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Volkswagen Phaeton V6. From 2 618 351 rubles.

Volkswagen Phaeton V6. From 2 618 351 rubles.
If it were not for the importance of VW Phaeton, if it were not for his charisma, but only pragmatic figures of sales, he had long had to be removed from production. But this is not a hint. He is still popular, aristocratic and popular in the circle of those who understand cars
Despite the decent age, VW Phaeton still remains the applicant for entering the premium class. If there were four rings on the hood of this car, it would be easier to break into the elite. But marketers from the company People's car continue to believe in their star, although it can easily use the neighboring entrance through the Audi office.
In German, pedantically, engineers and designers continue to improve and so good product, seeking to bring it to the Absolute. Relatively recently, the head optics became bixenon, a strip of diode dimensions appeared, and the rear lights obtained a tinted substrate. Added expressiveness to the front bumper. But this is an external, apparent. More serious changes occurred in the electronic filling. Now new DVD navigation and multimedia are available as the option. And the list of standard equipment has been replenished with such important things as adaptive Cruise control of ACC, the brake path reduction systems for the Front Assist and the help of the Side Assist rebuilding.
The Salon VW Phaeton is still spacious. Sea places behind, and the front passenger even with high growth you do not have to move towards the glove box to increase the place for the rear feet. Note, it is not only an elongated, but also about the short version of Phaeton.
Car handling at height. From now on, without exception, the configuration is equipped with a complete drive. The test version with the V6 engine is equipped with a 6-speed ACP. It is worth noting that all installed motors comply with EURO 5 toxicity standards.
Even with the weakest Phaeton engine willingly gain speed, and Tiptronic gently switches the transmission, keeping the comfort of passengers. For the same parameter, a pneumatic suspension is also answered, which changes the settings at the request of the driver.
The financial crisis is an excellent opportunity to go from the category of applicants to real grandmasters. After all, people who once known comfort are unlikely to refuse him to continue.
And what is?
Of course, Volkswagen Phaeton is available with multiple engines, and not just with v6. There are in the ruler and more powerful, and diesel motors. The tops are the gasoline W12 of six liters. Its power reaches 450 liters. s., And the torque of 560 nm is available at 2750 min-1. Acceleration up to 100 km / h occupies 6.1 s. Prices for this version begin with 4100453 rubles. It comes on the heels of the engine V8. Its volume is less than 4.2 liters, and the power is 335 liters. with. But the difference in the dynamics is difficult to feel, as it differs only by 0.8 s. But the difference in price can be felt significantly, it begins with 2879638 rubles.
Driving
The main task in driving Comfort VW Phaeton performs on excellent.
Salon
Salon strict and solid, as the premium class. At the same time, each of the passengers is prepared maximum space.
Comfort
VW Phaeton That rare case when comfort stood at the head of the corner when creating machines.
Security
Already in the basic configuration VW Phaeton is equipped with all possible security systems.
Price
The price of VW Phaeton remains one of the most affordable.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Solid appearance, spacious salon, attractive price.
- The machine takes time to adapt to driving style.

Specifications
Brand and Model - Volkswagen Phaeton V6
Dimensions - 5055/1903/1450 mm
Engine - gasoline, 3189 cm3, 241 hp / 6200 min-1
Transmission - automatic, 6-speed
Dynamics - 239 km / h; 9.4 s to 100 km / h
Competitors - Audi A8, MB S-Class, BMW 7-Series

Author: Maxim Egorov
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [October 2009]