Does the 2012 A6 come with fog lights. I know I have seen some pics with fog lights but haven't figured out if they come with a package or certain trim level.

Does the 2012 A6 come with fog lights. I know I have seen some pics with fog lights but haven't figured out if they come with a package or certain trim level.

No fog lights - they're built into the headlight housing. What you're seeing in those pictures are the active cruise control radar sensors and cameras.

** tempted to not talk about searching for these similar questions in other threads if you're an Audi enthusiast... **

Of course, if MotorTrend calls it a foglight (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1102_2012_audi_a6_drive/photo_23.html)...

Does the 2012 A6 come with fog lights. I know I have seen some pics with fog lights but haven't figured out if they come with a package or certain trim level.

I recently (9-23-11) purchased a 2012 A6 Premium Plus with extras and I can tell you there are no front fog lights incorporated into my headlights. However, if you watch this full You Tube video link, you will actually see them in the A6 Pristege headlights. He actually points them out. I am sorry to say, you will also see the overhead sunglass storage compartment that they omitted on the A6 Premium Plus. I even had that on my 2010 A4 Premium Plus. That was just plain cheesey. BTW, I didn't noice the fog lights were missing on my Premium Plus A6 until two days after I bought it. Go figure.
http://www.youtube.com/user/saabkyle04#p/u/6/ZbtIUV0wAQ8

Hey, you are right. I didn't notice these two things were missing from the premium plus until I saw your post and looked at my car. They aren't in the list of features either. My dealer didn't have any prestige models on the lot. Too bad I couldn't see better what I was missing.

However, if you watch this full You Tube video link, you will actually see them in the A6 Pristege headlights. He actually points them out

They aren't fog lights, they're "all weather, cornering lights". They shine almost directly out to the side of the car, very little in front that I can see. From what I've seen using them, they will have no use in fog. Manual says they help with rain on black pavement, will have to see. They also work as low speed cornering lights.

No fog lights - they're built into the headlight housing. What you're seeing in those pictures are the active cruise control radar sensors and cameras.


I belive the cruise control unit is in the windshield. The "fog light" units are the Lane Assist units. One on each side.

Edit: I was partly wrong here. The camera in the windshield is for Lane assist, and for ACC. The "foglights" are radars. I had them calibrated yesterday.

They aren't fog lights, they're "all weather, cornering lights". They shine almost directly out to the side of the car, very little in front that I can see. From what I've seen using them, they will have no use in fog. Manual says they help with rain on black pavement, will have to see. They also work as low speed cornering lights.

According to Audi, you are correct. They decided to do away with fog lights on most 2012 models, stating to me that with the daytime led running lights, they don't feel they are needed. I am just the messenger here, but I can tell you at least in my State fog lights are needlessly turn on, even on clear nights. The people who drive with them on every night, probalby have them coming on with their headlights in Auto mode. What really gets me is the people that have them on a clear night and one of them is burnt out. I see this more often than you might think.

According to Audi, you are correct. They decided to do away with fog lights on most 2012 models, stating to me that with the daytime led running lights, they don't feel they are needed. I am just the messenger here, but I can tell you at least in my State fog lights are needlessly turn on, even on clear nights. The people who drive with them on every night, probalby have them coming on with their headlights in Auto mode. What really gets me is the people that have them on a clear night and one of them is burnt out. I see this more often than you might think.

Thanks for the update. Audi's comment about the DRL's taking the place of fog lights is confusing. At least in the US you have to use headlights in fog, that would include side markers and tail lights. Granted DRLs might help you see in fog, right up to the point that you get a Kenworth up your tailpipes because he couldn't see you without tail lights.

As we've had rain in the morning the last three days I can also attest that the all weather lights do absolutly nothing to help you see in the rain on black pavement in the dark. I'd much rather have real fog lights.

In Oregon, when it is illegal to run with high beams on, it is also illegal to run with fog lights on. Many too many people don't realize this and think they are allowed to "see better" at the expense of oncoming vehicles.

A little off topic, but how do the adaptive xenon's work? My wife had them on an older lexus but thought they were really great. Also, do the rear seats fold down?

A little off topic, but how do the adaptive xenon's work? My wife had them on an older lexus but thought they were really great. Also, do the rear seats fold down?

Yes the rear seats fold.

A little off topic, but how do the adaptive xenon's work? My wife had them on an older lexus but thought they were really great.

My LED's are adaptive, and I also had them on my SL-500, but truthfully only notice them when I start the car and the lights do their little dance. I don't think they really do anything unless you have a heavy load in the trunk.

