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Is there a reason the lower-tier A6 has auto park assist but the flagship A8 doesn't?

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Old 12-05-2016, 08:53 AM
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Is there a reason the lower-tier A6 has auto park assist, since at least 2011, but the flagship A8 doesn't?
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It'll be on the D5. I'm sure it has something to do with no room to package it in the D4. Lane keeping assist is one thing, but auto park assist requires a whole new batch of sensors and a more robust method to turn the wheel.
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The only parking features on North American 2012-2017 C7 A6 are proximity warning sensors and a graphic display on the DIS. Those with the 180 degree cameras can see an overhead view when parking. There is no "auto parking" feature however.
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Originally Posted by snagitseven
The only parking features on North American 2012-2017 C7 A6 are proximity warning sensors and a graphic display on the DIS. Those with the 180 degree cameras can see an overhead view when parking. There is no "auto parking" feature however.


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Ah... so you are saying that it is available on the A6 - just not in the U.S.?
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Originally Posted by polo1
Ah... so you are saying that it is available on the A6 - just not in the U.S.?
Correct. There are many things not available in NA that are found in the ROW.




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