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Old 04-24-2014, 10:54 AM
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I am seeing numerous changes in the 15 q5 3.0 ordering guide. I thought I had landed a '14 with all options i wanted only to be told it was destined to be the owner of a dealer's personal car. On to '15!

Changes I see: (or that pertain to me)
There is no more S line package on the 3.0. Instead there is an Audi Exclusive Line Interior (ELI). What does all this mean?

Well, I don't see the flat bottom steering wheel offered anymore (was part of S Line).
It looked like there is a new 20" V spoke rim. It is confusing as to whether it is titanium, gloss black or or two separate parts.
Tech now include parking system plus and Side assist.
There is still an S Line exterior kit so i guess it is the same?
ELI includes contrast stitching and piping and Piano black inlays (good or bad depends on how much fingerprints are shown). It also includes Fine Nappa bi-color leather.

An interesting additions are Acoustic Laminated front side windows along with the fine Nappa and contrast stitching.

I assume since some things are being added to the options packages and others moved to stand alone options that it might be more to build a similar '14 Q5 unless they have overstock they want to clear by '16 (doubtful this early in the year).

BTW. I was looking for a Q5 3.0 TFSI black on black on titanium wheels. Hopefully i can get something close in '15 without spending much more.
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Here you can compare the differences

Q5 / SQ5 MY 2014:
http://www.datarunners.net/AUDI/docs...20Q5%20PIB.pdf

Q5 / SQ5 MY 2015:
http://www.datarunners.net/AUDI/docs...20Q5%20PIB.pdf
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Thanks for those data sheets. Some of the '15 info seems to contradict the order guide but i guess that is expected until the cars start arriving.
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Originally Posted by zoepup
Thanks for those data sheets. Some of the '15 info seems to contradict the order guide but i guess that is expected until the cars start arriving.
Catalogs and online versions are not always accurate, best to contact the dealers directly
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Catalogs and online versions are not always accurate, best to contact the dealers directly
LOL. And they usually point you to the guides. I guess it is just too early in the process. They will know more later hopefully.
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Spijun, could you please post the link to the 2014 A4 Cabriolet?
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Originally Posted by 2014Q5TDI
Spijun, could you please post the link to the 2014 A4 Cabriolet?
Sorry but the 2014 Audi A4 Cabriolet NOT EXISTS

There is only Audi A5 Cabriolet MY 2014
http://www.datarunners.net/AUDI/docs...20A5%20PIB.pdf
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Audi A5 Cabriolet MY2015
http://www.datarunners.net/AUDI/docs...20A5%20PIB.pdf

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Originally Posted by zoepup
I am seeing numerous changes in the 15 q5 3.0 ordering guide. I thought I had landed a '14 with all options i wanted only to be told it was destined to be the owner of a dealer's personal car. On to '15!

Changes I see: (or that pertain to me)
There is no more S line package on the 3.0. Instead there is an Audi Exclusive Line Interior (ELI). What does all this mean?

Well, I don't see the flat bottom steering wheel offered anymore (was part of S Line).
It looked like there is a new 20" V spoke rim. It is confusing as to whether it is titanium, gloss black or or two separate parts.
Tech now include parking system plus and Side assist.
There is still an S Line exterior kit so i guess it is the same?
ELI includes contrast stitching and piping and Piano black inlays (good or bad depends on how much fingerprints are shown). It also includes Fine Nappa bi-color leather.

An interesting additions are Acoustic Laminated front side windows along with the fine Nappa and contrast stitching.

I assume since some things are being added to the options packages and others moved to stand alone options that it might be more to build a similar '14 Q5 unless they have overstock they want to clear by '16 (doubtful this early in the year).

BTW. I was looking for a Q5 3.0 TFSI black on black on titanium wheels. Hopefully i can get something close in '15 without spending much more.
You can always add a flat bottom steering wheel if you want. I did that with my RS4: https://www.audiworld.com/tech/int73.shtml
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