The considerable track width (more than 1.55 meters) doesn't just look good; it rather adds to the extraordinary agile and safe road handling characteristics. A further factor contributing to the dynamic driving and handling characteristics of the body: the high body stiffness of the standard model Eos weighing in at 1.469 kilograms. Due to the specific use of highly firm sheet metal and further innovative systems, such as the use of a special railing pipe inside the doors, the Eos' dynamic and static stiffness achieves the highest standards of the B-class, i.e. vehicles that are exclusively manufactured in southern Germany and Scandinavia. The consequence: pure driving fun, whether the top is down or up. The crash characteristics were set to pass all the expected tests, not just in Europe, like some of its competitor, but world wide.


DESIGN /
The CSC-roof allows highly streamlined and elegant curve lines

It has no influence on the Eos' characteristics, but a great effect on the world outside the new Volkswagen: the design. The CSC-roof allows solutions which make other new cars look not quite so new by comparison. And this is no coincidence: it is partly due to the fact that a new car has been created literally from scratch, as opposed to just modifying a convertible or coupe from an existing volume model. The wedge shape, rising lines, succinctly shaped wings and outward projecting wheel arches underline the dynamics of the design.

Front: The chrome grill in the shape of a coat of arms - used for the first time as standard on the new Passat - as well as the expressive head lights, shape the Volkswagen face of the new era. An equally typical design element is the engine hood which is slightly extended over the head lights, creating the impression of eyebrows. The head light position and form as well as the radiator grille influence the modulation of the Eos' hood. The V-shaped theme of the grille continues as a broad indentation in the hood. On the edges of the V, the sides of the hood rise in a slight curve, clearly and visually emphasizing the convertible-coupe's wing and wheel housing sections. As a result the appearance of the shoulder area in the front section is very powerful. This superior image is enhanced by the projecting wheel arches and the very wide track.

Rear: The design of the Eos' rear is no less muscular and athletic. Reflecting the theme of the hood, the rear wings curve upwards in a continuous, lateral crease. The hood's aerodynamic outline edge lies imbedded between the wings. And this in itself creates a particular dynamic image.

The powerful design of the rear is determined by three style markers: Firstly: the very clear, vertical surface of the trunk lid with the integrated VW-logo. Secondly: the bumpers which are characterized by a large volume extend as far as into the projected wheel arches. Thirdly: the elegant rear lights with their inward pointing trapeze shaped design, reflecting that of the headlights as well as the round central LED element for the rear light, turn signals, brake light and rear spotlight function. The front and the rear bumpers are the same color as the vehicle.

Silhouette: With a closed as well as an open roof the Eos' lateral line is characterized by a wedge shape which rises towards the rear. Also striking: the seams of the hood and trunk lid which extend laterally as far as the fenders. The dividing line between the hood and the front fenders merges seamlessly into the lower edge of the side windows. The hindmost of the lid seams (the border line between trunk lid and fender) continues the line of the side windows as a dynamic counterpoint. The ensemble of all the lateral shapes achieves an extremely beautiful line, even with for the closed convertible-coupe. Open and from a side perspective, the Eos develops the characteristic charm of a large convertible. The homogenous design of the formally rounded design of the windscreen frame with its upper edge is eye-catching.


PASSIVE SAFETY /
Roll bar system comes standard; system comes up from behind the rear bench in 0.25 seconds

The Eos is equipped with a roll bar system which shoots up after 0.25 seconds at the most after the transverse acceleration or if the vehicle incline in the back head rest area exceeds a fixed mark. The roll bar system corresponds in its construction and function to the system used in the New Beetle convertible.

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