2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort Convertible 2-Door 2.0L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe 2008 Volkswagen Eos model lineup is composed of four trim levels. from the base convertible hardtop to the Eos VR6. The entry-level 2. 0T has a direct-injected. turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. as do the Komfort and Lux models. The Eos 3. 2L upgrades to a 3. 2L narrow-angle V6 rated at 250 horsepower and 235 lb-ft. All Eos models have front-wheel drive. Instead of using a conventional fabric convertible top. the Eos has a sophisticated folding hardtop arrangement that retracts neatly into the trunk in just 25 seconds with the press of a button. What's more. a panoramic sunroof is integrated into the top to allow plenty of light even when the top is up. avoiding the claustrophobic feel that some soft-top convertibles have with the top up. The Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). a cleverly engineered double-clutch transmission. makes no sacrifice in performance versus a manual gearbox and can be driven either in manual mode (with steering-wheel shift paddles) or like an automatic transmission. DSG is standard with the V6 and optional with the four-cylinder engine. while a six-speed manual is standard on the four-cylinder models. Safety features include both side-impact air bags and head-thorax bags along with driver and passenger frontal air bags and an automatic rollover protection system. Anti-lock brakes and VW's electronic stability program (ESP) are also standard. The base Eos comes decently equipped with cruise control. remote entry with alarm. power rearview mirrors with built-in supplemental LED turn signals. and a single-zone automatic climate control. while a dual-zone Climatronic system is standard on Komfort. Lux. and 3. 2L models. The Komfort trim includes heated windshield washer nozzles and seats. while the Lux trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels. automatic headlights. rain-sensing wipers. a park distance control. walnut trim. and a CD changer. Aside from the engine. upgrades on the VR6 include a stiffer suspension. 18-inch wheels. HomeLink. and various bits of trim. A ten-channel. 600-watt audio system by Danish company Dynaudio brings enough power to share your music with the entire neighborhood. A navigation system. an iPod adapter. and xenon headlights are also optional. The Eos has a roomy interior with modest seating for two in back. generous enough for adults for short trips as opposed to the small 2+2 seating that's used in some other convertibles. Since the top stows into the trunk. cargo space measures 10. 5 cubic feet with the top up but only 6. 6 cubic feet with the top down. Though Volkswagen's Eos isn't overtly a sports car. it offers a peppy. engaging driving experience with plenty of comfort. top-down thrills. and all-weather. everyday versatility. For that it's a strong value.