Press Release
Volkswagen Individual refines the Phaeton
New Volkswagen subsidiary refines the Phaeton
- Volkswagen Individual as the division ensuring perfection in bespoke solutions
- Exclusive, bespoke equipment for the Phaeton
Volkswagen Individual GmbH, a new division of Europe's largest vehicle manufacturer is set to be an exclusive partner for customers who want to have their new luxury car highly personalised. The new company has autonomous distribution, development and finance divisions; its engineers work closely with Volkswagen's technical development. The product range offered by Volkswagen Individual GmbH, whose Head Office is in Wolfsburg, enables every new Phaeton to be lent that personal touch.
Customers decide upon their individualisation requirements directly, together with either the Volkswagen Partner responsible for the sale of the Phaeton, or with a Phaeton specialist at "Transparent Manufacture" in Dresden. Volkswagen Individual then integrates the equipment details into each individual vehicle at its 'Transparent Manufacture'.
Volkswagen will be presenting a Phaeton individually finished by Volkswagen Individual GmbH at the Geneva Motor Show. From April 2003, the first "personalisation" packages will be available from German dealers; other European markets will follow shortly thereafter.
The equipment options offered from April comprise an individual leather package in extra colours, new wood trim, special paint finishes, two new 19" light alloy rims ("Helios" and "Omanyt"), a multi-media system with DVD changer, a multi-functional communication unit and a refrigerator in the rear.
All equipment ranges offered by Volkswagen Individual are intended specifically for the Phaeton and are being continuously developed and supplemented by additional new packages based on current customer requirements.
"Multimedia System": This feature for the rear accommodates a package consisting of 6-way DVD changer, two LCD monitors (6.5 inch) in the front headrest and two headsets designed for in-car use. Images are created via a DVD-changer, an AV connection (e.g. for video camera, game console etc.) and the vehicle's TV aerial.
Refrigerator: Unlike the conventional thermo-electrical coolbox, the refrigerator, integrated into the rear bench seat has a chiller compressor, which enables non-cooled drinks and food to be chilled down very quickly. The refrigerator has an above-average capacity of 17.5 litres.
Paint finishes: Besides the numerous metallic and pearl-effect finishes, heliochrome paint is now being used, which, thanks to its shimmering effect, creates a varying surface finish, depending on the angle of view. Also offered in the range: Special piano lacquer, with optimum brilliance and maximum scratch-resistance.
Example: The extensive Phaeton standard production program is complemented by three extra leather colours in the highest leather quality "Sensitive" and two wood trims that are very different from the existing program, thereby creating further attractive options for individual interior design.
Communication unit: This system, developed in collaboration with other vehicle manufacturers, is a true all-rounder in mobile communication, boasting a send/receive fax facility, connection for a telephone receiver and/or a Bluetooth mobile phone, scanning (b/w or colour) and printing (b/w) from notebook and/or PDA and Internet access. The link between the communication unit and the notebook or PDA can be created by either USB port or Bluetooth.
