The Audi Model Range

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March 2012

The Audi Model Range

Audi A1, A1 Sportback and A1 quattro 2 Audi A3 Sportback and A3 Cabriolet 8 Audi A4, A4 Avant and A4 allroad quattro 12 Audi A5 Sportback, A5 Coupé and A5 Cabriolet 17

Audi A6, A6 hybrid and A6 Avant 22

Audi A7 Sportback 28

Audi A8, A8 L, A8 hybrid and A8 L W12 31

Audi Q3 35

Audi Q5 and Q5 hybrid quattro 37

Audi Q7 and Q7 V12 TDI quattro 41

Audi R8, R8 Spyder and R8 GT Spyder 44

Audi TT Coupé and TT Roadster 48

Audi S models 51

Audi RS models 55

Audi connect 58

Audi e-tron 60

Audi ultra 61

Audi balanced mobility 62

The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.

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The Audi A1, the Audi A1 Sportback and the Audi A1 quattro

The A1, Audi’s most compact model, unites all of the strengths of the brand – a progressive design, uncompromising quality and groundbreaking efficiency – in a space measuring 3.95 meters (12.96 ft) in length. The three-door compact model with the four rings is dynamic and high-quality, emotion-packed and individual. Its powerful engines and the agile chassis make it the sportiest car in the segment.

Launched on the market in 2010, the A1 is so successful that Audi has twice raised its annual unit sales target.

Body and interior

The cutting-edge design with the continuous shoulder line integrates the Audi A1 into the large model family. The front end with the dominating single-frame grille, the side line with the distinctive roof arch, the coupé-like C-pillars and the large wheel arches are among its defining style elements. The hood and the rear hatch wrap around the body. Audi offers optional xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED tail lights. The tail lights are already three- dimensionally styled in the base model and are unmistakable, day or night.

High- and ultra high-strength steels comprise two-thirds of the compact model’s body. The strongest of these are the hot-shaped steels, which draw their

extremely high tensile strength from a dramatic temperature increase during the shaping process. Hot-shaped steels are used primarily within the passenger cell.

They provide the basis for the precise, sporty handling, the good comfort, the quiet interior, the excellent passive safety and the low base weight.

The interior of the Audi A1 is spacious, bright and airy. The instrument panel bears hints of an airplane wing; its four round air vents are reminiscent of jet engines. The clean, clear controls are every bit a classic Audi strength as is the superior workmanship. Many lovingly designed details underscore the premium character of the A1.

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Drivetrain

The Audi A1 is available with a choice of seven four-cylinder engines: four TFSI and three TDI units. All of the engines follow the downsizing principle – they substitute forced induction for displacement and draw their fuel through direct injection units. Their performance range extends from 63 kW (86 hp) to 136 kW (185 hp).

A supercharger and a turbocharger work together to provide the boost in the most powerful 1.4-liter engine. The new 1.4 TFSI with 103 kW (140 hp), which will follow at a later date, is particularly interesting. When operating at part load, the cylinder on demand system deactivates two cylinders. This reduces the average fuel consumption to below five liters per 100 km (47.04 US mpg).

All versions of the A1 impress with exemplary fuel economy. Standard cycle values lie between 3.8 and 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers (39.87 - 61.90 US mpg).

Equipped with a manual transmission, both versions of the 1.6 TDI emit just 99 grams CO2 per kilometer (159.33 g/mile), and there is a version of the 1.4 TFSI with 90 kW (122 hp) that emits 119 grams (191.51 g/mile) when paired with S tronic. The 105 kW (143 hp) 2.0 TDI accelerates the A1 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 8.2 seconds and consumes just 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (57.37 US mpg).

All versions (except the 1.6 TDI with S tronic and the most powerful gasoline engine) come standard with a start-stop system. A particularly high-performance thermal management system in the engine contributes to the low fuel

consumption of 5.1 liters per 100 km (46.12 US mpg).

Engine lineup:

 1.2 TFSI with 63 kW (86 hp)

 1.4 TFSI with 103 kW (140 hp), somewhat later

 1.4 TFSI with 136 kW (185 hp)

 1.6 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp)

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 1.6 TDI with 77 kW (105 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp)

At Audi, efficiency always means high-tech. The seven-speed S tronic is available as an option with three engines and comes standard in the top-of-line version. The dual-clutch transmission shifts extremely quickly, comfortably and with no perceptible interruption to the flow of power. It can be operated as an automatic or manually, with paddles on the steering wheel available as an option.

Thanks to its high efficiency and the intelligent control system, the S tronic also helps to reduce fuel consumption.

Chassis

The agile, wide-track suspension puts the A1 at the top of its class with respect to occupant protection. Whether in the city, on an interurban road or on the

expressway – the small compact is always great fun to drive thanks to its sporty setup, the favorable weight distribution and the direct-ratio steering. The powerful top model sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.9 seconds and features a particularly sporty setup.

The ESP stabilization program with electronic limited slip differential, which comes standard on all models, makes the handling even more precise while also enhancing driving safety. It minimizes understeer at the cornering limit by means of slight braking, which also improves traction.

Equipment

In addition to the Attraction and Ambition trim lines, Audi also offers packages focused on infotainment and interior design. The Ambition line includes such things as 16-inch aluminum wheels, sport seats with lumbar support, a leather steering wheel and aluminum-look interior trim, plus the on-board computer with efficiency program and gear-change indicator.

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Innovative materials and modern colors emphasize the youthful character of the Audi A1. Whether decal sets for the exterior, color-coordinated air vents, LED interior lights or seat covers in expressive colors – customization is the key. The equipment program offers countless opportunities for matching the A1 to the driver’s own personal style, including four paint finishes from which to choose for the roof arch.

Customers can also order a variety of kits and many other features after the initial sale to follow a trend or a whim.

The available infotainment and multimedia systems for the Audi A1 come directly from the full-size class. The top of the line is MMI navigation plus, a media center that sets new standards in the compact segment. It borrows closely from the system used in Audi’s A8 flagship, including the monitor that folds out from the instrument panel and the control unit, which uses MMI logic. The Bluetooth online car phone, which also makes Internet services available under the keyword Audi connect, is unique in this class.

The Connectivity package, which is based on the concert radio, includes a navigation preparation kit, an Audi music interface and a Bluetooth telephone preparation so that the customer can later install a map-based navigation system.

The 465 watt Bose surround sound system with 14 speakers is just one example of the additional high-end complementary features available. Convenient

Bluetooth and wired interfaces are available for cellular phones and external players such as the iPod.

