@iang has the 2017 a3 etron,and can't use the Connect it shipped with, read their post.Their 2017, MMI includes a wifi antenna.
Guess I can now appreciate why Tesla has ~400000 reservations for its Model 3.
Dealership confirmed,and I wouldn't have purchased if I KNEW the Canadian 2016 A3 etron would ship without the MINIMAL capability for its MMI to be updated with firmware to at least offer the Smartphone interface :twisted: This feature shouldn't require anything more than its proprietary VW cable,or bluetooth to connect the MMI with :iOS CarPlay ,or Android Auto.Pathetic,making the 2016 Volt better with both tech.,and range?!Other brands that can offer better tech./connectivity : Ford,Kia, Hyundai in the same model year. All European,and U.S. A3 etrons have both Connect,and the Smartphone interface in a car that shipped from the same Ingolstadt factory. VW Canada ships with App-Connect for the 2016 Golf,Beetle, Passat,Tiguan,and Jetta. Clearly it's not a mobile network issue,you just need a SIM to run connected features.
I personally would like to use a smartphone interface to run Google maps' advanced features,and music apps.through the MMI. Being able to know when your car's unplugged while not using a public EVCS, or being able to pre cool,heat your car are features an "electrified," 2016 Audi should be capable of.The latter saves you from losing range since you're plugged in while it happens.Don't care about Connect given it seems unreliable.
Guess I can now appreciate why Tesla has ~400000 reservations for its Model 3.
Dealership confirmed,and I wouldn't have purchased if I KNEW the Canadian 2016 A3 etron would ship without the MINIMAL capability for its MMI to be updated with firmware to at least offer the Smartphone interface :twisted: This feature shouldn't require anything more than its proprietary VW cable,or bluetooth to connect the MMI with :iOS CarPlay ,or Android Auto.Pathetic,making the 2016 Volt better with both tech.,and range?!Other brands that can offer better tech./connectivity : Ford,Kia, Hyundai in the same model year. All European,and U.S. A3 etrons have both Connect,and the Smartphone interface in a car that shipped from the same Ingolstadt factory. VW Canada ships with App-Connect for the 2016 Golf,Beetle, Passat,Tiguan,and Jetta. Clearly it's not a mobile network issue,you just need a SIM to run connected features.
I personally would like to use a smartphone interface to run Google maps' advanced features,and music apps.through the MMI. Being able to know when your car's unplugged while not using a public EVCS, or being able to pre cool,heat your car are features an "electrified," 2016 Audi should be capable of.The latter saves you from losing range since you're plugged in while it happens.Don't care about Connect given it seems unreliable.