The Phideon, presented in 2016 and produced by SAIC Volkswagen, is Volkswagen’s flagship sedan in China. The luxury model is designed to appeal to enthusiastic owner-drivers on the one hand and also to those who prefer chauffeur-driven travel, a very popular approach in China, on the other. The sedan, based on the modular longitudinal toolkit (MLB), offers first-class comfort and safety equipment. Features include air suspension, fully electric seats, also in the rear (with heating, ventilation and massage function), a refrigerator in the rear, a head-up display and a night vision system. The model is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder with 165 kW / 224 PS or a 220 kW / 300 PS supercharged six-cylinder. The Phideon, which is 5,074 mm long, is manufactured at Anting near Shanghai.
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Press reception at the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 – World premiere of the Volkswagen Phideon
Today saw the world premiere of the Volkswagen Phideon, ahead of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016. The all-new premium saloon will be launched on the Chinese market in 2016 and combines distinguished elegance with maximum dynamic performance.