A little off topic, but how do the adaptive xenon's work? My wife had them on an older lexus but thought they were really great. Also, do the rear seats fold down?

I had the adaptive lights on m '08 IS 250AWD, and they were pretty cool. I liked how the looked with you turned the car on. They did a great job or projecting and cornering with the steering wheel.

If you opt for a Prestige A6 without full led, your car will do the following:

Adaptive xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
Utilizing input from the steering wheel and speed of the vehicle, adaptive headlights pivot up to 15 degrees to allow you to see ahead in the dark by lighting up corners more effectively.

Here's an article on how the Full LED lights work...

The benefits of the LED headlights are numerous. The advanced units emit a strong white light that is similar to daylight, and use just 40 watts of electricity each, helping them reduce energy consumption.

They consist of just four one-chip and five two-chip LEDs to create dipped-beam light, and 24 white LEDs to make up the daytime running lights in each headlight. This keeps power consumption and maintenance down, and assures a good service life.

The new LED headlights also get special adaptive light control and high-beam assist features. The headlight control unit relies on a small video camera in the base of the rear view mirror and routes data from the optional MMI navigation plus navigation system to anticipate changes in ambient lighting. For example, the cornering lights can be triggered before the car reaches a junction or corner to aid visibility on approach.

The high-beam assistant, meanwhile, automatically varies the range and width of the headlights between dipped and full beam according to the road situation. The system also incorporates an all-weather function that uses a camera mounted on the rear view mirror to detect the lights of oncoming traffic and adjust the headlight intensity so that it doesn’t distract other drivers.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1055461_2012-audi-a6-gets-all-led-headlights

The main headlights have standard, cornering light, all-weather light and highway light configurations. Linked to the car's satellite navigation system, the light pattern can automatically change depending on what sort of road you're on.

As you pull up to an intersection, the headlights direct more light to the sides so you're given better visibility of the traffic crossing your path, also giving them greater warning that a car may be crossing theirs. In city driving, a broad spread of light is directed giving you good forwards visibility. On country back roads, you're given a greater view down the road and enough light to illuminate each side of the road, too, yet slightly dipped to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles.

When your satnav detects a freeway, the headlights automatically give you a much longer range of light illuminating the road much further ahead to account for the greater speeds.

The all weather function uses a camera on the back of the rear view mirror to detect the lights of oncoming traffic and adjusts the lights accordingly, improving your view without blinding others.


http://www.allcartech.com/news/1055425_maintenance-free-all-led-headlights-for-2012-audi-a6-sedan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/jayrocndc/audi-a6_100340823_l.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ7nZ1bYBsc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9bTrhuNDhM&feature=related

Unlike Lexus, Audi's rear seats do let down!! This is such a plus in my book, so many times I was left frustrated because I could not let my seats down on my two prior Lexus vehicles, and I had to tow items hanging half out the trunk....which wouldn't be bad were it not raining lol.

Very cool description/videos..I had no idea they were so advanced. Thanks for sharing!

I'm not sure the US version has all that implemented, especially the satnav part. Only thing I've noticed is they will lower if the back of the car is lowered by a heavy load, and the cornering lights. But they only work as low speed when you turn the wheel to begin a turn.

I'm not sure the US version has all that implemented, especially the satnav part. Only thing I've noticed is they will lower if the back of the car is lowered by a heavy load, and the cornering lights. But they only work as low speed when you turn the wheel to begin a turn.

Of course we get gimped on some of the better tech lol. I'm curious to see what's in the Euro owner's manual.

That's great about the seats folding down - it's a feature I'm certain I'll use with regularity. Also want to say thanks for the adaptive headlight video. Very cool stuff.

I'm not sure the US version has all that implemented, especially the satnav part. Only thing I've noticed is they will lower if the back of the car is lowered by a heavy load, and the cornering lights. But they only work as low speed when you turn the wheel to begin a turn.

Yes, it would be nice if Audi had documentation not only for US-specific cars, but what option packages you need for certain capabilities to work. The local salesperson told me that you have to have the innovation package (extra sensors) to get the full benefit of the LED headlights (though I'm not clear what the "full benefit" is for US cars).

On funny thing I've noticed is how many so-called professional reviewers seem to cut and paste things from other people's reviews. I've read several US reviews where they obviously cut and past from reviews of European models, claiming the car has features that aren't even available on US A6's (adaptive suspension for example).

Does anyone know if the S-Line steering wheel is available on a US spec car? While researching the car, the Audi USA site shows the S-Line steering wheel but states that it's a Euro spec vehicle so I know they make it, but I cannot find that option here in the US, either from the dealer or aftermarket. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know if the S-Line steering wheel is available on a US spec car? While researching the car, the Audi USA site shows the S-Line steering wheel but states that it's a Euro spec vehicle so I know they make it, but I cannot find that option here in the US, either from the dealer or aftermarket. Thanks in advance.

