Introducing the Phaeton in 2004 was a milestone in Volkswagen’s car making history. As a crucial initial step into the luxury sedan market, the German car maker was poised to hold its own alongside other popular marques. Volkswagen offered two engine options a 3.2 liter V8 engine which makes 335 horsepower, and the 6.0 liter W12 engine which produces 420 horsepower. The V8 engine option came with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the W12 was matched with a five-speed automatic.
There’s a wide range of standard features carried by the Volkswagen Phaeton, reflecting the huge investment Volkswagen made. Premium materials and refined details applied with exacting standards resulted to a classy, comfortable, and quiet luxury vehicle. Among the exclusive features are a four-zone climate system and standard 4motion four wheel drive, plus a selection system for the motorist’s ride preference.
Est. Price for Used Volkswagen Phaeton: $8,000-$33,000
Est. MPG for Volkswagen Phaeton: 14 City/21 Hwy
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The Volkswagen Phaeton comes in three models with names referring to their engines. Standard safety features like anti-brake system, anti-skid property, front & numerous airbags are all incorporated in the VW Phaeton. Other features include a built-in dehumidifier, not to mention the new infotainment systems in the current models.
The Phaeton is a mid-size luxury sedan, which has failed miserably to meet the laid expectations by Volkswagen motors in terms of sales figures.