In one fell swoop, Audi of America has introduced their 2024 lineup which benefits from a host of changes including additional standard equipment.
Starting with the A3, the model begins at $35,400 and offers a revised Black optic package with new 18-inch wheels. Furthermore, models equipped with the Convenience package now have HomeLink integrated into the rearview mirror.
The S3 starts at $47,000 and sees carbon atlas trim replace the previous aluminum spectrum inlay. Customers will also be able to get Fine Nappa leather seats as a standalone option on the Premium Plus and Prestige trims. The $61,700 RS 3 adopts carbon atlas matte trim, while the optional RS design package sees red contrast stitching replace the previous green color.
The 2024 A4 climbs $900 to begin at $41,200. That’s a sizable jump, but the model now comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, parking system plus, and a heated steering wheel with hands on detection. All models, except the entry-level A4 40, also gain remote engine start via the Audi app.
Additional changes are limited, but new colors include Arkona White and Progressive Red metallic. The Navigation package also includes traffic sign recognition technology.
The same updates apply to the 2024 A5, which begins at $45,500 for the sportback, $47,700 for the coupe, and $54,900 for the convertible.
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The 2024 A6 is getting a light refresh that includes a new grille, a revised diffuser, and an updated color palette. Buyers will also find updated wheels and newly standard Matrix-design LED headlights.
Moving inside, there are two new inlay options and remote start via the Audi app. Premium Plus and above trims gain contoured multi-colored ambient LED lighting, while the Executive package now includes dual-pane acoustic glass and traffic sign recognition technology.
Pricing starts at $57,300 and climbs to $74,700 for the S6. The A6 allroad also returns and begins at $68,500.
The A7 features many of the aforementioned updates, but customers will find five new wheel designs instead of four. The A7 55 TFSI carries a base price of $71,200 while the 2024 S7 retails for $84,500.
The aging A8 is virtually untouched, but Sebring Black replaces the previous Vesuvius Gray metallic paint. Pricing climbs to $88,900 and buyers will receive a six-month trial subscription to Audi Connect Plus and access to the Audi app store, which we’ll talk about later.
On the crossover side, the $37,000 Q3 gains a newly standard adaptive cruise assist system. Furthermore, the Convenience package now includes a rearview mirror with HomeLink. Other updates include a wireless smartphone charger and new exterior colors.
The electric Q4 e-tron starts at $49,800 and now boasts adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance. Buyers will also find steering wheel mounted paddles to easily adjust the amount of regenerative braking. Like a number of other models, HomeLink is now integrated into the rearview mirror.
The $44,600 Q5 gains active lane assist, a heated steering wheel with hands on detection, and remote engine start via the Audi app. The entry-level Q5 40 offers a new Black optic package, while the Q5 45 now comes standard with front sport seats and Gray-Brown Birch natural wood trim.
The Q5 45, Q5 55, and Q5 45 Sportback now offer an enhanced Black optic plus package that includes “black Audi rings and model badge, black exterior trim, high-gloss rear diffuser, front spoiler and air intakes, black headliner, perforated leather steering wheel with S badge, red brake calipers, black roof rails on the SUV, and – on Prestige trims – a dark headlight treatment.”
Moving on, the 2024 Audi Q7 begins at $59,500 and now comes standard with adaptive cruise assist as well as remote start via the Audi app. The model’s Executive package gains traffic sign recognition technology, while the Premium Plus trim now sports LED multi-color ambient interior lighting.
The $75,100 Q7 55 Prestige can be equipped with a new S line sport package, which includes 21- or 22-inch wheels, black badges and logos, black roof rails, and the black optic exterior kit. The package also adds all-wheel steering, red brake calipers, and a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension. The upgrades continue in the cabin with Valcona leather front sport seats, a black headliner, and brushed aluminum inlays.
Information about the Q8 will be “communicated later this year” and this suggests the facelifted variant could arrive in time for the 2024 model year. That remains to be seen, but previous spy photos have shown the crossover will benefit from a light update that focuses on the front and rear ends.
Speaking of the Q8, the Q8 e-tron was introduced earlier this year as a renamed and significantly improved version of the original e-tron. It starts at $74,400 and offers up to 300 miles (483 km) of range.
Finally, the e-tron GT lineup gains additional standard equipment including power steering plus, LED interior lighting plus, and illuminated door sill plates. Furthermore, both the e-tron GT Prestige and RS e-tron GT now come equipped with a Dinamica headliner and HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light. Pricing starts at $106,500 and climbs to $147,100 for the RS e-tron GT.
While that’s just a brief overview of the 2024 updates, Audi noted all of their crossovers now have adaptive cruise control or adaptive cruise assist as standard equipment. The automaker added app-based remote engine start technology is now offered on almost every model including nearly all versions of the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7 and Q8.
As for the apps we mentioned earlier, Audi plans to launch an app store this summer. It will be available on select models – including most versions of the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8, and e-tron GT – that feature the MIB 3 infotainment system. Users will find apps such as Spotify, TikTok, Yelp, Webex, and The Weather Channel. Audi also noted there will be apps for everything from gaming to news.
