Steering committee

Audi drive select*: The driving dynamics system offers a choice of different modes that range from especially comfortable to a distinctly sporty experience. Its effects can also be felt in key components such as the steering and suspension.

Electronic stabilization control (ESC)*: This intelligent software solution selectively brakes individual wheels and intervenes in the engine management. The electronic limited slip differential improves traction and handling when cornering for a sharper response and more agile steering.

quattro with ultra technology*: The latest version of the Audi permanent all-wheel drive predictively engages or disengages the Audi technology so that dynamic driving can also be efficient. By deactivating the permanent all-wheel drive when it’s not needed, consumption is reduced.

You will find all the smart assistants an Audi can be equipped with online in the Audi Technology Portal.

stop & go function*: The stop & go function supports the driver with autonomous braking, if necessary bringing the vehicle to a complete standstill, and automatically resumes driving at the driver’s request (available in conjunction with S tronic/tiptronic only).

adaptive cruise control*: With the help of a radar sensor, adaptive cruise control maintains speed and following distance from the vehicle in front.

traffic jam assist*: Traffic jam assist provides partially autonomous driving, taking over steering at speeds of zero to circa 65 kilometers per hour—for example, when following the vehicle ahead in slow-moving traffic. Within specific system parameters, the technology recognizes lane markings as well as other vehicles in the same lane, lending support with steering, accelerating and braking in congestion.

Audi pre sense*: Audi pre sense reduces the risk of collisions and enhances protection in critical driving situations. If necessary, the system initiates preventative measures to protect the car’s occupants. These include tensioning seat belts, activating hazard warning lights and closing windows.

Predictive efficiency assistant*: The predictive efficiency assistant uses adaptive cruise control and navigational information about corner radii (curve assistant), town and speed limits (speed limit assisatant) to provide predictive, adaptive speed modulation. What’s more, the system also selectively regulates engine drag torque and coasting phases to promote fuel savings.

Audi active lane assist*: Audi active lane assist helps drivers to stay comfortably within lane markings. If, at speeds above roughly 60 kilometers per hour, the system is active and the driver starts to drift without activating the indicators, the system will intervene gently but perceptibly to keep the car in its lane.

adaptive light*: Comprising the dynamic cornering light, variable headlight range control and static turning lights, adaptive light provides ideal illumination for all driving conditions, increasing safety and driver reaction times.

Audi Matrix LED*: The glare-free high beam in the Audi Matrix LED headlights ensures optimum visibility at all times. Individual LEDs are dimmed or deactivated as soon as another vehicle is detected by the camera. Based on route data from the MMI Navigation plus, the diodes also adjust the cornering light just before the wheel is turned.

Digital matrix light: Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) technology is considered the next quantum leap in lighting. Millions of light pixels not only mask out other road users with pinpoint precision; they can also distribute the light in front of the car in any number of ways, including high-resolution projections for optimum driver support.

OLED: Organic light emitting diodes are fitted in interiors and tail lights. Unlike point light sources such as LEDs, OLEDs are a flat light emitting technology. This means the illumination they produce reaches a new level of homogeneity and can be dimmed continuously. Thanks to the extremely flat and precise light produced, they lend themselves to entirely new design possibilities. OLEDs cast no shadow and don’t require reflectors, light guides or other similar optical components—making them very efficient and lightweight. In addition, they require very little cooling.

Audi marker lights*: The narrow light guides in the interior work in tandem with the Exit Warning assistance system. If either the driver or a passenger wants to open the door while a vehicle is approaching from the rear, the red marker lights pulse at short intervals.

Bose Surround Sound: Specially configured to the listening environment inside the car, the system measures background noise as well as filtering out and compensating for unwanted sounds. Manual audio system adjustments are a thing of the past.

Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System: For an entirely new sound dimension, the standard Audi sound system can be optionally upgraded with 19 controlled loudspeakers. The 3D music turns your cabin into a concert hall.

Personal route assist*: When the MMI Navigation plus function is active, the system learns which routes the driver regularly takes and remembers destinations, parking spots and times of day. It then harnesses this knowledge to optimize route planning and make suggestions during the next trip.

zFAS*: The central driver assistance controller, or zFAS for short, is the beating heart of tomorrow’s highly advanced assistance systems and future piloted driving. This compact central controller uses the signals from the various sensors to compute a digital model of the vehicle surroundings.

Car-to-x: This service networks with Audi connect, linking vehicles and letting them communicate with one another and with the traffic infrastructure. In addition to analyzing hazard information and exchanging warning signals as well as recognizing road sign information about temporary speed limits, Traffic Light Information helps optimize traffic flow. This service is currently only available in selected US locations, such as Las Vegas.

Audi connect***: All the applications and developments that link Audi models with their drivers, the Internet, the infrastructure and other vehicles. They transform the car into a mobile infotainment and communication center.