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Back in March Audi dismissed all the rumours of a possible baby brother for the Audi R8. Now 7 months later rumours are that Audi engineers, designers and decision makers are back on the decision table.
Apparently the new mid-engined Audi R4 has got the go ahead from Audi’s big guys and is expected to hit the street in 2011. It is been developed to occupy the slot in the Audi line up above the Audi TT and below the Audi R8 with prices starting around £35,000.
Like its big brother the R8, it will be a two seater only, available as a coupe or a roadster, an aluminium frame and a design similar to the R8 with deep air vents on each side.
With a full range of engines to choose from, all the TFSI engines will be available plus a high-performance diesel engine and also a petrol V6 are expected, all with the traditional six-speed manual transmission as a standard and the seven-speed S-Tronic twin-clutch, semi-automatic as an option.
In case this is not enough good news for Audi fans, Audi is planning an R6 to compete with the Jag E-type and a road version of the R10 model based on the V12 TDI R8 diesel, giving Audi a full range of R-badged sports cars for just about any budget.
November the 14th is the official launching date of the Audi Q5, but Audi’s newest SUV has already won an award and not just any award; the Audi Q5 has been awarded the “Golden Steering Wheel”, one of the most prestigious accolades in the automotive industry.
The “Golden Steering Wheel” has been awarded since 1975 to the best new cars of the year. The award for the Audi Q5 is already the 17th victory in 33 years for a vehicle bearing the four rings, making Audi the most successful competing brand. Other winners of the “Golden Steering Wheel” are the Audi A6 in 2004, the Audi Q7 a year later and the Audi A4 sedan last year.
Members of the jury were VIPs, technical experts and racing and rally pros, they were all captivated by the Audi Q5 performance and environmental friendliness.
With three powerful and efficient engines, quattro four-wheel drive, the innovative S-Tronic 7-speed dual clutch transmission, Audi drive select handling system and agile suspension, the Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports car with a flexible interior and a wide range of options for leisure and family.
At last week’s awards ceremony Mr Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, said:
“This is a tremendous success for both the new Q5 and the Audi brand. To me, it is also an acknowledgment of the great performance of our highly motivated and committed team,”
And added:
“Our Golden Steering Wheel also proves to me that this car is apparently not only close to my heart; it also convinced the jury.”
Audi Chanel have a video review of the Audi Q5 SUV
After outperforming 10 heavyweight competitors, the Audi A5 won the Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award in the luxury on-road category. For the past five years, these awards have nominated the cars and trucks that best suits the demands of an active and athletic lifestyle.
Presented by the Active Network, selection of the Active Lifestyle Vehicles of the Year was made in a two stage judging process.
In the first stage, an automotive jury judged the 60 entries to choose four finalists in each of the seven categories.
Then the award’s sponsors asked top athletes from the San Diego area to test drive each vehicle and give their opinion, which counted for half of the award points and it was up to the automotive experts to register their votes and complete the other half of the tallies.
Nina Russin jury coordinator of the Awards said:
“Involving the athletes offers a great opportunity get fresh perspectives on the various vehicles so it becomes an impromptu focus group of an elite and active target market. What was interesting with the A5 was how the athletes really reacted to the car’s athletic performance.”
Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America executive vice president stated:
“The Audi A5 is the embodiment of Audi’s commitment to developing cars that are sporty, technologically advanced and a pleasure to drive. Audi stands for progressive prestige across its product line-up, so it’s gratifying to learn one of our newest models meets the rigorous demands of active consumers.”
Audi equipped the Audi A5 with numerous sporty features: V-6 engine, direct steering, Audi dynamic suspension and LED headlights just to name a few. The Audi A5 is the first coupe offered by Audi to U.S luxury car buyers in 16 years.
Originally known as the Metroproject, the new Audi A1 super-mini is expected to go into production by 2009 under the “Audi A1” name. Longer and wider than the Mini, with which it is clearly intended to compete, the Audi A1 offers significantly more rear legroom and boot space.
The Audi A1 also sports a revolutionary drive system that uses a 40bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels to supplement the more conventional 148bhp 1.4L TFSI petrol engine driving the front wheels.
The Audi A1 Hybrid Power System has two pre-set modes:
The default is “efficiency made” in which the electric motor is used wherever possible instead of the petrol engine to increase fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. In this mode, Audi claims 57.7 mpg and 112g/km carbon emission for the A1.
For the more sporty type, there is also a “dynamic mode”. In this mode, the electric motor supplements the main petrol engine to provide the spirited performance Audi drivers have come to expect.
Audi has broken a word record for Biogas powered cars. Audis environmentally friendly engines and fuels, and the success of the Audi R10 at Le Mans with its bio-diesel V12 engine speak for themselves.
The search for eco-friendly fuels is leading in many directions; one of them is bio-gas. This alternative fuel is made by a controlled decomposition of grass clippings and sawdust.
This new eco-friendly fuel was used by Audi to speed a modified B7 Audi A4 quattro to a bio-gas world speed record of 203.mph.
