The updated version is the latest model of the company that skinning the skin of Golf. Phaeton already has intelligent headlamps, navigation system compatible with Google Maps and recognition of road signs. Engines remain the same – three petrol (280, 335 and 450 hp) and a diesel (240 hp). You can choose between short and long wheelbase as well as between the rear seat with three seats or two individual seats.

For the first time we are now seeing spy photos of cars with almost no camouflage.

Now vary the new front bumper, new grille and new headlamps. In the rear new tail lights appear. Although it has not made any radical changes in design, new things are all over the car.

Talks about the emerge of the diesel version V10 TDi with new Phaeton but so far these rumors are not confirmed.

Although no marked success in the market and even more time to be talking about stopping production, luxury sedan from VW has new hopes.

The company said informally that provides updated model is returned and the U.S. market. Last VW Phaeton was sold in the U.S. in 2006 at a price of around 60 000 dollars. For two years, however, it had only sold about 2000 cars.

It is known that the new generation VW Phaeton will be slightly shorter than platform Audi A8 and the U.S. version will cost about 55 000 dollars.