It seems that for a while, Volkswagen had no intentions of bringing back the Phaeton back on US soil. Sure, there were discussions involved, but nothing amounted to anything serious. While most of us were pining for the Phaeton to make its way back to America, it wasn’t until Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volkswagen America, made sure that our calls weren’t falling on deaf ears when he announced that the Phaetons will once again return to run on US highways.
In an interview with The Detroit News, Jacoby all but confirmed that the Phaeton, as well as a number of other cars from VW’s compact car (possibly the Polo) and SUV segment, would all be sold in the U.S. On the flip side, Jacoby hasn’t given a definite timetable for the Phaeton’s re-introduction to the US market, stopping short of saying that a return was imminent.
In any case, the word has finally come from the horse’s mouth, and for those who have been yearning for the Phaeton’s US comeback can now breathe easy.
Volkswagen revealed the 2009 Phaeton, a model that comes with new technical features and also upgraded powertrains.
New to the Phaeton engine lineup is a considerably more efficient V6 gasoline direct-injection engine (FSI) with 280 hp. Compared to the previous engine, the V6 FSI offers a performance gain of 39 hp, on the one hand, yet it consumes 0.4 liters less fuel per 100 kilometers on the other. A common feature: All four gasoline and diesel engines on the Phaeton (240 hp to 450 hp) fulfill the new Euro-5 emissions standard.
Other changes to the 2009 model year car now being launched include: three new types of alloy wheels (17, 18 and 19 inch), a slightly modified radiator grille, three new car colors ("Silver leaf metallic", "Beryllium gray metallic" and "Mocca-anthracite pearl effect"), the new leather color "Corn silk beige", the new wood accents "Poplar grain latte macchiato" and "Vavona", white switch illumination instead of red, accent and switch trim in the new "Warm gray" color, an upgraded car key, makeup mirror in the rear on the long version, dampers optimized for low-friction, ceramic brakes (front) on the Phaeton W12 as well as a rearview camera (Rear Assist).
Press release after the jump.
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Volkswagen will unveil an all-new Phaeton in 2009. It will come in three different body versions: first will be the sedan, and almost a year after it the coupe and the cabriolet versions. It comes as a response against the upcoming Audi A8 and
BMW 7-Series; while the cabriolet version has bigger targest: the
Mercedes S
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As you know by now, Volkswagen will unveil a Coupe/Convertible version of the Phaeton in 2009. The new model wants to be a competitor for the
Mercedes SL-Class
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Volkswagen will unveil the next generation Phaeton in 2010. Comparing to the current generation it will be smaller with a total length just below 5m. This will mean that it will be placed between the
Audi A6 and the Audi A8.
Modules from the longitudinal engine component system will be used from Audi in order to obtain a favorable price and better net yield at the same time
Volkswagen unveiled the new Phaeton in Geneva last week adding a new V6 TDI with 223 horsepower. But the new TDI engine is not the only big news about the Phaeton, Volkswagen has decided to bring the Phaeton back to the US market.
Adrian Hallmark, who runs the Volkswagen brand’s North American unit, said in January that his division will break even by 2009, while sales in 2007 will be "flat" as the company prepares model introductions. The company expects to reintroduce the Phaeton luxury (...)
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At the Geneva Motor Show Volkswagen is presenting a generation of the Phaeton that is equipped with numerous technical innovations. Modifications and new equipment details will already f low into ongoing production starting at the end of May.
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I was surfing the internet today and i foundd one of the most amazing ads ever. The ad called Volkswagen Phaeton Shadowplays was realised by Grabarz & Partner Werbeagentur agency from Germany.
I found it quite interesting, so enjoy!
If you remember a few months ago the Pope Benedict XVI got a Phaeton from the Volkswagen Group. Back then you find that a really nobile gesture. But now we found the reason why the Pope got this car as a present.
Despite a still hesitant start, winter is here. This means of course we can brace ourselves for those strenuous drives at sub-zero temperatures. Faced with ice, snow and generally unpredictable road conditions, a growing number of motorists would like four-wheel drive. However, by no means do all carmakers offer four-wheel drive in their high-volume models. Not so at Volkswagen, where four-wheel drive has now been available in the Golf for 20 years. Besides this current example, Volkswagen also supplies four-wheel drive (4MOTION) in the Passat, Sharan, Touareg and Phaeton, plus the Multivan, Caravelle and Transporter.
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