Audi has announced a series of model year updates for the A1, the A4 Allroad quattro, the Q7, and the Q8. More specifically, the A1 Citycarver is now renamed the Allstreet, the A4 Allroad quatro gets an optional Black Optics Pro package, while the Q7 and Q8 get new color options.
Starting with the A1, the crossover-style
Citycarver derivative marches on in Europe despite being discontinued from the
UK due to slow sales. The only difference from the previous model year is the
name – A1 Allstreet – with the jacked-up supermini retaining the same equipment
and engine options. Pricing also remains the same, starting from € 23,200
(US$ 24,240) in Germany.
This is the first time Audi is using the
Allstreet nameplate but likely not the last. As proven from our spy shots,
there is a crossover variant of the Audi A3 on the way, which could also be
called Allstreet, distinguishing it from the more off-road-capable A4 and A6
Allroad quatro models.
Moving on to the A4 Allroad quattro, it
gets the new optional Black Optics Pro Package available for € 775 (US$ 810),
adding glossy black accents all around the bodywork. Those include the grille,
air intakes, windshield frame, mirror-caps, roof rails, diffuser, tailgate
trim, Audi emblems and A4 Allroad lettering. Additionally the bumpers are now
available in Manhattan Gray Metallic instead of the standard Matte Structure
Gray, while the Chronos Gray and Distinct Green exterior shades have been added
to the color palette.
Audi didn’t neglect its large SUVs, the Q7
and the Q8. Both models can be ordered in three new exterior colors – Satellite
Silver (replacing Florett Silver), Waitomo Blue (replacing Galaxy Blue), and
Tamarind Brown (replacing Barrique Brown). Inside, they now come standard with
contrasting stitching on the instrument panel and feature updated interior
elements.
