Vehicle data Phaeton profile
Phaeton / Factory code: 3D
Model variants / production period: Phaeton 3.2 V6: 2002–2008Phaeton 3.6 V6 FSI: 2008–2015Phaeton 4.2 V8: 2003–2016 Phaeton W12: 2002–2005, 2005–2016 Phaeton 3.0 TDI (165 kW): 2004–2007Phaeton 3.0 TDI (171 kW): 2007–2008Phaeton 3.0 TDI (176 kW): 2008–2013Phaeton 3.0 TDI (180 kW): 2013–2015Phaeton V10 TDI: 2002–2006 Engine: V6: six-cylinder, water-cooledV8: eight-cylinder, water-cooledV10: ten-cylinder, water-cooledW12: twelve-cylinder, water-cooled Engine position:Front, longitudinal Drive: Front (3.2 V6 only)All-wheel (4MOTION) Wheelbase (mm): 2,881–3,001 Length / width / height (mm): 5,055–5,175 / 1,903 / 1,450
Vehicle data Touareg I profile
Touareg I / Factory code: 7L
Model variants / production period: Touareg I 3.2 V6 (162 kW): 2002–2004Touareg I 3.2 V6 (177 kW): 2004–2006Touareg I 3.6 V6 FSI: 2005–2010Touareg I 4.2 V8: 2002–2006Touareg I 4.2 V8 FSI: 2006–2009 Touareg I W12: 2004–2009 Touareg I 2.5 TDI: 2003–2009Touareg I 3.0 V6 TDI (165 kW): 2004–2007Touareg I 3.0 V6 TDI (176 kW): 2007–2010Touareg I 3.0 V6 TDI BMT: 2009Touareg I 5.0 V10 TDI: 2002–2009 Touareg I R50: 2007–2009 Engines: Five-cylinder in-line engines, water-cooledSix-cylinder VR engines, water-cooledSix-cylinder V engines, water-cooledEight-cylinder V engines, water-cooledTen-cylinder V engines, water-cooledTwelve-cylinder W engines, water-cooled Engine installation position: Front, longitudinal Drive: Permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION) Wheelbase (mm): 2,855 Length / width / height (mm): 4,754 / 1,928 / 1,726
Engine versions Touareg I profile
Touareg I / factory code: 7L
Type Displacement (cc) Power (kW / PS at rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm) 3.2 V6 3,189 162 / 220 / 5,400 (2002–2004) 305 / 3,200 (2002–2004) 177 / 241 / 6,200 (2004–2006) 310 / 3,200 (2004–2006) 3.6 V6 FSI 3,597 206 / 280 / 6,200 360 / 2,500–5,000 4.2 V8 4,163 228 / 310 / 6,200 410 / 3,000–4,000 4.2 V8 FSI 4,163 257 / 350 / 6,800 440 / 3,500 W12 5,998 331 / 450 / 6,000 600 / 3,250 2.5 TDI 2,461 128 / 174 / 3,500 400 / 2,000–2,300 3.0 V6 TDI 2,967 165 / 224 / 4,000 (2004–2007) 500 / 1,750–2,750 (2004–2007) 176 / 240 / 4,000 (2007–2010) 550 / 2,000–2,250 (2007–2010) 3.0 V6 TDI BMT 2,967 165 / 224 / 3,500 550 / 2,000–2,250 5.0 V10 TDI 4,921 230 / 313 / 3,750 750 / 2,000 R50 4,921 258 / 351 / 3,500 850 / 2,000 Engine legend: BMT (BlueMotion Technology) / FSI (direct petrol injection) / TDI (direct turbo diesel injection)
Engine versions Phaeton profile
Phaeton / Factory code: 3D
Type Displacement (cc) Power (kW / PS at rpm) Max. torque (Nm at rpm) 3.2 V6 3,189 177 / 241 / 6,200 315 / 2,400 3.6 V6 FSI 3,597 206 / 280 / 6,250 370 / 2,500 4.2 V8 4,172 246 / 335 / 6,500 430 / 3,500 W12 5,998 309 / 420 / 6,000 (2002–2005) 550 / 3,000 (2002–2005) 331 / 450 / 6,050 (2005–2016) 560 / 2,750–5,200 (2005–2016) 3.0 TDI 2,967 165 / 224 / 4,000 (2004–2007) 450 / 1,400–3,250 (2004–2007) 171 / 233 / 4,000 (2007–2008) 450 / 1,500–3,500 (2007–2008) 176 / 240 / 4,000 (2008–2013) 500 / 1,500–3,000 (2008–2013) 180 / 245 / 4,000 (2013–2015) 500 / 1,500–3,000 (2013–2015) V10 TDI 4,921 230 / 313 / 3,750 750 / 2,000 Legend Engines: FSI (direct petrol injection) / TDI (direct turbo diesel injection)
Phaeton (2002–2016)
In terms of engines, the range spanning fourteen years of production extends from the six-cylinder 3.0-litre TDI with 165 kW (224 PS) to the V10 TDI with 230 kW (313 PS) and the twelve-cylinder W12 petrol engine with 331 kW (450 PS). A trip in a VW Phaeton is always a special experience: in addition to a fully networked, newly developed infotainment system, air suspension, and an innovative, completely draught-free four-zone air conditioning system are standard features that ensure the well-being of passengers. On request, ergonomically designed 18-way seats offer the seating comfort of a first-class lounge. Equipped like this, even the longest distances fly by.
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2007
GP1 – The Phaeton thinks for itself
New guardian angels for even greater safety: March 2007 sees the introduction of an optional Front Assist system with adaptive cruise control up to 200 km/h and follow-stop function, Side Assist lane change assistance, redesigned headlights and rear lights, front bumpers with additional chrome inserts, and a revised navigation system.
