2011 VW Phaeton major facelift officially unveiled

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Front Side View Picture

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Front View Picture

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Interior View Picture

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Rear View Picture

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Side View Picture

 

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton from Dashboard View Picture

With a new look and technology, the updated 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton builds on what already one of the most modern and thoroughly designed cars on the road today.
Built in a transparent state of the art factory in Dresden, said the new Volkswagen Phaeton 2011 has a new face, with a pair of bi-xenon headlights, complete with LED lights and a new grille with horizontal bars on the two car loans more imposing stance. Elsewhere re-profiled new fenders and a hood instead accompanied by a revised front bumper, complete with chrome bars and a set of LED fog lights.
On the back, a number of units are equipped with sophisticated lighting lenses are facing a new bumper. Finally, new aluminum wheels complete the changes on the outside of the car.
Inside, a new steering wheel and a color electronic display of the driver are accompanied by fresh upholstery and finish, for the first time on a Volkswagen, the option of Google Maps on the RNS810 satellite navigation system. Feeding power and information between these and other vehicle systems are more than 2,000 individual wires measuring 3.2 km connection to 60 ECUs.
While this situation is unlikely that the majority of motorists are found the air conditioning, aerodynamics, brakes, suspension, steering and even windshield wipers are designed to cope with speeds far exceeding the norm from 0-155 mph.
The new Volkswagen Phaeton 2011 retains a very high standard equipment, including 4MOTION all-wheel drive, Continuous Damping Control (CDC), adjustable air suspension, leather upholstery, navigation system, 18-way adjustable power seats, a film coating for all areas and eight airbags.
The standard drive in the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is a V6 petrol engine produces 206 kW / 280 hp. On the V6 FSI capabilities on the choice of a V8 and W12 petrol engine delivers 246 kW / 335 PS and 331 kW / 450 PS. On the diesel Volkswagen offers a very cost effective and smooth V6 TDI. In Europe it is the best choice of engine for this car. The common-rail turbo direct injection engine delivers 176 kW / 240 hp and accelerates the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 (237 kph speed limit in this case) from 0 to 100 km / h in only 8.6 seconds. This is coupled with the average consumption is now only 8.5 liters per 100 km (224 g / km of CO2) reduction.
The new 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton goes on sale in August of this year, with prices and specifications will be given nearer the time known. 

Volkswagen has updated its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market. With a brand new BMW 7-series Mercedes-Benz S-Class already on sale, plus the completely redesigned Audi A8Jaguar XJ just around the corner, Volkswagen’s entrant in this segment is facing a serious uphill battle.

The new 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton comes onto the market with a fundamentally new front design and is making its world debut in what will arguably be its biggest market, China. It will be on display for the first time at next week’s 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

The complete powertrain lineup includes six-, eight- and twelve-cylinder engines ranging in capacity from 240 horsepower to 450 horsepower. The most fuel efficient model packs a 3.0-liter V-6 turbo diesel and returns a fuel economy (European combined cycle) of 27.7 mpg yet can accelerate the car from 0-62 mph in 8.2 seconds and see it reach a top speed of 147 mph.

Coming as standard across the range is a 4Motion all-wheel drive system, air suspension, bi-xenon headlights, 18 inch alloy wheels, 4-zone air-conditioning, 18-way adjustable seats and leather and Alcantara trim.

Volkswagen is yet to confirm if the updated car will be sold in the U.S. but rumors of such have been brewing, off and on, for almost two years. The return now looks more likely than ever, with the brand’s American CEO Stefan Jacoby previously stating it's time for a comeback for the big sedan, and this update could be just what they needs to get the ball rolling. 

Volkswagen official had unveiled 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. Phaeton is targeted at the luxury car lovers who love elegant looks over flashy ones. The new generation Phaeton receives a moderate refresh to interior and exterior cosmetics, as well as upgraded technology and features throughout.

Volkswagen official Confirmed 2011 Phaeton includes: a new front bumper, dual horizontal bar grille, LED running lights and bi-xenon headlight-units. 2011 VW Phaeton is between 5.06 and 5.18 metres long. In back, changes include re-designed tail lamps, and a new rear bumper. Although the refresh marks no major departure from previous design language, it does receive a touch-up in virtually every area.

The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will be available with a choice between four engines: V6 FSI, V6 TDI, V8 and the mighty W12. The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 FSI is powered by a 3.6 liters petrol engine developing 206 kW / 280 PS at 6,250 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm. The power of the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 FSI is sent to all four wheels via the company’s 4MOTION system and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The top speed of the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 FSI is rated at 250 km/h and the car can hit the first 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The fuel consumption of the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 FSI is rated at 11.7 liters in a combined cycle and the car emits 273 g/km of CO2.

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 TDI is powered by a 3.0 liter engine developing 176 kW / 240 PS at 4,000 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm. The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 TDI needs 8.5 liters of diesel to run for 100 km and has a 224 g/km CO2 emissions level. It’ top speed is rated at 237 km/h and has an 8.3 seconds 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time.

The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 outputs 246 kW / 335 PS at 6,500 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. The top speed is 250 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 6.9 seconds. also offers a 6.0-liter W12 engine, cranking out 444 horsepower.