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The Audi A1 Sportback

The new Audi A1 Sportback is several millimeters wider and taller than its three- door sister model, offering 11 millimeters (0.43 in) more headroom and more comfortable access to the rear seat. The five-door model also has its own style when it comes to the color concept. The contrasting finish includes the entire roof and not just the roof arch.

The engine lineup offers a choice of four TFSI and three TDI units producing between 63 kW (86 hp) and 136 kW (185 hp). The 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp) will follow somewhat later. One particularly intriguing option among the gasoline engines is the 1.4 TFSI with 103 kW (140 hp), which will follow somewhat later.

The included cylinder on demand system, which deactivates two cylinders under part load, gives the engine groundbreaking efficiency. The seven-speed S tronic is available as an option with three engines and comes standard with the top TFSI model. The dual-clutch transmission underscores the special position the model series occupies in its segment.

Engine lineup:

• 1.2 TFSI with 63 kW (86 hp)

• 1.4 TFSI with 90 kW (122 hp)

• 1.4 TFSI with 103 kW (140 hp), somewhat later

• 1.4 TFSI with 136 kW (185 hp)

• 1.6 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp)

• 1.6 TDI with 77 kW (105 hp)

• 2.0 TFSI with 105 kW (143 hp), somewhat later

The five-door model comes standard with four seats, with a fifth seat available at no extra charge. There is an exhaustive list of customization options. The

multimedia modules, which include the Bose surround sound system and MMI navigation plus, are particularly attractive. The high-end media center can be paired with the Bluetooth online car phone, which connectsthe A1 Sportback to the Internet. The integrated WLAN hotspot lets the passengers surf and e-mail.

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The Audi A1 quattro

The dynamic A1 quattro, which Audi is producing in an exclusive series of just 333 units, takes its place at the head of its class. Its engine, a power-enhanced 2.0 TFSI, produces 188 kW (256 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque. A six- speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, which uses a hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The small compact sprints to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.7 seconds from a standing start and reaches a top speed of 245 km/h (152.24 mph).

The top model rolls on white 18-inch cast wheels in “Turbine” design and shod with 225/35 tires. Up front, black brake calipers clamp down onto internally vented discs. The electronic stabilization program (ESP) offers a sport mode and can also be switched off entirely.

The body of the Audi A1 quattro is finished predominantly in Glacier White metallic, with the roof in high-gloss black. The large air inlets in the front bumper, the two-tone roof spoiler and the exhaust system’s impressive tailpipes are particularly eye-catching. The headlights, wheels and back end sport red and black color accents.

Cool black dominates the interior. Special details include the leather S sport seats with high-gloss black seatbacks, the red tachometer dial, the contrasting red stitching and the aluminum gear knob. The Audi A1 quattro rolls off the assembly line with a complete range of equipment, including the Bose sound system, MMI navigation plus and the Bluetooth online car phone, which brings the Audi connect Internet services on board.

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The Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3 Cabriolet

The five-door Audi A3 Sportback is the athlete in its segment. The upscale equipment and trim underscores its elegant style. Audi optionally equips it with technologies such as the S tronic dual-clutch transmission, the Audi magnetic ride suspension system and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

The design expresses the sporty elegance of the A3 Sportback. The optional xenon plus headlights are combined with LED daytime running lights. The single- frame grille element and the trims on the B-posts are painted in high-gloss black and the lower air inlets have chrome struts. Light guide rods in the tail lights form distinctive contours.

Sporty elegance infuses the interior, as well. The instruments feature faces backed in gray, and a flat-bottomed, leather sport steering wheel is available as an option. The air vents are framed in black rings while the optional navigation system sports a high-gloss bezel.

Gleaming aluminum-look applications adorn a number of control elements. In models equipped with a manual transmission, a gear-change indicator in the driver information system (standard in the Ambition and Ambiente lines)

complements the operating concept. The front-wheel drive A3 Sportback offers impressive luggage capacity that varies between 370 and 1,100 liters (13.07 and 38.85 cu ft).

Drivetrain

The engine lineup includes eight powerplants – four gasoline and four diesel units. All are turbocharged four-cylinder units with direct injection and badged as TFSI and TDI. Audi couples many of the engines with a start-stop system that works together with both the manual and the S tronic automatic transmissions.

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The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.2 TFSI; it exemplifies Audi’s downsizing strategy – the substitution of turbocharging for displacement. The four-cylinder unit develops 77 kW (105 hp) and a hefty 175 Nm of torque (129.07 lb-ft) from its small displacement of 1,197 cc, yet when combined with the S tronic averages just 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 US mpg). The most powerful gasoline engine is the 2.0 TFSI with 147 kW (200 hp).

The diesel range extends from the 1.6 TDI developing 66 kW (90 hp) to the 2.0 TDI with an output of 125 kW (170 hp). The most efficient engine in the lineup is the 1.6-liter TDI with 77 kW (105 hp). The most fuel-efficient version of the A3 Sportback consumes on average just 3.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (60.31 US mpg). Modifications to the body and chassis contribute towards this excellent figure.

Engine lineup:

 1.8 TFSI and 1.8 TFSI quattro with 118 kW (160 hp)

 1.6 TDI with 66 kW (90 hp)

 1.6 TDI with 77 kW (105 hp)

 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI quattro with 103 kW (140 hp)

The transmission lineup is likewise very diverse. Most engine versions in the A3 model series are paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Audi offers many of the engines with the S tronic. Ambition comes standard with shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Depending on engine version, the dual-clutch transmission has six or seven speeds. The seven-speed version uses dry clutches; the elimination of the oil supply further improves the transmission’s high efficiency.

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The transmission of power to all four wheels likewise underscores the exceptional position that the A3 Sportback enjoys in the premium compact class. Audi

supplies quattro permanent all-wheel drive for four engine versions. Its hydraulic multi-plate clutch sends a majority of the power to the front wheels under normal driving conditions and redirects it to the rear quickly and flexibly when necessary.

Chassis

The chassis of the Audi A3 Sportback combines a sporty character with supreme safety and a high level of comfort. Its poise stems from solutions such as a four- link rear suspension, which handles longitudinal and transverse forces

independently, and the electromechanical power steering. In front-wheel drive models, the electronic stabilization program (ESP) integrates an electronic

differential lock, which – at the vehicle’s cornering limit – manages the distribution of drive torques to the wheels via minor, barely perceptible braking.