2008
GP2 – Always keep an overview
November sees the arrival of the new RNS 810 infotainment system with optional rear-view camera, a new 3.0 TDI engine with 176 kW and Euro 5 emissions standard, and the high-performance ceramic brake system for the W12 model.
2010
GP3 – With a new family face
In April, the Phaeton undergoes the most extensive facelift in its entire production history. The front and rear end are updated to reflect the latest Volkswagen design. The 3.0 TDI engine is made 0.5 litres more economical. Electronic traffic sign recognition makes travelling even safer and more comfortable.
Press Pack: The new Touareg
Touareg V6 TDI 4MOTION with 170 kW (231 PS), diesel: WLTP combined fuel consumption 8.0 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 209 g/km. Touareg V6 TDI 4MOTION with 210 kW (286 PS), diesel: WLTP combined fuel consumption 8.0 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 209 g/km. Touareg eHybrid 4MOTION with 280 kW (381 PS), petrol 95 RON: WLTP combined fuel consumption 2.2–2.1 l/100 km; combined power consumption 23.5–23.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 50–48 g/km. Touareg R eHybrid with 340 kW (462 PS), fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 2.4; power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 24.2; CO₂-emissions in g/km combined: 54; only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle. Basic version. The general standard equipment includes the following features (excerpt): Air Care Climatronic (two-zone automatic air conditioner) Touareg background lighting with white-illuminated trims in new design Digital Innovision Cockpit Heated front seats Electric luggage compartment cover Electrically operated tailgate LED tail light clusters LED headlights Multifunction camera Multifunction steering wheel in leather Discover Pro Max navigation system Keyless Go keyless starting system Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)1 Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist)1 Park Assist1 Rear View reversing camera1 Lane Assist lane keeping system1 Dynamic Road Sign Display1 Various assist systems are also on board as standard (excerpt): Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid power- trains. The new Touareg will be launched in five powertrain versions. These all come with 3.0-litre V6 engines: one turbocharged petrol engine (250 kW3/340 PS), two turbo- diesel engines (170 kW3/231 PS and 210 kW3/286 PS) and two plug-in hybrid drives (V6 petrol engine plus electric drive motor). The plug-in hybrid drive of the Touareg eHybrid develops a system power of 280 kW3 (381 PS); on board the Touareg R eHybrid, the system delivers an output of 340 kW3 (462 PS).
The first 21 years
These included power plants such as the V10 TDI with 230 kW (313 PS) and a torque of 750 Nm. In 2006, a Touareg V10 TDI comfortably towed a 155-tonne Boeing 747 to its takeoff position instead of the permitted 3.5-tonne maximum trailer weight as part of an experiment. In the first R model of the product line – the Touareg R50 – the output of the 10-cylinder engine increased to 268 kW (350 PS). There was even a 12-cylinder Touareg in a limited edition of 500 vehicles. The power rating of this W12 engine was 331 kW (450 PS). The most successful models in terms of sales volume were the Touareg versions with five-, six- and eight-cylinder engines. Alongside the torque, Volkswagen always attached great importance to high efficiency. Within nine years, a total of 450,000 customers chose the first-generation Touareg. 2010 – the second Touareg. With the debut of the second generation in 2010, the Touareg became even more comfortable, without neglecting the authentic SUV characteristics. Parallel to this, Volkswagen placed an even greater focus on efficiency: the first Volkswagen SUV with additional electric drive system was launched with the Touareg Hybrid. The 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive system was again naturally on board as standard. This drive system ensured added safety, high-class off-road performance and optimum suitability as a towing vehicle. This Touareg also felt at home pulling trailers laden with boots, bikes, classic cars or horses – no matter what the terrain, and again up to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes. Approximately 479,000 units of the second generation were sold over a period of nine years. 2018 – the third Touareg.
20 years of the Phaeton: For the first time, Volkswagen shows the successor that was never built
Two petrol engines and one TDI. The engine range rounded off the exclusive character of the saloon. Early Phaeton customers were able to choose between two naturally-aspirated petrol engines and a TDI. The entry-level engine was the compact 3.2 V6, whose cylinder banks were arranged at a narrow angle of 15 degrees to each other; it had an output of 177 kW (241 PS). The second petrol engine, the W12, was also unusually short – it was built in the form of a “W” using two V6 engines. This engine developed 309 kW (420 PS) from a capacity of six litres. V10 TDI with 750 Nm. The most unusual engine was the V10 TDI. With a capacity of five litres, two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, an output of 230 kW (313 PS) and a torque of 750 Nm, this engine made the Phaeton the most powerful diesel saloon in the world at the time. Like with the W12, the drive power was transmitted to all four wheels via an automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system; the 3.2 V6 came with front-wheel drive as standard. The engine range was repeatedly enhanced over the course of the 15 years of production. In 2003, a 4.2-litre V8 engine was introduced for the luxury saloon. This was followed one year later by the 3.0 V6 TDI. This quickly became the most popular engine variant, and it had an output of 180 kW (245 PS) in the last version. The ten-cylinder diesel engine was discontinued in 2006, and the W12 five years later. And the 3.2 V6 was replaced by a 3.6-litre engine and a 3.0-litre version. Always up to date. The Phaeton was kept up to date by four model enhancements, which were introduced between 2007 and 2014. They included new features such as a multimedia system with touchscreen, carbon-ceramic brakes for the W12, assist systems such as Rear Assist, Side Assist and improved ACC, camera-based Dynamic Road Sign Display and advanced main-beam control. For a few years there were also self-luminous number plates featuring electroluminescence technology.