Dramatic New Phaeton Promised For 2015 - But Why Even Bother?

A brand new Volkswagen Phaeton Mk2 will be launched in 2015, based on a new architecture being masterminded by cousins Audi. Dubbed VW631, the new VW Phaeton will be based on MLM Evo (modular longitudinal matrix) which makes provision for a plug-in hybrid option, an aluminium-intensive body structure and a much more advanced and less nose-heavy dynamic layout.



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Agent009 - 9/22/2011 2:31:00 PM

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Who knows? That is the problem before most people buying this caliber car are looking at a luxury brand. The last few examples were exceptional but priced very high. At least in the US that is.

chris760 - 9/22/2011 2:58:08 PM

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Looks good, but you could say the same for the previous gen Phaeton.

Designer1 - 9/22/2011 3:51:30 PM

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How can a VW be priced more than an Audi? it's like Toyota making a car that cost more than its Lexus sibling. It makes no sense! Especially when this VW was ugly all around!!

internationalmanofmystery - 9/23/2011 8:11:53 AM

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If you check the history of this car, the VW bosses wanted to make THE best car on earth!! Think about that for a second!

JUGNU - 9/23/2011 5:27:29 AM

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Will not be or i say should not be successful as long as there is Audi A8. VW Phaeton is just too close to A8 in price, Luxury, features, engines..etc. But VW can afford it because they have too many platforms and are very expert at platform-sharing so i think producing Phaeton isn't very costly that is why VW isn't too concerned Phaeton sells well or not.

USNA1999 - 9/23/2011 7:25:29 AM

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The same people that buy a Lexus LS will be buying this, just like myself.

MorePower - 9/25/2011 12:21:35 AM

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Looks were never the Phaeton's problem, it was the cost.

Eyecarehawaii - 10/10/2011 5:12:45 AM

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"Dramatic New Phaeton Promised For 2015 - But Why Even Bother?"

Possibly because competition is good, and not all Americans are unsophisticated badge whores?