Volkswagen Phideon

Not to be confused with Volkswagen Phaeton.
Volkswagen Phideon
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Model code3E
Production2016–2023[1]
AssemblyChina: Shanghai (SAIC-VW)
DesignerFelix Schell[2]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
PlatformMLB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet brushless electric motor (PHEV)
Power output
  • 224 hp (167 kW; 227 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 241 hp (180 kW; 244 PS) (2.0 L PHEV)
  • 296 hp (221 kW; 300 PS) (3.0 L)
Transmission7-speed DL382 dual-clutch
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in Hybrid (Phideon GTE; 2016–2020)
Electric range50 km (plug-in hybrid)
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)
Kerb weight1,815 kg (4,001.4 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Phaeton

The Volkswagen Phideon (simplified Chinese: 辉昂; traditional Chinese: 輝昂; pinyin: Huīáng) is an executive 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.[3] Sales officially started in July 2016.

Overview

The Phideon is the first car under the Volkswagen brand to be based on Volkswagen's MLB platform. It is powered by either a 224 hp (167 kW; 227 PS) 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 or a 296 hp (221 kW; 300 PS) 3.0-litre supercharged V6 EA837 petrol engines and is available with an optional 4motion all-wheel drive system. The 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid version is also available, which was launched in April 2017.[4] The Phideon is also the first Volkswagen model to have a camera-based night vision system.[5]

The Phideon is equipped with the Active Info Display which replaced the conventional instrument cluster, and chauffeur mode which allows passengers to send content to the infotainment system.

The car sold 24,471 units in 2018. Sales dropped to 14,019 units in 2019.[6]

  • Front view (pre-facelift)
    Front view (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)

2021 facelift

A facelifted Phideon was revealed in the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show.[6] The facelift introduced an updated front bumper which added chrome inserts and modified sections around the fog lamps. The grille was updated with a illuminated badge flanked by an LED daytime running light strip extending on the sides to meet the redesigned headlamps. The all-wheel drive, V6, and plug-in hybrid options were dropped.[7]

  • 2021 facelift
    2021 facelift
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Sales

Year Production
2016 5,131[8]
2017 13,014
2018 24,102[9]
2019 13,750
2020 10,344[10]
2021 6,618
2022 7,480[11]
2023 31[12]

References

  1. ^ "Annual Report 2023 Downloads". VW Annual Report 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  2. ^ "Volkswagen Phideon (China)". Volkswagen. 24 April 2016.
  3. ^ Volkswagen Group. "Volkswagen Group Volkswagen at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show". volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  4. ^ Radu, Mihnea (April 19, 2017). "Volkswagen Phideon PHEV Wears the GTE Badge in Shanghai". autoevolution.
  5. ^ Matt, Prior (July 30, 2016). "Volkswagen Phideon - would China's Phaeton work in Britain?". autocar.co.uk.
  6. ^ a b Padeanu, Adrian (October 1, 2020). "2021 VW Phideon Facelift Debuts In China As Spiritual Phaeton Successor". carscoops.
  7. ^ Anderson, Brad (May 15, 2020). "2021 VW Phideon Gets A Very Subtle Facelift In China". carscoops.
  8. ^ "Annual Report 2016". Volkswagen.
  9. ^ "Annual Report 2018". Volkswagen.
  10. ^ "Annual Report 2020". Volkswagen.
  11. ^ "Annual Report 2022". Volkswagen.
  12. ^ "Annual Report 2023". Volkswagen.