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Volkswagen Phaeton

2002 – 2016 — GERMANY

The Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D) is a luxury full-size sedan/saloon manufactured by Volkswagen, positioned as their top-tier "premium class" vehicle. Launched at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, the Phaeton was globally available but saw its North American sales cease in 2006, followed by a global discontinuation in 2016. Its name is inspired by the Greek mythology figure Phaëton, son of Phoebus (or Helios), drawing associations to the phaeton auto body style and the traditional horse-drawn carriage. The Phaeton's production spanned until March 2016 when Volkswagen decided to conclude its manufacturing. Subsequently, plans were put forth for an all