New Audi A3, here all the technological innovations of the new generation

The new Audi A3, about to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, has many innovative solutions, such as the electromechanical parking brake, replacing the previous mechanically. The air conditioning system has been further optimized. In addition, many important functions can be controlled via the multifunction steering wheel, with a free key to assign a function to, and control the display of system information for the driver. The most interesting innovations, however, relate to hardware, software and infotainment controls.
The Audi A3 is the first brand to offer the functions of modular infotainment platform. Audi uses this architecture to respond to radical new requirement that is becoming ever more urgent: the innovations of electronic systems used by customers and the ability to use computerized functions are introduced on the market at a speed well above cycles production of the car manufacturers.

Audi A3 and the new MMI terminal with touch button
In addition to voice commands, the new Audi A3 MMI terminal mounted in the tunnel is also used to manage many aspects of infotainment. Engineers have developed a new communications interface, especially taking into account the form of thin tunnel console this compact Audi.
The central component is the key touch, which for the first time combines the functions of the touchpad button and rotating in a single control element. The top has a round button on the surface of which is touch sensitive, allowing the user to enter characters with just the flick of a finger.

The new screen of the Audi A3
The new Audi A3 is equipped with a 7 “display with a diagonal. Thanks to the high contrast and resolution of 800×480 pixels, it displays brilliant images with crisp 3D graphics, the backlight is guaranteed by high-performance LED. The display is elegantly placed in the instrument panel, with a slight angle towards the driver. With a thickness of only 11 mm is as thin as an iPhone.
The screen goes back to the Apple phone, with the cover glass mounted directly on the surface of the TFT using a special laminating process. The absence of gap between the two components improves the visual characteristics. The box is made of magnesium coated ultra-thin, with a saving of about 50 grams of weight. Shiny chrome details and give it a nice touch.

The Audi A3 Phone Box on audio
Another component available as an accessory for the new Audi A3 Phone Box, which allows you to perfectly match the car phones of any kind. Its main component is planar antenna integrated in the cradle is the central armrest.
The phone uses to connect the field to communicate with the planar antenna, which sends signals to the antenna cable with vehicular amplifier. The power supply of the phone is via a USB port Audi Phone Box.