2006 Volkswagen Phaeton - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2006 volkswagen phaeton Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The 12-cylinder Phaeton adds 18-inch alloy wheels, walnut wood trim, an upgraded 12-speaker sound system with digital sound processing and additional window tinting. The W12 also benefits from 18-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated and ventilated and have a 10-minute massage function. The rear seats are heated, too. Powertrains and Performance: The VW Phaeton is available with two engine options: a 4.2-liter V8 that delivers 335 horsepower or a 6.0-liter W12 that makes an impressive 444 hp. The V8 engine comes mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift... |
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior Designers say the Phaeton's interior is technologically advanced but not cluttered with controls. The automaker claims that its four-zone Climatronic air conditioning system is free of drafts. The system supplies airflow indirectly to defined zones within the interior via vents that open and close automatically. Trunk space totals 13 cubic feet. Four- and five-occupant Phaetons are offered. An infotainment center with a 7-inch display screen works with the CD changer, navigation system, onboard computer, telephone and air conditioning system. Under the Hood Phaetons hold either a... |
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Was there overlap between the Phaeton and the A8L? On paper, perhaps, but the gestalt of the cars was very different. And why, if Mercedes-Benz can sell cars from $20,000 (the A-Class, sold in Europe and the rest of the world) to $450,000, couldn't VW extend toward the luxury market with a halo car? Chevrolet sells a $60,000 Corvette. Toyota sells a $50,000 SUV. Ford sells a $150,000 mid-engine sports car. Was an overachieving luxury sedan from VW really so unthinkable? As much as anything the Phaeton was torpedoed by the devaluation of the dollar in the early years of this decade. What was... |
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton OverviewSource: CarGurus...a 10-speaker sound system, GPS navigation, a power trunk, a self-leveling air suspension system, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Other standard features included power windows, power brakes, power door locks, keyless entry, cruise control, an anti-theft alarm system, anti-lock brakes, xenon headlights, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, power retractable mirrors, double-pane safety glass, and 18-inch wheels.The Phaeton's multi-adjustable power heated seats, which even included a massage feature, were a hit with drivers, who also appreciated the car's roominess, handling, luxury... |
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