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Audi 2G MMI VS: Audi 3G MMI

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When looking at a 2G Audi MMI system and a 3G Audi MMI system, unless you know what to look for, you could not tell them apart. First, the hardware is slightly different from an appearance standpoint as the 3G has a small joystick control and the 2G does not. With a 7 inch screen in the center of the dash, it is also bigger then the previous 2G at only 6.5 inches. The major changes have been made with the MMI (Multi Media Interface) user media & interface capabilaties. Leaving the 3 dimensional capabilaties of the navigation aside, you can now play DVD movies from the screen in the cockpit. The resolution on the screen has been improved 4X so the image is crystal clear. Also, with the Bluetooth phone directory you can have up to 2,000 entries where as with the 2G you could only have 160. Additionally, you no longer need to train for voice tags. Again, for today I will leave it at this and offer anyone with any additional information to feel free to leave your comments.
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This is a spreadsheet with the 2G VS: THE 3G MMI in detail.
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3G MMI control panel with center joystick.
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2G MMI control panel without center joystick.
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2009 Q5 3G MMI equipted with navigation and 7 inch screen.
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2009 A4 without navigation and 6.5 inch screen
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  • http://www.gbmini.net Ian C.

    Do you have any further info? I just got my first Audi (the Q5) and there’s so much to figure out still …
    Is there a complete list of recognized voice commands anywhere?

  • http://www.iamaudi.com Scott Mitchell

    See your Sales Person and they will be able to provide you with the comple voice commands sheet.

  • http://Website Hal

    If I ordered my Audi A4 2.0T 2009 ON March 30, is there a chance they would slap in the 3G instead of the 2G? Its supposed to be delivered on June 25

  • Jason Villere

    Scott –

    A month ago I purchased a 2009 Audi Q5. I dont have Navigation. How do I know if I have 2G or 3G MMI? It wont let me stream music through my iphone.

    Is there a way to upgrade from a 2G to a 3G MMI and how much would it cost?

    Thanks -

    Jason

  • http://www.iamaudi.com Scott Mitchell

    Jason,
    If you don’t have navigation then you don’t have 2G or 3G MMI. More importantly you will need to get from the Audi Parts Department a Blutooth adapter for your phone, this will allow you to stream music from your iPhone

  • http://Website Tai

    anyone knw if theres a way to upgrade a 2g mmi in an 09 A4 t a 3g?

  • http://none Amin

    Hello,

    Will MMI 3G be compatible with the 2007 A8L? Can the MMI be upgraded (not withstanding the Joystick or additional hardware?)

    Would love to get the 3G on my A8 and would be willing to spend the $$ if reasonable.

  • http://Website Sean

    Hello,

    I just receive my Q5, 2010 version (manufactured July 2009), without navigation. It has CD 6 disc changer (symphony) on the dash board, 1 SD card slot, color monitor and the MMI knob is located next to the gear shift, then it is 2G or 3G or No G at all?

  • http://www.iamaudi.com Scott Mitchell

    All Q5′s with navigation have 3G, however if you don’t have navigation then you are correct it is no G. Enjoy your Q5 it is an amazing vehicle.

  • http://Website Name (Ian Ratcliffe

    HI i have a 09 audi a6 avant with sat nav and bluetooth it has audi multimedia, should this play dvd films?also i cant down load my contacts from my iphone 3gs.any ideas.

  • http://Website Matt

    Is there a way to upgrade the 2G MMI in an ’09 A4 Prestige to the 3G MMI found in the ’10s?

  • http://twitter.com/siyathomas88 Siya thomas

    Sound’s great! All cars by Audi are equipped with hi-tech components! Every car that drives today are comes with advanced electronic components that aids
    the driver to its destination, like navigation systems that have become common on all cars. Audi Q5 Prices

  • Anonymous

    Now the MMI 3G downside. From a friend with a new A6…

    Updating the 3G HDD unit
    The process is to buy a so-called activation pack.
    The pack contains the required codes which must be entered during the update process.
    The process itself is only possible while the car is connected through the VCDS system with the central computer, i.e. in an Audi dealer workshop.
    Again this process already requires documented passwords.
    The Dealer has a 32GB SD Card as a “tool” which is required for installing the map data.
    During the process a code/password is required 3 times.
    The whole procedure will take more than an hour and the total expenditure will be in the region of 300 Euros!

    There is absolutely no way around this!! Basically, Audi have you by the short and curlies for any updates. Smacks of extortion/restrictive practice. Illegal?

    I have an A6 with the 2G MMI High, sucessfully updated the firmware to v55.7.0 myself, and have just bought a 2012 map dvd from an independent source (£40). I now have second thoughts about replacing it with a newer A6 with the 3G MMI HDD.

  • http://www.facebook.com/BrettRobinson1970 Brett Robinson

    hwat process did you use to update teh MMI 2G? I want to do this. what can you update in the MMI and what features do you gain after updating?

  • Venelin Krystev

    Hi, I want to ask – I have 2 slots for SD cards, 2D navigation system, AUX in, and central console joystick like 2G MMI, what the f MMI I have 2G or 3G, ‘couse I have some thing from 2G and some extras from 3G :? thanks.

  • Rmjonny

    Any ideas what my 60 plate A6 S Line has?

  • willow mouse

    I have some issues with this article as I have a 2011 A6 SE with no joystick and a 6.5″ screen but it has the 3G MMI with the 3G AMI harness attached to it. From what I can gather the 3G is the back end in to which the various peripherals attach (joystick console, 7″ screen etc.) and was standard regardless of button/screen from mid 2009.

    Feel free to contradict as without a certain way of telling (through MMI secret menu or VAGCOM) I don’t know how you’d tell for sure.

  • Sohail Adam

    I want to add my home location in my sat nav directory but it’s greyed out and can’t click on it can you help

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