Volkswagen Eos, MINI Coupe and Roadster

Full stop. Volkswagen has decided that there will be a new generation of Volkswagen Eos hardtop convertible that kept in your offer. On the other hand, a few weeks ago the rumor circulating that got along time was confirmed. The MINI product manager in the US Patrick McKenna, told in 2015 will cease production of the Roadster and Coupe and does not substitute for these bodies is planned.

Although it is different brands and products, there are common patterns. There are cheap cars, but they did not have exorbitant prices and relatively accessible to the public. However, demand for these vehicles has fallen sharply in recent years, at least in the lower segments of the market. The crisis has made the middle classes not even think about buying a car of this kind. And who could do no opt for a fancy car. Mietras therefore offer the luxury segment is another story ...

Volkswagen Eos: The Enemy Within

For the Volkswagen Eos, had an added handicap, the complex system of folding hardtop its very complex and expensive to produce. Furthermore, need much space to house the pieces when descapota, limiting the practicality of the car. All this increases the weight against the rafters with a canvas roof ... which conditions its dynamism and increases consumption.

If we take a look at the sales figures, we note that in 2014 only 72 units were registered in Spain. A figure certainly unsustainable. Considering also that the brand are now two other convertibles, the Golf Cabrio and Beetle Cabrio, business decision seems quite logical.
 
 The Eos Volswagen saw the light in 2006, when most general brands bet on models with folding hardtop, at a time of rising economy. Now joins the missing Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet, Opel Astra Twin Top and Peugeot 307 CC. Of that batch are only two survivors, the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet and the Peugeot 308 CC. .

Is it time to buy a Eos? Right now the range consists of two mechanical only a 1.4 TSI petrol engine with 122 hp and a turbo diesel 2.0 TDI 140 hp and the model was completely renovated in 2011. The dealer discounts now not exceed 15%, but surely increase the coming months to liquidate the stock.

MINI Coupe and Roadster, the dangers of excess

No doubt that the MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster (see test) were the products of a range daring that seemed endless. Is your problem? Offered no significant differentiation versus a MINI Cooper or MINI Convertible. They had the same engines, same settings and a touch of very similar driving. To make matters worse, stealing passenger space with its unique two-seater configuration (not that the others they had more space) ... and they were more expensive.

It seems that, with products like the Countruman, the Paceman (which was in the pillory) and 5-door MINI (see test), the brand will take a more practical look without entirely losing the feeling of driving. They will be joined soon a new MINI Clubman, which faithfully follow the design of this prototype and a new MINI Cabrio based on the new platform.

And yes, we defoliating Daisy to know if there will be a hole for the boldness and daring beyond reconcile balances ... We refer to whether the fabulous Superleggera Concept reach production. Without the burden of these models should be encouraged to produce less complicated, right?

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