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	Phaeton
		The lines of the Phaeton are extraordinarily clear and striking: It is without doubt different from any vehicle before.
		All the four engine variants for the Phaeton have one thing in common: exemplary performance combined with optimum quietness.
		And in terms of safety, too, the Phaeton leaves no desire unfulfilled: alongside all the familiar driver assistance systems, the use of a total of 16 different metals and special plastics, as well as a unique active head restraint system, delivers unmatched levels of safety.
	www.volkswagen.com /vwcms_publish/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en2/models/phaeton.html (221 words)

	european car: 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
		Every corner of the Phaeton, in fact, is a treat for the eye, in terms of fit and finish, the quality of materials and how they've been used to fashion an extremely satisfying luxury performance sedan.
		Volkswagen has access to technical acumen from across the automotive spectrum, and it has done a wonderful job of fusing established VW values with thoroughly modern technology.
		The Phaeton is the first car of its class to combine all-wheel drive and a two-axle "active" suspension, and at a price which should guarantee it gets a serious look.
	www.vwtrendsweb.com /training/0211rc_phaeton/index.html (739 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Volkswagen Phaeton (pronounced "fey-i-tn") is a large luxury sedan manufactured by Volkswagen.
		The Phaeton was the brainchild of Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piëch, who perceived the addition of such a flagship as a means to burnish the Volkswagen brand.
		The Chancellor of Germany, the Prime Minster of Portugal and North Korean Officials are all chauffeured in Phaetons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Volkswagen_Phaeton (765 words)

	First Drive: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 2002, when Volkswagen announced its intention to build not just a near-luxury vehicle, but an all-out luxury sedan expected to compete against the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, again there was a collective gasp from automotive enthusiasts around the world.
		At 13 cubic feet, the Phaeton's trunk space isn't as all consuming as the 7 Series' 18 cubic feet, or even the S-Class' 15.4 cubic feet, but there is a rear-seat pass-through with a ski bag to protect the seat leather, and the trunk lid conveniently closes automatically with the push of a button.
		Volkswagen tells us that it realizes it may take time to present the Phaeton as serious competition against the other large German luxury sedans, and therefore it intends to price the Phaeton competitively in order to get the attention of buyers seeking to get more for their money.
	www.edmunds.com /apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=100695/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/new/2004/volkswagen/phaeton/100364205/roadtestarticle.html&articleId=100695 (1220 words)

	2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8
		The real value of the Phaeton is under the hood and seats, not in the technology-and-feature festooned interior, despite such luxuries as individual fan controls for each vent, individual thermostat controls for each of four seats with separate rear controls, and a large-screen navigation system.
		Volkswagen is often called the front wheel drive BMW, but the Phaeton's 335 horsepower V8 engine would overpower the front wheels far too easily; so Volkswagen went with standard all wheel drive, coupled with an active suspension.
		Overall, the Phaeton is a good example of what can happen if time, attention, and technology are applied to make the functional parts of a car be all they can be, but also a cautionary tale of the need for judgement and end-user testing of controls in an era of exploding features.
	www.acarplace.com /reviews/2005/phaeton.html (3203 words)

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	Volkswagen Page
		Volkswagen is especially proud of the luxury equipment - a climate control which separates the cabin into 4 zones with individual adjustment and 18-way adjustable power seats with massager incorporated.
		Volkswagen also claims it can touch 178mph if electronic limiter is disabled (you can really do that in dealers), but that is pointless for a luxurious car so calm.
		Volkswagen didn’t talk about making a profit, but as we have already said, Phaeton is born to change the way you see Volkswagen - from People’s Car to Rich People’s Car.
	www.autozine.org /html/Volkswagen/Phaeton.html (1251 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton U.S. Pricing Announced
		The all-new Volkswagen Phaeton is the brand's first entry into the high-end of the German-built luxury segment.
		Volkswagen estimates the W12 accelerates from 0 to 60 in a scant 5.9 seconds.
		As with all Volkswagen vehicles, concern for safety is uppermost in the Phaeton.
	www.vwvortex.com /artman/publish/volkswagen_news/printer_410.shtml (601 words)

