What is Audi Drive Select?

by Craig | Dec 15, 2022 | Guides

The Audi Drive Select (ADS) option is installed to adjust throttle response, transmission, steering, and suspension individually.

With its help, the control mode can be changed in the direction of travel. Audi offers the option as an option with possibility of modular expansion. The ADS option on the Audi A is exceptionally versatile, including adaptive air suspension, controlled damping and an eight-speed Tiptronic engine management system.

While driving, the driver can select the mode:

Auto – the system adapts to the traffic situation and offers balanced settings;
Comfort – automatic adjustment for relaxed driving on long trips;
Eco-fuel economy;
Dynamic – sporty driving with adjustable dampers and engine speed. The engine is susceptible to the accelerator pedal to provide a quick response to control.
Individual – freely programmable level, you can adapt the system to your characteristic with MMIs with MMI.

By installing the Audi Drive Select option, you will control the car’s driving performance at the touch of a button. The choice between five settings will significantly change the springs and dampers’ characteristics and air boosters.

Depending on the mode, the engine and gearbox will react differently to the movements of the accelerator pedal; the reaction will be spontaneous or balanced. Audi Drive Select is controlled via the MMI panel or the buttons on the centre console, depending on the model.

ADS is ordered with one or more settings to choose from. Often complemented by electronic flavour control. The control unit makes 1000 calculations per second per wheel; based on these calculations, the valve quickly changes the stiffness of the electrically controlled flavours.

Watch a demonstration of the proposed ADS option in the video with English commentary. Consider ease of shifting, which helps optimize vehicle performance based on driving style.

Further Reading: http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Project_ADS.html

Craig

In case it wasn’t obvious, I’m a huge Audi fan who devotes his weekends tinkering with vehicles. I get great satisfaction in being of service to others via the dissemination of clear and useful data on the topic of various Audi models. I trust my writings reflect this enthusiasm and benefit anybody who reads them.

Disclaimer

Potential issues, causes, and solutions have been identified in the above article based on the experiences of car owners and repairers, as well as web materials such as forum blogs and technical support bulletins. This data is supplied exclusively for the purpose of reference. Only appropriately qualified persons should perform repairs and/or changes on your vehicles.

While it’s important to keep in mind, it’s also important to note that the amount of times anything is mentioned here should not be seen as a sign of its reliability or frequency. Various owners, driving in different ways, and caring for their vehicles in distinct ways will cause two identical vehicles to perform differently.

As previously said, this material is supplied primarily for reference reasons; nonetheless, we hope that by doing so, we will be able to supply you with essential knowledge that will allow you to make informed decisions whenever you encounter any of the aforementioned setbacks.