In newer and higher end models however, this has been replaced by a full colour digital display known as the Audi Virtual Cockpit. The driver’s binnacle, once home to an assortment of analogue odometers, speedometers and rev counters, has undergone a full digital transformation.Īudi initially incorporated hybrid digital and analogue dials before moving to a 3.5 inch central digital screen. You can add shortcuts to easily access your favourite contacts or radio station, for example. While this can get a little fiddly when driving at speed, there is plenty of customisation available. Upon starting the engine, the touchscreen buttons will illuminate, providing haptic feedback so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to operate them. This setup is what Audi likes to call “MMI Touch”. On top-end vehicles like the Audi A6 range and A8 Saloon you’ll find touchscreen panels seamlessly integrated into the piano black centre console. On this screen you’ll be able to adjust everything from your music and Bluetooth connections to the colour of the interior lighting and the audio balance. These screens aren’t touch-based, but rather work with a combination of rotary dials, buttons and touchpads on a centre tunnel-mounted MMI control panel. Typically, the display is mounted towards the top of the dashboard and will retract (as seen in the Audi A1 Sportback and Audi A3 range) but is sometimes mounted in a fixed position (like in the Audi A5 range). The central display features on most cars with the Audi MMI system. With Audi MMI systems, there are a few different displays to get to grips with.