	2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Prices and Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Phaeton (faya-ton) is sized and equipped to compete with such premium sedans as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and the A8 L from VW's own Audi brand.
		Phaeton comes in V8 and 12-cylinder versions, both with VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive, putting Phaeton in company with the A8 L as the only luxury cars with standard AWD.
		Phaeton's V8 is the 335-hp 4.2 liter from the A8 L. The top-line Phaeton uses a 420-hp 6.0-liter W12 engine, essentially a mating of two narrow-angle V6s.
	auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38008 (812 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton now in India
		It was a 5-litre TDI V10 Phaeton, but I opted for it partly because I was eager to find out if it was really as good as it was supposed to be and partly because the person who would accompany me with it seemed academically oriented.
		The Phaeton might look like a stretched version of the earlier generation Passat, but bear in mind that it actually shares its basic underpinnings and mechanicals with the Bentley Continental GT more than with either the Passat or the A8.
		The Phaeton gives you the impression of driving a car that's larger than it is while the spread of the V6's power is deeply impressive.
	www.rediff.com /money/2006/apr/22motor.htm (1239 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton - Wikicars
		The Phaeton was the brainchild of Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piëch, who perceived the addition of such a flagship as a means to burnish the Volkswagen brand.
		The Phaeton's platform, the D3 platform, is not shared with the Audi A8, Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
		With the speed limited removed, the 6.0 W12 Phaeton can reach a top speed of 201mph as attested by Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear; Clarkson said that it was "totally smooth and stable" even at that speed, and that even at 201mph, he "still couldn't hear the engine".
	wikicars.org /en/Volkswagen_Phaeton (859 words)

	Test Drive Notes: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
		Our fear is that the Phaeton is like one of those early Steven Bochco TV series: brilliant, intelligent, and quickly cancelled due to lack of popular interest.
		The Phaeton is a spectacular car that is almost certain to become a footnote in automotive history.
		The Phaeton transmission comes with a sport mode that moves the transmission shift points higher, and does a good job of holding onto each gear longer.
	www.cartalk.com /content/testdrives/Reviews/vw-phaeton-2004.html (1827 words)

	Volkswagen UK > Models > Phaeton
		In a transparent factory in Dresden, workers wearing white gloves carefully assemble Volkswagen's new luxury saloon.
		But, the Phaeton also has a few things you wouldn't expect.
		The subtle facelift ensures that the Volkswagen Phaeton is an eye-catching but not extravagant vehicle.
	www.volkswagen.co.uk /new_cars/phaeton (136 words)

	cars.com:
		The Phaeton may be equipped with a 3.2-liter V-6 or a 6.0-liter W-12, which is a 12-cylinder power plant configured in a double V shape.
		According to the German automaker, the appearance of the Phaeton “continues the clear and precise Volkswagen design line.” Arrow-shaped contours on the hood blend with a low-swept chromed grille and striking headlights to yield what’s called “a confident front design.” The automaker claims that the LED taillight clusters are instantly recognizable, even at night.
		For European consumption, Volkswagen plans to offer as many as five different engines, starting with a 3.2-liter V-6 that develops 241 hp and a 6.0-liter W-12 that is rated at 420 hp; both of these engines will be available in models sold in the United States.
	www.cars.com /carsapp/national/?srv=parser&act=display&mknm=Volkswagen&mdnm=Phaeton&tf=/features/2003overview/volkswagen/phaeton_intro.tmpl (610 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton - CarSpace Automotive Forums
		Since I’ve have never owned a VW and the fact that the Phaeton was not a big hit, I was hoping to get some feed back from anyone on the price and quality of this car.
		I have heard that the VW dealerships have difficulty servicing the Phaeton, although this may be inaccurate.
		One nice thing about having a Phaeton, is that most of the service reps and techs want one, and seem to enjoy going the extra mile to take of them.
	townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef08c89 (763 words)

	Car Nut TV Road Test: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Volkswagen’s Phaeton comes with either a V8 or W12 engine, powerplants which have enough horsepower and torque to move this 5,200 pound (5,400 for the W12) four- or five-seaters from 0 to freeway speeds and beyond (well beyond) in mere short seconds.
		Volkswagen has stuffed the same V8 found in their Audi models into the Phaeton, with 335 horsepower and 317 foot pounds of torque from the 4.2 liter unit.
		Phaeton has controls, gauges, switchgear and an instrument panel and center console which are among the most confusing and off-putting we’ve ever experienced.
	www.carnuttv.com /roadtests/2004/2004_volkswagen_phaeton.htm (1046 words)

	First Drive: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If the Phaeton's engine only equals the current status quo in the fullsize luxury sedan segment, then it comes as a surprise how awesome the chassis is. Though it can't match the 745's outright grip nor its flat attitude during hard cornering, the Phaeton's stability at speed is incomparable.
		Volkswagen says this is the result of the front weight bias with the heavy W12 engine up front.
		Volkswagen's North American officials, on the other hand, are all too aware that such unpretentious rich are as rare as hen's teeth on this side of the world.
	www.edmunds.com /apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=66138/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/66138/article.html (1655 words)

