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The latest Phaeton is differentiated by new front quarter panels with sharper shoulder lines, a reprofiled bonnet, new bi-Xenon headlights underlines by a row of LED daytime running lights and LED foglights, a new all-chrome grille and a smoother new front bumper with plenty of obligatory chrome.Īs well as new alloy wheels, there are intricate new tail-light lenses and a fresh rear bumper, while the Phaeton cabin gains a new steering wheel, a colour electronic display ahead of the driver, revised trim finishes and a new camera-based Dynamic Light Assist main beam regulation system.įor the first time in a Volkswagen, there’s also the option of a Google Maps-capable satellite-navigation system, which integrates online data from Google into the map display and, using an optional front camera, can ‘see’ road signs and visualise speed limit signs to the driver, as well as recognise and depict ‘no overtaking’ signs. Sharing much of its underpinnings with the Bentley Continental range, the Phaeton is now comes fitted with a new look and technologies, further developing what is one of the most advanced luxury vehicles available. The revised Volkswagen flagship goes on sale in Europe in August.ĭespite is success in China, however, the Phaeton remains off Volkswagen’s radar in markets like Australia and North America, where it was unceremoniously dumped from the line-up in 2006. The Phaeton found 1400 buyers last year – a 37 per cent increase over 2008 numbers – and in 2010 the goal is 2000 units. The Chinese market is actually growing for Volkswagen’s S-class competitor and the importance of China to Volkswagen’s global expansion plans is evidenced by the fact the German giant chose Beijing to unveil its freshest Phaeton. VOLKSWAGEN’S ageing first-generation luxury limousine has surprised observers by going under the scalpel again in the face of much younger rivals, just two years after the last update.Įight years on from the Phaeton’s world debut at the 2002 Geneva motor show, the revised four-door sedan has surfaced at this week’s Beijing motor show boasting automotive botox in the form of a refreshed nose and tail, as well as some cabin modifications.