Audi of America: 2006 Model Year Change Points
Source: Audi of America
In order to meet a wider range of customer requests, Audi now offers a number of features for "sold orders" only. This means that customers who place an order with the dealer and are prepared to wait for it can select from a broader palette of options and colors depending on the model.
NEW FOR 2006: All cars with Bluetooth preparation (A6 and A8 standard, available on A3 and A4 with available phone preparation) now can operate with the palmOne Treo 650 Smartphone (GSM). Audi is the first manufacturer to offer broad interoperability with the Treo 650 Smartphone (GSM) including access to Favorites, Dialed Numbers and Missed Calls. A cradle will be available which will provide power to the Treo while in use and access to an external antenna.
Satellite radio (Sirius and XM) preparation standard for all cars (since 2004 MY in the US and will be standard in Canada as of Fall 2005)
Audi TT Coupe / Roadster 180 HP / 225 HP / 250 HP
New red interior color (Coupe models only)
Audi A3
NEW MODEL:
New phone prep with Bluetooth and phone voice control available
DSG with Hill Holder
Bi-Xenon replacing Xenon (running change)
Audi A4 Cabriolet
MY 2005 Mid Year Changes
New middle console (concurrent with sedan/Avant) with two cupholders and an additional power outlet
Addition of A4 Cabriolet S-Line
New DVD Navigation system available with two SD memory card slots for audio files
MY 2006
New phone prep with Bluetooth
S-Line Cabriolet replaces sport package
Sport suspension - available on sold orders on all A4 Cabriolet models
Wood trim standard on 1.8T A4 Cabriolet
17" wheel 6-spoke standard (B6 A4 Cabriolet)
18" 5-arm wheel in S-line package
Rear Parktronic available as an option for sold orders on all A4 models
4-spoke Multi Function steering wheel standard on A4 Cabriolet (S4 remains w 3-spoke steering wheel)
Heated rear seats available to complete the vehicle's all-weather appeal
New beige/grey interior (Available Fall 2005)
New Torsen C 40/60 torque split (S4 manual only)
S4 "V8" badges on Cabriolet below side blinker lights
Rear Parktronic available as an option on S4 models
Audi A4/S4: Sedan/Avant
MY 2006
THREE NEW MODELS
New phone prep with Bluetooth and phone voice control available
S-line sedan/Avant replacing sport package
Sport suspension - available for sold orders on all A4 sedan/Avant models
Wood segment steering wheel - available for sold orders
Wood trim available on 2.0T Sedan/Avant
Wood trim standard on 3.2 Sedan/Avant
Rear Parktronic available on A4 sedan/Avant sold orders
17" 5 double-spoke wheel in 2.0T premium pkg, standard on 3.2
Optional 17" 16-spoke wheel replacing 5-spoke wheel for sold orders
18" 14-spoke BBS design "Challenge" wheel in S4 premium package
Hill hold function (on all CVT models)
S4 "V8" badges on sedan/Avant below side blinker lights
S4 interior trim changes to brushed aluminum; grey birch & carbon optional
Rear Parktronic available on S4 models (sedan/Avant)
New Torsen C 40/60 torque split (S4 manual only)
Audi A6
MY 2006
TWO NEW MODELS
S-line now for both 3.2 and 4.2 sedans
Bose surround sound standard on 4.2
Front heated seats standard on 3.2 Avant & 4.2
Adaptive Cruise Control available
Adaptive air suspension available
Aluminum door sill trim as standard
Color Driver Information Center, when Navigation or ACC is present
Tire pressure monitoring standard (US only)
Valet function for glove box
17" wheel standard on 3.2 quattro models
18" wheel now in High gloss (replaces C5G)
Wood and leather segment Multi-Function steering wheel w/ paddles & wood shift knob available on 3.2 and 4.2 sedan
Heated steering wheel controlled by a separate switch available on sold orders only
3.2 now receives LEV II emission certification
Wood trim standard on all models
Atlas Gray metallic exterior color
New color Misano red (S-Line only)
Audi A8
MY 2005 Mid Year Changes
Sport package available on A8 4.2
MY 2006
New single-frame grille for all A8s
Audi Parking System with graphic display
Adaptive front light for all A8s
Heated steering wheel controlled by a separate switch available
Wood-segment steering wheel available (standard W12)
18" 5-spoke wheel standard
New 18" Y-spoke wheel
19" performance tire now only avail w/ sport package
Rainsensor standard (added to existing light sensor)
New design color Driver Information Center
Daytime Running Light added to Xenon
Audi Exclusive packages available on all A8 models in Red and Anis Yellow
New color Quartz Gray Metallic (replaces atlas gray)
New color Garnet Red Pearl Effect
Glove box lock
Interior leather variant upgrade now standard on A8L
W12 side badge changes from molding to front fender
W12 specific rocker panel
