It will ride on the hybrid platform between the PQ35 (Golf/Jetta) and the PQ46 (Passat) called the PQ45, which will also underpin a compact SUV (Beduin), and a sporty five-door coupe akin to the Mercedes-Benz CLS (Corrado). This combination places the track and body width on the larger PQ46 platform with the shorter wheelbase and dimensions of the PQ35
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| Component sharing will be key to the Eos' reasonable price, sharing the MacPherson strut, multi-link layout and electromechanical power steering systems of other mainstream VWs. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) |
platform. This layout is suitable for the Eos as its wider track will provide better road-holding abilities. Component sharing will be key to the Eos' reasonable price, sharing the MacPherson strut, multi-link layout and electromechanical power steering systems of other mainstream VWs.
Volkswagen is keen to stress that the Eos isn't just a two-door Jetta by making it known that it can accept any of the Passat's powertrain components. This in itself is slightly misleading, considering that the Passat uses the same front end as the smaller VWs. Regardless, everything from the 1.6-litre 115-horsepower FSI inline-four to the 2.0-litre North American models will probably reflect the Passat's range, which means that the 200-horsepower 2.0T FSI engine, a 250-horsepower 3.2L or 280-horsepower 3.6L V(R)6 FSI engine will be on the bill, with a choice of six-speed manual, automatic or DSG transmission. s
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| The Eos' roof is a new variation on the folding hardtop. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) |
In many ways, you can think of the Eos as being VW's version of the Mercedes-Benz CLK, grouping in the larger E-Class' styling with the smaller C-Class' components to create a new mid-range coupe.
The Eos' roof is a new variation on the folding hardtop. Like the Concept C, insiders and spy photos have confirmed that the roof has three pieces, and is made of metal with glass panels to allow light in and create a sense of airiness. The movement of the roof is also unique, being that the first panel (closest to the A-Pillar) slides under the second panel (above the passengers), the two of which then slide under the third panel (rear pillars), before hiding away under the trunk lid.
