Volkwagen's Phaeton is a luxury car for people who prefer to wear their designer labels on the inside of their clothing. If you can afford a hand-built luxury car but don't need to go around with a three-pointed star or a leaping cat or a flying lady hood ornament to proclaim your arrival, then you may find that this new $64,600 VW more than meets your needs. We use the word "more" because the Phaeton offers a luxury car with a 12-cylinder engine for about the price of a V8-powered Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Phaeton comes standard with features such as a navigation system for about what you'd pay for a basic short-wheelbase 7 Series BMW. Volkswagen is moving upscale and the Phaeton is its new luxury sedan, the flagship of a fleet that in the North American market includes the Golf, New Beetle, Jetta, Eurovan, Passat, and the new Touareg sport-utility. In 2006 we should see a modern interpretation of the hippies' favorite, the VW Microbus, followed, perhaps, by a new, mid-engine, two-seat sports car. The expansion of the Volkswagen brand is part of an effort to widen the scope of the entire VW Group, an automotive empire that includes VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Bentley. In 1999, the Volkswagen Group ranked sixth in worldwide sales, but subsequently has overtaken Renault/Nissan and DaimlerChrysler and trails only General Motors, Ford and Toyota. The term phaeton dates back to days of horse-drawn carriages, and then was applied for special, coach-built touring cars with custom features. In the case of the Volkswagen Phaeton, most of those custom features are included as standard equipment.
Volkswagen
Phaeton
2004
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
4.2L V-8 / 335 HP / 317 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time 4motion All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
16 / 22 / 19 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5 / 4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 4.2L V-8 / 335 HP / 317 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Full-time 4motion All Wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 16 / 22 / 19 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Multi-link |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum |
Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $91 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 203.7 " |
Exterior Width | 74.9 " |
Exterior Height | 57.1 " |
Front Headroom | 37.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.1 " |
Front Legroom | 41.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 43.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.6 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.8 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 5,194 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 118 " |
Turning Radius | 19.7 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 18.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Bumpers | Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | Rear Side-impact Airbag |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front And Rear |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | Front And Rear |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer Iii |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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