The new VW Phaeton (AKA D1)

[Nemesis77]

Volkswagen Phaeton.

NICE!

Also, take a look at the factory that is going to build it! Notice the hardwood floors :Q!!

EDIT: typo

 

[yakko]

I thought Chrysler had a concept car named the Phaeton. Oh well I still want one.

 

[BigSmooth]

<< I thought Chrysler had a concept car named the Phaeton. Oh well I still want one. >>


You are correct, sir. Chrysler Phaeton
Apparently, in the 30's, four-door convertibles in general were often referred to as "phaetons". Packard, Dodge, and Chrysler all had "Phaeton" models.
definition from dictionary.com

The car looks good, the name seems a bit odd for a VW, though.

 

[dave5317]

Nice luzury car....

 

[UNCjigga]

Question: Why isn't this an Audi A6/A8??? Why is this a Volkswagen again? I thought Volkswagen was "the people's car"--i.e. for the masses. Is it just me, or does this car mark the end of European socialism and the beginning of a rich new kapitalist (with a k!) Europe?

 

[Nemesis77]

<< Question: Why isn't this an Audi A6/A8??? Why is this a Volkswagen again? I thought Volkswagen was "the people's car"--i.e. for the masses. Is it just me, or does this car mark the end of European socialism and the beginning of a rich new kapitalist (with a k!) Europe? >>



VW and Audi are being separated more. VW and Skoda will be the "Classic" brands, whereas Audi and Seat will be the "Sport" brands. Classic-brands and Sport-brands are not going to share as much components between them as they are today, so they will have more distinct looks. That's evident even today: Skoda Octavia has the interior of VW Golf/Bora, whereas Seat Toledo/Leon has the interior of Audi A3.

 

[loup garou]

Very cool. Nice car and awesome factory. I'd like to take a tour of the factory!

 

[Nemesis77]

bump

 

[ElFenix]

thats a pretty sweet factory! almost want to live there!

 

[777joee]

By the time my it is out my 2000 Passat will be just about ready to trade in! Yummy car! I can't wait.

 

[Muadib]

I thought Volkswagen was "the people's car"--i.e. for the masses.
Looks like they are changing their image.

 

[FelixDeCat]

looks like a passat with a honda front end.

 

[Triumph]

It's a wonderful looking car, and I'm an avid VW fan, but I think their new market strategy is going to bomb. Sport/luxury (Audi) and Classic/luxury shouldn't need to be two seperate brands. Not enough differentiation.

 

[Emulex]

Vw is nice for poor college kids, but you know the audi is where its at if you are into the VAG lineup of cars..

 

[Freejack2]

<< Volkswagen Phaeton.
NICE!
Also, take a look at the factory that is going to build it! Notice the hardwood floors :Q!!
>>


Interesting car.
Niiiiiice factory.

 

[NFS4]

It's a nice vehicle, but VW isn't going to shake off their "lower" status anytime soon. I hardly see people trading in their Audi A8, Mercedes S-Class, or BMW 7-Series just because VW has decided to step up.

It just doesn't work that way.

 

[arigato]

<< Very cool. Nice car and awesome factory. I'd like to take a tour of the factory! >>



Me too. It's built by the same people who designed the Autostadt which is a kind of volkswagen theme park. Another place I'd like to visit.

 

[aphex]

How do ya pronounce it? Pha-eton? or more like Fateon?