RE: Audi A9: Will It Be A Coupe?
Discussion
trouble is, the Audi's are starting to look a little bit boring. many models looks the same even i cannot easily tell the difference anymore between the A4/A6 at a glance as they just look far to similar. Same at looking at an A6/A8.
Only distinctive Audi's at the moment are the R8, TT, A3 (finally no longer has the Golf jellymould), A1, Q7
Only distinctive Audi's at the moment are the R8, TT, A3 (finally no longer has the Golf jellymould), A1, Q7
ArtVandelay said:
They're not as bad as mercedes at trying to fill niches:
A Class
B Class
CLC
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
ML
GL
G Wagen
SLK
SL
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
R Class
Vaneo
From the top of my head, possibly included some that shouldn't be there and excluded others (purposely left out the estates)
A Class
B Class
CLC
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
ML
GL
G Wagen
SLK
SL
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
R Class
Vaneo
From the top of my head, possibly included some that shouldn't be there and excluded others (purposely left out the estates)
I saw an A7 on the road for the first time yesterday, looked OK although I expect big cars to be practical so prefer estates.
Audi could have stuck to A4, A6 and A8 and just offered coupe versions of them rather than adding "new" model names for the coupe versions.
As for the A9 (or A8 Coupe
) I'm sure it'll be a perfectly competent mile-muncher to blend into the rest of the bland conservative luxury car market.
Audi could have stuck to A4, A6 and A8 and just offered coupe versions of them rather than adding "new" model names for the coupe versions.
As for the A9 (or A8 Coupe
) I'm sure it'll be a perfectly competent mile-muncher to blend into the rest of the bland conservative luxury car market.Escort Si-130 said:
trouble is, the Audi's are starting to look a little bit boring. many models looks the same even i cannot easily tell the difference anymore between the A4/A6 at a glance as they just look far to similar. Same at looking at an A6/A8.
To be honest, I'm not sure why the fuss, I want choice (in no position to buy one but..)As a consumer, I want to spend my money on what I want.
I'd rather makers developed new ideas, blended concepts etc - it's how we evolve.
I'm waiting for next year's new models from Audi -
Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
threespires said:
I'm waiting for next year's new models from Audi -
Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
Goodfella said:
it is obviously designed for the American market where currently the CL has had a niche and done so well so if Audi said we won't sell them in the UK we'll aim for America, China and LHD europe, we'd all moan, however they decide to give us the option to buy by selling a few over here and yet we all still moan!
Good point. The 'too many niche cars' comments suprises me.
Surely the only person who can complain about too many model options Audi FD.
As consumers, the more choice the better IMO as no one is forcing you to buy anything you don't want.
threespires said:
I'm waiting for next year's new models from Audi -
Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
I forgot to mention - the Bentley version will also feature Walnut inserts on the standard 27" rims.Audi A2 - Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid 6 door 5 wheeler pick up / hatchback.
Audi A11 - 3 wheel drive convertible estate.
No need for spy shots, we know what they will look like.
Bentley versions will be added 2 years later and will feature JSK / ALT / BRK and WZR as standard.
Matt UK said:
Good point.
The 'too many niche cars' comments suprises me.
Surely the only person who can complain about too many model options Audi FD.
As consumers, the more choice the better IMO as no one is forcing you to buy anything you don't want.
Are people actually moaning about 'too much choice'? The way I read it they're saying they'd like the 'choices' to actually be different from one another beyond being a slightly stretched version of the car in the class below. The 'too many niche cars' comments suprises me.
Surely the only person who can complain about too many model options Audi FD.
As consumers, the more choice the better IMO as no one is forcing you to buy anything you don't want.
JohnnyRims said:
Matt UK said:
Good point.
The 'too many niche cars' comments suprises me.
Surely the only person who can complain about too many model options Audi FD.
As consumers, the more choice the better IMO as no one is forcing you to buy anything you don't want.
Are people actually moaning about 'too much choice'? The way I read it they're saying they'd like the 'choices' to actually be different from one another beyond being a slightly stretched version of the car in the class below. The 'too many niche cars' comments suprises me.
Surely the only person who can complain about too many model options Audi FD.
As consumers, the more choice the better IMO as no one is forcing you to buy anything you don't want.
This.
Merc are equally guilty, but at least they offer some interesting choice amongst the crop.
They offer SLK, SL, SLS, G wagon,...
The only interesting cars audi make are the R8 and the RS models, which BMW (M-models) and Merc (55/63/65 AMG) offer as well.
Tbh, without the R8, the linup could just as well be Kia's, but less reliable.
Edited to add: As for the dullness of their range, I do also think the A5 is the best looking car in it's class, but imho it's the only one in their range that gets that title.
Edited by ZesPak on Tuesday 22 March 14:10
ArtVandelay said:
They're not as bad as mercedes at trying to fill niches:
A Class
B Class
CLC
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
ML
GL
G Wagen
SLK
SL
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
R Class
Vaneo
From the top of my head, possibly included some that shouldn't be there and excluded others (purposely left out the estates)
Whilst the one I wanted to buy last year was the GLK, which isn't available in the UK A Class
B Class
CLC
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
ML
GL
G Wagen
SLK
SL
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
R Class
Vaneo
From the top of my head, possibly included some that shouldn't be there and excluded others (purposely left out the estates)
For a consumer I don't thinks there's such a thing as too much choice, only too little decision making ability or imagination.
I'm not convinced by much of Audi's current range (particularly the generic A4/6/8 look), but in my opinion the A5 is still a better looking coupe than it's main competitors, so I'll reserve judgement on a new A9 until I see one in the flesh.
A Class (New Model/Shape A Class)
B Class (New Shape B Class)
CLC (New Model/Shape CLC)
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
BLK (Mini ML)
ML (Replacement ML)
GL
G Wagen
SLK (New Model Due this year)
SL (New Model SL)
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
SLS Cabrio
R Class
Vaneo
+ Another new model due in 12months time which i dont have much information on
Lease Mercedes has a little more variety and looks about them
B Class (New Shape B Class)
CLC (New Model/Shape CLC)
C Class
C Class Coupe
E Class
E Class coupe
BLK (Mini ML)
ML (Replacement ML)
GL
G Wagen
SLK (New Model Due this year)
SL (New Model SL)
CL
CLS
S Class
SLS
SLS Cabrio
R Class
Vaneo
+ Another new model due in 12months time which i dont have much information on
Lease Mercedes has a little more variety and looks about them
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