The adaptive damper control system Audi magnetic ride, which exploits the properties of an electromagnetic fluid is available in models with engines developing 103 kW (140 hp) and upwards. The dampers can be set for a comfortable or sporty characteristic. The system modifies the damping forces within this framework in milliseconds, when necessary, lowering the body by 15 millimeters (0.59 in). A conventional sport suspension and the taut S line sport suspension from quattro GmbH are also available.

Equipment

The extensive range of high-end options demonstrates the technological standard of the A3 model series. These include the adaptive light dynamic

cornering light system for the xenon plus headlights, the high-beam assistant and the navigation system plus with MMI operating logic.

The park assist system is another attractive feature. When driving by at speeds up to 30 km/h (18.64 mph), its ultrasound sensors scan the parking spaces parallel with the road; when it detects one that is large enough to reverse into, it

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All the driver needs to do is engage reverse and operate the accelerator, clutch and brakes – the car maneuvers independently and precisely into the space.

Audi A3 Cabriolet

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is an eye-catcher with its sleek and elegant lines. Its soft top is characterized by low weight and excellent fit; the hydraulic drive opens the top in only nine seconds. The top takes up very little space when in its storage compartment, thus allowing for a sporty vehicle design. Both semi-automatic and fully automated versions of the top are available – the latter as a specially

soundproofed and thermally insulated acoustic top.

The body structure of the compact premium convertible contains a high proportion of high-strength and ultra high-strength steels as well as targeted reinforcements that provide maximum rigidity and crash safety. The cabin offers ample space for four. The split folding rear seat backs can be unlocked from the luggage compartment to reveal a large load-through hatch. This increases luggage capacity from 260 to 674 liters (9.18 - 23.80 cu ft).

The A3 Cabriolet rolls off the assembly line with four gasoline and two TDI engines. Direct fuel injection and turbocharging provide for powerful performance and high efficiency. Most engines feature the start-stop system. The S tronic with six or seven speeds is available for the three most powerful engines. All engines power the front wheels.

Engine lineup:

 1.8 TFSI with 118 kW (160 hp)

 2.0 TFSI with 147 kW (200 hp)

 1.6 TDI with 77 kW (105 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp)

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The Audi A4, the Audi A4 Avant and the Audi A4 allroad quattro

The Audi A4 is a winner in the mid-size class. In fall 2011, the ten-millionth unit rolled off the assembly line since its predecessor model series, the Audi 80, was launched. The most recent appearance and technical updates have made the best-seller more attractive than ever.

The Audi A4 is a spacious automobile. Its body, comprising mostly high-strength and ultra high-strength steels, is rigid, lightweight and safe. The trunk has a capacity of 480 liters (16.95 cu ft). Capacity with the rear seat backs folded down (a standard feature in the quattro versions) is 962 liters (33.97 cu ft). The optional xenon plus headlights with included LED daytime running lights can be combined with adaptive light, which illuminates the road differently depending on the

situation at hand.

The interior offers all of the classic strengths of the brand, with uncompromising fit and finish, even better coordinated colors and materials, and logical, intuitive controls. Audi offers the luxurious climate-controlled comfort seats as an option for the driver and front-seat passenger. Small fans provide six-speed ventilation to the seat cushion and back.

Drivetrain

The revamped engine lineup of the A4 is particularly broad, featuring 13 forced- induction powerplants with direct fuel injection. The update has reduced fuel consumption levels by 11 percent on average, despite the increased power and torque of many of the engines. The top engine is the supercharged 3.0 TFSI with 200 kW (120 hp).

Among the gasoline engines, the 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) is particularly noteworthy for its groundbreaking efficiency, consuming on average just 5.7 liters per 100 km (41.27 US mpg).

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The newly developed four-cylinder unit features major innovations in a number of areas: the control of the valves and their lift, the thermal management concept, the injection system, the turbocharger and the integration of the exhaust manifold into the cylinder head.

The most efficient model in the A4 lineup is the 2.0 TDI with 100 kW (136 hp).

The four-cylinder diesel produces 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque yet consumes just 4.2 liters of fuel per 100 km (56.00 US mpg) on average, a CO2 equivalent of just 112 grams per km (180.25 g/mile). Two other particularly environment- friendly engines join it in the A4 lineup. A sophisticated exhaust treatment system in the A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro reduces NOx in the exhaust to the level of the future Euro 6 standard. The A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel is also designed for operation on bioethanol E 85.

The engines:

 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp)

 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel and 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro with 132 kW (180 hp)

 3.0 TFSI quattro with 200 kW (272 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 88 kW (120 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 100 kW (136 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 120 kW (163 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

 3.0 TDI quattro with 180 kW (245 hp)

 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro with 180 kW (245 hp)

Three different transmission technologies are available for the A4: a six-speed manual with shift indicator, the continuously variable multitronic and the seven- speed dual-clutch S tronic. quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring is available beginning with the 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp) and is standard with the most powerful TFSI and TDI units.

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In the two top models, it can be combined with the sport differential, which actively distributes the propulsive power between the rear wheels.

Chassis

Largely made of aluminum, the chassis of the A4 has been further refined. The front suspension is a five-link construction; with a trapezoidal-link suspension at the rear. The new electromechanical power steering is sensitive and highly efficient. Audi also offers the optional Audi drive select control system with efficiency mode.

Audi drive select can be extended with other technologies, namely the sport differential, adaptive damper control and dynamic steering. The latter’s

superposition gear can vary the steering ratio by nearly 100 percent. ESP with electronic limited slip differential is standard in all front-wheel drive versions of the A4. By briefly pulsing the brakes at the front inside wheel, it makes handling more neutral and ensures solid grip when exiting the curve.

Assistance and communications systems

A wide range of assistance systems are offered for the A4 model series. The radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) maintains the proper interval between the car and the vehicle ahead at all times. At speeds below 30 km/h (18.64 mph), it initiates maximum braking in the event of an impending collision.

Audi active lane assist helps the driver to maintain the lane, and Audi side assist monitors the area behind the A4 to make lane changes safer. The driver

information system with rest recommendation is standard.

Audi also offers a wide selection of communication and infotainment features.

Besides the sound system from the Danish hi-fi specialists Bang & Olufsen, the versatile top-level MMI navigation plus system is particularly noteworthy here. It can be combined with the Bluetooth online car phone, which connects the A4 to the Internet and brings the tailored Audi connect services on board.

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The Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant offers all the strengths of the model family combined with the most beautiful station wagon design in its class and outstanding practicality in everyday and recreational use. Its luggage compartment holds between 490 and 1,430 liters (17.30 and 50.50 cu ft).

