Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen Phaeton Description :

Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with cool features like draft-less four-zone climate control air conditioning system, air compressor suspension system, standard four motion four wheel drive option and an option to select the preferred ride type. The exteriors of Volkswagen Phaeton offers classy look while its interiors offers elegant interior looks but it is packed with lots of advanced and much luxurious interior features that offers comfortable driving experience with this car.

Volkswagen Phaeton will be launched with both petrol and diesel engine option and with automatic transmission option. Its variant which will be packed with 3.0L, V6 TDI diesel engine with six speed manual transmission gearbox produces 240PS of maximum power and delivers higher engine performance with power and excellent acceleration. On the other hand petrol variant of Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with 6.0L, W12 petrol engine with five speed automatic transmission gearbox that produces 450PS of maximum power. This petrol variant is much more powerful in comparison to diesel variant and delivers great power and acceleration.

Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with all standard feature that any luxury car offers including safety measures. The interiors of this car has build on dehumidifier that prevents it from steaming up and its air-suspension is designed in a way that automatically adjusts firmness within four adjustable levels. The advanced safety features of Volkswagen Phaeton includes an array of Airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Anti-Skid System and many more advanced safety features.

Volkswagen Phaeton Models

Volkswagen Phaeton will be launched with two variants – one will be packed with diesel engine while another one will be packed with more powerful petrol engine. Both of these variants will be packed with automatic transmission gearbox. Stay tuned with as soon the the names and other details about these variants will be available we will provide that here.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Phaeton will be available with both petrol and diesel trims. Its diesel model will be packed with 3.0L, 2996cc, V6 TDI diesel engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox that will offer mileage 8.3kmpl mileage in urban traffic while on highway it gives mileage 12.8kmpl. On the other hand petrol variant of Volkswagen Phaeton which will be packed with more powerful 6.0L,  W12 petrol engine with five speed automatic transmission gearbox offers mileage 4.7kmpl mileage in urban traffic while on highway it will give mileage 8.5kmpl.

Power

As we already discussed that Volkswagen Phaeton will be available with two different capacities engine in both petrol and diesel trims that delivers different level of power and performance. First one is the diesel variant which  will be packed with 3.0L, 2996cc V6 TDI diesel engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox that produces maximum power of 240PS at 4000rpm with 500Nm of maximum torque at 1500rpm.

Second one is the petrol variant of Volkswagen Phaeton which will be powered by the 6.0L, W12 petrol engine  with five speed automatic transmission gearbox that delivers more power and torque in comparison to previous variant and it produces maximum power of 450PS at 6050rpm with the maximum torque of 560Nm at 2750rpm.

Colors

The exact number of colors and shades which will be available with Volkswagen Phaeton is not yet available. Stay tuned with us, as soon these information will be available we will provide it here.

Acceleration and Pick Up

As we already discussed earlier that Volkswagen Phaeton will be launched with two different capacities engine in both petrol and diesel trims that delivers different level of engine performance and acceleration. The diesel variant of Volkswagen Phaeton will be powered by the 3.0L, 2996cc V6 TDI diesel engine with six speed manual transmission gearbox. This will be the lower end variant of Volkswagen Phaeton but its acceleration and engine performance is good enough in comparison to other luxury cars of its segment. This diesel variant can cross the 100kmph mark in just 8.3 seconds and it can achieve the top speed mark of 235kmph.

On the other hand, the Volkswagen Phaeton variant which will be packed with petrol engine will be powered by the higher capacity and more powerful engine. This variant will be powered by the 6.0L, W12 petrol engine with five speed automatic transmission gearbox. This engine delivers higher acceleration so that the car can break the barrier of 100kmph mark in just 6.1 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 248kmph.

Volkswagen Phaeton Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Volkswagen Phaeton is a stylish luxury sedan model that offers classy looks to its exteriors with aggressive front grille and stylish front under spoiler, large headlamps and fog lamps which is placed next to the grille. Muscular body colored bumper with chrome trim further adds more style to its exterior appearance from front side. Some of other exterior features that makes Volkswagen Phaeton appearance more stylish are Body-colored door mirrors with integrated indicators incorporating LED technology, Electrically heated, adjustable and fold-able door mirrors, Electrically heated, adjustable, folding and dimming door mirrors with memory, Chrome trimmed radiator grille, Chrome air inlets, Chrome side window surrounds, Two chrome twin exhaust tailpipes, Alloy Wheels, etc.

