brucepancake

Is a remote start on option at all for a a3 2020? Thank you

brucepancake

is this a taboo subject lol no comments?

pantstofry

Does any Audi come with remote start? Feel like I've never seen it.

huntpsu1

Curious on this, just saw the new VW Atlas Crossport has it, and this seems a cheaper version of the Q8.

19hole

Remote start is not offered on Audis in the US market.

neogenesis1

I have heard that it has to do with regulations over in Germany not allowing remote start and Audi not wanting to go through the hassle of having that system added in just for the American market. Not sure how accurate that is.

macaddict111

I've heard similar, remote start is common only on American cars actually.

morris39

Remote start implies additional idling. In some countries like mine (not Germany) idling except for very short periods is against municipal bylaws e.g. at airports in the interest of clean air and energy conservation.
Modern cars have clever cooling systems which provide heat very quickly unlike old school clunkers where you had to stuff cardboard in front of the rad. Another possible, if rare downside. is accidental activation in a closed space (think senior moments).

TDeets

The German market thing would make sense if it weren't for the fact that all other German manufacturers offer it and most cars are made in Germany.

You can install an aftermarket setup, but you have to have a second key and take out the immobilizer RFID to install in the system to make it work. Basically permanently disabling that feature on your car.

oh.happy.day

Mercedes and BMW are German brands and have remote start. Not sure why Audi doesn't offer it.