Options will
include Virtual Cockpit digital instruments and 705 - Watt, 14 - speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
Various new technologies are available in the Q5,
including the Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster, the Audi MMI media system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration systems.
The 2018 S5 offers some of the most advanced tech of any vehicle,
including a virtual cockpit and head - up display.
Technology: The 2018 S5 offers some of the most advanced tech of any vehicle,
including a virtual cockpit and head - up display.
my bad, did not saw the tech pack
included the virtual cockpit.
As a nearly top spec model, the TT S enjoys a healthy list of standard equipment
including the virtual cockpit, LED headlights, automatic climate control, heated front seats, keyless entry, rear - view camera, and front and rear park sensors.
The Prestige trim, another $ 4,800, adds the full - color head - up display, the interior lighting package, top view camera and the Tech package
including the Virtual Cockpit, navigation and extra safety features.
The new tech
includes a Virtual Cockpit with a display screen taking the place of the traditional instrument cluster, plus many safety features including one that prevents a driver turning left into oncoming traffic, which could be a life - saver at a busy intersection where visibility is restricted.
Volkswagen has thrown everything at this new car
including the virtual cockpit display, which originally debuted in Audi models.
Not exact matches
Safety differences
include a
cockpit canopy and autonomous mode that can be activated in the case of an accident, or kick in under safety car of
virtual safety car conditions.
It
includes the Parrot BeBop 2 quadcopter, plus the fantastic Parrot Skycontroller 2 as well as Parrot's new
virtual reality
Cockpit FPV Goggles.
Thanks to additions that
include aluminum window surrounds, a Bang & Olufsen surround sound stereo, Audi
virtual cockpit, and MMI navigation, it's no surprise the A4 garnered nearly unanimous praise for its tech - laden interior and luxury appointments, which outclass many competitors in this space.
My test car
included the optional Technology package ($ 3,250), which adds navigation and Audi's «
virtual cockpit» (a 12.3 - inch hi - res display in the dash), among other features.
Inside the cabin, you'll find new tech goodies
including a digital instrument cluster with 12 - inch display, about as big as Audi's «
virtual cockpit.»
But the Q5's most interesting toys are all relegated to the options list,
including Audi's excellent MMI Navigation Plus infotainment system, the slick
Virtual Cockpit dial pack, a B&O sound system and various autonomous driver aids.
We're not sure if the new A1 will
include Audi's latest dual - screen MMI touch system from the new A6, but it will feature Audi's
virtual cockpit as an option.
Optional tech
includes the outstanding Audi
virtual cockpit, which replaces the instrument cluster with a 12.3 - inch center display, as well a 4G LTE Audi connect infotainment system.
Mind you, the Veedub is nowhere near as luxe inside as the S3, and it lacks a lot of the Audi's cutting - edge tech (
including that fabulous
Virtual Cockpit), but for a driver hungering only for the main go - fast ingredients, the Golf R offers a value proposition that can't be ignored.
Once you're in those stylish, stitched up leather seats (Nappa will set you back $ 1,500), you'll be staring at an RS - specific version of Audi's 12.3 - inch
virtual cockpit (a heads up display is optional), featuring those special performance gauges and other features
including a lap timer.
Optional on both the A5 and S5 is Audi's
virtual cockpit, which
includes a full - color head - up display that projects driving info directly in the driver's field of vision.
This beautiful example comes with a fantastic specification to
include, 19» 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels, Satellite Navigation,
Virtual Cockpit, Bluetooth, Audi Drive Select, Multi Function Flat Bottom Leather Steering Wheel, Paddle Shift, Cruise Control, Dual Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, DAB Radio, Illuminated Entry Guards, Privacy Glass, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Heated Electric Mirrors, Auto Lights, Xenon Headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights.
The Prestige trim will
include MMI infotainment system, a
virtual cockpit that is also present in base one, head - up display, navigation, and 4G LTE capability.
At that price tag, buyers get 19 - inch ten spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights with high beam assist, RS super sports seats with honeycomb stitching, plus a full suite of tech,
including Audi's 12.3 - inch
virtual cockpit system, an additional 8.3 - inch display on the dashboard, sat nav, cruise control, parking assist, and a hatful of driver assists and safety features.
