Audi has announced lineup updates for 2026. The biggest news is the introduction of the automaker’s Signature Care program. It covers scheduled maintenance for three years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. That’s on top of the four-year or 50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and four years of roadside assistance. Owners of eligible models can also extend the coverage through the Audio Care pre-paid maintenance programs.
Audi Sedans: More Style and Standard Features
For the vehicle lineup, certain models carry over mostly unchanged. The A7, for instance, returns with only one model: the RS 7. Meanwhile, the A6 Allroad and RS 6 Avant carry over without any changes, other than the latter gaining an option for blue brake calipers. A new A6 sedan joins the lineup later this year.
The flagship A8 L and S8 receive a new Daytona Gray Pearl exterior color and a new Executive Plus Package that combines the former Executive and Luxury Packages into one. That adds features like massaging front seats, rear wheel steering, and dual-pane acoustic side windows. On the other hand, the all-electric e-tron GT now comes standard with all-wheel steering and sport direct steering. New cosmetic options include red brake calipers and a new Red RS Design Interior Package. The RS e-tron GT also now comes standard with bi-color 21-inch alloy wheels.
On the opposite end of the lineup, the Audi A3 now comes standard with the Technology Package. That means built-in navigation, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, and traffic sign recognition now come standard. Additionally, the Premium Plus trim now comes standard with a surround view camera and Park Assist Plus. It also has a new S Line Plus Package, which includes a sport suspension that’s lowered by 15 mm and black exterior accents. The S3 builds on this with new standard features like a Sonos premium audio system with 3D sound. Optionally, the S3 can be equipped with a new Driver Assistance Plus Package that adds a surround view camera, adaptive cruise control with lane guidance, a head-up display, and Park Assist Plus. Finally, the RS 3 now comes standard with the Technology package, just like the A3 and S3.
SUVs Gain More Content and Features
Audi’s entry-level all-electric SUV, the Q4, gains minor changes for 2026. The Premium Plus trim now comes standard with a surround view camera, Park Assist Plus, and a Sonos premium audio system. Meanwhile, the Q4 Sportback adds a new Vision Package that includes a head-up display and matrix design LED headlights.
Both the Q7 and Q8 SUVs gain a host of new options. The new Convenience Plus Package adds features like a surround view camera, heated steering wheel, and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with 3D sound. Q7 55 and Q8 Premium Plus models add dual-pane acoustic side glass windows, ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, soft-close doors, and four-zone automatic climate control.
At the top of the range, the Q7 55 Prestige and Q8 Prestige are now available with the Sport Plus Package. This includes a Sport adaptive air suspension, ventilated and massaging front sport seats, and a host of cosmetic updates.
Source: Audi
