| Volkswagen Phideon | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Model code | 3E |
| Production | 2016–2023[1] |
| Assembly | China:Shanghai (SAIC-VW) |
| Designer | Felix Schell[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | |
| Platform | MLB |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet brushless electric motor (PHEV) |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 7-speedDL382dual-clutch |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in Hybrid (Phideon GTE; 2016–2020) |
| Electric range | 50 km (plug-in hybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,009 mm (118.5 in) |
| Length | 5,074 mm (199.8 in) |
| Width | 1,893 mm (74.5 in) |
| Height | 1,489 mm (58.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,815 kg (4,001.4 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Phaeton |
TheVolkswagen Phideon (simplified Chinese:辉昂;traditional Chinese:輝昂;pinyin:Huīáng) is anexecutivesedan manufactured by the German automobile manufacturerVolkswagen, described by Volkswagen as their "premium class" vehicle. Introduced at the2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Phideon is aimed at the Chinese market.[3] Sales officially started in July 2016.
The Phideon is the first car under the Volkswagen brand to be based on Volkswagen'sMLB platform. It is powered by either a 224 hp (167 kW; 227 PS) 2.0-litreturbochargedfour-cylinderEA888 or a 296 hp (221 kW; 300 PS) 3.0-litresuperchargedV6EA837petrol engines and is available with an optional4motionall-wheel drive system. The 2.0-litreplug-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]
Afacelifted Phideon was revealed at the 2020Guangzhou 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]
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| Year | Production |
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| 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] |