The cargo area cover slides upward with a gentle push. Roof rails and a reversible cargo floor are standard; a load-through hatch with a ski and

snowboard sack is available as an option. Audi also offers an electromechanical power rear hatch, a reversible mat and the cargo area package with rails, telescoping rod and lashing strap as options.

The Audi A4 Avant has received the same extensive exterior, interior and technology updates as the sedan and is available with the same engine-

transmission pairings. Among the lineup’s highlights are the new, highly efficient 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp), the powerful 3.0 TFSI, the multitronic, the S tronic, quattro all-wheel drive for models with the more powerful engines and the sport differential for V6 quattro models.

The engines:

 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp)

 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel and 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro with 132 kW (180 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 88 kW (120 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 100 kW (136 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 120 kW (163 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

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There are also virtually no differences between the A4 Avant and the sedan when it comes to equipment and trim. The driver assistance systems, infotainment and Audi connect put the Avant at the head of the field. The same applies to the sportily balanced aluminum chassis, which can be combined with the optional dynamic steering and damper control. The new electromechanical power steering system is also used in the Avant.

The Audi A4 allroad quattro

With its permanent all-wheel drive, the A4 allroad quattro is equally at home on road and off. It is somewhat larger, particularly in height, than the A4 Avant on which it is based. It offers 180 millimeters (7.09 in) of ground clearance, and distinctive design details underscore its strong character. Here, too, the trunk holds from 490 to 1,430 liters (17.30 to 50.50 cu ft) of luggage. Optional features include a load-securing set and an electromechanical rear hatch.

The A4 allroad includes all of the same exterior, interior and under-the-skin improvements as the sedan and the Avant. Its range of equipment is exactly as functional as with the other A4 models. One special function is offroad detection (ORD), which detects the condition of the driving surface and adapts the control characteristic of the ESP stabilization program accordingly. The ESP improves propulsion when accelerating on loose surfaces by tolerating more slip.

The drivetrain lineup is much more streamlined than that of the sister models.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring is standard, with either the six-speed manual or the seven-speed S tronic delivering the power to the wheels.

The engines:

 2.0 TDI quattro with 105 kW (143 hp), somewhat later

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The Audi A5 Sportback, the Audi A5 Coup and A5 Cabriolet

Its appearance alone makes the Audi A5 Sportback an Audi masterpiece, with its flowing silhouette, the sharp lines and the muscular surfaces making a powerful statement. The product refresh a few months ago included new and distinctive accents for the elegant five-door.

Design and interior

The new headlights resemble a wedge. The LED daytime running lights of the optional xenon plus headlights constitute a narrow brace; Audi offers its adaptive light system as an option. The tail lights have also been modified. The body impresses with high rigidity, outstanding crash safety, refined vibrational comfort and low weight.

New materials and colors make the interior of the A5 Sportback more elegant than ever, and the controls have become even more intuitive. Optional sport seats or deluxe climate-controlled seats with active ventilation are available for the driver and front passenger, and there is a choice of three seats for the back.

The luggage compartment under the long hatch holds between 480 and 1,283 liters (16.95 and 45.31 cu ft).

Engines

All engines in the Audi A5 Sportback feature forced induction and direct injection, and all come standard with the start-stop system. The lineup comprises three gasoline engines and five TDI units. Their fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 18 percent, yet performance has increased in many cases.

Even the entry-level engine, the 1.8 TFSI, produces 125 kW (170 hp). The highly efficient four-cylinder unit boasts trailblazing innovations: from the control of valves and their lift through thermal management and the injection system to the turbocharger and the integration of the exhaust manifold. Topping the engine lineup is the 3.0 TDI, a supercharged V6 with 200 kW (272 hp).

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The TDI units also offer impressive efficiency. The four-cylinder engines have undergone numerous modifications, and three V6 diesel units round out the lineup on the top end.

The engines:

 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 120 kW (163 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

Audi offers the ideal power transmission for each engine – the six-speed manual, the continuously variable multitronic, and the seven-speed S tronic. quattro permanent all-wheel drive is available either standard or as an option with the four most powerful engines and the 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp). Torque vectoring makes its handling even more precise. The 3.0 TDI quattro and the 3.0 TFSI quattro can be equipped additionally with the sport differential.

Chassis

The five-link front suspension and the trapezoidal-link rear suspension of the A5 Sportback consist largely of aluminum. The arrangement of the rear trailing arms and the shock-absorber tuning have been revised for more precise handling and greater comfort. The new electromechanical power steering is a major

contributor to overall efficiency. All front-wheel-drive versions of the A5 feature the electronic stabilization program (ESP) with electronic limited slip differential.

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The optional Audi drive select system with its selectable characteristics makes the driving experience even more attractive. Besides the power steering, engine management and automatic air conditioning system, it also integrates the optional sport differential, dynamic steering and chassis with damper control modules.

Assistance systems

The driver information system with rest recommendation is standard in the A5 Sportback. It detects if the driver is getting tired and issues an appropriate warning. Options include Audi side assist, Audi active lane assist and the

updated adaptive cruise control, which uses radar to keep the five-door model at a constant interval to the vehicle ahead. If the threat of a rear-end collision becomes imminent at speeds below 30 km/h (18.64 mph), this system will perform a full brake application.

Infotainment systems

The infotainment systems in the A5 Sportback have also been significantly upgraded. The optional top unit is the MMI navigation plus, which can be

combined with the Bluetooth online car phone. Under the name Audi connect, the latter delivers attractive online services to the car and connects the passengers’

mobile devices to the Internet via WLAN.

The Audi A5 Coupé

The Audi A5 Coupé with its enticingly elegant lines is already a modern classic:

Audi received the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany for it in 2010. The two-door model also is a very capable everyday vehicle featuring a power rear hatch and split folding rear seats. Thanks to the lightweight steel body with aluminum front fenders, the curb weight (without driver) of the base model is just 1,425 kilograms (3,141.59 lb).

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The A5 Coupé received the same exterior, interior and under-the-skin updates as the A5 Sportback with the product refresh. Its eight available engines cover a range between 105 kW (143 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The compact, high-tech 1.8 TFSI gasoline unit is particularly attractive with its average fuel consumption of just 5.7 liters per 100 km (41.27 US mpg).

The engines:

 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

Depending on the engine, available drivetrains include the six-speed manual, the multitronic and the seven-speed S tronic. The quattro lineup includes all of the engines starting with the 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp) except for the 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204). The sport differential is available as an option with the most

powerful diesel and gasoline engines.