The project was part of Community Program at TUV Rheiland and local transport and tuning companies who helped in construction and development of the bio-gas fueled A4 and the final results were an Audi A4 running on bio-gas with an impressive 505hp (430kW) generated by a twin-turbo 3.0litres engine and the new record with a top speed of 203.3mph on bio-gas.
The new Audi Q5 combines the athleticism of a coupe with the practicality and space of a SUV, with a flowing shape incorporating attractive features and a wide range of advanced optional equipment on offer.
The Audi Q5 is now available to order, with two models to choose from, a SE model and an S line model both with two types of engines available a Petrol engine (TFSI) or a Diesel Engine (TDI).
Same goes for the transmission, you can have a 6 speed-manual transmission or go for the sporty 7-speed S Tronic Transmission.
All models are equipped with quattro four-wheel-drive, ESP, rear acoustic parking system, 18 inches alloy-wheels and a five link suspensions for a supreme handling.
The S line models comes with 19 inches alloy-wheels, S line Sports suspensions (not lowered), rear LED lights and Xenon headlights with automatic headlight-range adjustment, headlight washers and LED daytime-running lights.
Audi Q5 models and prices
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Models |
Prices *R.O.T.R |
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Audi Q5 TFSI SE S-tronic |
£31,440.00 |
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Audi Q5 2.0TDI |
£29,950.00 |
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Audi Q5 3.0TDI SE S-tronic |
£35,390.00 |
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Audi Q5 TFSI S line S-Tronic |
£33,590.00 |
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Audi Q5 2.0TDI S line |
£32,100.00 |
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Audi Q5 3.0TDI S line S-tronic |
£37,540.00 |
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*Recommended ‘On The Road’ (R.O.T.R.) retail price includes: delivery charge, half a tank of fuel and number plates at £575.00 RRP (inc. VAT), Road Fund Licence and first registration fee at £55.00. Actual Road Fund Licence is lower on some models.
As part of Audi approved used car week we are highlighting one of the many approved used Audis we have in stock. Today’s Used Audi is: a Audi TT Coupe 1.8 T 225 PS quattro Manual
Registered: MAR 2004
Colour: Glacier blue metallic
Mileage: 27900
Registration: EO04CCN
Interior colour: Black leather
Transmission: Manual
Specification includes:
- ABS & ESPDriver
- passenger & front side airbags
- Air conditioning
- Remote alarm system
- Remote central locking.
- Electronic climate control
- Xenon headlights with power washer jets
- Front electric windows
- Power steering
- Rear spoiler.
- 50/50 split folding rear seats
- Sports suspension
- Tinted glass
- Immobiliser
- 6 CD changer.
- Front fog lights
- quattro four wheel drive
- Heated door mirrors & heated washer jets
- Heated sports front seats
- 3 spoke sports leather steering wheel.
- Isofix
- Sports suspension
As part of Audi approved used car week we are highlighting one of the many approved used Audis we have in stock. Today’s Used Audi is: A March 2008 Registered Audi A4 Cabriolet.
Registered: MAR 2008
Colour: Silver metallic
Mileage: 3418
Registration: EY08OBZ
Interior colour: Black pearl nappa leather
Transmission: Multitronic
Specification includes:
- ABSDriver
- passenger & front side airbags
- Air conditioning Remote central locking with alarm & immobiliser
- Dual electronic climate controls.
- GSM phone preparation in drivers armrest
- Front & rear tinted electric windows
- Black power hood
- Power steering
- Cobra track.
- ESP
- Symphony 6 cd/stereo system
- Front fog lights
- Electric door mirrors
- Heated sports front seats with electric lumbar support.
- Acoustic rear parking sensors
- Sports leather multifunction & Multitronic steering wheel
- Isofix
- Sports suspension
- Aluminium fascia & door inlays.
- BOSE sound system
As part of Audi approved used car week we are highlighting one of the many approved used Audis we have in stock. Today’s Used Audi is: A Jul 2008 Registered Audi A3 Sportback.
Registered: JUL 2008
Colour: Phantom black metallic
Mileage: MOA Registration: EN08ZWU
Interior colour: Black cloth
Transmission: S-Tronic
Specification includes:
- ABSFront
- side & Sideguard head airbags
- Air conditioning
- Remote central locking with alarm & immobiliser
- Dual electronic climate controls.
- Automatic dimming rear view mirror
- GSM phone preparation in drivers armrest
- Front & rear tinted electric windows
- Three rear head rests with 3 point seat belts
- Speed sensitive steering.
- Rear wash wipe
- 60/40 split folding rear seats
- Concert CD & i-pod connection
- Front fog lights
- Heated & electric door mirrors.
- Sports front seats
- Acoustic rear parking sensors
- cobra track
- 3 spoke sports leather multifunction steering wheel
- Isofix. rain & light sensor packs
- interior light pack
- Sports suspension
- Rear window and rear side window sunblinds
- ESP
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