The A3 also shares many standout tech features with the rest of the Audi lineup,
including the «
Virtual Cockpit» digital gauge cluster and a version of Audi's MMI infotainment system.
The Technology grade's highlights
include 18 - inch 5 - arm design alloy wheels, auto - folding and heated ORVMs with memory function, adaptive suspension with damping control, electrically adjustable front seats with driver's side memory package, MMI Navigation plus with MMI Tough infotainment system, Audi Phone Box with wireless charging, Audi
virtual cockpit and Walnut velvet brown inlays.
The list of comforts offered on the new Q5
includes a 7 - inch infotainment system with handwriting recognition, Audi's MMI interface (with navigation) paired with a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a 12.3 - inch «
Virtual Cockpit» which replaces the analogue instrument cluster.
Audi active lane assist, Audi connect, Audi drive select, Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors, Audi
Virtual Cockpit - 12.3» LCD instrument cluster, Cruise control + speed limiter, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, MMI touch panel, Mobile phone preparation with bluetooth interface, Progressive power assisted steering, Service interval indicator, Audi music interface, Auxiliary input socket, Bluetooth audio streaming, DAB Digital radio, MMI Radio with CD player and SD / XC card slot, All weather LED headlights, Aluminium door mirror housings, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Auto headlight range control, Body colour bumpers, Body styling kit, Electric front windows, Front spoiler, Green tinted heat insulating glass, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, Rear wing, Twin oval tailpipes, 3 spoke alcantara sports leather multi-function steering wheel
including paddle shift, 4 way electric lumbar support, Alcantara gear knob gaiter, Aluminium door sill trims, Black headlining, Deluxe auto air conditioning with integrated digital display, Electric lumbar support, Front centre armrest, Front head restraints, Front passenger seat isofix location point, Heated front seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Interior elements in slate grey, Isofix on outer rear seats, Split folding rear seat, Stainless steel pedals, Top tether anchor plate for isofix child seat, Extended leather pack - TT / TT RS - Black, LED interior light pack - TT, 2 rear seatbelts, 3 point front seat belts, ABS, ASR traction control, Curtain airbags, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, EDL traction control, Electromechanical parking brake, ESP, First aid kit, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front side airbags, Head airbags, Seatbelt warning, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle, Anti theft alarm, Immobiliser, Keyless Start, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, TT RS specification sports suspension, Aluminium interior trim, Extended aluminium look with stainless steel pedals, Tyre repair kit
As one would expect the S5 Sportback borrows from the S5 coupe and its siblings,
including the Audi
Virtual Cockpit and a luxury interior that
includes well - bolstered diamond - quilted leather seats, contrast stitching, Alcantara door panels and carbon fiber dash trim.
Infotainment and driver assistance While offering outstanding performance, within the cabin, the RS 5 Sportback integrates benchmark technologies
including standard Audi smartphone interface, which provides Apple CarPlay ™ and Google ™ Android Auto integration for compatible mobile devices, available Audi
virtual cockpit and full color head - up display.
The top Prestige trim adds a
virtual cockpit and head - up display and available options
include a sport rear differential and adaptive steering system.
The car is loaded with features
including Audi's brilliant
virtual cockpit, MMI system with a touchpad, three zone climate control, wireless charging, powered front seats, electronic parking brake, reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors, ABS, ESP and eight airbags.
And it's got a lot of novel tech inside,
including a dual - touchscreen system that shows the next evolution of Audi's award - winning
Virtual Cockpit and its MMI infotainment interface.
Other signature technologies on board the A4 range
include Audi «connect» infotainment with a mobile Wi - Fi hotspot, a 19 - speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with 755 watts of power, and the Audi «
virtual cockpit.»
The company has equipped the car with all the latest technologies,
including the 12.3 - inch Audi
virtual cockpit, Audi AI systems, 10.1 - inch MMI navigation plus touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.6 - inch touch display for accessing the climate control system, comfort functions and text input.
Equipment on offer
includes Audi's fancy
Virtual cockpit, which is fully digital and customizable display, 8.3 - inch display with MMI Navigation Plus, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity and a Bang & Olufsen audio setup to name a few.
