Volkswagen Phideon
| Volkswagen Phideon | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Assembly | Shanghai (SAIC Volkswagen) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF / F4 (4motion) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MLB platform |
| Related | Audi A6 Audi A6L (China) Audi S6/RS6 Audi A7 Audi A8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Direct-shift 7-DCT DL382 Automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,009 mm (118.5 in) |
| Length | 5,074 mm (199.8 in) |
| Width | 1,893 mm (74.5 in) |
| Height | 1,489 mm (58.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,815 kg (4,001.4 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Phaeton (China) |
The Volkswagen Phideon (Chinese: 輝昂; pinyin: Huī áng) is an executive sedan manufactured by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, described by Volkswagen as their "premium class" vehicle. Introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Phideon is aimed at the market in China.[1]
The Phideon features the new Active Info Display which replaced the conventional instrument cluster, and chauffeur mode which allows passengers to send content to the infotainment system. Sales in China officially started in July 2016. A Plug-in hybrid version was launched in April 2017.[2]
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The front view of the Volkswagen Phideon at one dealer. -
The rear view of the Volkswagen Phideon at one dealer. -
The rear view of the Volkswagen Phideon.
References
- ^ Volkswagen Group. "Volkswagen Group Volkswagen at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show". volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Radu, Mihnea (April 19, 2017). "Volkswagen Phideon PHEV Wears the GTE Badge in Shanghai". autoevolution.
