VW Phaeton to Get Turbo Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid Variants
Volkswagen’s premium sedan will make a return to the U.S. in style.
According to a recent report, the Phaeton will be offered with a variety of powertrains including a turbo-diesel engine and a plug-in hybrid variant. Expected to arrive in the U.S. as a 2018 or 2019 model year, the second-generation Volkswagen Phaeton will be powered by a V8 TDI with around 450 hp as well as a V6 gasoline plug-in hybrid powertrain with over 400 hp. The company will also offer a top-of-the-line W12 option but that is unlikely to make its way to America.
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Expect the Volkswagen Phaeton to be priced at around $70,000 when it returns in a few years. The German automaker is enjoying success with the current Phaeton in China, which is a reason why Volkswagen is taking its time to replace the aging sedan. The model was available in the U.S. but cancelled in 2006 following poor sales.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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VW should had enough sense to continuing selling the Phaeton in the States regardless of slow sales. Now Hyundai and Kia will be viewed as first non-luxury manufacturer producing a high end luxury car, Equus and K900 to the general public and be giving credit to them instead of VW.