Audi Changing the Names of Its Models AGAIN Because Customers Got Confused
The new naming strategy with odd numbers used on ICE-powered cars and even numbers for EVs, caused confusion, so Audi is dropping it
Audi reintroduces standardised model designations
According to Audi's logic introduced in 2023, models with even numbers are electric, those with combustion engines have odd numbers in their names. However,
Audi reverses its model naming strategy
Audi has taken a u-turn on its new model naming strategy that was introduced in 2023 that differentiated its combustion engine line-up from the electric ones. This decision has been a result of customer feedback that the new system was causing confusion among buyers.
Audi will try to make its model names make more sense
This new naming system will debut with the new combustion engine version Audi A6, which will be revealed on March 4th. You can expect Audi A6 models to have names like A6 Avant TF
Audi Revises Plan For EV Model Name Change
In a press release, Audi board member for sales and marketing Marco Schubert explained that the reason for this change was to "provide intuitive orientation for all customers worl
Audi reverses its confusing naming scheme
Audi has reversed the confusing model naming scheme that it assigned two years ago, bowing to feedback from its customers and dealers, the brand said. Introduced in early 2023, the model naming structure designated even numbers to its electric car range,
Audi Is Already Ditching Its Confusing Model Naming System
The change comes just two years after Audi introduced distinct names for electric and internal combustion vehicles.
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