The latest Volkswagen Phaeton has been perfected with numerous updates, including an efficient V6 gasoline direct injection engine with 206 kW / 280 PS, and a new infotainment system (RCS 810 and RNS 810). All of the new engines meet the Euro-5 emissions standard. Further, this model year has seen the addition of three new types of alloy wheel (17, 18 and 19 inch), a modified radiator grille, three new car colors (Silver Leaf Metallic, Beryllium Grey Metallic and Mocca-Anthracite Pearl Effect), a new leather color (Corn Silk) and two new wood accents (Poplar Grain Latte Macchiato and Vavona). Additionally, switch illumination is now white throughout instead of red, accent and switch trim in new Warm Grey color, an upgraded car key, a makeup mirror in the rear of the long version, low-friction dampers, ceramic brakes (front) for the Volkswagen Phaeton W12, and a rearview camera (Rear Assist). The updated version of this high-tech sedan is debuting at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, with first deliveries planned for 2008.
Control of climate control system and infotainment redesigned
The Volkswagen Phaeton has undergone a major redesign, now featuring the new standard RCD 810 infotainment system (radio variant) or RNS 810 (optional navigation system variant). To integrate the Phaeton’s new infotainment systems in a style that is as balanced as the prior model’s solution, the center console was thoroughly redone, which also included the controls for the four-zone automatic climate control (Climatronic). Now, temperature is set via rotary dial and displayed digitally above the control panel, while the keys controlling the ventilation system have also been redesigned. The intuitive climate control panel is still located beneath the infotainment system.
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