Introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Phideon is aimed at the Chinese market.

[4] The Phideon is also the first Volkswagen model to have a camera-based night vision system.

[5] The Phideon is equipped with the Active Info Display which replaced the conventional instrument cluster, and chauffeur mode which allows passengers to send content to the infotainment system.

[6] The facelift introduced an updated front bumper which added chrome inserts and modified sections around the fog lamps.

The grille was updated with a illuminated badge flanked by an LED daytime running light strip extending on the sides to meet the redesigned headlamps.