Exterior Measurements

Volkswagen Phaeton is a five seater luxurious sedan model with spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Volkswagen Phaeton are – its length is 5,175mm, width is 1,903mm, height is 1,450mm, wheelbase is 3,001mm.

Volkswagen Phaeton Interiors

Interior Appearance

Volkswagen Phaeton is packed with elegant interiors which is packed with dual tone dashboard with highly advanced instrument cluster. The interior appearance of Volkswagen Phaeton is elegant and impressive with which is packed with lots of advanced and luxurious features that includes leather covered steering wheel and gear knob and other leather upholstery. Some other features that make Volkswagen Phaeton more stylish and dynamic are Extended wood package, Interior wood trim, Burr Walnut, Decorative wood inlay, 'Lendinara', Decorative wood inlay, 'Maiano', Eucalyptus interior wood trim, Stainless steel pedals, Wood and leather trimmed gear lever knob, leather upholstery, etc.

Interior Comfort

Volkswagen Phaeton is a luxurious five seater sedan model that is packed with lots of advanced luxury features that offers higher level of comfort and convenience during drive. Some of  the luxurious features that will be offered with the Volkswagen Phaeton are 4 zone electronic climate control, Comfort front seats, 'Classic Style Vienna' leather, Comfort seats 'Classic Style Sensitive', Front and rear seats, heated and air conditioned, Premium rear seat system, Rear screen for operation of 4 zone climate control, Parking Heater, 120mm additional rear legroom, Remote boot lid release and fuel flap unlocking, Front seats with electric 12 way adjustment including lumbar support, Front seats with electric 18-way adjustment 'Sensitive', Heated front seats, Heated outer rear seats, Isofix child seat preparation, Fixed Rear bench seat, Front and rear center armrests, etc.

Interior Measurements

Volkswagen Phaeton is a four door luxurious sedan model that offers an ultra spacious passenger cabin which has the seating capacity of five passengers. The luggage box capacity of this vehicle is 500 liters.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already mentioned that Volkswagen Phaeton will be launched with two two variant which will be powered by two different capacities engine – one with petrol engine and another one with diesel engine.  Both of these engines delivers different level of power and performance. Out of two one variant of Volkswagen Phaeton will be powered by the 3.0L, 2996cc V6 TDI diesel engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox that which is capable to produce maximum power of 240PS at 4000rpm with 500Nm of maximum torque at 1500rpm.

On the other hand second variant of Volkswagen Phaeton will be powered by the 6.0L, W12 petrol engine with five speed automatic transmission gearbox that delivers more power and torque in comparison to previous variant and it has capacity to produce maximum power of 450PS at 6050rpm with the maximum torque of 560Nm at 2750rpm. This engine delivers higher engine performance and excellent acceleration so that car can cross 100kmph mark in just 6.1 seconds and can touch top speed mark of 248kmph.

Wheels

Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with Alloy Wheels with two different choices for Alloy Wheels that are Impression Alloy Wheels with the size of 17” and Innovation Alloy Wheels with the size of 18”.

Braking and Handling

All four wheels of Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with the inner vented large disc brakes and with some additional features like ABS (Antilock Brake System), Automatic distance control (ADC), Continuous Damping Control (CDC) air suspension, ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program), Speed Sensitive Power-assisted steering.  These features enhances the handling of this car and ensures that car will never skid out of control in case of hard braking and enhances safety.

Handling and Safety

Volkswagen Phaeton will be packed with lots of advanced active and passive safety features that ensures safe driving for both driver and other passengers. The advanced safety features that will be packed in Volkswagen Phaeton Curtain airbag system, Door side impact protection, Driver's and front passenger's airbags, Front and rear seat side impact airbags, Crash sensor, Laminated glass, 3 rear headrests, 3-point seat belts front with height adjustment, Active front head restraints, Front and rear outer seat belt tensioners, Front three-point automatic seat belts, Front three-point seat belts, etc.

Stereo and Accessories

Volkswagen Phaeton is much luxurious sedan which is packed with lots of luxury features. It is packed with the advanced integrated music system (6 - CD auto-changer with DVD navigation/radio system, TV reception with teletext and 8 channel amplifier with 10 speakers developing 190 watts) that offers best in class entertainment during journey. This audio system comes with Aux-in support so that you can connect any external device with it like iPod, Mobile phone etc.

Volkswagen Phaeton Pros :

Luxuries, Power and Acceleration.

Volkswagen Phaeton Cons :

Hefty Price tag.