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New look, new tech, for Audi A5 and S5
The enhanced Audi A5 and S5 range now features enhanced design and technology improvements.
New tech: connectivity
Horizontal lines dominate the interior of the A5 and S5 models. That large MMI touch display, the control centre of the new operating system, is the focal point of the instrument panel and angled slightly toward the driver. With its new MMI touch system, the highly connected Audi A5 and S5 range offers a user experience similar to a contemporary smartphone. A 10.1-inch touch display with acoustic feedback replaces the rotary pushbutton used in previous models. The graphics are clean and reduced and the menu structure reflects the expectations of the user. The MMI search is based on free text input and returns relevant hits very rapidly. Natural-language voice control understands many formulations from everyday speech and is another convenient function available.
With Audi’s latest integrated connected services and technology, Audi connect comprises a multitude of exciting functions within the new A5 range thereby allowing for a safer, more convenient and enjoyable drive. All models come standard with the Audi connect roof module which enables immediate and online connectivity to Audi’s roadside assistance and emergency call centre at the press of a button, from within the car. This allows access to emergency towing, ambulance, police or fire brigade support. Notification of when a service is due is also integrated into the functionality and will trigger an automatic prompt to the registered Audi Dealer.
Audi connect also offers real-time information for navigation and infotainment as part of the Technology Package. This includes live and integrated Google Earth navigation allowing the driver to easily plan trips through the myAudi app and send destinations and routes directly to the vehicle. Live information around points of interests (trading hours, parking availability), traffic information and weather updates are also included.
The myAudi app (downloadable from the app store) is an additional standard feature as part of the Audi connect portfolio, which connects the Audi A5 with the customer’s smartphone. It is through this point that the driver can access important vehicle information, manage data and configure and set up certain services like geo-fencing perimeters and speed limits. The driver will be able to call up real-time information about the vehicle and keep an eye on the fuel level, range, service appointments, warning messages and other key functions from an off-site location.
The updated Audi A5 and S5 range uses a new main unit with increased computing power – the third generation modular infotainment platform (MIB 3). It works together with equally new Communication box, which handles such things as telephony and the Audi connect services. The Audi A5 comes standard with Audi smartphone interface which enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver controls the full-HD, 12.3-inch display (1,920 x 720 pixels) of the Audi virtual cockpit plus (another standard feature) via the multifunction steering wheel and can choose between three views. This is complemented by the optional head-up display that projects important information into the driver’s direct field of view. Other optional extras like the Audi phone box and the Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound round are included throughout the range.
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