Photo Rendering: 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Looks nice. There is only one small thing they should've changed that will keep it from selling...and it starts with a "V"

— Autophile (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 11:27:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It might be a good car but it will just not sell enough to make the production of this car a smart investment for VW. It will not do anything to make their image more luxurious.

— zorbeeze (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 11:38:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Boy I hope it doesn't look like that in actuality. That's a tragic mix of Cadillac and Corolla...

— Zackary (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 1:10:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

way to go VW!! *sarcasm * .. How can one company be so idiotic? Positioning the car bewteen the A6 & A8, why? Let me say this, it DIDNT SELL BEFORE and why would they expect it to change. Am I losing my mind or what?

— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 4:00:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Well it sure won't come short in luxury as the old one was of high grade and quality. It was just the styling and the badging that made everyone believe the car wasn't a good one.

The new one looks a little more modern but i'm still not sure the model will sell more this time around. It's embedded in most consumers minds that Audi is the luxury brand not the people's car.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 4:11:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Look very similar to Cadillac CTS and the Acura TL.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 5:40:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It might sell well in China.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 6:18:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The design is nice. The brand that makes it isn't.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 9:24:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

That should be the updated RL.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 9:33:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I agree with you. In Europe, VW could have pulled it off, selling a luxury car under a lower-class name because VW has a better name in Europe. In the US however, well, let's just say that VW hasn't given themselves a good image, let alone a luxury car image. They should have sold it as an Audi, but the A8 and the Phaeton are the same. Basically, there's no place in the U.S. car market for the Phaeton.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2007 11:45:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I think it is a 'people's car' in a sense that it's quality build is up to par in today's high demands. It has luxury and it has comfort, the most important elements to a full size luxury sedan. HOWEVER, it's the badge that deters consumers to keep a blind eye towards the Phaeton. I've seen a few on the roads but the more I looked at it the more I respected it. The owner was a modest looking gentleman and I happened to see that he lived in a mansion in my area.

The only major cue on this design is that the rear reminds me of a Lucerne. Other than that I think the car is just OK. Not great looking but not the worst I have seen out there. It is understated luxury but I thought the A8 filled in that gap. I'm sort of confused why this model was even made but we can't make it go away so I have found it in me to give it some respect for what its qualities are and not the badge.

Image wise the A8 no doubt will take out this Phaeton like it never existed. The VW image was never known for Luxury eventhough some models attributes could be seen in Audi models.

All in all a decent car but the styling should be changed and the price should be lowered. Maybe someone will buy it then. I'm sure some will but it won't be a top seller on any lists that's for sure.

-Agent63
My 2 cents

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2007 3:24:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Why do they even bother with this car?! A smart person would just add a bit more money and buy an A8. A8 will always outsell a Phaeton, it's not a surprise. It may be a good car but people will still choose Audi over it any day.

— WeFlyHighNoLie (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2007 4:36:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1