Hi All
Just posted this on the A6 thread but thought I'd post on here too.
Anyone have any ideas regarding the severe limitations Audi UK have imposed when it comes to options?
I thought the options list was limited when I ordered my A5 Sportback 3 years ago. I'm now looking to place an order on a new A4/5 or 6 but the options list has become even worse!
It has been suggested this has something to do with WLTP but this doesn't add up to my mind unless Germany are exempt from WLTP!? Head over to Audi.de and you can configure the hell out any model! You can choose from 11 (yes, 11!) different alloy wheel options on an S-line model compared with the paltry 4 on the UK configurator. Go for a Black Edition over here and you get no choice on alloys (its a take it or leave it). The configuration options on Adui.de is unbelievable! Just head on over and get your internet browser to translate the page, you'll be astounded!
As for the UK configurator I can no longer de-select sports/s-line suspension for standard/comfort suspension or upgrade to adaptive. I can no longer have a flat bottomed steering wheel when selecting the Tour Pack (adaptive cruse etc) I have both on my current A5. I cannot choose type of LED lights (i.e. you cannot change from Matrix to HD Matrix) and so the list goes on!
We now have to chose from Sport, S-Line or Vorsprung, choose a colour and that's about it!
This so called rationalisation of options is really turning me off becoming a repeat Audi owner!
Have Audi given any kind of press release or statement on why they appear to be penalising UK buyers?
Just posted this on the A6 thread but thought I'd post on here too.
Anyone have any ideas regarding the severe limitations Audi UK have imposed when it comes to options?
I thought the options list was limited when I ordered my A5 Sportback 3 years ago. I'm now looking to place an order on a new A4/5 or 6 but the options list has become even worse!
It has been suggested this has something to do with WLTP but this doesn't add up to my mind unless Germany are exempt from WLTP!? Head over to Audi.de and you can configure the hell out any model! You can choose from 11 (yes, 11!) different alloy wheel options on an S-line model compared with the paltry 4 on the UK configurator. Go for a Black Edition over here and you get no choice on alloys (its a take it or leave it). The configuration options on Adui.de is unbelievable! Just head on over and get your internet browser to translate the page, you'll be astounded!
As for the UK configurator I can no longer de-select sports/s-line suspension for standard/comfort suspension or upgrade to adaptive. I can no longer have a flat bottomed steering wheel when selecting the Tour Pack (adaptive cruse etc) I have both on my current A5. I cannot choose type of LED lights (i.e. you cannot change from Matrix to HD Matrix) and so the list goes on!
We now have to chose from Sport, S-Line or Vorsprung, choose a colour and that's about it!
This so called rationalisation of options is really turning me off becoming a repeat Audi owner!
Have Audi given any kind of press release or statement on why they appear to be penalising UK buyers?