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Volkswagen to Re-launch Phaeton in North America By Benjamin Hudson

In the year 2002 when Volkswagen Phaeton was introduced in the universe it was intended a devise for the trade-mark since it was the first culture for the Wolfsburg-based fabricator to figure such a ample, worldly, and priceless channel. The Volkswagen Phaeton has become a benediction and a execrate for the automaker. The Phaeton proved to be what the automaker hoped it would be—-the ‘Excellent’— but amidst its completeness it has a bit brought a black-hearted confuse over Volkswagen because a substitute alternatively of bringing in more sales for VW it has slowed down sales until the occasionally came for the automaker to settle on to bring to a stop the sales of the Phaeton for North America at the end of 2005.

But it looks like things are conclusively turning around for the Phaeton as according to media reports Volkswagen will again try for the flash prematurely around its fate in North America by sending its Phaeton back but this term making it even more sumptuous. Will Europe’s largest automaker be successful this in good time always is not yet forgive explain.

In an appraise with the economic scandal provider, Bloomberg, Andreas Meurer, Volkswagen’s of America’s spokesperson said that the troop has intentions of reintroducing the Phaeton to the US furnish. Furthermore, the Pecuniary Times Deutschland reports that in an evaluation with VW’s CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn, he said that in out of sequence for the car to be first it wishes to be introduced worldwide. The Bloomberg pole did reveal that the Phaeton agency will not be a new modified Phaeton but the one-time representation introduced and stated further that the mechanism is expected to blow in before the beat it of the decade.

The launching and sales marathon of the Phaeton is fair a slight part of the whole Volkswagen equation and in generosity of spirit to the automaker it has been renowned with its move upscale. Take for exemplification the Touareg which was a unforeseen hit for the automaker, the Passat was also a overpower seller for VW and carries the semblance of being more than unprejudiced an normally midsize car. To give Volkswagen with the causticity in the heinous-end luxuriousness supermarket, it will have to try to adjust itself from its rivals. The Phaeton on its own is a fanciful sybaritism sedan and demonstrates reasonable what the Volkswagen disgrace is skilful of.

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Which car should we get, the Lexus RX or the Volkswagen Touareg 2?

We are looking for a nice SUV for 4 people (2 adults and 2 kids). Our choices are the Lexus RX350, RX400h (hybrid), or the Volkswagen Touareg 2. The Lexus is very different, as it has a more "cushy" ride, while the VW is German-engineered. We want a good ride (we just had the Volvo XC90 and HATED IT) and nice features. Also, we go on family ski trips to Vermont several times in the winter, so we need decent cargo space. The VW has more features it seems, like 4-Zone climate-control with heated seats for the kids (especially for ski trips), a Rest button (where it keeps the car warm up to 30 minutes after the car was turned off), Keyless Access, and more. But the Lexus is more luxurious, with really soft leather seats, a lot of wood paneling, and chrome door handles. Again, the Lexus seems small as far as cargo space. Which should we get?

I think the RX would do pretty well in the snow. My friend has the older version of it and he got to and from Lake Tahoe without any problems. What i like about the RX is that its comfortable and its reliable (reliability is very important to me especially on long trips) and the interior is pretty nice. The Touraeg is nice too and it does a little better off road, but I dont think its as reliable as the RX and i've heard that the RX 350 gets better gas mileage than the Touraeg (the Touraeg is a heavy vehicle, so the engine needs to use more gas to move its frame) I've seen the trunk space of both vehicles and to me, its about the same. The backseat of the RX is a 40-20-40 split folding bench while the Touraeg is only 40-60 (i'm guessing you can fold the middle seat down for more space and the kids still can sit in the bigger seats) Both vehicles cost about the same (The touraeg can be more expensive if you want the package with the brighter xenon headlights, the package with 4 zone climate control and the navi package (the price i got was 2,900 + 3,400 +3,350) but on the RX, the lights, navi and other stuff is just rolled up into 1 package that costs about 6,206...both vehicles start at about 39K)

If these 2 were your only option, i would recommed the RX because I think it can get you guys to the ski resorts and back without any problems and even the non-hybrid is more fuel efficient. Its more reliable and the ride is more comfortable (a good ride can lead to a happy "on the way there" and having a vehicle with great reliablity ratings is always good) If you are open to other recommendations, then I would recommend checking out the 07 Acura MDX. It costs about the same as these 2 and its capable in the snow (Car and Driver Magazine tested it out and says its a very good SUV: http://www.acura.com/content/MDX/Learn/AwardsReviews/Reviews/MDX_eprint.pdf ) and I would also recommend checking out the Audi Q7 3.6 (base) the MDX and Q7 both have a split folding 3rd row which can be used for more trunk space.

for the entire Car and Driver comparasion:
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/12669/eight-tickets-to-paradise-we-compare-eight-50000-luxury-suvs.html

oh and the RX is supposed to have 38.3 cu. ft of cargo space (thats with the seats up) compared to the Touraeg's 31 cu ft (these are from the car makers websites) and i've heard that VWs tend to have more problems than Lexus

2007-11-19 16:07:19 by rmat257 | Posted in Buying & Selling

What would be the reason that airbags on Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI won't open?

If the car travel 180km/h and hit head on into anything, what could cause the airbags to fail to open? This accident has occured and I am extremly surprised that all 6 airbags have failed to open and a young man lost his life.
The car hit head on, with more damage to the passenger side, into a back of a lorry and then span and hit with the side of the car into a road barrier. The driver and back seat passenger walked away with injuries, the front seat passenger died on the spot.

If that really happened, then it is an incident that should be investigated thoroughly by the road accidents people and VW. It may be due to bad design or faulty equipment fitted, or poor maintenance (including tampering). But if it is VW's fault then it could happen to another Touareg or another VW car and VW should look into it. There are all kinds of implications.

2007-10-17 01:24:31 by malenka | Posted in Safety

looking for a great family car with exceptional fuel economy?

My wife and I are once again searching for another vehicle, I drive an S4 and she has an C class Benz, both of which don't really cater to our needs as a family (2 kids).
We're looking for either an SUV or Station Wagon that we can comfortably go on a long trip in, that means GPS navigation, very roomy, entertainment in the backseat to keep the kid's quiet, and a very spacious trunk.
Preferably with good fuel economy too, I know it's hard to find these days, but I don't want to be dealing with 12 MPG.

Our budget is $50,000.

Some cars that interest us are
- Audi A6 Avant
- Porsche Cayenne
- Volkswagen Touareg
- BMW X5
- Acura MDX

any suggestion?
Thanks

Hi.......seems like you prefer foreign cars, and expensive ones too. The VW touareg is a great car, but even with the small 8, i dont think gas mileage would be good. The Porsche is cute, but kinda small. You may want to consider a mini van, i like the Toyota version myself, the Sienna. Good on gas and quite roomy too. A well equipped one is low 30's i think, and the reliability and resale is above average. SUV's dont generally get good mpg, their just too big or boxy, or even heavy. I have a Nissan Pathfinder now, great truck, love the 4wd option, but its heavy, and with the 6 cylinder, automatic, it only gets about 17 mpg, and thats a small SUV by comparison to some of today's vehicles. I know the minivan gives off the "soccer mom" image, but the Sienna will grow on you. And after a few years of comfortable driving, with lots of room for the kids and cargo, and decent gas mpg.........your wallet will be pleased..........Good Luck!!

2007-07-30 02:17:38 by Maksim | Posted in Buying & Selling