeer, easily corrected by the cars standard ESP system. Up to seven-tenths, the Eos is in its stride, the steering is solid and linear and a nice match to the easy revving nature of the turbocharged four. The steering wheel rim is a little thin and a tad too slipperya minor flaw that only becomes glaring when there are sharp rocks on one side of the road and the cool blue Aegean Sea on the other. Volkswagen claims the turbocharged Eos will run to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. A very flat torque curve means that all 207 pound-feet of torque are available from 1800 to nearly 5000 rpm. Perhaps most impressive is the overall user-friendliness of the car. The Eos is very easy to jump into and feel comfortable within the first mile or two of driving. The clutch is progressive, not overly light, and it engages in the fat part of its travel, which, combined with the slick-shifting six-speed, makes easy work of tight mountain roads. Smooth torque delivery means there is no need to row through the gears like a maniac, trying to stay in a razor-thin powerband. The brakes are equipped with ABS as standard and prove more than up to the task of hauling the 3400-pound Eos to a halt. Top up or down, the Eos exhibited only the slightest hint of cowl shake, but not a hint of any creaks or rattles. The suspension soaked up bumps and broken asphalt extraordinarily well. The stop for lunch provides the opportunity to check out the Eoss main party trick, the Webasto-designed fivepart folding hardtop. It deploys with the touch of a button on the center console, and in only twenty-five seconds tucks itself neatly into the 13.4-cubic-foot trunk. A bit more than seven cubic feet of storage is left when the top is down. The icing on the cake is that the Eos also has a sunroof, a feature found on no other hardtop convertible this side of the $95,575 Mercedes-Benz SL550. For now, direct competition for the Eos is pretty sparsemainly the Pontiac G6 convertiblewhich cant boast the built-in sunroof or anything close to the Volkswagens cargo capacity. So, the Eos is not a Cabrio, and were not complaining. It is also much more than a beach-bunny cruiser with a top that would enamor Optimus Prime. The V-6 model will undoubtedly step up as the hot rod of the family when it arrives in October, one month after the four-cylinder car. However, the V6-equipped Eos will start at a steep $ 36,850dangerously close to territory occupied by the new Volvo C70, the Saab 9-3 Convertible, and the Audi A4 Cabriolet. More horsepower is rarely a bad thing, but the four-cylinder Eos could be the smarter option, considering that the cars core attributesits clever roof, an excellent suspension, solid structure, and handsome interiorare not likely to be bettered by the speedier model.