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Brand-defining aesthetics and uncompromising functionality: How Audi reinvents light
Milestones – 7 Historic markers at a glance

12/04/20

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Milestones – 7 Historic markers at a glance

Audi A3 Sportback

1994 Second-generation xenon headlights in Audi A8

2003 Audi adaptive light with automatic-dynamic headlight range control in Audi A8

2004 LED daytime running light in Audi A8 W12

2007 “String of pearls” daytime running light as a lighting strip in Audi A4

2008 Full LED headlights in Audi R8, now available across model ranges

2010 LED headlights with adaptive light in Audi A8; connectivity of the headlights with navigation data

2011 Visually homogeneous LED rear lights in Audi A6

2012 Turn signal with dynamic indication in Audi R8

2013 Full LED headlights for the compact class in Audi A3
Audi is first manufacturer to be awarded EU validation of LED technology as eco-innovation
Audi Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam in Audi A8

2014 Laser as additional high beam in Audi R8 LMX

2015 Opening of the Lighting Assistance Center with a light tunnel measuring 120 meters (394 ft) in length

2016 OLED rear lights in Audi TT RS

2017 HD Matrix LED headlights including laser as additional high beam in Audi A8
Dynamic lighting scenarios: leaving and coming home functions in Audi A8

2019 Digital Matrix LED headlights (DML) in Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback

2020 Digital daytime running light signatures in Audi A3
Digital OLED technology in Audi Q5

The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Starting on September 1st 2018, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced by the WLTP in stages. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC. Therefore, the usage of CO₂ emission values measured according to WLTP for vehicle taxation from 1st September 2018 on can cause changes in this regards as well. For further information on the differences between the WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.audi.de/wltp.

We are currently still required by law to state the NEDC figures. In the case of new vehicles which have been type-approved according to the WLTP, the NEDC figures are derived from the WLTP data. It is possible to specify the WLTP figures voluntarily in addition until such time as this is required by law. In cases where the NEDC figures are specified as value ranges, these do not refer to a particular individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the sales offering. They are intended exclusively as a means of comparison between different vehicle types. Additional equipment and accessories (e.g. add-on parts, different tire formats, etc.) may change the relevant vehicle parameters, such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, and, in conjunction with weather and traffic conditions and individual driving style, may affect fuel consumption, electrical power consumption, CO₂ emissions and the performance figures for the vehicle.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption of new passenger car models”, which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de.