Volkswagen Phideon

The Volkswagen Phideon (Chinese: 輝昂; pinyin: Huī áng) is a full-size luxury 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]

Volkswagen Phideon
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2016–present
AssemblyShanghai (SAIC Volkswagen)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFF / F4 (4motion)
PlatformVolkswagen Group MLB platform
RelatedAudi A6
Audi A6L (China)
Audi S6/RS6
Audi A7
Audi A8
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission7-DCT DL382
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,009 mm (118.5 in)
Length5,074 mm (199.8 in)
Width1,893 mm (74.5 in)
Height1,489 mm (58.6 in)
Curb weight1,815 kg (4,001.4 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Phaeton (China)

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]

References

  1. Volkswagen Group. "Volkswagen Group Volkswagen at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show". volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. Radu, Mihnea (April 19, 2017). "Volkswagen Phideon PHEV Wears the GTE Badge in Shanghai". autoevolution.
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