It is very easy to believe that this is going to be a Audi India’s year. The company has already snatched second position in the luxury car market from Mercedes. The Ingolstadt giant has also launched 2 products in the beginning of the year – Audi TT and the all new Audi A4. The next contender to wear the four rings badge will the Q3 which incidentally will also be the first rival to BMW’s X1 – BMW India’s strongest seller.
But there is an another Audi in the pipeline. Yes, we are talking about the facelifted Audi Q5 which made its official debut at Beijing Motor show. Design wise, the all new Audi Q5 features
Revised six-point grille
Refreshed headlights
Slightly updated front bumper
Mechanically, the new Audi Q5 features an electrical power steering unit instead of an hydraulic one. The chassis has been modified for increased ride comfort.
Audi India currently offers the Q5 in a myriad of petrol and diesel options. While there is no confirmation from Audi’s side, we have a very strong feeling that the new updated version of these engines will debut with the all new Q5.
Audi is looking to step on the pedal for the mission to be the world’s largest luxury car manufacturer by 2018.
Currently in a very good position compared to its rivals and announcing its plans to launch around 18 new models that would include completely new vehicles and upgrades in the current offerings, it seems like achieving goals will happen sooner than expected.
Reports from European news services have revealed that Audi has applied for many new name trademarks for its imminent launches. These include seven new ones: Q6, Q8, S2, S9, RS1, RS8, R6 and three trademarks ‘E-Gasoline,’ ‘E-Diesel’, and ‘E-Benzin’ for its eco-friendly line-up of vehicles.
Audi is all set to launch the facelifted version of the A4 long wheelbase model in the Chinese market and spy shots of the vehicle have emerged on blogs and news websites of the Middle Kingdom.
The Audi A4L is made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. The BMW 3 Series long wheelbase was introduced weeks ago at the Beijing Auto Show using the F30 model and this is like a reflex action from camp Audi.
Every now and then, a manufacturer defines a segment by introducing a revolutionary product. BMW did it with the X6 and X1 and Maruti Suzuki did it with Ertiga.
Now, it’s time for Audi to step up its game. The company has promised to bring out a sedan based on the A3 hatchback. It all new sedan will sit below the A4 and featuring slightly bigger wheelbase and more interior space than the donor A3 hatchback.
Audi will use the MQB platform with ample use of aluminum to reduce the body weight. Power may come from 2 engines -
Audi has gone concept crazy with the Q3. First we saw the Q3 Vail concept at the Detroit Motorshow, then came the Q3 RS concept at the Beijing Motorshow, now it is time for the Audi Q3 Red track to take center stage.
Especially designed for the annual Wörthersee Tour – a youth-oriented, action/lifestyle/sport oriented spring festival – the Audi Q3 Red Track is your companion for the snow slopes of the Alps. Dressed in an Energy Red attire, the Red Track concept features:
“You don’t need to sell your house to buy a sports car”
IAB can reveal that this is the tag line Audi’s picked to market the S4 in India. The German company will start a campaign soon featuring Bollywood actress Gul Panag asking you to vote for Audi to bring the S4 to India.
Push the pedal to the metal, try not to stare at the speedometer, jump onto the brakes, take a turn and shift back onto the accelerator before the revvs drops. That’s exactly what you do when you are given an Audi A4 to lap the Buddh International Circuit.
Audi invited us to a track day with its A4 variants at the BIC where we got a chance to test the car’s ability. Mind blown? Click through to find out!
Audi’s facelifted Q5 was leaked way before its official launch that took place at the Beijing Auto Show last month. However, a new video has surfaced on Audi’s Youtube channel giving us a deeper look on what has changed.
[can't see the video above? Head over to the Youtube page for direct viewing]
While we have already discussed major changes over here, we are glad to report that all engine options are now 15 percent more efficient thanks to direct fuel injection and start-stop motor that come standard. Have a look at the video to see the 2013 Audi Q5 do some light off-roading and return to the tarmac as quickly as possible!
