Audi has long been a frontrunner in the field of automotive lighting and, true to form, the Vorsprung durch Technik brand is now ensuring that its most sophisticated developments are accessible on more of the range than ever before.
Low energy, high intensity LEDs are now available across the board for all Audi models, whether it is in the form of daytime running lights, all-weather LED headlights or Matrix LED units, the majority of which are standard depending on the specification chosen. Innovative laser lighting is also already starting to make its presence felt, initially in the form of spotlights for the new Audi R8 super sports car.
The most sophisticated headlamp which is already rapidly proliferating in the range is the Audi Matrix LED unit, which provides maximum illumination of the road and maintains a constant high beam without dazzling other road users. The adaptive unit is notable for operating fully electronically with no mechanical parts – instead, individual light-emitting diodes in each unit can be individually lit or dimmed in an instant, effectively diverting their beam around leading and oncoming traffic.
The Audi Matrix LED headlights also assume the function of cornering lights, shifting the focal point of the light through the bend by selectively brightening or dimming. They do this shortly before the wheel is turned based on predictive route data provided by the MMI navigation plus system.
