Full details of 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift

Volkswagen the Germany car manufacturer unveiled 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift at Beijing auto show. Full details of the car are now available. The Volkswagen flagship saloon is available with a long wheelbase.

The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton has one turbodiesel and three petrol engine system available. The V6 TDI kicks out 237 bhp or 174 kW / 240 PS with a 5.6% improvement in fuel consumption. It now uses 8.5L of diesel per 100 kilometers, or 27.7 mpg, while producing 224 grams of CO2 per km. The car has direct injection petrol V6 engine that produces 276 hp or 206 kW / 280 PS is new to the Phaeton. The car is probably be tuned to more robust and more fuel efficient.

The changes to the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton car include a completely remodeled front end that incorporates LED cornering lights, and bi-xenon headlights that touch either side of the chrome grille. The rear light cluster is also comprised of LEDs behind smoked lenses.

The drivers get interior benefit of items from the Volkswagen Exclusive line, including Alcantara, leather and wood. 18-way seating is also featured on the front seats, while the optional individual rear seats are electronically adjustable. Four zone climate controls can also be found to keep things comfortable, while the driver has access to a new brake system, Dynamic Light Assist and an infotainment unit. The infotainment system can update itself through a mobile UMTS connection when connnected to mobile phone.

The cost of the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton was not yet available, even though the car will be available for sale in European market later this month and in August in China.