Auto Review: 2010 VW Eos Lux

Volkswagen continues to surprise. The 2010 VW Eos Lux is one vehicle that outshines its class and when you get a peak inside you’ll understand why.

Let’s start with the basics, an overview.

2010 VW Eos Lux

Powered by a 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the hardtop convertible is graced with your choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. Both the driver and the front passenger have 12-way power seats. Your standard features include:

  • 6-disc CD changer
  • Satellite radio
  • Convertible-specific electronic power control
  • Heated seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob combination

The 2010 Lux also comes with a chrome trimmed grille and touch-screen audio system with Bluetooth connectivity and a multifunction steering wheel.

When you get behind the wheel of the new 2010 VW Eos Lux you’ll be in style and the talk of the town.

Now let’s talk specs.

With 207 pound square feet of torque and a front wheel drive drivetrain, you have a turning radius of 17.9′. Unbeatable.

It also comes with the standard 14.5 gallon gas tank and an estimated 22 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. Not bad for a 2-door convertible sports coupe.

For safety, both front passengers get frontal air bags and seat mounted side impact air bags. You also get ABS traction control, daytime runners, LED brake lights, a panic alarm, a theft-deterrent alarm system, theft deterrent radio and low tire pressure warning system. Optionally, you can add parking assist, directionally adaptive headlights and cornering lights.

With an MSRP of $35,950, you’ll feel like you’re in a higher luxury sports class with the 2010 VW Eos Lux. Looking at this car is almost as fun as driving it, and you’ll love driving with the top down.

Reviewing the 2010 VW Tiguan

If you are in the market for an affordable and compact SUV, look no further than the brand new 2010 VW Tiguan. The 2010 Tiguan is receiving great reviews from several publications, including the respected U.S. News and World Report. Here are some of the highlights from that review to give you a better picture of this SUV that won’t stay on dealer lots very long.

Performance Ranking – 8.7
U.S. News and World Report gives the 2010 VW Tiguan a performance rating of 8.7 out of 10, which is “Very Good” according to their system. This “GTI of SUVs” has a turbo-charged engine with a sporty hatchback so you get the performance you want without sacrificing practicality and cargo space. You will also appreciate the smooth ride offered by the new Tiguan, probably one of the smoothest rides that you will find in the compact SUV segment. Road and Track had this to say about the Tiguan’s ride: “While the other vehicles in the segment feel like SUVs, the VW is different; it is downright fun.”

Exterior – 7.5
U.S. News gives the exterior of the 2010 Tiguan a 7.5, or “Good” rating. It stands out from other compact SUVs in the segment with “crisp lines” and a “blingy” appearance, according to Left Lane News. The panoramic sunroof is also impressive with about 13 square feet of space. That’s three times as large as the average sunroof! According to Edmunds, the 2010 Tiguan draws from the larger Touareg SUV and the smaller Golf hatchback to get its unique appearance tha won’t be mistaken for any other vehicle.

Safety – 9.9
The 2010 Tiguan has received excellent scores in crash tests, which is an “Excellent” rating accordig to U.S. News. The 2009 model was one of the top safety picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with its features like Electronic Stabilization, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution and more. The 2010 Tiguan has just improved on those features to make the newer model just as safe if not safer than the 2008 Tiguan.

Overall, the 2010 Tiguan received an 8.5 rating from U.S. News and World Report. The rating is based on various publications and other reviews. An 8.5 is great for an affordable compact SUV that you can pick up for around $30,000, depending on the features and extras that you want on your 2010 VW Tiguan. The base price starts out closer to $22,000 so your Tiguan can be as affordable or as extravagant as you choose. Visit your local Doylestown PA VW dealers today to check one out!

Reviewing the 2010 Volkswagen GTI

The first word you think of when you think Volkswagen isn’t usually refinement, and yet, lo and beyond, the 2010 Volkswagen GTI simply cannot be described any other way. It is nearly silent, with an extremely comfortable, luxurious interior and an engine that runs like a marvel of the modern word. It shows an athletic, beautiful design that still doesn’t detract from the roots of its maker as a car for the everyman. The sports compact puts a turbocharged 2.0-liter VW inline-4 that knocks out 207 horses into the sparkling design that’s gotten honed down to a fine edge. You might even call it – and we will – refined. .

Have you been wondering what the new 2010 Volkswagen GTI is like? If so, wonder no more. Motortrend recently reviewed this new car and gave it rave remarks. Here are some of the highlights from those reviews.

• The new VW GTI is much like the Rabbit of the 1980s in that it “leaps about corners,” but it also has a new rear suspension that is independent.
• The new model has an XDS electronic transverse differential block which helps “brake the inside rear to coax the tail into place in fast turns.”
• For the most part, the new GTI keeps the same design as its predecessors. When something is working for you, why try to fix it? That seems to be the VW motto and the 2010 GTI follows along those lines.
• According to a review at InsideLine, the new GTI “has an Everyman appeal that its rivals lack, as if it would have credibility at the test track even as it serves as a ride to town for drinks at someplace exclusive.”

If you have appreciated the past generations of the Volkswagen GTI, you will surely appreciate the newest incarnation. And if you have never tried this brand, the 2010 Volkswagen GTI is perfect for you!

2010 Volkswagen GLI

The 2010 Volkswagen GLI is an absolute beauty. It’s safe, stylish, practical, economical, and efficient on gas. What more can you ask for in a car? You can get all of this for less than $25,000 with MSRP Starting at $24,770. Take a look at Volkswagen’s website to get a clear picture of the Volkswagen GLI.

Volkswagens aren’t necessarily thought of as sporty vehicles, but the 2010 Volkswagen GLI is out to prove that stereotype wrong. The GLI has a great 2-liter turbo engine that shifts up and down so smoothly it’ll make strong men weep, and the power train is among the best on the line this year. The modest 200 hp is misleading; the balanced engine and shifting makes driving the GLI a purely pleasurable experience, enough to satisfy even the most die-hard of thrill-seekers. The handling is tight and controlled, and the fuel economy is nothing to sneeze at either, getting 23 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway. With a sweetly styled interior, comfortable seating, and plenty to recommend the exterior trim models, there’s not much about this car you won’t fall for. BROWSE HOLBERTS INVENTORY.

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