2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

The grille is restyled for a more aggressive look and two new wood trim options of Myrtle and Chestnut are added for the interior. Phaeton V8 trims include a soft close feature to automatically close any passenger door not closed completely. A new cell phone preparation package is standard for the W12 and optional for the V8.

The Phaeton represents Volkswagen’s first foray into the luxury car marketplace. Already on sale in Europe, the Phaeton is produced at an all-new facility in Dresden, Germany. While in the past Volkswagen customers that wanted a luxury car went to the company’s luxury brand Audi, VW execs believe the Phaeton will appeal to those drivers who want an “unpretentious” luxury ride.

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