2012 VW Eos The front-wheel-drive car comes standard with Volkswagen's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Redesigned controls -- both along the steering wheel and center dashboard -- differentiate the 2012 VW Eos from earlier years. A leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls is standard. Last year's 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder carries over. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard. Last year's automatic VW Eos got 29 mpg highway.
For 2012, the VW Eos front fascia more closely resembles the new Jetta's, while the interior receives VW's next-generation infotainment and climate controls. The 2012 Volkswagen Eos does much the same thing with its retractable hardtop convertible roof or unique built-in sunroof. The VW Eos tends to be forgotten among the convertible ranks despite its many advantages.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 VW Eos is a five-passenger convertible with a retractable hardtop roof that features an integrated sunroof. The standard eight-speaker sound system features an auxiliary audio jack, an iPod interface, HD radio, satellite radio, a CD player and a touchscreen interface.
The Lux adds different 17-inch wheels, parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, automatic wipers, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a navigation system (HD radio is deleted). Every 2012 VW Eos is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that sends 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels through a six-speed automated manual gearbox known as DSG. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.
Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, the VW Eos earned the top rating of "Good" for both frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Driving Impressions
The 2012 VW Eos is for drivers who want a relaxed touring convertible.
2012 VW Eos Luxury Convertible Coupe comes powered with either a 2 liter engine turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 2.0-liter diesel engine. The VW Eos with the 2.0 liter engine turbocharged four-cylinder engine produce 208-horsepower and the 2.0 liter diesel engine offers 138-hp power.