Chassis options include dynamic steering and damper control. The standard electromechanical power steering reduces fuel consumption. The range of standard and optional equipment largely corresponds to that for the Audi A5 Sportback. This also applies to the driver assistance systems, infotainment and Audi connect services.

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The Audi A5 Cabriolet

Sporty, comfortable and drop-dead gorgeous – the A5 Cabriolet is the large, open-top four-seater from Audi. As with its sister models, it is now even more elegant and refined following its refresh a few months ago.

Like every open-top Audi, the A5 Cabriolet has a classic fabric top. It opens and closes fully automatically in a good 15 seconds. Audi also offers an optional acoustic top with a layer of insulating foam. When opened, the top folds up into a small package that leaves 320 liters (11.30 cu ft) of luggage capacity in the trunk (380 liters (13.42 cu ft) when closed). The folding rear seat backs and the load- through hatch expand luggage capacity to 750 liters (26.49 cu ft).

A wind deflector and automatic belt feeds for the front seats round out the comfortable character of the A5 Cabriolet; neck-level heating is available as an option. A special coating for the likewise optional leather seats prevents them from heating up too much in the sun. The surface of the windshield frame is anodized aluminum.

Reinforcing elements integrated into the body of the open-top four-seater compensate for the lack of a hard roof. Head-thorax-side airbags and aluminum plates that deploy automatically as roll-over protection stand at the ready in the event of a crash. The Audi A5 Cabriolet strongly resembles the Sportback and the Coupé with respect to the chassis, ergonomics and equipment. The same applies for the drivetrain lineup, which includes front-wheel and quattro all-wheel drive, the manual transmission, multitronic and S tronic.

The engines:

 1.8 TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

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The Audi A6, the Audi A6 hybrid and the Audi A6 Avant The Audi A6

Audi is once again setting standards in the full-size category with the seventh- generation A6. With a broad portfolio of innovations and a lightweight body featuring numerous aluminum components, the new model series is writing the next chapter of the A6 success story.

Body and design

The design of the A6 stands for athleticism and elegance. The sedan is 4.92 meters (16.14 ft) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 ft) wide, but just 1.46 meters

(4.79 ft) tall – the sportiest proportions in its class. The long engine hood, the low, taut roof line and the distinctive lines create a dynamic overall impression. Up front, optional LED headlights underscore the distinctive appearance.

Thanks to an intelligent composite construction concept, the body is extremely lightweight, rigid and safe. The numerous aluminum components and the high- tech steels are the backbone of Audi’s consistent ultra-lightweight design concept and reduce the body’s weight compared to its predecessor.

Depending on the version, the new business sedan is as much as 80 kilograms (176.37 lb) lighter than the previous model. Audi, the pioneer of lightweight design, has once again reversed the weight spiral and thus established new standards. The A6 2.0 TFSI has a curb weight (without driver) of just 1,540 kg (3,395.12 lb).

The body offers additional advantages, too. Modern materials and construction methods provide for a very low interior noise level. The precise matching of all components and systematic hydraulic damping in the axle and drivetrain bearings provide excellent vibration comfort.

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Passenger compartment

The spacious interior of the new Audi A6 takes up the sinewy style of the exterior design. Its salient element is the “wrap-around” – a decorative inlay encircling the driver and the front-seat passenger. The elegant face of the instrument panel emphasizes the tension of the cockpit.

Every interior detail documents the care with which Audi builds cars. All

materials, including an innovative layered wood veneer called Beaufort oak, have been carefully selected and processed. The front seats are available with optional ventilation and massage functions. The ambient lighting or the interior lighting package accent the interior with tiny highlights.

The new Audi A6 features the intuitive ergonomics concept that characterizes all of the brand’s models. An efficient deluxe automatic air conditioning system and the MMI radio advanced control system come standard. The MMI navigation plus system with MMI touch is available as an option. Many features of the hard drive navigation system can be controlled via the touchpad. Audi offers an optional head-up display that projects important information onto the windshield.

Drivetrain

Audi offers the new A6 with a choice of seven powerful and highly efficient four- and six-cylinder engines. The three gasoline and four TDI engines produce between 130 kW (177 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp). All engines use key

technologies from Audi’s modular efficiency platform – the innovative thermal management and the start-stop system.

Compared to the previous model, fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 21 percent – a top mark in its class.

The most fuel-efficient unit in the lineup is the 2.0 TDI. When paired with the manual transmission, it consumes only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.0 US mpg), which corresponds to only 129 grams of CO2/km (207.61 g/mile). The top engine is the new 3.0 TDI with twin turbochargers. The V6 diesel powers the sedan with 230 kW (313 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque.

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The engines:

 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW (180 hp)

 2.8 FSI and 2.8 FSI quattro with 150 kW (204 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp)

Audi offers the new A6 with a wide range of drivetrains. Depending on the engine, the choices include a manual six-speed, the continuously variable multitronic and – new in this model line – the sporty seven-speed S tronic. The top diesel is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic. All engines contribute to efficiency with their wide gear spread and low internal friction.

Power flows to either the front wheels or all four wheels, depending on the engine. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system features a self-locking, crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring for superior traction, stability and dynamics. It is perfectly complemented by the optional sport differential, which actively distributes the power between the rear wheels.

Chassis

The chassis of the new A6 combines superior comfort with sporty precision. Its suspension components are made of aluminum; the power steering features an electromechanical drive for high efficiency. The big sedan rolls on wheels measuring between 16 and 20 inches in diameter, behind which are powerful brakes.

Front-wheel drive versions of the A6 feature ESP with an electronic limited slip differential, which prevents understeer to make the handling even sportier and safer. The Audi drive select driving dynamics system comes standard with all engine variants. Audi also delivers the comfortable adaptive air suspension with

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Equipment

The Audi connect online services connect the new Audi A6 to the Internet via the Bluetooth online car phone. A WLAN hotspot provides the connection to mobile end devices, and the driver can use the tailored services of Audi connect.

Topping the line of hi-fi options is the high-quality Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System.

The top-end navigation system, MMI navigation plus with pioneering touchpad control, works closely together with the optional driver assistance and safety systems in the new A6. It forwards the route data to the control units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise control with stop &

go function. This enables these systems to recognize complex scenarios and support the driver.

The Audi pre sense safety system can in many situations reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences, or even avoid them all together. The Audi active lane assist helps the driver to keep the A6 on course, and the park assist system relieves the driver of the chore of steering when parallel parking.

