Volkswagen Phaeton
The range of 2007 Phaeton differs from the previous changes in his front and elements of hardware that may have. In addition, there are new engine turbo of 233 hp, which meet the Euro 5 emissions regulations, and can no longer take the V10 TDI of 313 hp. It will be on sale in late June.
The Phaeton is a luxury saloon for quality and dynamic qualities falls short of models of Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz. It is available with two body lengths, one of 5,055 mm and 5,175 mm of another elongated, and may be behind a bench for three passengers or two individual seats.
There are four engines to choose a petrol and three turbo air. The Diesel is new and gives 233 hp; has six cylinders in V and through direct injection common. This engine meets European standards of Euro 5 emissions that will force since 2009 and which obliges reduce particulate emissions by 80 percent.
Compared with the old 225-hp V6 TDI, the new engine has an 8 hp more power and does not increase the average consumption approved, which is 9.6 litres/100 km. Emissions of CO2 not change, 259 gr/km. Volkswagen says that benefits are better, if only mentioning the maximum speed (236 mph versus 234 mph). The V10 diesel engine, 5.0 litre engine capacity and 313 hp is not available in the new range.
Gasoline engines remain unchanged. There is a 241 hp V6 (proof of this engine in the range above), a 335 hp V8 and W12, 450 hp.
Now, the range Phaeton may lead some elements of equipment which already had some of its alternatives, as a programmer speed active (PCA) similar to the Touareg, a system for detecting obstacles front (Front Scan) and other obstacles in blind spots ( “Side Scan) (more about these devices). There is also a device that automatically connects shorter if the lights are driving more than 140 kph, after 10 s, while it rains.
Other elements of hardware that have changed or are new, are the browser through DVD, with more features, an entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones that recognizes voice instructions and memory for up to 1,000 records on the agenda ( can enter up to four telephone numbers for registration). In addition, a new system of checking tire pressure.
