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2008 Volkswagen Eos Safety Review

May 30, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good" for overall side impact and overall front impact
IIHS

Lux and VR6 models get a reverse warning system
Cars.com

Pop-up head protection system
Forbes Autos

Engineers at Volkswagen have done an excellent job of building a strong list of safety features into the Eos.

Volkswagen’s convertible performs very well in crash tests, earning the IIHS's highest possible rating in both side and front impact tests. The one area in which the IIHS deems improvement is needed is overall rear impact performance, where the Eos earned a rating of Marginal.

Cars.com notes safety features that come standard on the 2008 Volkswagen Eos include "the active roll bar, an electronic stability system and side head-thorax airbags," which take the place of typical side curtain airbags. To assist drivers with parking lot mobility and safety, upper-end versions of the Eos Volkswagen are fitted with a reverse warning system that alerts drivers if they are about to strike an object when backing up.

One of the biggest causes for concern in a convertible is the danger of a rollover and what safety features are included in case one should occur. Occupants of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos will find themselves protected by what Forbes Autos describes as a "pop-up head protection system" that automatically deploys when the car senses a rollover is imminent.

Conclusion

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos draws praise for its crash test ratings and provides above-average protection in case of a rollover.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good" for overall side impact and overall front impactIIHSLux and VR6 models get a reverse warning systemCars.comPop-up head protection systemForbes Autos Engineers at Volkswagen have done an excellent job of building a strong list of safety features into the Eos. Volkswagen’s convertible performs very well in crash tests, earning the IIHS's highest possible rating in both side and front impact tests. The one area in which the IIHS deems improvement is needed is overall rear impact performance, where the Eos earned a rating of Marginal. Cars.com notes safety features that come standard on the 2008 Volkswagen Eos include "the active roll bar, an electronic stability system and side head-thorax airbags," which take the place of typical side curtain airbags. To assist drivers with parking lot mobility and safety, upper-end versions of the Eos Volkswagen are fitted with a reverse warning system that alerts drivers if they are about to strike an object when backing up. One of the biggest causes for concern in a convertible is the danger of a rollover and what safety features are included in case one should occur. Occupants of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos will find themselves protected by what Forbes Autos describes as a "pop-up head protection system" that automatically deploys when the car senses a rollover is imminent. ConclusionThe 2008 Volkswagen Eos draws praise for its crash test ratings and provides above-average protection in case of a rollover.  2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "Clean, sporty look" Forbes Autos: "Curvier, more coupe-like profile than most convertibles " Kelley Blue Book: "Attractive but understated styling" The 2008 Volkswagen Eos is a four-seat, folding-hardtop convertible named ...

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Volkswagen Eos and its well-executed convertible top have made it a primo choice for the editors of Consumer Reports as well as the editors at TheCarConnection.com. Other four-seat convertibles like the Pontiac G6 and Chrysler Sebring offer folding hardtops, but their fit and finish fall far below the standard set by the Eos. The Volvo C70 is more tightly and handsomely built, but its high-strung turbo engines aren't as relaxed as the Eos. The four-seat Toyota Camry Solara convertible has a fabric roof and a creamy ride, but handling suffers.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Marco #1, Posted: 7/14/2009

    Hi all, VW Customer care & Loyalty Does not exist, http://tinyurl.com/lqcy76
    Re-tweet & I if I can help 1 person.. Job Done

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