Volkswagen has given the Phaeton a makeover and is set to launch it at the Auto China 2010 expo. Other than the aesthetic changes, the car also gets some new equipment such as a satnav system with a 30GB hard drive that can pull Google Maps “Satellite Hybrid View” data via UMTS (3G), a camera-based main beam adjustment system called Dynamic Light Assist, and speed limit signboard recognition. The Phaeton’s recognition system can also recognize the “no overtaking” signs and this is claimed to be a first in the world feature.
Both a short wheelbase and a long wheelbase version will be available, and the rear bench can be configured to be either a 3 seater or with 2 individual seats. There will be one V6 TDI engine making 240 PS and the rest are V6, V8 and W12 petrol engines making 280 PS, 335 PS and 450 PS respectively.
The Phaeton is not sold here in Malaysia, although there are a few running around. We’re much likely to spot the A8L on the road than the new Phaeton. Look after the jump to see the new Phaeton in a hi-res gallery.
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I dont mind getting one. I think its a real looker. :D
Same here. What’s superb about it, is the engine in the front bonnet. :)
whats superb about that? My car also has an engine in front bonnet.
The real superb thing when engine is mounted at the back, just like beetle and porsche.
I hope this become PERDANA REPLACEMENT MODEL
Nice front and back, good facelift…however…
from the side, the phaeton always looks too fat and unathletic….
and seeing one passes by , it looks too low with a fear of scraping road bumps as it goes along…
From outside it looks like FWD car. Wonder why?
i thought they kill this model due to lackluster sale!
yeah,so do i.it bombed everywher,that’s y it was discontinued last i heard.or was it jz the US??
it looks like honda accord at first glance
see it for yourself here
http://www.mugen-power.com/automobile/products/inspire/wallpaper/index.html
isnt this car very old??
wow its been so long, now VW has finally thot of facelifting it. this car could go 320 kmh (for the 6.0 W12) variant. yet its quiet. they say this is finer than benz n bimmer of the same class as this VW
Hopefully with this facelift, it would generate a bit more attraction to the buyers. And for sure from the outside, it’s far better looking than the latest Audi A8!!
theyre still sellin this????
y didnt they put the 4.2 v8 TDI in the range as well??
damn macho……a masterpiece for 2010
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