New A4 / A4 avant revealed. Thoughts?

"philsphan09" (philsphan09)
06/28/2015 at 22:22 • Filed to: None

SO bummed they went to the iPad screen. Aesthetically not much different.

https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/presskits/t…

DISCUSSION (33)

jkm7680 > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:24

I like very much.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:25

Steering wheel looks strange. Not sure why they need 3 screens: gauges, infotainment, HVAC.

CB > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:25

I dig it. The iPad screen as people call it doesn’t really bother me. Interesting how they went with dual side tailpipes for the 2.0 and not for the 3.0 TDI, stylistically.

Also, I’m curious if the new S4 will come with a stick.

philsphan09 > CB
06/28/2015 at 22:27

As a B8 S4 owner I'm really curious. The interior center area doesn't appear too manual friendly though.

CB > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:28

Yeah, plus it looks like it has an electronic parking brake. Makes me a little sad.

philsphan09 > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:28

For the record I really like it.

bob and john > CB
06/28/2015 at 22:29

the current S4 (with manual) has an electreonic parking brake.

as does that new alfa

AM > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:29

I actually really like it. It’s not radically different in design but it’s a little more matured and I think it looks better than the rather childish design of the 3/4-Series, specifically the M3/4.

The iPad screen isn’t great but it’s not quite as bad as some other cars. I’d rather have the screen integrated completely into the instrument cluster like in the new TT.

CB > bob and john
06/28/2015 at 22:30

Electronic parking brakes are weird to me. I mean, I was trained for that to be my emergency brake in case my other ones fail, and I don’t think an electronic one would be as good in those kinds of situations. Not enough control.

bob and john > CB
06/28/2015 at 22:31

100% agreed.

also, as an emergancy brake, its much rather have a mechanical linkage then something electronic.

philsphan09 > AM
06/28/2015 at 22:32

Completely agree! LOVE the new TT Screen. They could have also done a retractable one like in the A3 (unless this is and I can't tell)

CB > bob and john
06/28/2015 at 22:33

Absolutely. More feel/reliability.

philsphan09 > CB
06/28/2015 at 22:33

Absolutely. While in college I had a ‘01 Monte Carlo SS. Brakes failed (lines exploded due to rust...horrible design) on the Merritt parkway at 80 and had to use the emergency brake to stop.

The Ghost of Oppo > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:34

That is a pretty modest exterior upgrade for “all new”

AM3R shamefully returns > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:34

Looks good. Seeing some A3 in there. I really like the B8.5 though.

Dsscats > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:35

So much uglier than the old one.

wafflesnfalafel > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:36

Not bad - looks like a wider A3. The interior is busy though not ugly - but I agree, center console not manual friendly... (just have to get an S3!)

DasWauto > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:37

I added the image to this post. I like the looks, it’s not much a visual departure but I don’t think it needed to be. I can only hope they’ll sell the Avant here again, that could be a good candidate for my next car.

philsphan09 > Dsscats
06/28/2015 at 22:37

Out of curiosity what don't you like? The squinty tail lights are a little weird.

philsphan09 > DasWauto
06/28/2015 at 22:38

You're the bestest thank you. Not sure how to do that from my iPad.

Dsscats > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:39

The rear. The front. The grill is hideous. The lights are way too far. Too many angles everywhere.

DasWauto > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:50

You should be able to see a little wrench icon in the top right corner of the editor window, like so:

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Tap the little arrow in the tool bar that shows up and the image icon will be there. You can either upload images from the device or insert them by URLs. The same functionality should be available for comments.

AM > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 22:53

Yeah it very well could be a retractable screen, would make sense since it can be found in the A3/6/7/8 now.

SonorousSpeedJoe > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 23:01

It doesn’t look bad, which I thought was going to be the case based on previous leaks. At that time, I mostly took issue with the kinks in the headlights, but those look fine here - the overall exterior seems to be the same.

I like pretty much all of the interior aside from the bulky-looking gear selector; I haven’t driven a car with an iPad screen, so I don’t know how that’d effect my line of sight as I drive, but it’s otherwise fine by me.

I hope they played it close to the vest with the A5’s exterior as well - I quite like it as it is.

Marcus > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 23:11

How many times can they make the same car?

Bairclaw > philsphan09
06/28/2015 at 23:57

I like it. But what's the difference between that and the a3? They seem too close.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > philsphan09
06/29/2015 at 00:21

If they aren’t moving the A5 up to A6/A7 combo-pack, and introducing a steel-bodied Quattro Sport coupe with the 2.0T, a 6MT or DCT choice, and a torque vectoring differential, with a modest, but well crafted interior... not really caring much.

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philsphan09 > DasWauto
06/29/2015 at 07:24

Kinja'd!!!

Thanks!

philsphan09 > AM
06/29/2015 at 07:30

The more I stare, the less I think it’s retractable...Dammit

jkm7680 > CB
06/29/2015 at 08:31

I’m going to have to go with probably on this one. The A4 might even come with a stick, every single generation of A4 had manual before it was available with manual across the trim levels so I would say there’s still hope.

AM > philsphan09
06/29/2015 at 09:19

That's a shame :( I like being able to put the screen away if I don't want it up.

philsphan09 > AM
06/29/2015 at 09:48

Agreed. While my car was in the shop this past year I’ve had a new A3 & A6 Loaner. The retractable screen was fantastic.

AM > philsphan09
06/29/2015 at 10:34

The dash looks so much cleaner with the screen down:

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