Comments on: New Audi Commercial Thinks Your Way Of Riding Green Sucks

By: bitter old man

bitter old man — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:41:45 +0000

“Buy an Audi. Then people will know you’re an a**hole before you even get out of the car.”

By: Isamar

Isamar — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:44:49 +0000

Did anyone find this commercial a bit racist? Hmmm…

By: Adam in sweden

Adam in sweden — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:05:50 +0000

The people that are aware, and have brains to work out the best way of transporting themselves will cycle, or use the bus/train etc(where available), and automatically not use a car..however if this advert persuades the people that are surgically attached to a larger car to think again..its maybe a good think for that (repidly diminishing) consumer segment.

But then again the dream that you are the only car on the road that is still being played upon IS rather pathetic..and 42 mpg is hardly pushing limits is it..especially for a diesel…

Audi DO have a small station wagon in Europe that is a reasonable family car that comes under the 120g/km level..wonder if that is sold in the US?

By: bzr

bzr — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:19:27 +0000

Look, this commercial has nothing to do with rubbing it in the face of bus riders, bike riders and assholes on Segways. Contrary to ecomentalist belief, people are still going to need cars; evil, gas-swilling cars that are raping the planet in a cloud of their own selfishness, as the enlightened ones are prepared to make far too many sacrifices (as shown in the commercial) to ride bicycles and public transportation. But what Audi is saying that diesel, long relegated to the image of ugly clouds of noxious smoke, is now a viable option not only for those who still wish to preserve a veneer of environmental friendliness, but also for those who ARE actually environmentally friendly.

No environmental bashing here: not everybody is prepared to make these sacrifices, so why not drive a car that doesn’t force you to? If you’re going to need a car, you might as well buy a new, clean-diesel practical entry-level luxury car that’s sporty to drive, says Audi. Diesels certified in America are subject to far stricter emissions regulations than those in Europe, which is why there are so few of them here.

Remy C, are you saying that environmentalists are poor? There’s no class statement here (Segways are expensive, even knock-off Chinese ones). You might as well say that only Middle Eastern people ride the bus, and that’s clearly a terrorist there. You’re looking for an argument that simply doesn’t exist.

Oh, and for those who are accusing the commercial of being rich snobs, VW is bringing over a Golf TDI that will retail from the low-to-mid 20s. And that’s essentially what the A3 is, plus some cow and tree.

By: Remy C.

Remy C. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:28:55 +0000

Boo Audi… I’d rather be smug than smog! This commercial just rubs rich into poor face… it’s sick. Perpetuates what got us into this mess in the first place.

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By: vanessa

vanessa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:18 +0000

i have to say from an advertising front, it is a great commercial, a clever ptich from audi, and as an environmentally aware and conscience person i think any commercial that might help move the global population towards green/greener lifestyles then great! but i do think the mocking of other methods of transport which are far better/ or should i say ‘less bad’ for the environment is a low blow made by audi. they should be ashamed of themselves, i know they are a capitalist company working to sell and make profits, but if they claim to be doing good for the environment, they should quit the greenwashing!

and nobody – i think you are an idiot trying to compare global warming to religion….i will not even make more of a comment as its just such an uneducated think to say its unbelievable! its sad that people with mindsets like you are around!

if anyone wants some more of my views on the environment then check out my site! i cover a lot of random topics all linking back to sustainability! vanessaprocter.com

By: s

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:31 +0000

rich snobs.

By: VeggieTart

VeggieTart — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:18:50 +0000

But unlike religious outfits, environmentalists have proof that what we are doing is hurting the earth. And if you don’t like Ecorazzi calling a spade a spade, you can leave. It’s a lot easier to avoid a website than it is to avoid a commercial on TV.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:13 +0000

“Nobody” is going to hell for that comment. The devil is not an environmentalist. hahahaha