Audi Cripples Self Driving Features In US Bound Flagship Model

Audi recently announced pricing for the V6-equipped A8, arriving in dealerships this fall for the rock-bottom price of $83,800. Alright, so that’s not exactly chump change, but Audi promised tech that would embarrass practically everything else on the road — including the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

In some markets, it seems as if the brand will deliver on those promises. The sedan is practically dripping with technology, including the impressive-sounding Traffic Jam Pilot. The system offers a claimed hands-free experience at speeds below 37 mph, as the vehicle can crawl in heavy traffic without the need of a driver. You’ll still need to turn it off and take over in urban environments but, so long as it’s a relatively straight shot, the car will do all the work.

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MDarringer - 5/16/2018 6:39:23 PM

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Unintended acceleration...

creating cheat software for TDIs with Bosch...

The last thing Audi needs is yet another crippling series of lawsuits.

Hauerg - 5/18/2018 7:09:09 AM

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We all know what the reason for the unintended acceleration was.
And it had nothing to do with the car.

garysandiego - 5/17/2018 1:12:22 AM

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Darn. I was waiting for this Audi and the bells and whistles. I am so looking forward to lazy driving. So instead I guess I'll be looking at the fully dressed out AMG E63S. If I can't be lazy I might as well go fast.

TomM - 5/17/2018 5:16:18 AM

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For decades - Audi was not really a top premium product - it was a second tier competing with Volvo and Buick - and now that VW has decided to ATTEMPT to move their product upmarket - they have priced their products too high.

While it is nice to hear that the A8 has all the technical stuff - but as we know - that means it will be beta testing on the first buyers - and Audi has a poor reputation for reliability -and as a result - their LARGER offerings do not sell well outside of Germany. In addition - they continue to style the A8 in a manner to make it look SMALLER than the other cars in its class - it just fails to have the presence of a real S-Class competitor. Along with outrageous prices for repair parts - It has nothing that would have me buy it over a Mercedes.

wilfred - 5/17/2018 6:30:09 AM

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BMW & Mercedes have had this self driving in slow speed for years in US. For BMW, it’s called traffic something and for Mercedes, it’s part of the higher distronic+ feature. My coworker that has a S550e brags about it and uses it every morning to work.

CarCrazedinCali - 5/22/2018 11:52:15 AM

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someone didn't read the article

vdiv - 5/17/2018 2:24:11 PM

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It's not just Audi, Nissan did not bring the self-park features either though they did push forward with the somewhat benign Propilot.

LexSucks - 5/17/2018 5:31:25 PM

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Audi is still smarting over that unintended acceleration fiasco from the 80's

Hauerg - 5/18/2018 7:11:21 AM

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Problem is that Americans save money on driver education, investing it in lawsuits instead.

MDarringer - 5/18/2018 8:16:49 AM

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@Hauerg I have to agree on that statement.

CarCrazedinCali - 5/22/2018 11:52:52 AM

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what a shame