dezymond

Like anything, you plan ahead...Or you go to a public charger. When people don't want to use heavy appliances there are alternative means. Don't want to use the stove? Go order food. Don't want to use the washer/dryer? Hit up the laundromat. Sure it's an inconvenience, but it is what it is.


Media loves to take any little bit of information and blow it up.

wdlugitch

Wait for the ES EV. I am waiting because there is not enough new in the ES300h.

ATL350

Not everything in the 23 update is liked by everyone…I for one hate open cup holders, as I find them cheap looking. In a luxury oriented vehicle there should be a lid on it, like the LS does.

LexFinally

And speaking in my capacity as an old fart, I'll miss the CD player. Then again, I still miss the cassette player. :.D

UltraLux22

Technically it’s a DVD player but then again, who’s counting?

E46CT

Audi has them exposed. I'm gonna have to go Team Audi on this one! This is the A6 for 2022:

dezymond

My only knock against this interior is touch screen everything. Having coming from an Acura TLX with majority of the functions, especially the HVAC, being touchscreen was VERY annoying. You get used to it, but there were some scenarios where even thinking about changing any of those settings other than temp (since it was a switch to adjust) was out of the question. Having an all touch screen UI is something I got a really good preview of and don't miss it, and it's what I don't like about newer Audis. Yes it looks aesthetically pleasing, but functionally it isn't safe in my opinion. Not to mention the amount of fingerprints you'd see when the screen is off.

Laws have made it illegal to use cell phones while in use due to safety concern, which I agree with, but a touchscreen interface for basic car functions is not much better.

E46CT

I like buttons myself but maybe because I want to be 80 so bad. I find the phone way easier to use.

dezymond

I think we're all guilty of phone use during driving and I always found it far easier to navigate my phone than the HVAC controls on my TLX. The Audi screen is lower and since it uses capacitive screen versus resistive like in the TLX, there's more room for error. Granted Honda/Acura did use the best interface for what should be intuitive, but just changing the fan speed could be challenging enough.

Skynet

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You will keep the car for several years and in any case they infotainment it will become old so at least I would WAIT to have the newest possible option of the 2023 model (the one I personally already ordered). You will regret otherwise...

ATL350

Like a lot of things I guess it’s mainly personal preference, and I admit I rarely use the cup holders. But I find the open cup holders messy looking, they often seem dusty/dirty, and just make the console look cluttered. Having a lid actually satisfies both - you can leave the lid open all the time or as needed, or keep it mainly shut, giving a tidier (to my eye) appearance. Again, I like how they did it in the LS.




In the A8 even Audi goes to a lid for a more luxurious appearance.

alextv

My situation as others I am sure are at or close is my lease on UL is coming at an end in Dec and at the dilemma of to buy my vehicle or upgrade to the 2023 as I have $12000+ equity. I have told the manager I would have to have an exceptional deal to make the trade. The technological advance of the infotainment system is quite an advantage over my 2020 especially with the wireless android auto. To see first hand from people that have actually used the new system I looked at the NX forum and asked about the wireless capability and other advancements as I have seen the wireless adaptors available now have lots of problems. Disconnect from the new system all have said is extremely rare but have also said at times the system needs to be rebooted not associated with wireless. The cloud navigation from responders have said it is not reliable so not much better than now. Also short trips only for wireless as battery drain and phone getting hot. What I have now works fine especially if I use more of the voice functions. It will have to be a heck of a deal for me to switch and thinking keeping 3 more years as Lexus has said 20 more options available by 2025. Was told by Lexus couple of years ago that hydrogen fuel cell is what they are looking at but I think the big push for electric has made them rethink that. If buying now I would wait for the 2023. As for the open cup holder the door for the one we have now always stays open as I always put the phone in back slot and in my 2001 LS430 UL cupholders always out as something always goes in when entering car. It's all personal preference. Any questions about new interface just head over to NX forum.

UltraLux22

Depends on what you consider an exceptional deal. Relative to your current lease, you probably know the answer to that one. So what is the best value at this point? So many variables. That's if you can find a choice that's acceptable. Terms for the new model year will likely not be better. There is no incentive with current inventory levels to offer significant discounts. The best lease terms right now are very limited. They certainly aren't on ES models.

UTChE96

I agree that most of the upgrades are minor but wireless CarPlay is the reason I am waiting for the 2023. That is a major upgrade. I usually keep my cars for 15 years so I want the latest technology. I know there are aftermarket solutions but why deal with the hassle when the new MY is due out in a couple months.

alextv

I got $6500 off msrp initially and current would pay msrp minus lexus cash 1k and military 1k so 2k discount with lease. With equity which would normally be 0 I would be getting around 14k off msrp. Used values will start to settle down as supply chains ease and the inflated equity will be gone. I feel it will be a long time before dealers offer discounts off msrp even after supply issues are resolved. Wireless AA to me would be a big plus as adaptors have problems. NX forum did say phone gets too hot to leave in pocket.