Facelift Confirmed for MY19
06-28-2018, 09:44 AM
#31
AudiWorld Senior Member
Well it seems like Mercedes is moving towards using the same interior across all models because their new A series has the S class interior.
Is that a good thing? Probably not but it does and probably will bring in more customers because of that.
Imagine getting the A6/7/8 interior in the A4 though! Yummy
Is that a good thing? Probably not but it does and probably will bring in more customers because of that.
Imagine getting the A6/7/8 interior in the A4 though! Yummy
06-28-2018, 09:49 AM
#32
AudiWorld Super User
Well it seems like Mercedes is moving towards using the same interior across all models because their new A series has the S class interior.
Is that a good thing? Probably not but it does and probably will bring in more customers because of that.
Imagine getting the A6/7/8 interior in the A4 though! Yummy
Is that a good thing? Probably not but it does and probably will bring in more customers because of that.
Imagine getting the A6/7/8 interior in the A4 though! Yummy
Eventually, Audi will adopt the new interior design language from the executive level sedans (A6, A7, A8), down the line as well.
06-28-2018, 10:39 AM
#33
AudiWorld Senior Member
Yep, not the same quality in all fronts but same design philosophy that it's still practically very similar from the higher end models. I would like to see that A6/7/8 design trickle down to the A4, because I really love that interior.
06-28-2018, 11:16 AM
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MY19 C-Class has the dual screen as well, Really interested in seeing how the new 3-series turns out, the interior from spy shots looks not bad.
06-28-2018, 01:59 PM
#37
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The B9's major competitors are getting either a significant update (Mercedes C) or a whole new model (BMW 3) this year. If the B9's MCA is limited to basically new bumpers, I would definitely expect the B10 by MY21. A very minor facelift isn't likely to do much for flagging sales, especially in the face of stiffer competition.
I guess the question remains - are sales that poor? and given the general weakness of the sedan segment... should they be expecting better?
The B10 would also be the logical opportunity to refresh the A4's tech package to include the next-gen MMI (as seen in the A6+), make a number of currently-optional DAP features standard across the board, and potentially offer some of the new semi-autonomous tech available in the A6+, depending on cost and competitive pressure. And at least one hybrid drivetrain, surely.
Currently optional DAP features standard across the board... only if required by regulators, if you ask me. Someone at work got an A3 Komfort, her car doesn't have a backup camera, say. Audi, like the two other two Germans, loves to nickel and dime people on equipment that other manufacturers consider basic.
06-28-2018, 05:00 PM
#39
AudiWorld Senior Member
(and really, being at 70% of BMW 3 series... would have been seen as an achievement not so long ago).
In Canada, Audi and BMW are tied for overall sales. Mercedes mildly ahead. Numbers can be found at https://www.desrosiers.ca/sales .
06-28-2018, 05:07 PM
#40
AudiWorld Senior Member
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"Two wide, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes replace the previous round tailpipes"
"Two wide, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes replace the previous round tailpipes"