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Old 03-27-07, 09:09 AM
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Photo Rendering: 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Posted on: March 26th, 2007

Finally, the Volkswagen Phaeton is going to get its first major overhaul since its debut in 2002.. The 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is reported to lose some weight, become a bit smaller and a little more agile than its predecessor.

Volkswagen will lineup the 2010 Phaeton between the Audi A6 and A8 while using a lot of Audi components reports AutoZeitung.
Source : Autozeitung, via egmcartech
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Hmmmmm, I would have scrapped the idea for a 2nd model if I was head of VW.
The current one isn't exactly selling like hotcakes.
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Smaller, more agile, between the A6 and A8? looks like maybe something cheaper than the first phaeton that will actually appeal to VW shoppers? I think going a notch below the current one is a good idea as their uber sedan was a sales disaster. Maybe notching slightly above the Passat will appeal to more shoppers. Doesn't look like they're planning to compete with the A8, S or 7 anymore.
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The first Phaeton was impressive inside and out....however I'm not dropping 80K on a VW. That said, this rendition is lame. I hope VW isn't serious with these plans.
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This rendering and the pic makes me thinking they are going to "Acura RL" the Phaeton.
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isnt passat sized btwn A6 and A8?

what exactly is VW thinking?
i think porsche needs to step in and stop this non-sense
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Why won't they give up? Who wants a $80,000+ car that will constantly have mechanical problems?
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Different market niche, so why not a new name?
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
Why won't they give up? Who wants a $80,000+ car that will constantly have mechanical problems?
Ehh thousands.....Hence BMW and Mercedes Benz owners...
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Well this new design is good looking, but don't price it in the S, 7, LS, and mainly the A8 territory.
At least it doesn't look like an overgrown passat.
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