AUTO SPIES EXCLUSIVE: Is this the next Audi A4 interior design language?

Roadjet concept wagon...

We predict this is the next front face and interior design for the next generation A4, minus the expresso maker and baby seat (although it was SUPER cool the way it worked).













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JMd71JMd71 - 1/12/2006 1:01:52 PM
+1 Boost
Trim back the thick chrome around the mouth and it'll be sweet! The current A4 face looks too Hyundai Elantra :-(

Getting rid of the front license plate bar also adds a more agressive look. Now, kick up the HP across the range and Audi's getting serious, finally.


janos2769janos2769 - 1/12/2006 4:56:14 PM
+1 Boost
Don't quite agree with the grill comment (JMd) because there is a difference between making it nice, the Audi way, and making it cheap, the Hyundai way. The trim on the grill looks like brushed metal. They should keep it that way and make sure its made of good quality (the grill trim on my 2000 2.7T looks good but up close its all plastic and rattles if you shake it). The grill should not be plastic with chrome paint, lets leave that for Hyundais please.

More HP is always better. I do agree strongly here specially because Audi's are generally heavier cars than the competition and should therefore have extra HP when compared to them. The A4 should have a 300HP V6 option, the S4 375-400HP, and the RS4 500HP+.

I really liked the instrument panel! ... and as always the interior is the benchmark of the industry.

I loved the Nuvolari Concept and its design language. It seems Audi is serious about implementing it more and more in its new models. Awesome!


atomicbriatomicbri - 1/12/2006 6:38:43 PM
+1 Boost
That is a nice interior to say the least! I love the remote looking device on the door in that one shot (don't know what id does but looks cool). I think this styled interior has a very European feel to it. What I mean by that is it almost reminds me of what a Citroen could have been. I think this would be a smart and fresh move for Audi.


carguy1963carguy1963 - 1/13/2006 1:18:02 AM
+1 Boost
I'm really tired of people trying to bash Audi about the grill. Bentley, Rolls, and even Chrysler
have an interpretation of this idea and it works
for them too. I even like the thick brushed chrome
that surrounds it. I hope that it really is chrome and not plastic. I really like the slanted
and aggresive LED headlights as well. As far as this interior is concerned, Audi beats BMW and Mercedes by leaps and bounds. And I happen to like
BMW and I'm also a fan of the upcoming Mercedes S-class. I plan to purchase the next generation A6
v8 fsi. I really hope that Audi plans to follow thru and make the cars more sporty and aggressive.
I also read that the next generation VW Phaeton
and next generation A6 will share the same platform.


lewissalemlewissalem - 1/13/2006 10:35:58 AM
+1 Boost
I am really happy with Audi's leadership in interior design. I feel that the last couple years, the others are catching up. Hopefully this will push them back into the leader position.

I think that eventually, flat panel analog gauges will take over... that is, when the resolution is good enough and the issues with glare are reduced to a point where it's feasable.

As far as the LED headlights go, I wish that these were available now. By varying the light pattern, this will have a lesser chance of blinding other drivers. I get a lot of flashes in my 330i (pre adaptive xenon). I love the way they look, and should work better than conventional bulbs.


JUGNUJUGNU - 1/13/2006 2:07:56 PM
+1 Boost
I have no problems with Audi but only the GRILLE,THE NOSE of it's beautiful face is very very big and fat.WHAT stupid theme they are following.

ANd what,OH NO they r makin it bigger and bigger with each new model and concept.
If this contineous i think one day only nose will be left or will be seen on every AUDI.

I think they should giveup this theme,if they r really serious and i don't think so that they r.
Just have alook at it's gorgeous and sleek Rivlas like BMW,MB,LEXUS,INFINITI which r working day and nights to make their cars more sleek,handsome,smart and not like AUDi's design and it's nose WHICH IS GAINING MORE AND MORE WAIT.

AUDI THIS IS FROM JUGNU,JUST GIVE UP YOUR THEME OF THE FRONT DESIGN AND ADOPT SOMETHING ELSE WHICH BECOMES YOUR TRUE IDENTITIY LIKE BMW'S TWIN KIDNEY GRILLE AND MB'S GRILLE,BENTLEY GRILLE.


JUGNUJUGNU - 1/13/2006 2:07:56 PM
+1 Boost
I have no problems with Audi but only the GRILLE,THE NOSE of it's beautiful face is very very big and fat.WHAT stupid theme they are following.

ANd what,OH NO they r makin it bigger and bigger with each new model and concept.
If this contineous i think one day only nose will be left or will be seen on every AUDI.

I think they should giveup this theme,if they r really serious and i don't think so that they r.
Just have alook at it's gorgeous and sleek Rivlas like BMW,MB,LEXUS,INFINITI which r working day and nights to make their cars more sleek,handsome,smart and not like AUDi's design and it's nose WHICH IS GAINING MORE AND MORE WAIT.

AUDI THIS IS FROM JUGNU,JUST GIVE UP YOUR THEME OF THE FRONT DESIGN AND ADOPT SOMETHING ELSE WHICH BECOMES YOUR TRUE IDENTITIY LIKE BMW'S TWIN KIDNEY GRILLE AND MB'S GRILLE,BENTLEY GRILLE.


ChipChip - 1/13/2006 3:31:34 PM
+1 Boost
From the past concepts that Audi has shown...

It appears that they will be the first to install LED lights on the front.

From the Nuvolari (spelled totally wrong) to the stunning and still waiting for it Steppenwolf concept.

I cant wait for the first car to have them.

No doubt, every other car brand will follow suite.

Audi always seems to know how to get all the LITTLE details just right.

It really is like modern art on wheels.

Waiting for the new A4 with great anticipation.


Matthew1Matthew1 - 1/16/2006 12:23:11 AM
+1 Boost
the A8 and S6 already have LED driving lights.


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