Volkswagen Phaeton debut at the Geneva Motor Show

Volkswagen Phaeton is going to debut at the Genevais also equipped with only the best quality auto parts
Motor Show and scheduled to hit UK market thiswhich 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 thatto 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 andsavings in terms of maintenance and replacement
mechanical revisions. The debut of the Phaeton is atcosts.
the same time the premier of its new 3.0 litre V6 TDIThe Phaeton has also received aesthetic
engine which delivers 238 PS, a 13 PS increase theenhancements 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 PhaetonThe new Phaeton serves as the technical showcase
meets the stern Euro V emissions standards ahead offor the Volkswagen range. The standard equipment
the 2009 deadline. Its new front lights that featureoffered in Phaeton includes four wheel drive, 4Zone
bi-xenon bulbs designed to adapt to the direction of theclimate control, CDC or Continuous Damping Control air
front wheels to light up the road accordingly. And that'ssuspension with automatic self-leveling and three ride
not all there is also the LED running lights which aresettings, plus an advance navigation system which is
integrated within the headlamp units with a newaccessed 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 theABS or anti-lock braking system which is linked to an
Phaeton for the first time. Its front scan canElectronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and
automatically bring the vehicle to halt especially inHydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) that works with the
extreme circumstances especially if its sensors SensePhaeton's electronic stabilization programme. The
a hazard ahead. The sides scan on the other handfour-wheel drive system benefits from an electronic
inspect the area beside the vehicle for any form ofdifferential lock and an anti-slip regulation programme
obstacles to ensure that everything is clear and safeto limit any loss traction. This is in addition to a full
before it transmit to the driver that it is safe to changecomplement of eight airbags which include side impact
lanes. In case of obstacle, a warning is transmitted tobags for occupants in both the front and rear of the
the driver.vehicle.
Unlike any of its rivals, the Phaeton has anThere are four engine variants available for the
entertainment system that is very easy to operate. ItPhaeton and these are: the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 238 PS
also come equipped with a sophisticated newdiesel with the addition of three petrol units in 3.2 litre
Bluetooth-enabled phone complete with voice controlV6 240 PS, 4.2 litre V8 335 PS and the 6.0 litre W12
and the capacity to store 1,000 contacts. The Phaeton450 PS in either short or long wheelbase platforms.