September 9, 2004
Source: Audi of America
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Updated 2005 model year change points.
2005 Audi A4 1.8 T / 3.0 Sedan / Avant
Warning Triangle discontinued (early 2005’s may still be equipped)
Telematics no longer available
OBD and LEV II on 3.0
Discontinued blue interior (Sedan /avant only)
Bi-Xenon headlamps replace Xenon
New satellite/navigation/AM&FM radio antenna
2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet
Warning Triangle discontinued (early 2005’s may still be equipped)
Telematics no longer available
OBD and LEV II on 3.0
Satellite Radio (XM or Sirius) preparation now available on all models
Optional Xenon headlamps remain (sedan and avant equipped with bi-xenon)
Large-screen DVD Navigation system with color screen (pkg with glovebox 6-CD changer) (mid model year 2005 change)
2005 Audi S4 Sedan / Avant
Warning Triangle discontinued (early 2005’s may still be equipped)
New satellite/navigation/Am&FM radio antenna
2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet
Warning Triangle discontinued (early 2005’s may still be equipped)
Large-screen DVD Navigation system with color screen (pkg with glovebox 6-CD changer) (mid model year 2005 change)
2005 All-new Audi A6 3.2 / 4.2 Sedan
New Technical Features
4.2 liter 335 hp V8 quattro
3.2 FSI 255 hp V6 quattro (all new engine, high performance and lower fuel consumption)
Standard Six Speed Tiptronic transmission MY 2005
35% More rigid body shell (less twisting allows for softer suspension-firm but comfortable)
Standard quattro all wheel drive MY 2005
Advanced key (optional lock/unlock doors or start car without key)
Electromechanical parking brake (button in consule replaces mechanical arm)
Rainsensor
New Interior Features
Leather seating surfaces (3.2) / Premium Leather (4.2) (beautifully matched interiors)
Cell phone preparation with Bluetooth (replacing telematics)
Multifunction 4 spoke steering wheel
Advanced MMI system with 7″ screen & CD changer (user-friendly control interface)
Driver-focuse cockpit with high end materials of aluminum, leather, and wood
Voice recognition (optional)
DSP sound system with optional Bose Surround
DVD Navigation (optional)
New Exterior Features
Single Frame Front Grille
Adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights (Standard on 4.2)
Longer wheel base (3.2″ longer than current A6)
Tire pressure monitoring system (optional)
Coming home leaving home function
2005 Audi A8
New model
A8 4.2 quattro, Normal Wheelbase
New standard equipment (A8 L 4.2 quattro and A8 4.2 quattro)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Rain sensor for windshield wipers
LEDs under exterior mirror/side door handles
New exterior colors
Akoya Silver Metallic
Cambridge Green Pearl effect
New optional equipment
18″ 9-spoke wheel w/all-season tires
19″ all season tire for 12-spoke wheel
Advanced Key (keyless entry/go with start/stop button
Multifunctional 3-spoke wood steering wheel with shift paddles & wood shift knob
Power door close assist with power child locks
XM or Sirius Satellite Radio
Exterior
New design roof satellite antenna
2005 Audi TT Coupe / Roadster 180 HP / 225 HP / 250 HP
Warning Triangle removed (early 2005 may come equipped with triangle)
Cambridge Green pearl effect replaces Goodwood Green
Removal of Cellular phone preparation
Satellite Radio available (Port Installed) on both Coupe and Roadster ( Normal antenna standard on Coupe)
Return of Alcantara Steering Wheel
Specifications update – lower curb weight and 0 – 60 mph improvement
2004 Audi allroad quattro 2.7 T / 4.2
Warning Triangle removed (early 2005 may come equipped with triangle)
Telematics no longer available
Black fender panels discontinued
Full body paint available
DVD Navigation will replace previous navigation system
