| Volkswagen Phaeton is going to debut at the Geneva | | | | is also equipped with only the best quality auto parts |
| Motor Show and scheduled to hit UK market this | | | | which only Europe's largest can provide such as the |
| summer of 2007. | | | | VW brake calipers. The VW brake caliper is designed |
| The Phaeton reflects the subtle evolution that | | | | to withstand extreme heat as friction is optimized |
| Volkswagen's pioneering luxury car has undergone. | | | | resulting to a more efficient running service and huge |
| The new Phaeton features advanced technical and | | | | savings in terms of maintenance and replacement |
| mechanical revisions. The debut of the Phaeton is at | | | | costs. |
| the same time the premier of its new 3.0 litre V6 TDI | | | | The Phaeton has also received aesthetic |
| engine which delivers 238 PS, a 13 PS increase the | | | | enhancements which consist of two newly designed |
| outgoing V6 TDI engine. | | | | 19" alloy wheels that set it apart from its predecessors. |
| The new common rail direct injection of the Phaeton | | | | The new Phaeton serves as the technical showcase |
| meets the stern Euro V emissions standards ahead of | | | | for the Volkswagen range. The standard equipment |
| the 2009 deadline. Its new front lights that feature | | | | offered in Phaeton includes four wheel drive, 4Zone |
| bi-xenon bulbs designed to adapt to the direction of the | | | | climate control, CDC or Continuous Damping Control air |
| front wheels to light up the road accordingly. And that's | | | | suspension with automatic self-leveling and three ride |
| not all there is also the LED running lights which are | | | | settings, plus an advance navigation system which is |
| integrated within the headlamp units with a new | | | | accessed via a seven-inch color screen. |
| re-profiled bonnet. | | | | The standard safety systems of the Phaeton include |
| The front and side scan system is fitted to the | | | | ABS or anti-lock braking system which is linked to an |
| Phaeton for the first time. Its front scan can | | | | Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and |
| automatically bring the vehicle to halt especially in | | | | Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) that works with the |
| extreme circumstances especially if its sensors Sense | | | | Phaeton's electronic stabilization programme. The |
| a hazard ahead. The sides scan on the other hand | | | | four-wheel drive system benefits from an electronic |
| inspect the area beside the vehicle for any form of | | | | differential lock and an anti-slip regulation programme |
| obstacles to ensure that everything is clear and safe | | | | to limit any loss traction. This is in addition to a full |
| before it transmit to the driver that it is safe to change | | | | complement of eight airbags which include side impact |
| lanes. In case of obstacle, a warning is transmitted to | | | | bags for occupants in both the front and rear of the |
| the driver. | | | | vehicle. |
| Unlike any of its rivals, the Phaeton has an | | | | There are four engine variants available for the |
| entertainment system that is very easy to operate. It | | | | Phaeton and these are: the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 238 PS |
| also come equipped with a sophisticated new | | | | diesel with the addition of three petrol units in 3.2 litre |
| Bluetooth-enabled phone complete with voice control | | | | V6 240 PS, 4.2 litre V8 335 PS and the 6.0 litre W12 |
| and the capacity to store 1,000 contacts. The Phaeton | | | | 450 PS in either short or long wheelbase platforms. |