Volkswagen Phaeton Revealed for The First Time After 20 Years!

Taking on the premium market was Volkswagen's goal with the Phaeton which recognized as the first luxury saloon setting standards in technology and quality. 

As an opt, there were two naturally aspirated petrol engines and a TDI available for the Phaeton customers. The entry-level engine was the 3.2 V6 transmitting 236HP (241 PS). 

The second petrol engine, W12 designed in the form of a “W” using two V6 engines developed 309 414HP (420 PS) from a capacity of six litres.

The Phaeton was kept up to date by four model enhancements comprises of new features such as a multimedia system with touchscreen, carbon-ceramic brakes for the W12, Rear Assist, Side Assist and improved ACC, camera-based Dynamic Road Sign Display, and advanced main-beam control.

For a few years there were also self-luminous number plates featuring electroluminescence technology. It was a popular vehicle in China, especially after the major facelift in 2010.

Touareg and Arteon followed in the footsteps of the Phaeton, which benefited the whole brand.

After decided by the Supervisory Board, the near-series prototype build based on the modular longitudinal matrix (MLB). Although, Volkswagen decided not to proceed with the luxury saloon after all forces focused on aligning Volkswagen for electric mobility.