Additional high-end features include the night vision assistant with marking of detected pedestrians, speed limit detection and the various versions of the parking assistant.

The Audi A6 hybrid

Audi will begin volume production of the A6 hybrid early this year. The sporty and efficient parallel hybrid produces a combined total of 180 kW (245 hp) of system output and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft) of system torque. Its combustion engine, a 2.0 TFSI with 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, works together with an electric motor producing 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 Nm

(154.89 lb-ft) of torque. The electric motor is mounted directly behind the TFSI in the space usually occupied by the torque converter in front of the modified eight- speed tiptronic. The gearbox sends the power to the front wheels.

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The lightweight and compact lithium-ion battery is located in a crash-proof area in the trunk. It provides 1.3 kWh of nominal energy and 40 kW of power. Two

different methods are used to air cool the battery, depending on need: with air blown from the passenger compartment by a fan and via a separate cooling circuit coupled to the deluxe automatic air conditioning system. This technology keeps the battery within the suitable temperature window over a broad range, ensuring a relatively large proportion of electric driving.

The Audi A6 hybrid can drive at up to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) purely on electric power and has a range of three kilometers (1.86 miles) at a constant 60 km/h (37.28 mph). It can also drive using the combustion engine alone or in hybrid mode. The A6 hybrid recovers energy during braking and activates both power sources at the same time during strong acceleration. Special displays on the instrument cluster and the MMI monitor depict the various driving states.

The Audi A6 hybrid combines the power of a V6 engine with the consumption of a four-cylinder unit. The hybrid sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). Standard fuel consumption is less than 6.2 liters per 100 km (37.94 US mpg), which

corresponds to CO2 emissions of less than 145 grams per km (233.35 g/mile).

The Audi A6 Avant

The new Audi A6 Avant was launched on the market just a few months ago. All of Audi's high-tech expertise is packed into every detail of the classic large business station wagon. The flowing lines with the relatively flat D-pillars visualizes its sporty and progressive character.

The major standard highlights of the Avant correspond to those of the sedan: the ultra lightweight body with its intelligent mix of materials, the aluminum chassis, the new electromechanical power steering and the Audi drive select driving dynamics system. Audi also offers the A6 Avant with optional LED headlights, the adaptive air suspension with variable damping and the new dynamic steering upon request.

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The engine lineup is also identical, comprising three gasoline and four TDI units combining supreme power with high efficiency and cultivation. They consume as much as 21 percent less fuel than the previous model.

The engines:

 2.0 TFSI with 132 kW (180 hp)

 2.0 TDI with 130 kW (177 hp)

Depending on the engine, the new A6 Avant rolls off the assembly line with either a six-speed manual, the seven-speed S tronic, the multitronic or the eight-speed tiptronic. In addition to front-wheel drive, all models with engines producing 150 kW and above are available with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and torque vectoring. The sport differential is available as an option.

The elegant interior of the Audi A6 Avant and the intuitive controls can be

upgraded even further with features such as the head-up display, front seats with ventilation and massage functions or ambient lighting. The new A6 Avant can be equipped with all of the brand’s assistance and safety systems. The complete range of infotainment modules and services under the keyword Audi connect is likewise available.

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The Audi A7 Sportback

Aesthetically athletic, emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi occupies an attractive market segment with the A7 Sportback.

The large five-door model with the dynamically flowing rear end unites the strengths of a coupé, a sedan and a station wagon.

Measuring 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) in length, the five-door model is an Audi in top form. Its low, dynamically drawn roof line lends it the character of a coupé.

Optional LED headlights up front accentuate its appearance. LED tail lights are standard.

The five-door coupé combines supreme long-distance comfort with a sporty character. The excellent vibration behavior is the result of painstakingly tuning all components, systematic hydraulic damping in the axle and drivetrain bearings, and the extremely stiff body. Made largely of aluminum and high-tech steels according to the ultra-lightweight construction concept, it is extremely lightweight and very safe. The long rear hatch opens to reveal a large luggage compartment.

Every detail of the elegant interior of the A7 Sportback documents the care with which Audi builds cars. High-quality new materials, such as Beaufort oak layered wood veneer, indulge the senses.

Options available for the front seat include ventilation and massage features. The MMI operating system comes standard; among the optional equipment is a head- up display. The optional MMI navigation plus operating system combines a hard drive navigation system with the convenience of touchpad input.

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Drivetrain

Audi offers the A7 Sportback with a choice of five powerful and cultivated V6 engines: two gasoline and three TDI units. They develop between 150 kW (204 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp) and are impressively efficient. The new 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) consumes an average of just 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 US mpg). All engines feature innovative thermal management and a start- stop system.

The engines:

The standard automatic transmissions also play a role in the efficiency of the Audi A7 Sportback. The user-friendly multitronic for the 2.8 FSI and 3.0 TDI, both of which produce 150 kW (204 hp), delivers the engine power to the front wheels.

The sporty seven-speed S tronic delivers the power to all four wheels. The top TDI, a twin-turbo V6, is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic.

The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system features a self-locking, crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring for superior traction, stability and

dynamics. It can be complemented with the optional sport differential for the rear axle

Chassis

The chassis, too, combines sporty precision with luxurious comfort. The Audi A7 Sportback rolls on large wheels measuring from 18 to 20 inches in diameter.

The links are made of aluminum; the newly developed power steering features an electromechanical drive.

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The Audi drive select dynamics system is standard and can be supplemented by the optional adaptive air suspension and the new dynamic steering. Front-wheel drive models have ESP with electronic limited slip differential on board.

Equipment

The optional top navigation system, MMI navigation plus, works closely together with the many optional driver assistance and safety systems in the A7 Sportback.

It provides the route data to the control units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise control with stop & go function.

The Audi pre sense safety system can reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences in many cases. Audi active lane assist helps the driver to keep the A7 Sportback firmly on course, and the park assist system relieves the driver of the chore of steering when parallel parking. The night vision assistant with highlighting of detected persons reduces the stress of driving in the dark. Audi side assist and speed limit detection round out the list.

Audi connect provides the passengers of the five-door coupé with full Internet access via the Bluetooth online car phone. A UMTS module delivers special services to the onboard monitor, and a WLAN hotspot connects mobile devices.

A highly attractive range of audio modules is also available, including the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen.

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The Audi A8, the Audi A8 L, the Audi A8 hybrid and the Audi A8 L W12

The Audi A8 and the long-wheelbase A8 L are the sportiest luxury sedans in their class. The Audi flagship combines dynamic exterior design and sporty handling with supreme comfort & convenience equipment and luxurious interior design.

