Have you heard the S4/S5 rumour...
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*update*
Went in to my dealer today (west London Audi) for a service and enquired about this new information about s cars going diesel.
He said this was going to go forward back in March 2018 but as it stands this hasn't been mentioned again and he knows nothing further.
It could be that Audi reintroduce sporty diesels but no other information on whether they'll scrap the current petrols.
Also the sq7 is apparently on the way out..
Went in to my dealer today (west London Audi) for a service and enquired about this new information about s cars going diesel.
He said this was going to go forward back in March 2018 but as it stands this hasn't been mentioned again and he knows nothing further.
It could be that Audi reintroduce sporty diesels but no other information on whether they'll scrap the current petrols.
Also the sq7 is apparently on the way out..
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Audi do keep their info pretty well hidden to be fair.
The SQ7 is far more desirable to me than the weird Q8. Cheers for the update
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Audi do keep their info pretty well hidden to be fair.
The SQ7 is far more desirable to me than the weird Q8. Cheers for the update
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Yeah, I agree, I very much prefer the sq7 to the q8.
Sat in an a6/a7 today and the interior layout is so clean! Very high quality made my a4 feel old inside.
At least Audi seem to be improving even further on their build quality but the low end models like the a1 I'm not too sure..
So as it stands the 'diesel will replace s' was real at one point but no longer.
It's just speculation now and we should just wait n watch what happens..
Wish they used that engine in the a7 but can only hope.. Lol
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It makes complete sense. Too end A7 engine it would be.
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ABT exhaust? Haha. Fake pipes?
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Real exhausts. Fake badges...
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for some reason I really don't like the interior of the new A6/A7 - too glossy, too touchscreeny for my liking. Feels a bit tacky to my taste. And those fake exhaust pipes? OMG!
I much prefer physical buttons and switches. Love the interior of my A4 and also loved my previous A3's with those turbine-styled air vents that made those satisfying 'clicks' when you turn them
I don't know may be I'm just old-fashioned, but the interior of the new A6 is currently preventing me of considering it as my next car. No offense to A6/A7 owners. The exteriors look awesome though!
for some reason I really don't like the interior of the new A6/A7 - too glossy, too touchscreeny for my liking. Feels a bit tacky to my taste. And those fake exhaust pipes? OMG!
I much prefer physical buttons and switches. Love the interior of my A4 and also loved my previous A3's with those turbine-styled air vents that made those satisfying 'clicks' when you turn them
I don't know may be I'm just old-fashioned, but the interior of the new A6 is currently preventing me of considering it as my next car. No offense to A6/A7 owners. The exteriors look awesome though!
Im definitely not a fan of the touch screens either, I just meant the actual layout is super clean and the feel I got was of high quality. (Audi showroom appeal definently helps)
Same here, I had an a3 before my a4 and loved the ac vents especially the way they circulated air compared to the a4.
I think the interior of the 8v A3 is simply outstanding. It still outclasses many of the other 'bigger' cars. It was the interior of my A3 that made me an Audi fan in the first instance
I think the interior of the 8v A3 is simply outstanding. It still outclasses many of the other 'bigger' cars. It was the interior of my A3 that made me an Audi fan in the first instance
Agreed. Same reason I also brought an Audi which was my first ever Audi and first ever car! Haha
The interior back then in 2013 did outclass those above it easily.
I recently sat in a new a class though and that has definently improved over the old one. The old a class interior was a joke.
The new one however felt as solid as the a3 and a lot more futuristic.
Lets see what Audi do for the new a3!
Compared to the A4 the A3 looks downmarket, the A4's interior, on the other hand, is also down market to the A6. The A3 is overdue a complete makeover this year as will the interior of the A4..
I haven't sat inside a new A-class yet but am now itching to see it. I did notice that they've tried to emulate the A3 this time round, especially the front daytime running lights looked suspiciously like those of A3..
especially the front daytime running lights looked suspiciously like those of A3..
I passed an A35 AMG yesterday and thought exactly the same thing! Not a fan of the exterior overall either, it looks like the rear lights are drooping or something and the aero kit just looks like it's trying to compensate for soft styling on the rest of the car.
