hernan1304

?????????????? I thought the cornering headlamps were Euro-only! Really pisses me off that my P+ doesn't have this feature.

I have the 2010 P+ with Nav + B&O + 19 and don't regret my decision not to go with Prestige. My favorite thing about the entire car is the sound system, so I would highly recommend the standalone option.

I also would highly recommend the all-weather floormats. I don't live in a snowy area, but they're just a fantastic thing to have all the same!

By the way, I believe the 2011 P+ comes with the 19" standard now, as well as the exterior S-Line package.

bayridgeguy

I think the swiveling headlights is a new feature to the US 2011 Q5 models.

Bwalter

Indeed, and specifically part of the 2011 Prestige package.

The G Man

I think you are talking about the adaptive headlights, the headlight turns a bit when you take a turn. Cornering lights are what’s in the A6 prestige and A8, its two separate light bulb on each side that lights up and it is permanently aim to the side. The cornering lights works much better than the adaptive lights.

pgarzani

In Canada, you can also order them separately as a "special order". They are called Adaptive Lights and they cost $300 (maybe $275 in the US?).

jperryrocks

I can see some changes in the future for the prestige package in 2012. They should do the same as the new '11 Q7 and put the ventialted seats in there to make it stand apart more from the premium plus. Or at least give you 20's.

It's pretty easy for customers to do the math.

Premium Plus with navigation & B&O is 47,700. Prestige is 51,050. Your esentially paying $2300 for the side assist, advanced key, and thermo cupholder.

Side assist is a $500 option on the A4. Audi had the advancey key as a $550 option on the A6 back in 2005.

IF I was in charge of the order guides, the Prestige would have

B&0
Side Assist
Advanced Key
20's
Ventilated seats

hawke94

[QUOTE=The G Man;24024428] Cornering lights are what’s in the A6 prestige and A8, its two separate light bulb on each side that lights up and it is permanently aim to the side.
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Are these the same as the fog lights that just turn on when making a turn? I read that you can activate this via VAGCOM.

Bwalter

I was indeed referring to Audi Adaptive Light, which pivots around corners up to [I believe] 15° in either direction. I really love them; had them on my 2006 A4 Avant and they work just as well on the Q5.

Haven't experienced the permanent cornering lights, however. What makes them better, if they're permanent?

hernan1304

Indeed, my previous car (LR3) had both adaptive lights and cornering lights and I definitely miss both. The headlights in the Q are pathetic by comparison, not just because of these missing features but also in terms of sheer output... that thing turned night into day! I was talking about adaptive headlights in this case though.

hernan1304

They are usually set to come on when you take a sharp turn at low speed or when you turn on your side indicators. in my LR3 they used to light up entire parking spaces to the side of the car, as well as the sidewalk when turning in residential streets (very useful for spotting pedestrians)