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Driver's Log.(News)(2004 Volkswagen Phaeton)(Product/Service Evaluation)
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
Date in fleet: Dec. 29-Jan. 19 As-tested price: $74,365 Powertrain: 4.2-liter V8; awd, six-speed automatic Output: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm, 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Curb weight: 5194 pounds
GRITZINGER: This is one expensive, overdone and way overweight Volkswagen. If that's what you're looking for, buy in and along with it you get almost G35-good styling (at least from the rear) in a really huge sedan. The back-seat footwells alone could handle three sets of ski boots-on each side. This is a limo.
Given all that, if what you're looking for is a competent, sporty driver in a full-size luxury sedan, this isn't your best choice. This car is more than half a ton heavier than a 2004 Jaguar XJ8, which costs less, drives smooth- er, is more refined and, well, it's a Jag-you-ah. The Jag is supposed to be a luxury, high-end car; it doesn't have to put on airs (or the electronic equivalent) to get there. On two occasions, each time driving a different Phaeton, I've had the climate control electronics go ziggy, ...
- Luxury Volkswagen Phaeton Arrives to Miami Auto Show - 'Represents Great Value...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 7, 2003 700+ words
...America, Inc. showcases its highly anticipated Volkswagen Phaeton at the Miami Auto Show. Volkswagen's luxury sedan...bin/prnh/20031107/DEF013 ) The all-new Volkswagen Phaeton has a base price of $64,600 and is the brand...
- MEDIA: STRATEGY OF THE WEEK - VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON.
- Magazine article from: Campaign June 6, 2003 700+ words
...For the launch campaign of the Volkswagen Phaeton, VW's first luxury car, the...luxury. This approach for the Phaeton, as well as that of the recent...also an important strand in the Phaeton gameplan. Accordingly, VW has...
- ''World First'' for Valeo's Double Xenon Lighting Technology for New Volkswagen...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 28, 2002 700+ words
...Xenon lighting program for the Phaeton." Specialist styling engineers...packaged into deep recesses in the Phaeton's front wings and, when combined...Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Volkswagen Phaeton. A feature of the Double Xenon...
- ADVISORY/Volkswagen Phaeton to be Unveiled at California International Auto...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 27, 2003 700+ words
...Volkswagen will host the North American debut of the Phaeton, VW's much talked about entry into the luxury sedan...John McElroy. 9:15a North American debut of the Volkswagen Phaeton 10a Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year winner...
- REMINDER/Volkswagen Phaeton to be Unveiled at California International Auto...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 28, 2003 700+ words
...Volkswagen will host the North American debut of the Phaeton, VW's much talked about entry into the luxury sedan...Automotive Design Forum 9:15a North American debut of the Volkswagen Phaeton 10a Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year winner...
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON (comes fitted with a 3,198cc six-cylinder V6 longitudinal...
- Magazine article from: India Business Insight July 31, 2006 700+ words
(From India Business Insight) The Volkswagen Phaeton comes fitted with a 3,198cc six-cylinder V6 longitudinal petrol engine. The engine produces 241 PS of power at 6,200 revolutions...
- FACTFILE: VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON (the Volkswagen Phaeton is priced at Rs58 lakh).
- Magazine article from: India Business Insight March 31, 2006 700+ words
...Business Insight) The Volkswagen (VW) Phaeton, priced at Rs58 lakh, is fitted with...compression ratio of 11.3:1. The VW Phaeton is fitted with a six- speed, automatic...kilograms and wheelbase 3,001 mm. The VW Phaeton is fitted with a 90-litre fuel tank...
- 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.(Automotive)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Popular Mechanics Allen, Mike December 1, 2003 700+ words
...mention that it's a Volkswagen? The VW Phaeton is as big as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class...Germany, where the car is built, the Phaeton ran easily right up to that limit. The folks at VW assure us the Phaeton was developed to travel safely at more...
- Phaeton 2004: Volkswagen entra en la liga de los grandes ... con el...
- Magazine article from: Automundo Magazine Guzmán, Carlos January 1, 2004 700+ words
...BENZ Y BMW: ESTN ATENTOS! El cuento del Phaeton comienza onza la construccin de una nueva...inmaculadamente limpia y silenciosa. El Phaeton debut en Europa en el 2002 en una versin...en Los Estados Unidos. La silueta del Phaeton nos recuerda un poco a un Passat agrandado...
- Volkswagen Phaeton to Debut Exclusively at Geneva Motor Show, March 4; WHO:...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 1, 2002 700+ words
...featuring an exclusive, live presentation of its Phaeton (formerly D-1). The Phaeton is Volkswagen's all-new, super-luxury...standard 4MOTION four-wheel drive system. The Phaeton will be available in the U.S. in the second...
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