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What's New for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?
The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is VW’s entry into the luxury sedan class, and offers a lengthy list of reasons to consider it amongst its opulent Teutonic brethren. The all-wheel-drive Phaeton offers two exceptional engines: a 4.2-liter V8 capable of 335 horsepower that is distributed by a six-speed automatic transmission, or a 6.0-liter W12 engine that belts out 420 horsepower and which Volkswagen claims will move this heavy sedan from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Riding on an adjustable air suspension, the driver can switch from sport to comfort modes, depending on road surface conditions. Such features as four-zone climate control, Xenon headlamps and a navigation system come with all Phaetons; optional on the V8 and standard on the W12 are heated/cooled seats with a massage function. Thanks to its stretched wheelbase, rear passengers will have plenty of room, but you can choose a four- or five-seat configuration for added comfort. Advantages of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton:
- A wealth of safety and luxury features
- Exceptionally refined and powerful drivetrain
- Beautiful interior detailing
Objections to the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton: - A price tag unbecoming of a Volkswagen
- Anonymous exterior styling
Editor's Advice:
Looking for a luxury vehicle but warded off by the burdensome cachet of owning a premium brand? Look no further than the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, which owes its basic underpinnings to the Audi A8L. At one time the purveyor of humble rigs, Volkswagen now presents this surprisingly capable attempt to raise the people’s car brand to premium status. It also wants to corral young Volkswagen buyers who “graduate” into first-class cabins. If you can overlook the prominently displayed VW insignia, you’ll find a lavish vehicle suffused with the latest luxury accoutrements, the finest materials and the most sophisticated safety technology.
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