Audi is having itself a busy little year, having so far debuted the redesigned 2016 R8 and TT sports cars; refreshed (and priced) the A6, A7, S6, S7, and RS7; and introduced a new Q7 SUV. Having already covered those cars in depth, we’re focusing this latest Audi model lineup update on the 2016 A3/S3, A5/S5, Q5/SQ5, A4 sedan, and Allroad wagon, which have just been given new prices and minor equipment changes.
A lot of the updates overlap, with the base versions of the A4, Allroad, and Q5 all gaining a new standard multifunction steering wheel, available Audi Connect, and, on the A4 and Allroad, Audi’s Advanced Key (when the Navigation Plus package is selected). Those models’ mid-level Premium Plus trim level also now comes with a Bang & Olufsen sound system when the Tech package is selected. The Q5 now includes a panoramic sunroof, while the SQ5 is now available with a Black Optics package (20-inch wheels, dark exterior trim) and Jet Gray diamond-stitched seats. An adaptive suspension is now a standalone option on the SQ5 Premium Plus model. Prices for the A4, Allroad, Q5, and SQ5 go up by $400, $300, $1600, and $600.
The entry-level A3 sedan gains a standard backup camera and parking sensors, heated door mirrors and windshield-washer nozzles, and “Alu-optic” interior trim. Audi has made Active Lane Assist, Audi Pre-Sense automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control optional on the top-flight A3 Prestige, and all A3s can be had with an S-line style package, a 4G LTE data connection, and Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
The sporty S3 can be ordered with a Black Optics package that includes black-painted exterior trim, Titanium matte-finished wheels, and Audi’s magnetic-ride adaptive suspension. The A3 and S3’s base prices increase by $1030 and $1430; that means the A3 starts at $31,825, while the S3 starts at $43,425.