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Volkswagen New Phaeton

Key among the updates for the 2009 model year is a new 3.6L direct-injection petrol V6, rated at 276hp (206kW) - a gain of 28hp (21kW) over the outgoing model, while also improving efficiency and meeting Euro-5 emissions standards.

A new option for '09 is a side scan blind-spot monitor which helps you change lanes. This technology gives you an audible alert and a small warning lamp if there is a car hidden in your blind spot when changing lanes. The most comprehensively revised part of the Phaeton, however, is the center console design and the 'infotainment' system housed within. A set of new controls for the four-zone automatic climate control and a new aesthetic for the system's presentation complete the update.

Paris Motor Show 2008 – Phaeton

Key facts

  • Paris Motor Show marks the debut of the revised Phaeton benefiting from a new engine, advanced new electronic systems and dynamic upgrades
  • The Phaeton luxury saloon represents the most advanced vehicle Volkswagen has ever produced
  • Several modifications have been made to the vehicle's drivetrain, braking system, entertainment and navigation systems in addition to subtle aesthetic enhancements
  • A new 3.6-litre V6 FSI petrol engine developing 280 PS at 6,250 rpm and 265 lbs ft (359 Nm) of torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm replaces the existing 3.2-litre engine.  The new engine is Euro 5 compliant and cleaner than the unit it replaces with CO 2 emissions dropping from 288 g/km to 273 g/km.  It joins the existing range of V8 and W12 petrol and 3.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engines in channelling its drive through the sophisticated 4MOTION system
  • For the first time on a Volkswagen ceramic brake discs will be offered on the W12 Phaeton along with revised damper settings
  • The aesthetic changes are subtle; three new designs of alloy wheel will be offered on the revised Phaeton in 17-, 18- and 19-inch diameters along with a reprofiled grille element, three new paint colours and new combinations of wood and leather for the interior
  • The Phaeton's centre console has been completely revised to accommodate the new touchscreen RNS 810 satellite navigation or RCD 810 entertainment system.  Equipped with an eight-inch screen in 16:9 format the new systems group together many vehicle functions such as entertainment, navigation, phone and rear parking camera functions, where specified, into one interface.  The systems also benefit from a 30 GB hard drive onto which music can be loaded and also serves as the control unit for the optional 1,000 watt Dynaudio sound system
  • The revisions to the centre console also include a completely redesigned panel to access the four-zone Climatronic climate control functions
  • Launched in 2004 the Phaeton continues to be built at the dedicated, state-of-the-art transparent factory in Dresden

Market information

  • First customers in mainland Europe will receive their vehicles before the end of the year before UK sales commence early in 2009
  • UK prices will be announced closer to launch

 

Volkswagen New Phaeton

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