Audi - decline in material quality
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Has anyone else experienced disappointment with the quality of materials in their cabin? I went from the 1st to 2nd gen Q3. The 2nd gen had a far more modern looking interior with better MMI and VC. But it feels like you’re just surrounded by cheap plastic and low grade materials. Good example would be the volume wheels which feel very light and flimsy. Almost feels like a toy car and not a real one. Certainly seems like there’s not much to set it apart from say a Ford. It feels like a lot of cost cutting has occurred. In contrast, the 1st gen used lots of high quality materials, cold to the touch metal, nice cloths, robust feeling plastics.
SuperPav said:
AudiMan9000 said:
At the point there doesn’t seem much reason to get an Audi over a VW, other than the Audis look slightly ‘cooler’.
well other than the fact that VW models have also been subject to the same cost-cutting as Audi...aka_kerrly said:
AI1601 said:
Admittedly I haven’t sat in one but the build and materials look cheaper in the new A3 compared to its predecessors. Wonder if Audi are becoming like Merc where the interior fit and finish improves as you go up the range especially A6 and above.
Isn't that how it's always been with every manufacturer.You wouldnt expect the same interior from a fiesta in a Mondeo or a 1series to a 7.
Admittedly beyond a good seat, comfortable steering wheel and controls I couldn't give a stuff what the plastic looks like.
Sten. said:
Recently got my first Audi (2020 A5 Sportback), it replaced a Merc E Class, which replaced a BMW 4 series. Can't say I've got any complaints about material quality, it seems in line with Merc and BMW which all seem well made cars.
The A5 is based on the A4, which has been around since about 2016. It’s the old generation with the MMI stuck on the dash. Mark my words, when they bring the new model out with the intergrated dash, it’ll be cheap plastic galore.Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff