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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 08:45 AM

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You are right, changes in Audi take time while Bangle presents a new version of the two kidney BMW grille in every new BMW with more and more resemblance to Pontiac.
Sure, Yannis.

Btw, Walter Da Silva said in many interview the next design will be pure evolutional. Also reffering to Roadjet & R8 as a showcases of "new" design way:

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WDS: The new design theory that I prepared for Audi four years ago was for the Audi A6. But in production, the first one was the A8, then the A6, A6 Avant, A4, A3 and now the Q7 - all in that same design direction. The Roadjet, yeah, for sure, it is the next evolution. But the R8 sports car is also an indication. It's the same philosophy, whether it's for a (sedan) or a sports car or an SUV.
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We are a premium brand, and we have to follow our own design philosophy. Our only motto is to be a leader not a follower in technology, quality, and design. The evolution of design is constant. What Audi did over the last three years in introducing new models and new design no other auto maker has accomplished in the same amount of time. I see a period of consolidation ahead. But we are already working on the architecture of the next platform. It's a huge step forward -- the architecture is even better and the cars will be even more beautiful. The proportions will be even better.

In the future I see a huge improvement in car interiors. We have to work a lot to create a kind of internal architecture and environment that is even more oriented to the customer. We are studying new seats that are more ergonomic. We can do more to enhance the simplicity of the cockpit, the dashboard, and the instruments. And we will focus on materials -- that they are distributed in the right way and that they create the perception of quality. Information systems are another important area for interior design. The telephone, radio, and all the other buttons have to be clear and intuitive to enhance safety. Interiors will change a lot. You shouldn't confuse luxury with prestige and exclusivity. There is a different way to interpret each. I see evolution on the exterior of cars and revolution in the interiors.
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 09:31 AM

He says that there will be an improvement in interior quality!

I don't know how Audi can improve their interiors much further, they're already are so good!
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 04:19 PM

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He says that there will be an improvement in interior quality!

I don't know how Audi can improve their interiors much further, they're already are so good!
I think one way they can improve the interior is by making them for the overall car. IMO, the Audi interiors are almost flawless. The only flaw I see is the fact that the interior is very driver oriented. That's not a bad thing but for a premium brand the oreintation should be overall, passenger and driver. Sometimes honestly, the interiors really do remind me of Supra and FD RX-7 not in a bad or cheap way just they driver oriented part. Don't worry I'm not saying anything bad about Audi...I still love them and i'm still trying to decide if buying a 97-98 A4 would be cost efficient or not.
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 06:42 PM

Audi is beginning to look like Darth Vader...
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 06:53 PM

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Audi is beginning to look like Darth Vader...
Audi sure is the daddy these days!


In some markets Audi is already the best-selling of the three German luxury brands and the new A4 will surely close the gap in its segment in global scale.
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-23-2006, 10:00 PM

I also remember it being said that Audi has one of the highest image rankings in Germany. Wish the same could be said for the states, there are still people who are very well informed that have NO idea as to what an Audi is?
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-24-2006, 06:27 AM

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This is a very accurate impression of how the next A4 will look like. Huck's CGI is all wrong.
I doubt it will look like this not nearly enough change here. Looks like a very bad photoshop.

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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-24-2006, 08:21 AM

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i still ask myself how far you can stretch the "parellolgram healdights with gaping grill concept" audi is pushing this take too far
it will backfire someday, i fear
That is a very good point. In 3-5 years all of these new Audis might end up looking really dated. They better come up with some new front design soon.
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 04-24-2006, 09:40 AM

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This is a very accurate impression of how the next A4 will look like. Huck's CGI is all wrong.

i like the mirrors on this 1, looks very sleek..

i do agree its a bit.. unchanged but its not too bad
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Re: All new Audi A4 coming by the end of 2007. - 06-30-2006, 11:35 PM

B8 mules

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