The Audi A8 boasts a lightweight aluminum body and powerful, highly efficient engines.

The body

The sporty, elegant and distinctive body of the Audi A8 is an aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF), with only the B-pillars made of ultra high-strength steel.

Roughly 40 percent lighter than a comparable steel body while also impressing with high rigidity and excellent vibration comfort, it is an exemplary demonstration of Audi ultra-lightweight construction. The body of the A8 earned Audi the Euro Car Body Award, the highest accolade for innovative car body design. The optional LED headlights are another high-end solution.

Drivetrain

The Audi A8 and A8 L are available with five direct-injection V6 and V8 engines:

two gasoline units and three TDI units. The 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) is the entry-level engine. It consumes just 6.0 liters per 100 km (39.20 US mpg) in the EU driving cycle. The 4.2 TDI with 258 kW (350 hp) produces the most torque – 800 Nm (590.05 lb-ft).

The engines:

 4.2 FSI quattro with 273 kW (372 hp)

 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp)

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The standard eight-speed tiptronic features closely-spaced gears while still featuring a wide spread for reduced fuel consumption. Its control system is purely electronic, operated with an elegant selector level and paddles on the steering wheel. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive, standard in almost all models, has a distinctly sporty and rear-biased character. On request, the sport differential dynamically distributes the forces between the rear wheels; this feature is standard with the 4.2 TDI.

Chassis

The A8 simultaneously offers both luxurious ride comfort and sporty handling.

The wheel control arms are made of aluminum. The brake discs measure up to 400 millimeters (15.75 in) in diameter, depending on the engine. The standard adaptive air suspension with variable damping is integrated into the Audi drive select dynamics system. It can be complemented with the optional dynamic steering.

The interior of the Audi A8 enchants with light and elegant lines, craftsman-like fit and finish, and extraordinary attention to the smallest of details. Audi offers the rear seat passengers the option of two power-adjustable and heated individual rear seats, which can be paired with the optional continuous center console. The individual seats can also be equipped with optional ventilation and massage functions, and features such as a folding table and a cool box make the passengers’ stay even more enjoyable.

The Audi A8 L is 13 centimeters (5.12 in) longer than the standard version in both wheelbase and overall length. It is available with an optional relaxation seat with power footrest. A number of seating options are available, including the massage function and rear seat entertainment.

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Equipment

The Audi A8 features a high degree of technical intelligence. This is manifested in the optional MMI touch operating and navigation system with touchpad, in its networking with other vehicle systems and in the assistance systems. The radar- based adaptive cruise control with stop & go function works closely together with the Audi pre sense safety system. Further highlights include Audi side assist, the camera-based speed limit detection, Audi lane assist, the night vision assistant with highlighting of detected pedestrians and the parking system plus with 360°

camera.

Audi also offers many attractive infotainment modules. The optional Bluetooth online car phone, an extension of MMI navigation plus, includes an integrated WLAN hotspot and uses UMTS to deliver tailored Internet services for the driver to the car. Great sound is provided by the Bose sound system and the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen, which boasts 19 speakers.

The ultimate in luxury is offered by the A8 L W12, which Audi has built as an exclusive, limited-production concept series of just 50 units. The interior is adorned with leather from the luxury brand Poltrona Frau and with olive ash natural inlays.

Another exclusive version is the Audi A8 L Security armored vehicle, for which many special safety features are available in addition to its strong armor.

The Audi A8 hybrid

Scheduled to launch this year, the Audi A8 hybrid combines the best of two worlds. The drivetrain has many features in common with the A6 hybrid.

The gasoline engine, a 2.0 TFSI, produces 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque while the electric motor produces 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb-ft) of torque. Peak system power is 180 kW (245 hp) and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft) of torque.

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The two powerplants are mounted one directly behind the other and connected via a clutch. They deliver their power to the front wheels via a highly-modified eight-speed tiptronic. Energy storage is provided in the form of a lithium-ion battery with a nominal capacity of 1.3 kWh mounted in the back of the vehicle.

The luxury sedan can travel up to a speed of 100 km/h (62.14 mph) on electric power alone, and covers around three kilometers (1.86 miles) with zero local emissions at a speed of 60 km/h (37.28 mph). In the standard cycle it consumes just 6.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (37.34 US mpg), which corresponds to only 147 grams of CO2/km (236.57 g/mile).

Audi A8 L W12

The A8 L W12 is the top model in the line. It is powered by a supremely powerful gasoline engine that is unusually short and lightweight. The normally aspirated, 6.3 liter engine with direct injection produces 368 kW (500 hp) and 625 Nm (460.98 lb-ft) of torque, yet is extremely refined.

In addition to all the qualities of the model series, the luxury sedan also offers sporty performance. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) is completed in 4.7 seconds; the governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is just a formality. The Audi A8 L with the W12 engine is also available in a special armored version.

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The Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 is the premium SUV in the format of the compact class. It is sporty, efficient and versatile – an urban vehicle that is equally at home on or off the road. Every aspect of the Q3 showcases Audi technology – the body, the drivetrain, the chassis and the assistance and multimedia systems. Many of these solutions come directly from the luxury class.

Design and body

The Q3 is immediately recognizable as the youngest member of the Audi family.

The coupé-like lines are an expression of its sporty character. Sharp edges frame elegantly arched sheet metal surfaces, and distinctive lights accentuate the front and rear. The wedge-shaped headlights are available as a xenon plus version including LED daytime running lights.

The low roof line, which begins dropping rather early, and the very flat D-pillars underscore the dynamics of the Audi Q3. Add-on parts are available in a number of variants – customers can choose between black, anthracite or the body color.

There is also a choice of two exterior packages.

The base version of the Audi Q3 weighs just 1,445 kilograms (3,185.68 lb). Its rigid, safe and quiet occupant cell integrates a number of ultra high-strength steels. Both the engine hood and the tailgate are made of aluminum. As is typical of the Q models from Audi, the undivided tail lights are integrated into the tailgate, which wraps around the pillars. The coefficient of drag is a low 0.32.

The Audi Q3 offers ample room for all five passengers and sets new standards for ergonomics and workmanship. A wide variety of materials and colors for the interior offers customers countless possibilities for expressing their own personal style. The wrap-around, a large arc extending from one front door to the other, is a design feature borrowed from the large Audi model series.

