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Does anyone have a link/pictures of the non virtual cockpit in the A5/S5. Having seen the VC in person it's cool, but honestly something I don't really need and wanted to see what the standard gauges/middle screen between looks like.
Dealer told me you pretty much get everything in the VC (minus obviously the gauges) in the middle screen of the standard also.
If I were in a tight budget but I want to get into an A5/S5, I would forgo the Virtual Gauges. That new Driver Information System display between the analog gauges are big and nice. It would surely make up for skipping the Virtual Cockpit. However, doing so would also mean skipping out on the B&O Sound System which I definitely want over the stock Audi System. I know I won't be happy with the sound quality of the Audi sound system. I am not a big fan of B&O brand but it offers better sound quality.
On the other hand, if I can stretch my $$ to get the Prestige Trim, I would. Virtual cockpit displays will be the norm of things to come for cars. A perfect example is the 2017 Honda CRV with its virtual cockpit display being standard across all trim lines. If I plan to keep the vehicle for 6 to 10 years or longer, I will definitely want the virtual cockpit so, at least, it would still be current until the time I decide to part with it.
If I were in a tight budget but I want to get into an A5/S5, I would forgo the Virtual Gauges. That new Driver Information System display between the analog gauges are big and nice. It would surely make up for skipping the Virtual Cockpit. However, doing so would also mean skipping out on the B&O Sound System which I definitely want over the stock Audi System. I know I won't be happy with the sound quality of the Audi sound system. I am not a big fan of B&O brand but it offers better sound quality.
On the other hand, if I can stretch my $$ to get the Prestige Trim, I would. Virtual cockpit displays will be the norm of things to come for cars. A perfect example is the 2017 Honda CRV with its virtual cockpit display being standard across all trim lines. If I plan to keep the vehicle for 6 to 10 years or longer, I will definitely want the virtual cockpit so, at least, it would still be current until the time I decide to part with it.
Thanks!
Why would you skip out on the B&O system..it's not attached to the VC/Tech package.
Why would you skip out on the B&O system..it's not attached to the VC/Tech package.
Yes, you are correct! I thought you could not pick B&O for the Premium Plus trim. Being Canadian, I was thinking of the Audi Canada configurator :-) In Canada, the lower trim line does not provide the prospective buyer an option to step up to the B&O.
Here's a good idea for you so you will further understand the features of the Driver Information Display (between the gauge pods). Surf the web for a VIN# for a 2018 A5. Here is one I picked up: WAUPNAF51JA001823
Use that and go to the Audi Owner Manual webpage to view the Owners Manual for the A5. Audi Online Owner's Manual
Once the manual is on your computer screen, read through pages 17 to 23.
As I mentioned in my post above, that large DIS between the analog gauges is quite large and useful even to show NAV maps.
Here's a good idea for you so you will further understand the features of the Driver Information Display (between the gauge pods). Surf the web for a VIN# for a 2018 A5. Here is one I picked up: WAUPNAF51JA001823
Use that and go to the Audi Owner Manual webpage to view the Owners Manual for the A5. Audi Online Owner's Manual
Once the manual is on your computer screen, read through pages 17 to 23.
As I mentioned in my post above, that large DIS between the analog gauges is quite large and useful even to show NAV maps.
That was awesome, that sure does explain how it works, thanks!
Here's a good idea for you so you will further understand the features of the Driver Information Display (between the gauge pods). Surf the web for a VIN# for a 2018 A5. Here is one I picked up: WAUPNAF51JA001823
Use that and go to the Audi Owner Manual webpage to view the Owners Manual for the A5. Audi Online Owner's Manual
That manual is no joke at 400 pages! I spent quite a while going over it using a SB VIN.
04-18-2017, 12:26 PM
A5/S5 non Audi Virtual Cockpit images/video