I agree, the A6's interior is really nice. It's just I can't get past all the touchscreens (they feel excessive to me) and the lack of good old physical buttons. I'm sure it's just down to different tastes; I'm probably just old-fashioned when it comes to these things. I never liked the virtual cockpit either. Much prefer the physical, real dials
I haven't sat inside a new A-class yet but am now itching to see it. I did notice that they've tried to emulate the A3 this time round, especially the front daytime running lights looked suspiciously like those of A3..
See it in the flesh. The interior lights I felt almost put my a4s interior blue lighting to shame! Was actually surprised the quality of the interior felt solid. Not something I'd have said in the past about Mercedes interiors.
The current c class and last gen e class had terrible feeling interiors. But this new a class feels Audi like solid.
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I have the virtual dash and the wife has analogue on her old(er) S3; whenever I get in her car it drives me mad having to look left then right (or is it right vs left!) for revs vs speed!I agree, the A6's interior is really nice. It's just I can't get past all the touchscreens (they feel excessive to me) and the lack of good old physical buttons. I'm sure it's just down to different tastes; I'm probably just old-fashioned when it comes to these things. I never liked the virtual cockpit either. Much prefer the physical, real dials
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Surprised by the SQ7 going when the SQ8 is supposed to use the same engine. Always liked the SQ7
Guys just got informed by a dealer that their internal system is now showing the S4/S5 as having 3.0tdi v6 as opposed to the petrol units.
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Interesting! I still can't see it happening though. I'll check with my dealer as well.
I read an article last year about the SQ5, apparently Audi where due to release a diesel variant of the SQ5 along side the petrol the following year.
I would imagine this will be the same plan for the S4/S5, just Audi have got more testing complete with the 3.0 TDI unit and held of on the petrol as its not as straight forward to make them compliant?
I would imagine this will be the same plan for the S4/S5, just Audi have got more testing complete with the 3.0 TDI unit and held of on the petrol as its not as straight forward to make them compliant?
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So, potential diesel S4, no V8 in the RS4, exhausts with no drama, dual touchscreens without ergonomic switches. I'm starting to feel this will be my last Audi for a while.
And the last time I was at a BMW garage, I heard 3 separate 430i's pull away and thought 'wow what a great noise'...they weren't even M4s.
Just thinking out loud...
And the last time I was at a BMW garage, I heard 3 separate 430i's pull away and thought 'wow what a great noise'...they weren't even M4s.
Just thinking out loud...
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Simple mate. Used market. Ya don't need the latest tech and interior updates in order to enjoy the thrill and drama of a great engine.
But I massively see your point. Shouldn't have to go elsewhere should ya? AMG?
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You might be right - I always used to go for the '2 year approved used' type of car before I got the S4, no reason I can't go back to that.
No regrets changing to the RS4 then?
The SQ7 that often parks next to me at work sounds like an RS6 with an aftermarket exhaust, I don't know what's wrong with the ones you've heard! Lol
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New brakes this weekend. Ask me after the bill.
Nah mate. None at all. It just feels special. It's an honest car. It's. it the fastest, it's not the best but it's such an occasion. The Miltek helps haha.
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Not a very clear picture but the dealer states this in the last paragraph.
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same feeling here..
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So having spoke to Cheshire Oaks Audi they have confirmed this rumour. There has been no official announcement but it is common knowledge.
So, it does seem very likely this is the case. If so I won't be having another Audi I'll be in a 340 Beemer.
So, it does seem very likely this is the case. If so I won't be having another Audi I'll be in a 340 Beemer.
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Ah yes - correction to my previous post, I meant it was 440i's I liked the sound of...anyway they weren't M's!
Just spoke to a few dealers around the London/South East area who all seem quite unsure.
Audi chingford for example say the books are open for orders on the S4/S5 and engines are to remain petrol v6. Whereas audi Harold Wood confirm they have heard rumours about a diesel unit being introduced instead however these are unconfirmed and most likely Audi will stick with the petrol units after recalibrating the ECU's.
