Is the Volkswagen Phideon the Phaeton or the Phideon?

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McSamuel
07/29/25 7:23pm
Volkswagen Phideon is the Phideon. Below are three methods to distinguish between the Phideon and the Phaeton: 1. Observe the position of the chrome trim: The Phaeton has a chrome trim that wraps around the body and is positioned higher; the Phideon also has a chrome trim that wraps around the entire car, but it is positioned along the lower edge of the bumper and the side skirts. 2. Look at the lettering: The Phaeton's English name is "PHAETON," while the Phideon's is "PHIDEON." A closer look can reveal the difference, with the Phaeton's letters being smaller and more densely packed, while the Phideon's letters are larger and more spaced out. 3. Check the decorative elements: The Phaeton does not have decorative elements on the fenders, whereas the Phideon does. Additionally, the Phaeton's rear door triangular window slopes downward, while the Phideon's has a protruding corner.
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