Check out these statistics: two turbos, 308bhp and a whopping 750Nm of torque. Only Bentley's Arnage and the Mercedes S600 can offer more pulling power. But this Phaeton isn't a gas-guzzling petrol-engined machine - it's a diesel.
The people's car is back! Having focused its attention on the launch of ultra-exclusive models such as the £70,000 Phaeton W12 limousine and Touareg off-roader, VW returns to its roots this summer.
Everyone knows that the world of Golf is one of big money and car park kudos. Which is why VW has managed to get away with charging more for a car that has less standard equipment than its rivals.
