Audi models in tune with Apple iPhone

Audi and Apple have been working closely together to ensure that the eagerly awaited iPhone, available from today (November 9), is fully compatible with, and functional in, the majority of Audi models equipped with optional GSM phone preparation incorporating a bluetooth interface.

Alongside the standard hands-free functions (accept/reject call/hands-free), the mobile phone preparation supports the display of the signal strength and the provider’s name, and enables transfer of the user’s number directory to the car’s infotainment system.

In A5, A6, A8 and Q7 models equipped with the optional Audi Music Interface, the iPhone’s music files can also be played back through the in-car audio system. The in-dash MMI monitor displays track titles, artist names, playlists and genres, and allows occupants to navigate through these as they would through their iPod.

AUDI Q7 TAKES UP SPORT WITH NO TRANSFER FEE

S line sports specification now available at the same price as SE

The striking Audi Q7 S line with its profile-raising 20-inch alloy wheels and S line sports styling will be available at the same price as the SE model for a limited period. The popular sports specification that is already the choice of over 70 per cent of Q7 customers has until now been available at a premium of £900 over its SE counterpart. This premium is removed for all cars registered between January 1st and March 31st 2008. The SE and S line Q7 ranges will each start from £41,225 OTR, rising to £50,990 OTR.

Enhanced by its larger wheels, fully body-coloured bumpers and exclusive S line grille, bumper and rear diffuser design, the Q7 S line delivers maximum road presence. Inside, the sporting theme is continued by combination leather and Alcantara S line sports seats, S line sports steering wheel and brushed aluminium inlays.

FOUR-CYLINDER A6 MODELS UPGRADE TO DVD SAT-NAV

Acclaimed DVD-based navigation system and CD changer free-of-charge for A6 2.0 TFSI and A6 2.0 TDI models

A6 Saloon and Avant models ordered from this month, registered by March 31st 2008 and equipped with one of the two four-cylinder engines available - the 140 PS 2.0-litre TDI or the 170PS 2.0-litre TFSI - will benefit from the much praised Audi DVD satellite navigation system with TMC congestion avoidance technology and a 6-CD autochanger at no extra cost.

For V6 petrol and TDI and V8 petrol A6 models, the two already very cost effective optional communications packs available have been reduced in price by £500 in each case. Communication pack 1, which includes CD-ROM satellite navigation, a 6-CD changer and GSM mobile phone preparation, costs £850 following the price reduction. Pack 2, combining the TMC-equipped DVD-based navigation system with the 6-CD changer and GSM phone preparation, is reduced to £1,350. These reductions apply to A6 V6 and V8 models registered between January 1st and March 31st 2008.