Last updated on September 15th, 2021 at 08:51 am
With a triple-screen display, parts of which can be adjusted to your individual preferences through Audi Virtual Cockpit, it’s fair to say that the ICE and controls are Audi’s strong points. Whether you’ve driven an entry-level A1, mid-range A5 or the high-end Q7, you will be familiar with the layout and design logic. The electric front seats are fully adjustable, and it will take you no time at all to familiarise yourself with the cockpit.
The more useful features are enabled by the built-in SIM (Audi Connect – with a free 36-month subscription) that gives you SatNav (MMI Navigation Plus), traffic updates, fuel prices, downloads and the ability to set up a fast hotspot within the car for people who need access. You will pair your phone (Android and Apple are both fully supported) and use that for entertainment or streaming – so no need to worry about your friends having to add a second number for you.
The basic audio system (if a 180w, 10-speaker system can be called basic) is more than adequate and you’d need to be a real audiophile to want the B&O upgrade for £800. It has a reversing camera, but the cool stuff like a head up display, proximity alerts and adaptive cruise control only really come into their own with the various upgrades. In a car costing the best part of £60,000 – you might have expected more to be included.
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