2019 A6 Arrival?
10-20-2018, 06:37 AM
#61
AudiWorld Member
I’m still having a hard time getting excited over a first year model that doesn’t have the greatest reviews but all I have read do not pertain to the watered down model that will be offered to the USA.
I suspect that the “sporty” ride will be similar to the C7’s bone-shaker. The new MMI will be a fingerprint laden interface that can only be used on smooth roads (which don’t exist in the USA). Features that exist in the EU will be unavailable and therefore will remain just a tease for us. To buy one, sight unseen, is a brave person indeed.
I suspect that the “sporty” ride will be similar to the C7’s bone-shaker. The new MMI will be a fingerprint laden interface that can only be used on smooth roads (which don’t exist in the USA). Features that exist in the EU will be unavailable and therefore will remain just a tease for us. To buy one, sight unseen, is a brave person indeed.
10-20-2018, 07:42 AM
#62
AudiWorld Super User
If you have a C7 then hold your arm outstretched to the screen and see how much a finger moves while going along a typically crap road. This test proves that hitting the correct character while driving is hit and miss. Does anyone hold their iPad at arms length while having somebody shake you and be able to type? The only reason for a touch pad in a car is for the manufacturer to save money not make a better interface.
10-20-2018, 07:47 AM
#63
AudiWorld Super User
If you have a C7 then hold your arm outstretched to the screen and see how much a finger moves while going along a typically crap road. This test proves that hitting the correct character while driving is hit and miss. Does anyone hold their iPad at arms length while having somebody shake you and be able to type? The only reason for a touch pad in a car is for the manufacturer to save money not make a better interface.
10-20-2018, 09:10 AM
#64
AudiWorld Member
I’m still having a hard time getting excited over a first year model that doesn’t have the greatest reviews but all I have read do not pertain to the watered down model that will be offered to the USA.
I suspect that the “sporty” ride will be similar to the C7’s bone-shaker. The new MMI will be a fingerprint laden interface that can only be used on smooth roads (which don’t exist in the USA). Features that exist in the EU will be unavailable and therefore will remain just a tease for us. To buy one, sight unseen, is a brave person indeed.
I suspect that the “sporty” ride will be similar to the C7’s bone-shaker. The new MMI will be a fingerprint laden interface that can only be used on smooth roads (which don’t exist in the USA). Features that exist in the EU will be unavailable and therefore will remain just a tease for us. To buy one, sight unseen, is a brave person indeed.
The A6 and A8 looking identical
The SLine does not open the exhaust port to show exhaust tips
Trunk smaller that the predecessor
No longer a supercharged option but a twin turbo
wonder how is the latency on the twin turbo.
10-20-2018, 09:34 AM
#65
AudiWorld Member
10-20-2018, 10:24 AM
#66
AudiWorld Super User
Maybe, sure - it's a theory, but that said if I did buy the A6, it'd be with the air springs, and with the A8, it comes with a super cushy ride. I'll make my own opinions once I drive them IRL, but since none of us have driven the 2019 A6/8, don't you think it's a bit premature to form an opinion without having driven it?
My theory can easily be tested by holding your arm out and watching your hand move around.
10-20-2018, 10:25 AM
#67
AudiWorld Super User
You, mistakenly, forgot to put your location under your logon name and I’m not convinced that the US A6 will have the air springs. Even the EU tests have not stated that the ride is “cushy”.
My theory can easily be tested by holding your arm out and watching your hand move around.
10-20-2018, 10:40 AM
#68
AudiWorld Super User
10-20-2018, 10:42 AM
#69
AudiWorld Super User
Most of the input is done on the lower screen. For example Temp controls and navigation address entry.
That said feel free to knock something before you have tried it. I'll approach things with a more open mind. To each their own.
That said feel free to knock something before you have tried it. I'll approach things with a more open mind. To each their own.
10-20-2018, 10:42 AM
#70
AudiWorld Super User
tons of engineers in here, and wet blankets
how about wait until the car is in, drive it....if you like it cool, if you don't like it, that's cool too
how about wait until the car is in, drive it....if you like it cool, if you don't like it, that's cool too
Last edited by SCarGuy; 10-20-2018 at 10:47 AM.