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With the introduction of the
first petrol-engined model to
feature BlueMotion technologies,
the Volkswagen Eos has joined in
with the tradition and has made
a New Year’s resolution that it
will drink less from January.
Available from today, the highly
efficient 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS
BlueMotion Technology Eos model
can be ordered, in both S and SE
trims, for £20,695 and £21,795
RRP on the road respectively.
This pioneering addition to the
Eos range offers customers a new
entry-level 1.4-litre TSI engine
that, fitted with a six-speed
manual gearbox, produces 122 PS
and 147 lbs ft of torque. As
seen on other models in the
Volkswagen BlueMotion Technology
range, but fitted to a petrol
engine for the first time, these
additions include a number of
features to maximise efficiency
and improve fuel economy.
Regenerative braking, start/stop
and hill hold systems alongside
a visual gear change
recommendation are all fitted as
standard and help to optimise
fuel consumption, resulting in a
combined figure of 45.6 mpg. In
comparison to the outgoing
1.4-litre TSI engine that these
BlueMotion Technology models
replace, carbon dioxide
emissions are also improved from
152 g/km to 144 g/km which moves
the entry-level models of
Volkswagen’s four-seat
convertible coupé into VED band
F, saving drivers a further £25
a year.
The Eos BlueMotion Technology
models accelerate from 0 to 62
mph in 10.9 seconds and go on to
a top speed of 121 mph.
As
with all models in the Eos
range, equipment levels on both
BlueMotion Technology trim
levels, S and SE, remain
comprehensive. ESP (Electronic
Stabilisation Programme), twin
front and side impact airbags,
Climatic air conditioning, fog
lights, electric windows,
electric heated and adjustable
wing mirrors, radio/CD player,
16-inch alloy wheels, lockable
load through provision and
folding hard-top complete with
sliding/tilt sunroof are all
fitted standard. For an
additional premium of just
£1,100, the SE BlueMotion
Technology adds further
equipment including 17-inch
alloy wheels, a leather steering
wheel and front sports seats,
parking sensors, automatic
headlights and dusk and rain
sensors.
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