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All-new model arrives in 2009

Volkswagen is planning to introduce a slight facelift for the Phaeton next year and therefore give a much needed boost to sales until the new model will arrive in 2009. Main modifications will be the redesigned front grille – reminiscent of the Passat, Polo and Golf GTI – a modified front bumper and a more sculpted bonnet in compliance with enhanced pedestrian protection. Also new will be curved-light headlight system and a DVD navigation system replacing the outdated CD technology. When the all-new model arrives in 2009, it is believed to be more coupe-like than today’s Phaeton and is said to be repositioned half a class below the Audi A8 but still well ahead of the Passat.

looks like an elegant Passat to me

I think the car has lost her charismatic style

VW Phaeton had better ratings than BMW 745 and MB S500, 2 years ago........I don't know what is the situation at the current moment though. 7 series got bad ratings for it's i-drive system, which gives a hard time to most of the drivers........but other than that, it got good ratings in everything else. and S500 was just back dated.........but good thing is that the S550 is out now.