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There’s a reason simple, classic designs are simple and classic.
Stand back from the Phaeton. What do you see? Anything flashy? Exuberant? Ostentatious? No? Good.
That’s the idea. The exterior of the Phaeton doesn’t shout, or draw too much attention to itself. “What this
car inherently exudes is quiet elegance,” writes Ruediger Folten of VW’s Design Strategy group. Note the
balance of chrome. Not too much, not too little. And the front grille’s double bars – refined without
being showy. Doesn’t all of this seem a bit familiar? It should. The Phaeton comes from a history of
understated and timeless design. This car couldn’t be anything but a Volkswagen.
Made from aluminum alloy, our subdued
7-spoke design offers classic simplicity and
provides a strong feeling of motion, even when
they’re at rest. This design also provides more
wheel and less tire, so you get better handling
around corners.
18-Inch Alloy Wheels
Side-view Mirrors
When is a trunk hinge more than just a trunk
hinge? Made of forged aluminum alloy, this
one takes up a minimum amount of space,
and helps open or close the trunk automatically.
Automatic Trunk
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More Exterior Features
1. Xenon headlamps with washers
2. Tilt-and-slide power sunroof
3. LED taillights
4. Keyless access
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5. GPS navigation antenna
They’re power-adjustable, powerfolding,
and heatable. And that’s just the beginning.
The Phaeton’s side-view mirrors have a
self-dimming feature that helps reduce glare
from oncoming headlights. In addition, the
passenger side-view mirror tilts downward
automatically when the gearshift is placed
in reverse to facilitate parallel parking.
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Optional with package on the V8, standard on the W12.
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Optional.
