- convertible 27,291
- 18,200 high price
- Stonington, CT
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- convertible 27,291 gasoline silver manual
2012 volkswagen eos review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sporty small convertible does it all. introductionconsider the volkswagen eos an everyday, all-season convertible. The eos is good on gas, lively, carefree and comfortable, if more so for those riding in front. the eos has been substantially updated for 2012, with fresh styling front and rear, new interior appointments and more standard equipment, including hd radio and keyless unlocking and start. Yet it remains what it has been since its introduction: a good compromise between practical daily transportation and sporty, emotion-fueled sun worship. the updated 2012 eos comes with only one engine-transmission combination. Its 2. 0-liter, 200-hp turbocharged engine, used in many vw and audi vehicles, is economical to operate and quite powerful for its size. It's smooth and comfortable for commuting, and fun when a driver gets enthusiast. The 6-speed direct shift gearbox works fine as a fully automated transmission, which it is. Yet it's also one the sportiest automatics available, and better suited to a fairly small engine than most. at about $34,000, the 2012 volkswagen eos komfort comes very well equipped, with dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and a decent stereo with cd changer and satellite radio, three years scheduled maintenance included. The interior is nicely finished and user friendly. The eos lux adds leather seating and navigation, while the executive adds larger wheels, a firmer sport suspension and premium audio. All models come with a folding hardtop that disappears under the trunk lid, the likes of which were once reserved for very expensive cars. the top is made of glass and steel, rather than conventional fabric, and it automatically opens in 25 seconds from inside or outside the car. Like more expensive european jobs, the eos has a pop-up roll bar that automatically deploys behind the rear seats and adds crash protection. The forward portion of the top will simply slide rearward, working like a big, wide sunroof. with the top up, the eos is as snug, quiet and solid as the typical small coupe. It handles predictably, and the sport suspension on the executive model makes it a bit more responsive. Some get better mileage; others are roomier, more powerful or more fun to drive in the purist's sense. Yet few if any of those convertibles match the eos for its overall combination of fun, practicality, security and convenience. lineupthe 2012 volkswagen eos convertible comes in three trim levels. And all come with a power-retractable glass-and-steel hard top that folds itself into the trunk. the eos komfort 33,995) has vinyl upholstery, but otherwise comes very well equipped. Standard features include heated front seats with 12-way power adjustment for the driver, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-speaker audio with a 6cd changer, sirius satellite radio and bluetooth connectivity, heated washer nozzles, a full complement of power amenities, a trip computer and 17-inch alloy wheels. Scheduled maintenance for three years is included in the purchase price. the eos lux 37,250) adds leather seating, burl walnut interior trim and even more features, including a gps navigation system, a power front-passenger seat, park-distance control, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. the eos executive 39,220) upgrades with a firmer sport suspension and 18-inch wheels. Eos executive also adds a more elaborate navigation system and vw's 600-watt dynaudio premium sound. the only factory option is the technology package 1,185), offered only on the lux and executive models. It's essentially a safety package, adding bi-xenon high-intensity headlights that turn with the steering wheel, led daytime running lights and headlight washers. safety equipment for all eos models includes front impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags that protect both head and torso. Standard active safety features include anti-lock brakes (abs) with brake assist, electronic stability control (esc) and a tire-pressure monitor. Passenger protection in the eos is enhanced by an active rollbar system. A stiff steel bar pops up behind the rear seats in a fraction of a second when sensors determine that a serious accident might occur. The rollbar works like rear roof pillars and, coupled with an extra stiff front windshield frame, helps protect passengers in a rollover. walkaroundthe volkswagen eos is conservatively styled, but pleasant enough to look at. Its low-slung design is short and stubby in profile, almost like a toy. Styling updates for 2012 freshen the eos's appearance without radically changing its familiar lines. the eos is categorized as a subcompact by the federal government. Its width and wheelbase (the distance from the center of the front wheels to the center of the rear wheels) are identical to volkswagen's gti and jetta models, but bumper to bumper the eos measures about eight inches longer than the gti hatchback and about six inches shorter than the jetta sedan. with its folding hardtop up, the eos doesn't look anything like a soft-top convertible. Its windshield has a low, sloping rake and, keeping with the coupe theme, the eos has no middle roof pillars. The rear pillars are narrower than those on a traditional soft-top convertible. The trunk lid is expansive and flat, making room for top stowage underneath. the 2012 eos styling changes start in front, where a three-bar grille connects re-shaped light clusters. Each grille slat is shiny black and trimmed with a narrow chrome strip. The two-part taillights are re-shaped, too, spanning the trunk lid and rear fenders with led elements, and no conventional bulbs. The rear bumper is smoother than before, with a single twin-tip exhaust pipe poking out under the left side. a button on the remote key fob allows the operator to lower the roof while still walking to the car. It's a handy feature, and fun to watch the five-piece glass and metal top lower itself from outside the car. The top rises up a foot or so before the trunk lid opens and the rear window folds, and then all the pieces stack themselves and drop under the trunk lid. The process takes about 25 seconds, starting with the side windows up. Closing, in reverse order, takes about 35 seconds. the glass portion of the roof adds value, because the forward third can simply slide back and stop. So configured, it works like a conventional, albeit very wide, sunroof. Park distance control does more than warn of parking obstacles hidden at bumper height. This convertible is a subcompact car, not a mid-size or something larger. There's plenty of room for front-seat passengers, and the back seat will work in a pinch, though it isn't a particularly friendly place. The interior design and materials are attractive, and controls are easy to learn and operate. improvements to the 2012 eos interior are both cosmetic and substantive. The cosmetics include matte chrome detailing around the gauges and on the doors, with bright trim framing the window switches. The functional additions include a standard hd radio receiver and volkswagen's keyless entry and start system. An eos owner can now open the doors or start the car without removing the key from pocket or purse. in general, materials used inside the eos are very good, but not fabulous. The plastics on the doors and dash are not the most visually attractive, but they're heavy and sturdy, and we'd guess they'll stand-up well under the heavy uv exposure one might expect in a convertible. The contrasting trim is an attractive silver-metallic plastic in the base model. The lux and executive models add a swath of genuine burl walnut along the lower edge of the dash and around the gearshift. Still, the eos's real strength is immaculate fit and build precision. Every interior panel aligns perfectly, with tight connections and no visible gaps. the base eos komfort has vinyl seating, and we'd be perfectly satisfied owning it. Vw's v-tex vinyl is sturdy and excellently grained, not particularly sticky, and presumably care-free in an open car. the front seats are large and spacious for a relatively small car, and very comfortable. They're firm enough to grip, but comfortable over the long haul, and the side bolsters are substantial enough to keep bodies in place during reasonably aggressive driving. The standard seat heaters get very warm, and legitimately allow comfortable top-down motoring when the outside temperature is in the 50s. window buttons and door releases are properly placed, allowing the driver to operate them with the forearm flat on the door's armrest, no wrist contortions required. And we love the extra (fifth) window switch. The tachometer sits on the left, with a coolant temperature gauge inset, while the speedometer surrounds the fuel gauge on t. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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