Prices for the revised model start at £46,195 for the 3.0 litre V6 TDI 240PS engine, while the 6.0 litre W12 450PS model costs £78,685. The 3.0 litre V6 TDI is available in short wheelbase (5,060mm) and both models are available with a long wheelbase (5,180mm), giving an additional 120mm of legroom to rear passengers.
The new Phaeton features a re-profiled front end. The new face comprises bi-xenon headlight units with LED running lights which frame a more imposing front grille above a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED fog lights. Newly designed rear light units sit above a revised bumper, while new alloy wheel designs complete the exterior changes. Inside the cabin, new trim finishes are complemented by a new multifunction steering wheel design and full colour display within the instrument cluster.
The 240PS, 3.0 litre V6 TDI 4MOTION Phaeton enjoys combined fuel economy of 32.2mpg (8.5l/100km) combined with CO2 emissions of 224g/km. On the other end, the 450PS 6.0 litre W12 4MOTION has CO2 emissions of 348g/km and combined fuel economy of 19.5mpg.
Standard equipment includes 4MOTION four-wheel-drive, x8 airbags, laminated windows, Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adjustable air suspension, leather interior w/18 way electrically adjustable front seats, advanced climate control, RNS 810 satellite navigation system and bi-xenon headlamps w/LED day-time running lights.
The Phaeton is hand-built in Volkswagen’s transparent factory in Dresden, and comes with options such as alloy wheels, heated rear seats, Google Maps, wood/leather steering wheel, interior wood trims, parking heater, 1000w Dynaudio soundpack w/12 speakers, keyless entry & start, rear-view camera, and tyre pressure monitoring system.