Very true but they cost over twice as much as Xenons do.

A friend of just bought a 2016 Audi a6 allroad with led-headlights.

Im so curious about how they perform in really bad winterweather. Sometimes the Xenons have problems melting the snow, so I wonder how led does it.

This might not a big issue for you down in warmer climates, but its quite relevant for me.

My new Scout is on a PCH so doesn't have xenons- just not worth the extra expense over the 2 years of the contract. I have to say that the halogen lamps seem fine. They're not xenon bright but they are far from the worst lights I've had on a car. I have had cars with xenons before- a Laguna 2 with factory fit xenons which were so-so and a Chevrolet Captiva with aftermarket xenons (which were far superior to the factory fit Renault lamps). I do like them and if I were buying the car to keep, I might have been tempted, but they're not essential.

Edited 9 March, 201610 yr by bigiainw

I have factory xenons on my Mk1 Octavia and they're great. Wouldn't want to go back to halogens.

 

They did promise me when I bought the car that they would last the lifetime of the vehicle and I was disappointed that one has failed at only eleven years and 10 months old. Disgraceful

 

It only took me ten minutes to remove the two headlights, take them apart and replace the bulbs. A pair of Osram replacements cost 40 quid plus delivery, so they're very reasonable now.

I find the Xenons on Octy good, but not great.

Have had cars with better halogen highbeams.

I noticed the other week that if I switched the lights from auto to manual (when using highbeam) that it turns off the intelligent light assist feature, and instead of pointing everywhere the xenon's beams became much more focused on one area in front. It was able to light up an area much future ahead that way

I noticed the other week that if I switched the lights from auto to manual (when using highbeam) that it turns off the intelligent light assist feature, and instead of pointing everywhere the xenon's beams became much more focused on one area in front. It was able to light up an area much future ahead that way

Ive noticed that aswell.

Have to that when its rainig. The light assist seems to be fond of illumanting the trees on the other side of the road once the wipers get going.

I have to to try that. Mine is always on auto.

Edited 9 March, 201610 yr by Croat

Ive noticed that aswell.

Have to that when its rainig. The light assist seems to be fond of illumanting the trees on the other side of the road once the wipers get going.

Yes, apparently it's to reduce glare/reflections from the rain...

Mine will have the light assist, and I must admit I did wonder about it.  What does it do for the driver?  Does it automatically switch the lights from main to dip beam when cars approach - which actually seems a bit smart-Alec if it does, What about following another car - does it know that you are behind a set of tail-lights and dip the beams so it doesn't blind the other driver?  Perhaps its different once you are used to it, but I wonder if I will feel able to trust it or if I will feel the need to turn the function off.  After more years driving than I'm prepared to admit to where I've dipped beams manually it will be a hard habit to loose.

Edited 9 March, 201610 yr by OctaviaJo

Yes, apparently it's to reduce glare/reflections from the rain...

It works in heavy snow, but I find it useless in rain.

Mine will have the light assist, and I must admit I did wonder about it. What does it do for the driver? Does it automatically switch the lights from main to dip beam when cars approach - which actually seems a bit smart-Alec if it does, What about following another car - does it know that you are behind a set of tail-lights and dip the beams so it doesn't blind the other driver? Perhaps its different once you are used to it, but I wonder if I will feel able to trust it or if I will feel the need to turn the function off. After more years driving than I'm prepared to admit to where I've dipped beams manually it will be a hard habit to loose.

No, what you're thinking of is High Beam Assist.

Intelligent light assist alters the beam pattern of the xenons to light up different parts of the road/pavement and to reduce glare from rain/snow and fog. It's based on information such as speed, whether wipers are on, and whether the rear fog lights are on.

Edited 9 March, 201610 yr by FluffyEyeball

Intelligent light assist alters the beam pattern of the low beam xenons to light up different parts of the road/pavement and to reduce glare from rain/snow and fog. It's based on information such as speed, whether wipers are on, and whether the rear fog lights are on.

It affects the high beams aswell.

Fluffyeyeball - thanks for the info.  I have no problem with continuing to work the dip switch :-D

Ive the Active cornering xenon headlights and have no bad word to say about them at all. There are far far brighter lights/bulbs out there but they are more than enough lumens and offer a high quality beam with generous coverage.

They are really quite sophisticated and are definitely worth it especially if you intend to own the car for a long time its little cost. Cant say i can notice any glare reduction in rain but isnt to say it doesnt work. Its convenient to leave them in "AUTO" aswell as you can basically forget about them and literally not need to touch the light switch again it adjusts to every different state of weather/darkness etc

It affects the high beams aswell.

My bad. Edited accordingly