After a slow start to 2008 Audi {link} will go model crazy! The spring sees the long awaited RS6 estate (the saloon arrives in autumn) enter showrooms followed by the A4 estate and the new A3 Cabriolet. A face lifted A3 appears in the summer of 2008 as does the Audi TTS and Roadster. The late autumn sees models galore from Ingolstadt’s finest. Starting with the SUV Q5 Audi then aim to launch the face lifted A6 and the A5 Cabriolet. As already mentioned the RS6 saloon follows on from the A5 Cabriolet with the Audi winter offerings being the awesome Q7 V12TDI, the S4 (saloon and estate) finish things off for 2008. Expect more hybrid technology plus the more powerful V10 R8 S to be showcased throughout the next year.
The Audi RS6 benefits from a BMW M5 challenging twin turbo V10 that produces an impressive 580PS whilst the face lift on the normal A6 brings its styling in line with the latest A4 and A5 models, including LED light technology and daylight driving lights.
With 3 cabriolet models reaching the dealerships in 2008 Audi could be said to be taking the roof off motoring. The new A3 Cabriolet and A5 Cabriolet are complete newcomers whilst the Roadster is effectively the second generation TT cabriolet. Both A3 and A5 Cabriolets will be available with the same specifications as the solid roof models. Unlike the TT Roadster, the A3 and A5 will not be available as S line models. The TTS (275PS and four-wheel drive) is the S model of the TT and TT Roadster range, offering the power and traction expected from an Audi S model.
Subtle alterations to the front and rear styling of the A3 are the outward signs of its summer face lift. Importantly for A3 sales a selection of new engines (offering better emissions and consumption and increased performance.) will be slotted in to the range. This should broaden the appeal of the A3. Hybrid versions of the Audi A3 are still quite some way off from making appearances in dealerships.
Audi’s Q5 is designed to do everything the Q7 does but in a more compact package, although at 4.7 meters in length the Q5 is no shrinking violet! Offering a selection of petrol (2 litre FSI) diesel (2.0 & 3.0 TDI) engines the Q5 is very similar in concept to the new Mercedes GLK. The Audi Q5 does have an interesting feature that should set it apart from it’s competitors; an active rear differential. This rear differential is designed to give the Q5 improved sports handling (almost rear-wheel drive handling despite being four-wheel drive), which should certainly prove to be advantageous on all surfaces. The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro, a Q5 design study is on display at the Los Angeles Motorshow and give clear indications of what to expect from the Q5 when it appears at the end autumn (a cabriolet roof is not part of the Q5’s specification as yet though.).
The Audi RS6 benefits from a BMW M5 challenging twin turbo V10 that produces an impressive 580PS whilst the face lift on the normal A6 brings its styling in line with the latest A4 and A5 models, including LED light technology and daylight driving lights.
With 3 cabriolet models reaching the dealerships in 2008 Audi could be said to be taking the roof off motoring. The new A3 Cabriolet and A5 Cabriolet are complete newcomers whilst the Roadster is effectively the second generation TT cabriolet. Both A3 and A5 Cabriolets will be available with the same specifications as the solid roof models. Unlike the TT Roadster, the A3 and A5 will not be available as S line models. The TTS (275PS and four-wheel drive) is the S model of the TT and TT Roadster range, offering the power and traction expected from an Audi S model.
Subtle alterations to the front and rear styling of the A3 are the outward signs of its summer face lift. Importantly for A3 sales a selection of new engines (offering better emissions and consumption and increased performance.) will be slotted in to the range. This should broaden the appeal of the A3. Hybrid versions of the Audi A3 are still quite some way off from making appearances in dealerships.
Audi’s Q5 is designed to do everything the Q7 does but in a more compact package, although at 4.7 meters in length the Q5 is no shrinking violet! Offering a selection of petrol (2 litre FSI) diesel (2.0 & 3.0 TDI) engines the Q5 is very similar in concept to the new Mercedes GLK. The Audi Q5 does have an interesting feature that should set it apart from it’s competitors; an active rear differential. This rear differential is designed to give the Q5 improved sports handling (almost rear-wheel drive handling despite being four-wheel drive), which should certainly prove to be advantageous on all surfaces. The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro, a Q5 design study is on display at the Los Angeles Motorshow and give clear indications of what to expect from the Q5 when it appears at the end autumn (a cabriolet roof is not part of the Q5’s specification as yet though.).
