Volkswagen brought out its premium flagship product, the Phaeton during the recent Auto Expo 2010 at New Delhi. The vehicle which costs Rs. 75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) will be available to the customers from March.

 

Phaeton has a robust Petrol Engine of capacity 3.6 litre which produces an output of 280 HP@ 6250 rpm and also a torque of 370 Nm@ 3500 rpm. The vehicle is exclusively manufactured from the Volkswagen’s Glass Factory at Dresden, Germany. It has the 6 Speed tiptronic gearbox, and 17 inch Alloy wheels.

 

The car shall mesmerize you with its elegant and unique design. It has been made after a thorough look into every minute detail and with an effort to create an unparalleled workmanship. Every feature of Phaeton will make you to feel through its delicacy, power and purity.

 

Neeraj Garg, member of board & director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars commented on its market introduction and said “As part of our top down strategy the Phaeton is our debut in the growing luxury segment in India. The Phaeton, offers high end luxury features providing top notch technology, pure quality and above all it is handcrafted, thereby making each Phaeton unique in itself.”

 

As per the VW India’s press release, “The Volkswagen Phaeton stands for luxurious travel, precision craftsmanship and state of the art technology, clearly defined by its 12-way electric seat adjustment with memory. It also features climatronic auto air conditioner, cruise control, rear seat entertainment system, parking distance control for both front and rear, all completed with leather upholstery. The Phaeton is concealed beneath every millimeter ensures maximum comfort, safety and pleasure for true drivable experience delivering the complete in smoothness of ride. In safety the Phaeton is equipped with 8 airbags, ABS, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) advanced pedestrian system, and Anti-theft alarm system. The features of Phaeton all combine together to produce the distinctive, charismatic face of Phaeton.”