Yahoo Autos What's new for the 2024 Audi lineup
Audi has made a large number of small changes to its U.S. lineup for the 2024 model year. The broad strokes are that buyers of almost all ICE-powered model lines will be able to use remote start free of charge through the MyAudi app. Along with that, the brand is hyping its new app store, so a bunch of new owners will get a six-month free trial of Audi Connect Plus that opens up native and third-party app access to services like Spotify and Yelp, plus gaming, parking, charging, and news. Consider it enticement to getting hooked on a subscription after the trial period. Also, all 2024 crossovers and SUVs come standard with adaptive cruise control (ACC), or "adaptive cruise assist" (ACA) as Audi refers to it. A new optional predictive cruise control element allows the system to automatically react to changing speed limits.
Information for the 2024 Q8 comes at a later date. Updates to the Q8 E-Tron got outed in March. Otherwise, starting from the bottom:
2024 A3 Range
For the A3, the black optic sport package gets a new 18-inch wheel, and HomeLink functionality gets added to the Convenience Package. On the S3, a Carbon Atlas interior inlay replaces the Aluminum Spectrum inlay, and Fine Nappa leather seating becomes an a la carte option on the Premium Plus and Prestige trims. The RS 3 adopts a new Carbon Atlas matte inlay, and the accent stitching in the optional RS Design Package goes from green to red.
MSRP for the A3 range begins at $36,495 after the $1,095 destination charge, which gets the front-wheel drive A3 40 trim. The RS 3 starts at $62,795.
2024 A4 and A5 Ranges
The bread-and-butter A4 and rakish A5 comes with standard ACC, Audi active lane assist, Parking System Plus, and a heated steering wheel that can detect when hands are holding it. All but the base A4 40 and A5 40 will respond to Remote Start through the MyAudi app. Those cars fitted with navigation will get traffic sign recognition and predictive ACC. Outside, Arkona White replaced Ibis White on the color palette, and Progressive Red Metallic replaces Tango Red Metallic.
MSRP for the A4 range begins at $42,295 for the A4 40, and at the other end, $63,895 for the S4. MSRP for the A5 range begins at $48,795 for both the A5 Coupe S Line 45 and the A5 Sportback 40, and $79,695 for the RS 5 Coupe.
2024 A6 and A7 Ranges
Design tweaks on the A6 start with a redrawn grille and end with a revised diffuser. Matrix LED headlights come standard, the options suite grows with four new wheels and two new interior inlays. The A7 features a new honeycomb grille and ups the new wheel design count to five. Premium Plus and Prestige trims come standard with interior ambient LED lighting. Cars fitted with the Convenience Package benefit from a new display for adaptive cruise assist, the Executive Package adds dual-pane acoustic glass and traffic sign recognition to its amenities list.
On trims for which these colors are available, Arkona White replaces Ibis White, Grenadier Red metallic replaces Tango Red Metallic, Madeira Brown Metallic replaces Soho Brown Metallic, and Ascari Blue Metallic replaces Ultra Blue Metallic.
MSRP for the A6 range begins at $54,395 for the A6 45 sedan, and $75,795 for the S6. Separately, the RS 6 Avant is now exclusively available in the United States in new, more powerful Performance guise. It starts at $126,895.
MSRP for the A7 range starts at $72,295 for the A7 55, going to $85,595 for the S7 and $127,800 for the RS 7, which is also now available only as the new Performance version (click the link above to learn more).
2024 A8 Range
Sebring Black Crystal Effect exterior paint replaces Vesuvius Gray Metallic. The 2024 A8 starts at $89,995 for the A8 L 55, and $121,695 for the S8.
