Volkswagen Phaeton (03 on) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 09 January 2007 Last Updated: 22 June 2011 Volkswagen's first real attempt at a true luxury car is technically brilliant. The Phaeton comes packed with technology, is incredibly refined and there are some great engines available too, including impressively powerful TDI units. It's not the most striking of designs - in fact it is fairly anonymous and guaranteed not to attract attention - ideal if you want to travel incognito. There's masses of passenger space while a long wheelbase version is available for even more room. It's an expensive buy if new, particularly for a Volkswagen, which means it's never been particularly popular in the UK. Depreciation is steep - especially on the entry-level 3.2-litre - which means it's a great used buy and more affordable than you may think. It was given a mild facelift in September 2007 that included subtle exterior tweaks and a more modern cabin design. More changes took place in January 2009 including a new touchscreen satellite navigation and climate control system. 3.5 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Equipment 3.2-litre V6 and 3.0-litre V6 TDI standard wheelbase (SWB) models get four-zone electronic climate control, an auto dimming rear view mirror, cruise control, glovebox-mounted six-disc CD autochanger, electrically-heated, adjustable and foldable door mirrors, electric windows, heated front seats with 12-way electric adjustment, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, satellite navigation, multifunction computer with five-inch colour screen in instrument binnacle, rain-sensing wipers, parking sensors, ESP, ABS with hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake-pressure distribution, 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, xenon headlights, leather upholstery and a multifunction steering wheel. Long wheelbase models with these engines add 20mm of additional rear legroom, manually operated rear side window sunblinds, electrically-operated rear windscreen sunblind and an electric sunroof. The range-topping 6.0-litre W12 long wheelbase has xenon headlights with dynamic curve lighting, two chrome twin exhaust tailpipes, a heated leather multifunction steering wheel plus electric boot opening and closing. See 28 used Volkswagen Phaetons for sale, starting at £7,950 Get a Volkswagen Phaeton valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control Driver`s airbag DVD Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Electric sunroof Front electric windows Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control Standard Trim Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Phaeton cars for sale We have 28 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Phaeton cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance