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Volkswagen is giving it's slow-selling Phaeton flagship another chance at life with a mid-life facelift. Set to be revealed at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, the updated Phaeton features new technologies. The cosmetic changes up front include a more chiseled design with bi-xenon headlights complete with LED running lights and a new grille. At the rear end, changes are limited to the new light units and a restyled bumper. The redesigned alloy wheel round off the exterior updates. Moving on to the interior, a new steering wheel and instrumental panel are joined by fresh trim finishes and the option of Google Maps on the RNS810 satellite navigation system. The updated Phaeton will be available with a choice of two wheelbase options, two back seat versions (three seats / two individual seats) and four engines including a V6 FSI petrol with 280HP, a V8 petrol with 335HP, a range-topping W12 petrol with 450HP and a V6 TDI diesel producing 240HP. The 2011 Phaeton will go on sale this August.

At the Transparent Factory in Dresden Volkswagen produces one of the finest automobiles in the world: the Phaeton. The limousine's quality and comfort (four-wheel drive and air suspension as standard) set a unique benchmark. Volkswagen, the most successful carmaker in Europe and China, has now made the Phaeton even more perfect. The company's new flagship is being unveiled for the first time at Auto China 2010 (27th April to 2nd May) in Beijing.

You know, I don't think I've ever seen a Phaeton on the road. And don't know anyone driving one, either. Also, noticed that it's not listed under sgcarmart anymore. Sooooo...? Anyone can answer my question? It's like mythical beast, or something.

Was at Autovox today... Am I slow? Anybody else noticed? Spotted 2 covered ones in the compound... and 1 gleaming black one inside the warehouse thingy Other interesting finds... New Renault Megane 2.0L version Hmmm.......

May be a repost, but anyways, something for you VW lovers to be proud of. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1837641