Of particular note is the M5's new gear shifter,
its revised steering wheel design and the plethora of digital displays, including the instrument cluster, climate control suite and infotainment system.
Other revisions reportedly slated for the 2012 model year include an optional carbon fiber hood for the Z06, the addition of Carlisle Blue Metallic and the deletion of black from exterior paint options,
revised steering wheel designs, and an upgraded nine - speaker Bose audio system.
Not exact matches
Revised steering (a specially modified
steering rack,
designed to reduce friction and improve feel), improved
wheel damping (via Bilstein shocks), uprated trim, and Lucerne braking components are all aimed at providing the LaCrosse Super with more over-the-road speed.
The sporty Arteon R - Line will offer a sport
steering wheel along with to a unique
wheel design, as well as
revised bumpers and chrome - plated exhaust tips front and back.
Optional F Sport package with sport - tuned adaptive suspension, larger front brakes,
revised steering, 19 - inch staggered - width
wheels, unique
design details
Inside, the wrap - around instrument panel was substantially
revised and optionally available for the first time (and seldom ordered) was a driver's side airbag system with an exclusive
steering wheel design.
For the interior, the
revised M5 gets a redesigned M leather
steering wheel with
design inspired by the double - spoke
wheels.
Inside, a new multifunction
steering wheel design takes pride of place and features a smaller boss, satin - chrome plating and
revised switchgear.
The 2008 Pathfinder includes a number of interior enhancements, including a restyled interior with a new instrument panel center stack
design, a
revised front center console (all models except S - V6), new upper door trim (all models except S - V6), new automatic transmission shifter with special grip (all models except S - V6), new heated
steering wheel (LE models) and illuminated switchgear (all models except S - V6).
Don't let the similarity of
design or performance fool you, this is a very different feeling supercar, and the key to its new - found engagement is its
revised chassis, particularly the new rear -
wheel steering system.
Critical Knowledge:
Revised front and rear stylingNew 6 - speed automatic transmissionStandard Hill Start Assist featureRe - tuned active damping suspensionSport package replaced by Advance packageNew
wheel selection, including 19 - inch
design for models with Advance packageInterior upgraded with new wood, metal and other trim detailsPaddle shifters added to a thicker
steering wheelNew center console storage trayNew standard LED interior
Inside, Audi offers new
steering -
wheel designs, higher - quality dashboard and center - console trim,
revised switchgear and alterations to the optional MMI navigation - plus system.
Inside, the
design is influenced by the bigger Hyundai Sonata, as seen in the new 3 - spoke
steering wheel and center console,
revised instrument cluster and SoyFoam seat cushions.
That price, a $ 1000 increase from the previous model's, is offset by the upgrade to bi-LED headlights, LED front foglights, LED tail lights,
revised frontal styling, a new rear bumper, new
wheel designs and
revised suspension and
steering.
Inside the main changes from the Giulia Sprint GT were imitation wood dashboard fascia instead of the previous anti-glare grey finish, front seats
revised to a mild «bucket»
design, and a dished three aluminium spoke
steering wheel, with a black rim and horn buttons through the spokes.