Available features
include a full - color head - up display system, 19 - speaker Bang and Olufson - brand stereo, and a «
Virtual Cockpit» all - digital instrument display.
You'll want to add another $ 2,600 for the Navigation package, which
includes the bigger MMI interface and Audi's all - digital
Virtual Cockpit display.
Standard features on the new R8
include LED headlights (Laser headlights are an optional fitment), dynamic turn indicators, a
virtual cockpit system and 19 - inch alloy wheels.
Standard feature highlights
include Nappa leather 18 - way heated sport seats, 19 - inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in Summer tires, LED headlights, automatic climate control, MMI Navigation, Audi
Virtual Cockpit, a 13 - speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a rearview camera.
Some of the convenience technology
includes an 8.3 - inch high - mount infotainment screen running Google Earth mapping overlays (and Google search functionality) with live traffic flow, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, not to mention the
virtual cockpit.
On cabin tech alone, Audi has shown off its
Virtual Cockpit in other models, and even given its A6 a midcycle update that
included a 4G data connection and USB ports for audio devices.
Audi is refreshing the A3 with new engines —
including the A3's first 3 - cylinder unit and a new 2.0 L TFSI — new driver assistance systems and the Audi
virtual cockpit.
Other kit available will
include Audi's digital
Virtual Cockpit instrument display, while safety kit
includes Traffic Jam Assist, which can take control of the steering in slow - moving heavy traffic at speeds of up to 40mph.
It's dangerously easy to bloat the bottom line, as there's lots of tempting tech to splurge on,
including $ 2,600 for MMI navigation, connect Prime and Plus telematics and Audi's dazzling
Virtual Cockpit, which bins analog gauges in favor of a 12.3 - inch reconfigurable screen and a larger 8.3 - inch center - stack display.
Apart from the new 19 - inch wheels we've already mentioned, other gear over the old TT S
includes the latest MMI navigation with MMI touch that works with the brilliant «
Virtual Cockpit» 12.3 - inch TFT screen, full LED headlights with adaptive functions, front parking sensors and a reversing camera, active lane assist, electro - pneumatic backrest side bolsters for the Alcantara and leather - trimmed power sports seats, a digital radio, convenience key, ambient lighting and a storage and luggage compartment package.
A Navigation Package which
includes the Audi
virtual cockpit and 8.3 - inch MMI screen as well as an S Line Sport Package which offers sport suspension, seats and visual updates are also available.
A comprehensive equipment list now
includes advances such as the
virtual cockpit and the very latest safety systems.
Inside the Q2 is the usual Audi offering, with
virtual cockpit, good seats and plenty of technology,
including active lane assist, heads - up display, Sat Nav, Park Assist and MMI (some of which will be options, depending on model).
Audi active lane assist, Audi drive select, Audi
Virtual Cockpit - 12.3» LCD instrument cluster, MMI touch panel, Mobile phone preparation with bluetooth interface, Progressive power assisted steering, Service interval indicator, Audi music interface, Auxiliary input socket, Bluetooth audio streaming, DAB Digital radio, MMI Radio with CD player and SD / XC card slot, Auto headlight range control, Automatic coming / leaving home lighting function, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door mirrors, Electric front windows, Headlight wash system, High gloss black front grille, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, Rain and light sensors, Rear diffuser, Retractable rear spoiler, S Line body styling, 3 spoke leather multi-function sport steering wheel
including paddle shift, Aluminium door sill trims, Black headlining, Electric lumbar support, Front head restraints, Front passenger seat isofix location point, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Isofix on outer rear seats, Perforated leather gearknob, Split folding rear seat, Stainless steel pedals, Top tether anchor plate for isofix child seat, 2 rear seatbelts, 3 point front seat belts, ABS, ASR traction control, Curtain airbags, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, EDL traction control, Electromechanical parking brake, ESP, First aid kit, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front side airbags, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle, Anti theft alarm, Immobiliser, Keyless Start, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Matt brushed aluminium inlay, Tyre repair kit
It's also on the low end of the sports - car spectrum for insurance coverage, even with its price tag in the mid - $ 40,000 s. Oh, and about that price: Don't forget that it
includes standard luxury cues like all - wheel drive, heated leather sport seats and Audi's 12.3 - inch «
virtual cockpit» instrument panel.