Volkswagen Eos is Targeting Niche Market

Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd has launched the Volkswagen Eos, claimed as the world's first automobile to have a coupe, sunroof and cabriolet (CSC) roof system. The two-door Volkswagen Eos which was launched globally 2 years ago, has a 5-piece CSC roof system that can be retracted automatically 25 seconds. The four seater Eos is equipped with a 4-cylinder 2-litre 147kW (200 PS) turbo charged engine, a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox and 4 "Le Mans" alloy wheels that comes with 7.5J x 17 tyres.

Safety systems of Eos, include airbags, active roll-over protection, ABS, brake assist, ESP (electronic stabilisation programme), EDL (electronic differential lock), electronic vehicle immobilisation device, "Climatronic" air condition system with 2-zone temperature control and all-round disc brakes.

According to Karen Cheng-Yoong, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communication, Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, the Volkswagen Eos is an absolute versatile car that is charmingly elegant, and it is aimed at those automobile enthusiasts who prefer stylish and sporty.

The launch of Eos was officiated by Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry and a total of 13 Eos units had been sold in nationwide before its launch.

The Volkswagen Eos is produced at Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal and is retailed at RM250,060.00 on-the-road without insurance.

For more information, log on to to www.volkswagen.com.my