Volkswagen has given its slow-selling Phaeton flagship another chance at life with a mid-life facelift. Revealed at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, the updated Phaeton features a new look and technologies.

Cosmetic changes up front include a more chiseled design with new bi-xenon headlight units complete with LED running lights and a new grille with two pronounced horizontal bars. There are also new front wings and a reprofiled bonnet are joined by a revised front bumper, with chrome accents and LED foglights. In the rear, you’ll find new light units and the restyled bumper. The new alloy wheel designs round off the exterior updates.

Inside is a new steering wheel with a colour electronic display in front of the driver, along with new trim and, a first time option on a Volkswagen, Google Maps on the RNS810 satellite navigation system.

The updated Phaeton will be available with a choice of two wheelbase options, two back seat versions (three seats/two individual seats) and four engines including a V6 FSI with 205 kW, a V8 with 250 kW, a range-topping W12 with 331 kW and a V6 TDI diesel producing 176 kW. The 2011 Phaeton goes on sale in August.

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