Volkswagen Phaeton given a redesign by Hofele-Desig

Most of the changes to the car have been cosmetic, although Hofele-Design says that it will also do performance enhancements to the Phaeton if customers request for it. The company has removed all "VW" and "Phaeton" badges in a bid to improve its image.

The Mythos Royal gets a totally redesigned front end that includes a new front bumper and a reshaped bonnet as well as a new grille. At the rear, there is a discreet boot spoiler and a new apron with integrated trapezoidal tailpipes. A two-tone paintjob inspired by Maybach and new 20-inch alloy wheels complete the look.

Inside, Hofele-Design has given the Mythos Royal a two-tone colour scheme with Bentley-style diamond-shape stitching for the door panels and seats. The Phaeton's steering wheel has also been covered in leather while there's also new wood trim.

Under the hood, the Phaeton remains mostly unchanged, with the standard 280bhp V6, 335bhp V8 and 450bhp W12 petrol engines still available, as well as the 240bhp V6 TDI turbo diesel. However, Hofele-Design says that it can offer a performance package if requested. The 3.0-litre V6 TDI can be tuned to produce 275bhp and 560Nm of torque, for example. There is also a suspension module that lowers the car by 40mm.