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That's pretty cool actually. Something about it whispers "6 series" to me.

Looks like it'll be a nice little convertible, but with the retractablel hardtop it seems like they'll need more torque than they're known for. I'm sure this design will also push the price well north of the "typical" Volkswagen value.

from the side it looks like the new civic Si. :D

I just hope its cheap

I just hope its cheap

I hope so too.

It's a cute design, but looks tiny. I love that panoramic roof.

Yup, priced right, this'll definitely be a hit. :thumbup:

Again, that is if it's priced right.

that was definitely NOT what i was expecting to see... it's better! maybe this will help to shed the "women only" stereotype the car has now. :)

maybe this will help to shed the "women only" stereotype the car has now. :)

Exactly what I was thinking. The new Passat and the new Jetta are definitely more masculine-oriented styling.

Well, whatever the price may be, it's going to be by far the cheapest hardtop convertible out there.

Well, whatever the price may be, it's going to be by far the cheapest hardtop convertible out there.Not if this comes out first.;) At $19k it's impossible to beat. :eek2:
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Are these Chery vehicles projected to be reliable? I thought I read somewhere that they were aiming at Japanese quality with Korean/Chinese affordability.

Are these Chery vehicles projected to be reliable? I thought I read somewhere that they were aiming at Japanese quality with Korean/Chinese affordability.
Don't really know how reliable they are, but from what I' ve read, they plan to match the 10 year warranty that the Koreans are offering on their cars.

Exactly what I was thinking. The new Passat and the new Jetta are definitely more masculine-oriented styling.

What? They're curvier than ever, and the new Jetta looks like a Corolla, not the first car I think of when I think of manly cars. :confused:

What? They're curvier than ever, and the new Jetta looks like a Corolla, not the first car I think of when I think of manly cars. :confused:

I dunno... maybe we have different defintions of manly cars. I never really viewed the previous gen VW's as "manly" cars... that's where Audi came in.

I dunno why but... I give VW a big :thumbdn:

Looks like a Geo Metro... :uh:

maybe this will help to shed the "women only" stereotype the car has now. :)

What " women-only " stereotype? That's nonsense. Anybody laughs or scorns at me in a VW will get a good view of my middle finger. There was (and is) no reason whatsoever why males cannot drive VW Beetles and Cabrios. Those who think otherwise are only fooling themselves.....and missing out on some convertible fun.

Now...granted.....I generally don't recommend VW purchases, but that has more to do with reliability and lousy electronics then any gender issue.


Now...the thread topic...the spy shot. I wouldn't really call this a Cabriolet. Cabrios are usually associated more with soft-tops. This is obviously a retractable hardtop.....and has advantages that soft-tops don't, especially in weathersealing.

. The new Passat and the new Jetta are definitely more masculine-oriented styling.


See my post above. There was nothing UN-masculine about the last ones.

What " women-only " stereotype? That's nonsense. Anybody laughs or scorns at me in a VW will get a good view of my middle finger. There was (and is) no reason whatsoever why males cannot drive VW Beetles and Cabrios. Those who think otherwise are only fooling themselves.....and missing out on some convertible fun.
i certainly wasn't disagreeing with you there. i was commenting on the fact that most people see the cabriolet as a girl's car, therefore giving it that stereotype. i have no problems with anybody driving whatever they want... guy, girl, dog, doesn't matter to me. i was, however, just commenting that there are a lot of people who see it as a girl's car, and to those people i hope this can change their mind. sorry if there was some confusion. :)

See my post above. There was nothing UN-masculine about the last ones.
i know a kid who drives around in a drop-top Rabbit, which was the predecessor to the Cabby. I wouldn't want to be seen in a Beetle, but I wouldn't turn down the chance to drive a modded 1.8T Beetle... :cool:

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08-26-2005


The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of the dawn.

The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the world.

The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly with driving a fascinating cabriolet.

The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the engine range (85 kW / 115 PS to 184 kW / 250 PS) and the running gear can all be traced back to the new Passat. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Volkswagen brand, will unveil the Eos at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12 September 2005 at 11 a.m.

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i certainly wasn't disagreeing with you there. i was commenting on the fact that most people see the cabriolet as a girl's car, therefore giving it that stereotype. i have no problems with anybody driving whatever they want... guy, girl, dog, doesn't matter to me. i was, however, just commenting that there are a lot of people who see it as a girl's car, and to those people i hope this can change their mind. sorry if there was some confusion. :)

No problem. Thank you for being so polite. :thumbup: I probably should not have made the middle-finger comment myself.

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Its a very smooth looking car with an AWSOME interior, but the design is severely missing something. Most of that has to do with the rear and side. Add a decklid spoiler and some sportier sideskirts maybe. The front looks pretty cool to me. Very similar to the Passat. Nice looking but not for me.

Damn, it also has a panoramic roof!!?? Thats really nice. Hopefully its not an expensive option, I love that idea.

My guess is that this car will priced in the low 30K range fully loaded pushing 40K.

Wierd name too. EOS!!!??

Well after reading the text, I'm kinda upset that they just took the Lexus idea of Convertible, Targa, Sunroof that was on the LF-C(I think that was the model name) and ran with it.

That car is too adorable. http://students.cup.edu/kin1543/gfight.gif