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The luggage compartment of the compact SUV has a capacity of 460 liters (16.24 cu ft), which can be increased to 1,365 liters (48.20 cu ft) by folding down the split rear seat backs. A roof rail is standard. Many useful options, including a luggage compartment package and a load-through hatch, make the Q3 even more enjoyable in everyday use.

Drivetrain

The engine lineup for the Audi Q3 offers the choice of two TDI and two TFSI engines. The four-cylinder engines combine direct injection with turbocharging and a start-stop system. With power outputs ranging from 103 kW (140 hp) to 155 kW (211 hp), these engines are as efficient as they are powerful. The Q3 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp) and front-wheel drive averages 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (45.23 US mpg).

The engines:

 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp)

Audi pairs all engines with an output from 125 kW (170 hp) with quattro

permanent all-wheel drive, which uses a hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The seven- speed S tronic comes standard with the most powerful TDI and TFSI engines.

The dual-clutch transmission showcases an innovation that enhances efficiency even further. When coasting, it allows the Q3 to free-wheel when the “efficiency”

mode of Audi drive select is active.

Chassis

The chassis of the Q3 – featuring a four-link rear suspension, electromechanical power steering and wheels measuring between 16 and 19 inches in diameter – is the fruit of great design labor. An electromechanical parking brake and hill hold

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Audi drive select enables the driver to adjust various technology modules, including the optional suspension with active damper control, in four stages to suit his or her individual driving style.

Equipment

Audi offers options for the Q3 taken directly from the luxury class. These include the adaptive light system for the xenon plus headlights, the panoramic glass roof and an LED interior lighting package. The range of driver assistant system is without peer in this segment. The park assist system autonomously steers the car into a parking space; Audi side assist uses radar to make changing lanes easier;

Audi active lane assist helps to maintain the lane; and the speed limit display recognizes important traffic signs.

In the area of infotainment, Audi offers a whole set of modular components, at the pinnacle of which is the hard drive-based navigation system MMI navigation plus.

The Bose surround sound system delivers 465 watts of power to 14 speakers.

The Bluetooth online car phone with WLAN hotspot connects the Q3 to the Internet.

The Audi Q5

The Q5 combines the sportiness of an Audi sedan with a highly variable interior space. The mid-sized SUV is the ideal companion for active people at any stage of life.

With a height of 1.65 meters (5.41 ft), the 4.63 meter (15.19 ft) Q5 is very low- slung for an SUV. Its design is both elegant and muscular. There are three versions available for the add-on body parts; Audi also offers attractive styling packages. The tailgate, which wraps around the C-pillars, is made of lightweight aluminum, as is the hood. The body includes a large proportion of high-strength and ultra high-strength steels.

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Interior space is generous, and the luggage compartment’s base capacity of 540 liters (19.07 cubic ft) can be increased to 1,560 liters (55.09 cubic ft) by folding down the rear seat backs. Audi also offers an optional rear bench seat, which can be moved by 100 millimeters (3.94 in) and features a load-through hatch. The front passenger’s seat is available with an optional folding seat back.

The front seats can optionally be adjusted, heated and cooled electrically.

Drivetrain

Audi offers the Q5 with a choice of six engines: three gasoline engines and three TDI units. All engines are direct injection units; five of them are turbocharged.

The four-cylinder models with manual transmission also come standard with the start-stop system and a shift indicator.

The engines:

 3.2 FSI quattro with 199 kW (270 hp)

All four-cylinder models come standard with a manual six-speed transmission.

Audi offers the eight-speed tiptronic as an option for the 2.0 TFSI with 155 kW (211 hp); the seven-speed S tronic is available for the 2.0 TDI with 125 kW (170 hp). The dual-clutch transmission is standard with the two V6 engines.

Almost all of the engines in the Q5 are paired with quattro all-wheel drive. Only the 2.0 TDI with 105 kW (143 hp) comes standard with front-wheel drive.

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Chassis

The chassis also contributes to the sporty character of the Audi Q5. The five-link front suspension and the trapezoidal-link rear suspension consist largely of aluminum components; the large brakes ensure rapid deceleration. The optional Audi drive select system manages the engine’s throttle response, the steering characteristic and the shift points of S tronic. Two components that can be paired are adaptive damper control and dynamic steering.

The Audi Q5 also holds its own in rough terrain: the electronic stabilization program (ESP) and anti-lock brakes both have an offroad mode. The ESP features an additional function for road driving. If a roof rack is mounted, thus raising the center of gravity, the system intervenes somewhat sooner at the limit of handling.

Equipment

On request, Audi equips the Q5 with high-tech systems typical of the full-size class. Audi lane assist helps to keep in lane; Audi side assist warns of possible hazards when changing lanes. The adaptive cruise control system maintains the desired interval between the SUV and the vehicle ahead. An attractive range of multimedia modules is also available, ranging from MMI navigation plus to a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro

The Q5 hybrid quattro joined the Q5 family in late 2011. It is the first full hybrid in the B premium segment to be offered anywhere in the world with a lithium-ion battery as standard. A parallel hybrid, the highly efficient SUV combines the performance of a six-cylinder with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder. Power is provided by a 2.0 TFSI with 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with up to 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb-ft) of torque. System output is 180 kW (245 hp) and system torque 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft).

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The Audi Q5 hybrid reaches 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.1 seconds from a standing start and has a top speed of 225 km/h (139.81 mph). At a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 mph), it has a purely electric range of up to three kilometers (1.86 miles), and its top speed of 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in electric mode also sets standards. Average fuel consumption is 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg), corresponding to CO₂ emissions of 159 grams per km (255.89 g/mile).

The sporty SUV can operate in one of five drive modes: Driving with the combustion engine alone, with the electric drive alone or in hybrid mode is

possible, as are recuperation and boosting. The driver can choose between three programs. The EV characteristic map gives priority to the electric drive in the city;

the D mode controls both the engine and the electric motor for optimal consumption; and the S mode is designed for a sporty driving style.

An extensively modified eight-speed tiptronic serves the power transmission, without the aid of a torque converter. Instead there is the disc-shaped electric motor, which is combined with a multi-plate clutch. It connects and disconnects the electric motor and the TFSI precisely, gently and quickly in every situation.

Energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery system weighing a mere 36.7 kg (80.91 lb). The compact unit beneath the cargo floor hardly reduces luggage space at all. The battery provides 1.3 kWh of nominal energy and 39 kW of power. Two different methods are used to air-cool the battery, depending on need: with air from the passenger compartment or with air from a cooling circuit coupled to the main automatic air conditioning system.