EARLY Q7 PROMISE CONFIRMED IN THE LONG RUN

Audi’s first, and still pre-emptive seven-seat SUV, is still doing what a large luxury SUV should do. Now with a new-look exterior, upgraded driving dynamics and all-round digital infotainment for MY2021, the Q7 line-up takes in two TDI drivetrains, available in three model variations – Q7 45 TDI quattro, Q7 50 TDI quattro and Q7 50 TDI quattro S line. The entry-level Q7 45 TDI quattro is powered by the 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine, producing 170 kW and 500 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in… Read more

2021 AUDI S4 AVANT

Audi has introduced upgraded versions of its sporty S4 and S5 ranges. Our test vehicle was the S4 Avant wagon. STYLINGThe refreshed S4 sedan gets new lights, grille and fairly significant bodywork changes. It has different bumpers, air inlets, side sills and rear spoiler and diffuser trim. Double twin tailpipes and red brake calipers add to the sporty appearance. S4 Avant wagon adds aluminium roof rails and powered tailgate, and luggage cover. INTERIORThe S4 front seats are of soft Nappa leather and are heated. They feature adjustable side support and… Read more

AUDI Q5 HAS A HIGH-TECH INTERIOR

Audi Q5 has received a refreshed interior, a new user interface, advanced engine technology and additional equipment. Inside there is seamless integration of the Audi smartphone interface via Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Audi’s virtual cockpit plus display gives the driver information by way of a new 10.1-inch high-resolution MMI touch display. Additional features include Audi phone box light with wireless charging for mobile phones that have Qi standard. There are two simultaneous Bluetooth connections, Digital DAB+ radio and four USB outlets, two of them are in the rear…. Read more

DIESEL OPTION RETURNS FOR AUDI SQ5

Audi has upgraded its mid-sized SQ5 SUV with a 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine joining the existing 3.0-litre V6 petrol. The title SUV, or Sports Utility Vehicle, seems to be applied to just about anything nowadays – from slightly bulked up compact hatchbacks all the way through to large seven-seat off-road wagons. While there’s no argument about the typically tall squarish bodies of these SUVs justifying the ‘utility’ part of the name very few have any real ‘sports’ credentials – unless it refers to transporting players and their gear to and… Read more

AUDI FRESHENS UP ITS S4 AND S5 RANGE

Audi has capped off a busy year with the release of upgraded versions of its S4 and S5 range. Like the A4 / A5 models on which they?re based the S4 / S5 range has five model variants: S4 sedan, S4 Avant wagon, S5 Sportback hatch, S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet. The model upgrade has brought a boost in technology including a new infotainment system together with a number of design enhancements. STYLINGAlthough their body shapes mirror the A4/5 the ?S? models are easy to distinguish with different bumpers, air… Read more

AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK

Audi will add a third crossover utility vehicle (CUV) to the Q5 Sportback early in 2021. Its sits midway between a SUV wagon and a coup‚ in styling. At 4690ÿmm, the Q5 Sportback is seven millimetres longer than the Q5 on which it is based. It has the same height (1660ÿmm) and width (1890ÿmm). The sleeker shape means the coefficient of drag is lower, at 0.30. It will be offered in two exterior styles, “advanced” and “S line”. Styling changes are in the Singleframe grille, the side air inlets and… Read more

AUDI SQ2 IS HOT SMALL SUV

It wouldn’t be an Audi if a high-performance model wasn’t featured in the lineup, so Audi has just released a hot variant of the Q2 small SUV. Enter the Audi RS2. Its turbo-petrol four-cylinder powerplant delivers 221 kW and 400 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 5,300 rpm. The is designed to give excellent throttle response and its sound it produces is due in part to the flaps in the exhaust system opening. If it feels good and sounds good, keen drivers will smile at what they’re experiencing. The seven-speed S tronic is… Read more

AUDI RS Q8: ULTRA FAST

Audi RS Q8 high-performance SUV has a 4.0-litre V8 engine with twin turbochargers, and develops 590hp (441kW) of power and 800Nm of torque. I can sprint to 100 km/h from rest in just 3.8 seconds, to 200 km/h in just 13.7 seconds before reaching a limited top speed of 250 km/h. An ultra high tech engine it has a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. During deceleration and braking, the RS Q8 can recover up to 12 kW of power. The start/stop system then draws on the 48V electrical system and functions at… Read more

AUDI RS 4 AND RS 5 – ELEGANT HOTRODS

Audi Australia has introduced upgrades to RS 4 Avant, the RS 5 Coupé and RS 5 Sportback. The Singleframe grille is wider and flatter and is finished in sleek gloss black. The air vents are styled in the manner of the Audi Sport quattro from 1984. It has 20-inch Audi Sport wheels, gloss red RS brake calipers and the exhaust system gloss black oval tailpipes. The RS 4 Avant comes equipped with Matrix LED headlights. The RS 5 Coupe and Sportback also get laser light. The darkened, lower segment of… Read more

AUDI A3 2008 – 2019

German automaker Audi is often ahead of the pack when it comes to new ideas. In Europe the Audi A3 is often used as a family car, but in Australia it’s more likely to be bought by singles or couples. The A3 created quite a commotion when it was first released in the small car market way back in 1997. Some felt prestige cars should be large, imposing and expensive – certainly not small and relatively affordable. They were wrong and Audi has since been joined by other prestige marques…. Read more