For MY2012, the S-line steering wheel is not available in the US..

If you order the sport's package you will get the three spoke steering wheel. Be mindful of your order though, there are some forum members that have order the sports package but have received the four spoke steering wheel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/jayrocndc/2a5ff692.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/jayrocndc/54527661.jpg

For MY2012, the S-line steering wheel is not available in the US..

If you order the sport's package you will get the three spoke steering wheel. Be mindful of your order though, there are some forum members that have order the sports package but have received the four spoke steering wheel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/jayrocndc/2a5ff692.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/jayrocndc/54527661.jpg


Can some body let me know what is the color of the wood inlay in the first picture it looks realy nice is it piano black or dark walnut? is it avaiable in US spec?

Appears to be piano black - not available in the US. Neither is the oak pictured in the bottom picture!

Appears to be piano black - not available in the US. Neither is the oak pictured in the bottom picture!

I was sooo bummed that the oak wasn't available when I ordered!

I was sooo bummed that the oak wasn't available when I ordered!

I dont know if it is possible with AOA but BMWNA will allow you add the cosmetic options like leather,trims etc:- which are avaialble in Europe and not in USA but you have to pay premium price though....

Did any one tried before

I dont know if it is possible with AOA but BMWNA will allow you add the cosmetic options like leather,trims etc:- which are avaialble in Europe and not in USA but you have to pay premium price though....

Did any one tried before

I had asked the salesman when I ordered, got a no from him on it's availability. That was before I joined the boards here though and knew nothing of AoA/special orders. Certainly not worth paying a premium price for..I liked the ash wood almost as much :)

I dont know if it is possible with AOA but BMWNA will allow you add the cosmetic options like leather,trims etc:- which are avaialble in Europe and not in USA but you have to pay premium price though....

Did any one tried before

LOL, I feel like we're going to push you back over to the BMW...either we have incomplete information or the answer is NO, only in Europe...:D

LOL, I feel like we're going to push you back over to the BMW...either we have incomplete information or the answer is NO, only in Europe...:D

LOL thats a good one... Yup i spent lot of time researching about BMW and even got paid membership in american club.
I had to restarin my self verd hard from buying the new F10 when it came last year as i dont want to get into 1 year issues.
i was eagerly waiting to place the order ever since second year started and freaking boom...one day i see this C7 every thing changed ...to stop this fiasco i should order some thing and get over with it but for me looks are everything and C7 aced big time in it especially the cluster,Dash Layour, Headlight... oh sh**t this is turning me on big time :) :) :) :D.

LOL thats a good one... Yup i spent lot of time researching about BMW and even got paid membership in american club.
I had to restarin my self verd hard from buying the new F10 when it came last year as i dont want to get into 1 year issues.
i was eagerly waiting to place the order ever since second year started and freaking boom...one day i see this C7 every thing changed ...to stop this fiasco i should order some thing and get over with it but for me looks are everything and C7 aced big time in it especially the cluster,Dash Layour, Headlight... oh sh**t this is turning me on big time :) :) :) :D.

:eek: Get a room GEEZ!!! LOL

:eek: Get a room GEEZ!!! LOL

Hahaha!

So I'm still confused. Those are not fog lights? If you want them (whatever them is what package include them)

I dont know if it is possible with AOA but BMWNA will allow you add the cosmetic options like leather,trims etc:- which are avaialble in Europe and not in USA but you have to pay premium price though....

Did any one tried before

I had asked the salesman when I ordered, got a no from him on it's availability. That was before I joined the boards here though and knew nothing of AoA/special orders. Certainly not worth paying a premium price for..I liked the ash wood almost as much :)

From what I found on research, the local dealers really aren't the people to ask regarding Euro ordering. You should consult AoA (or even try Audi Germany), you will most likely have to go the Euro Delivery route. With that route you can order all sorts of custom color combos

From what I found on research, the local dealers really aren't the people to ask regarding Euro ordering. You should consult AoA (or even try Audi Germany), you will most likely have to go the Euro Delivery route. With that route you can order all sorts of custom color combos

When buying the bimmer, the my sales rep gave me the order to get the car delivered here or for me to go the Germany to collect it. Looks like it's different with Audi.

Hi Guys,
Please help me. I have the new A6 and i'd like to mount the S6 Aluminum mirror housing. Will it fit? Does anyone change them allready?
Thanks.