Audi is ditching fake exhausts for a reason!

German manufacturer Audi has decided to ditch the fake exhaust pipes on some of their models for a very specific reason.

In recent years, many vehicles have been equipped with fake exhaust tipsThis was particularly the case with Audi with the models S5 diesel, SQ5 et S6.

Fake exhaust pipes that caused controversy

While many thought it would be a good idea to put up fake exhaust pipes at the back of vehicles, this has caused many critiques from the clients and some passionate of the German brand. And faced with these many negative feedbackAudi has finally decided togive up this controversial practice.

In Auto Express magazine, an Audi spokesperson announced that future vehicles built on the new plateforme PPC will be equipped with real exhaust pipes. This decision was taken following the numerous negative feedbacks. These were able to make the brand understand that this practice was not appreciated at all.

Finally, the new models to benefit from this new approach have already been unveiled. The new sedan A5the A5 Avant and the S5 will therefore be equipped with exhaust outlets authentic et functional. This change was especially expected by fans of informed car design. It now remains to be seen whether the brand will also apply this change of practice on the smaller models based on the MQB platform.

Audi revises its nomenclature to easily differentiate its thermal and electric models

Audi does not intend to stop there and plans further significant changes for the brand. The German manufacturer is reorganizing its nomenclature. Until today, the numbers attributed to the models had no connection with their motorization. This will now change with this new organization.

Cars thermal will use numbers impairswhile the numbers pairs will be awarded to the electric vehicles. For example, the A4 with its diesel and petrol engines becomes the A5. The same goes for the A6 which will become the A7. With this in mind, Audi is expected to launch a fully electric A6 and a smaller A4 with an electric motor. These projects are expected to be completed avant 2030.

It is reassuring to note that a brand as well known asAudi listens carefully to customer feedbackwhether positive or not. The fake exhaust tips are a great example of this and we have no doubt that fans of the brand appreciated the decision. Now, it will be interesting to see if other choices from the German manufacturer will also be made in indirect collaboration with their enthusiasts.