Function on Demand Navigation Subscription Now Available in 2021 Audi Q5, A4 and A5 Models; Light Function Package for 2021 E-Tron Models
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Audi MediaInfo Function on Demand navigation subscription now available in 2021 Audi Q5, A4 and A5 models; Light Function Package for 2021 e-tron models • Function on Demand subscription allows drivers to purchase MMI® Navigation plus via the myAudi app for vehicles not optioned from factory • Audi connect® adds key enhancements including satellite mapping, natural speech recognition, traffic light information and unlimited Wi-Fi™ • 2021 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback models offer Light Function Package on Premium trim level; features continue as standard on Premium Plus and Prestige trims HERNDON, Va., May 18, 2021 – Audi of America today introduced Function on Demand to the U.S. for select 2021 Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, A4 and A5 Premium and Premium Plus models and 2021 e-tron and e-tron Sportback Premium models. The initial offering for Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, A4, and A5 models, MMI Navigation plus bundled with Audi connect PLUS with Full-Speed Wi-Fi™, unlocks Audi’s vibrant and immersive satellite navigation for customers looking for short-term road trip functionality or to help customers make their Audi more perfect for them. Available for Premium trim 2021 Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback models, the Light Function Package includes turning lights, dynamic cornering lights and maneuvering light for low-speed driving. Function on Demand opens up the full Audi navigation experience, complete with a real-life satellite view, natural speech recognition controls that learn language, handwriting recognition on the newly enlarged 10.1- inch MMI touchscreen and all other services included in the CARE, PRIME, and PLUS packages for these models. These features complement vehicles not equipped with navigation from the factory and add a new layer to the ownership experience on both the new and preowned market. Drivers are able to select from monthly or annual subscription plans. The MMI Navigation plus feature is available for purchase through the new myAudi Marketplace in the myAudi app. Function on Demand MMI Navigation plus is especially useful for a driver who may need a one-month navigation subscription on a road trip, allowing passengers and rear-seat occupants with up to eight compatible devices, such as smartphones or tablets, the ability to watch videos using a vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection. An annual subscription may be beneficial for a driver who has found the right Audi and wants navigation so it further meets their needs and wants. Pricing for MMI Navigation plus bundled with the Audi connect PLUS subscription is as follows: Purchase option Price Monthly purchase price $84.99 12-month purchase price $849.99 ($70.83 monthly equivalent) 1/4 Audi MediaInfo For MMI navigation plus via Function on Demand, the Audi connect PLUS data and services package is included in the subscription cost. For the 2021 Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, A4 and A5 models, Audi connect PLUS includes the following features (builds on content from Audi connect PRIME and the standard Audi connect CARE): Full-speed LTE Wi-Fi for up to Internet radio Built-in Amazon Music eight connected devices Audi connect PRIME includes: Google Earth™* Point-of-interest search* myAudi destinations* Smartphone Calendar Weather Traffic Light Information Traffic information Predictive route guidance* Twitter Parking information Travel information* Yelp Online news (RSS) Online media streaming Fuel prices Advanced 3D city view* Natural voice recognition Connected POIs* Speed/curfew alert Basic Wi-Fi Remote alert Geofencing* Valet alert *When equipped with navigation. Complimentary Audi connect CARE features include: Emergency call Stolen vehicle locator Online roadside assistance Monthly map updates Audi service request Remote lock/unlock Vehicle status report Car finder In e-tron and e-tron Sportback Premium models, the Light Function Package provides an a la carte option for complementary lighting, including: • Turning light: Lateral illumination when turning; triggered when the turn signal is activated • Dynamic cornering light: Illumination when cornering; follows steering wheel movement • Maneuvering light: Illuminates maneuvering area laterally in front when reversing The Light Function Package is available for a one-time purchase of $259.99 for the lifetime of the vehicle in which it is purchased. For more information on Audi connect plans and functions, visit: https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/innovation/audi-connect.html. Additional Function on Demand features and models will be announced at a later date. – END – Audi of America Communications Audi of America Communications Mark Dahncke Jacob Brown 2/4 Audi MediaInfo Director, Product Communications Sr. Specialist, Product and Innovation Tel.: +1 703 229 2549 Communications E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +1 571 685 5681 www.media.audiusa.com E-mail: [email protected] Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands, delivering about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. In the U.S., Audi of America sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. market in the next two years. Globally, the brand aims to be CO2 neutral by 2050. Visit audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics. Vehicle and Function on Demand specifications subject to change without notice. MMI Navigation plus depends on signals from the worldwide Global Positioning Satellite network. The vehicle's electrical system, and existing wireless and satellite technologies, must be available and operating properly for the system to function. The system is designed to provide you with suggested routes in locating addresses, destination and other points of interest. Changes in street names, construction zones, traffic flow, points of interest and other road system changes are beyond the control of Audi of America, Inc. Complete detailed mapping of lanes, roads, streets, toll roads, highways, etc., is not possible, therefore you may encounter discrepancies between the mapping and your actual location. Please rely on your individual judgment in determining whether or not to follow a suggested MMI Navigation plus route. Always pay careful attention to the road when using MMI Touch, and do not drive while distracted. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations. Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations. Message and data rates apply when using myAudi app. Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Wifi feature is provided through Connect PLUS. Connect PLUS features and technologies are optional, may require an additional subscription with separate terms and conditions, and should be used only when it is safe and appropriate. See materials provided by wireless carrier for terms, privacy, data security details. Returning devices connect automatically and use plan data unless hotspot is removed from device settings. Connect PRIME services are optional, may require an additional subscription with separate terms and conditions, and should be used only when it is safe and appropriate. Trial or paid subscription required. 3/4 Audi MediaInfo Connect PRIME services require vehicle cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal; certain services collect location information, see Terms of Service for information about how to disable. Online services are subject to change at any time. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Wifi feature is provided through Connect PRIME. For Wifi feature, see materials provided by wireless carrier for terms, privacy, data security details. Returning devices connect automatically and use plan data unless hotspot is removed from device settings. See Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other details at https://www.audiusa.com/privacy and https://www.audiusa.com/technology/intelligence/audi- connect/connect- terms. Connect CARE services are provided with the support of authorized affiliated and third party service providers. Available on select models. Connect CARE services are activated prior to purchase or lease and do not require registration or paid subscription. Connect CARE services require vehicle cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal; certain services collect location information, see Terms of Service for information about how to disable. Audi Connect services, including Connect CARE are subject to technologies remaining commercially available, such services are not guaranteed, and may not be available after December 2021. See Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other details at www.audiusa.com/privacy and https://www.audiusa.com/technology/intelligence/audi-connect/connect-terms. Connect CARE services should only be used when it is safe and appropriate. 4/4 .