	2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Prices and Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The largest, costliest car in Volkswagen history, Phaeton (FAY-a-ton) is sized and equipped to compete with such premium sedans as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.
		Phaeton comes with all-wheel drive and in two models named for their engines.
		We can connect you with a local Volkswagen dealer that not only meets the highest standards of customer service, but one who will provide you with a great new-car price quote on a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton -- hassle free.
	auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38264 (822 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Road Test
		The Phaeton does have a proper set of exposed vents on its dash, but rather they're covered up by a retractable plinth of wood, and are only open for viewing when max ventilation is required.
		Phaeton uses the same brakes as Ferrari, same suspension as Maserati and the same drivetrain as the Audi S4, but this is no sports machine.
		Yes the Phaeton is proof that VW can design and build a car that's equal or better than what most others offer, but this is only half the story.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2006_volkswagen_phaeton_v8_road_test.aspx (2575 words)

	Volkswagen Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: )
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	www.autobytel.com /content/research/detail/Volkswagen.htm (1405 words)

	2006 Volkswagen Phaeton - Volkswagen - Ratings & Reviews \| J.D. Power (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Volkswagen has announced it will stop selling the Phaeton in the North American market after the 2006 model year.
		In one mighty leap, the Phaeton catapulted Volkswagen past the mid-level luxury market to land squarely amongst a small but elite cluster of premium sedans.
		Though viewed by many as technologically sound, the Phaeton's slow sales proved Americans were not ready to embrace Volkswagen as the manufacturer of ultra-expensive, premium automobiles.
	www.jdpower.com /autos/volkswagen/phaeton/2006 (446 words)

	Road & Track -- Buyers Guide Index -- Preview
		As you’d expect, this new large VW Phaeton, which went on sale in September of 2003, is well equipped for battle.
		Regardless of seat count, all Phaetons are fitted with a sumptuous interior whose leather, chrome and wood are artfully employed to create a luxurious ambience.
		On the mechanical side, this large new Volkswagen sedan also benefits from an advanced Electronic Stability Program, large 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and emergency brake assist (a technology that reduces stopping distances in panic situations) and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
	www.roadandtrack.com /default.asp?section_id=38&agFlash=689&agMake=VOLKSWAGEN&agModel=PHAETON&agYear=2004 (493 words)

	usnews.com: Auto reviews: Volkswagen Phaeton (4/20/04)
		It sounds blistering, but the 420-horsepower 12-cylinder engine, which Volkswagen calls a W-12 on account of the pattern the cylinders are in, expends a lot of its muscle simply moving this 5,200-pound vehicle.
		But the folks at Volkswagen have an active imagination, and with the new Phaeton they are swinging for the fences.
		The version of the Phaeton I drove, in fact, was perfect for passengering, with a four-seat configuration consisting of two huge, first-class-style rear seats with a console between them.
	www.usnews.com /usnews/biztech/auto/review/volkswagen_phaeton.htm (956 words)

	Geneva Auto Show 2002 Highlights - Volkswagen Phaeton
		The Volkswagen Phaeton is quite a conventional looking saloon, but it is the manifestation of a particularly unconventional strategy from one of the industry's most well known brands and its much respected outgoing chairman, Ferdinand Piech.
		Phaeton is slightly bigger, better equipped and substantially cheaper than its illustrious competitor, and has a W12 cylinder engine with the might to take the car to over 200mph.
		It will change the way Volkswagen customers perceive the Volkswagen brand, and thus change the way automotive brands use products to directly effect their customers' perception of who they are.
	archive.cardesignnews.com /autoshows/2002/geneva/highlights/h06-vw-phaeton.html (363 words)

	Volkswagen Phaeton News
		Volkswagen has just announced that a Phaeton Edition 5 will be available to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Phaeton.
		Volkswagen is seeking to return to its roots as "the people's car" in the US by cutting prices on two models and launching an advertising blitz to persuade Americans of their affordability.
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	www.topix.net /autos/volkswagen-phaeton (719 words)

	VWvortex Forums: A Photo Tour of the Transparent Factory in Dresden
		There are interpretive exhibits, partially assembled Phaeton components and cutaway models, and even a 6 axis full motion W12 simulator, complete with a visual system, to allow you to 'test drive' a W12 on the autobahn at any speed up to the full capability of the Phaeton.
		Phaetons that are built for customers who plan to pick their car up at the factory are placed into the glass storage tower after they have been built, and the complete pre-delivery inspection process is completed.
		The precision of measurement for the Phaeton bodywork is in the order of 10ths of a single millimeter, and it is impossible to achieve that precision by hand.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=1837641 (3987 words)

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