Is the Volkswagen Phideon the Phaeton or the Phideon?

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SanValerie
07/30/25 4:53am
Volkswagen Phideon is the Phideon, and here are the relevant details: 1. Badging: The English name for the Phaeton is "PHAETON", while the Phideon is "PHIDEON". A closer look reveals the difference, with the Phaeton's letters being smaller and more tightly spaced, whereas the Phideon's letters are larger and more spread out. Additionally, since the Phideon is a China-specific model produced by SAIC Volkswagen, it features the "SAIC VOLKSWAGEN" badge on the rear, which the imported Phaeton does not have. 2. Chrome strip placement: The Phaeton has a chrome strip that wraps around the body, positioned higher up, resembling a guardrail around the waistline. The Phideon also has a chrome strip encircling the vehicle, but it runs along the lower edge of the bumper and side skirts. 3. Trim pieces: The Phaeton lacks trim pieces on the fenders, while the Phideon has one. Moreover, the Phaeton's rear door triangular window slopes downward, whereas the Phideon's protrudes at an angle. Upon closer inspection, one can also notice that the Phaeton's door handles feature chrome trim, which the Phideon does not have. These three points make it easy to distinguish between the Volkswagen Phaeton and the Phideon at a glance. Although the Phideon borrows many design elements from the Phaeton, the differences are quite noticeable. Comparing the two, the Phaeton exudes a more luxurious feel, largely due to its extensive use of chrome trim, which was characteristic of that era.
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