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Audi Allroad Quattro is a famous auto brand. Consider this the anti-SUV, a versatile luxury wagon transformed into a capable all-terrain vehicle by means of some clever engineering. A computer-controlled air suspension allows the driver to select from four different ride heights to program the Allroad for high-speed interstate cruising, adventurous off-road slogging, or anything in between. The low setting offers 1.6 inches of ground clearance above what's provided by the A6 Avant donor vehicle.
The basic upgrade program starts at the very core of the A4, where a new unibody boasts 45 percent more stiffness than its predecessor. Slightly longer, wider, and taller, this mid-sized Audi also gains a 1.3-inch stretch in wheelbase—0.9-inch of which is directly converted into much-needed additional rear-seat legroom.
2004 Audi A8 -- Review: Flagship luxury sedans typically showcase an automaker's arsenal of design expertise and technical daring-do, and Audi's A8 has been no exception.
Audi A6 -- 2005 Preview: Though the new face of Audi debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show fronting the A8 L 6.
Audi A8L -- 2005 Review: No matter what your station in life, the ultra-stylish 2005 Audi A8L is the kind of car that's liable to make you feel in need of a better wardrobe.
Audi speaks of the A4 as the locomotive of the brand, and this premium-priced compact has its eyes trained on a brace of worthy competitors. To learn more about the Audi A4, read the following.
IRVINE, CA - Since the A4 sedan debuted in 1996, Audi has made huge strides in North America.
Despite its compact nature, the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S Line holds quality performance parts. If you want to learn more about the 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S Line, read the following article.
The Audi A3 3.2 S Line is a stylish, expensive, flashy car that is sure to make you look and feel good while driving it. If you are interested in more information about the Audi A3 3.2 S Line, read the following information and head to your local dealer today to test drive!
Audi A3 -- 2006 First Drive: Serving as a hub for contemporary design where architects, engineers, and designers showcase their newest, trend-setting work, the Pacific Design Center is where Audi handed over the keys to the new 2006 Audi A3.
The ride to Grandma's will never be the same again.
Audi Q7 - 2007 First Drive: Indeed, Audi has crafted a performance SUV by its definition, a handsome, luxurious, and spacious do-it-all kind of vehicle that the well-heeled will thoroughly enjoy...
Commuters will be happy to know the RS 4 is also a competent daily driver, except for issues with rear seat room and a stiff ride...
Set to arrive in November is one of those new rides, the 2007 Audi S6, which uses a mighty 435-horsepower, Lamborghini Gallardo-sourced V10 engine to get noticed on the street...
Although the 2007 Audi S8 is an exceptional luxury car, its high price and large size are its main drawbacks...
2008 Audi A5 Preview - Geneva Auto Show: The Audi A4 is a well-respected sport sedan, competitive with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Benz C-Class.
2008 Audi R8 - Preview: The all-new 2008 Audi R8 is a mid-engine two-seater sports coupe poised to compete with the Aston Martin Vantage, BMW M6 and Porsche 911.
2008 Audi TT Preview -- New York International Auto Show: Shaped to reflect the original TT's design vocabulary, the 2008 version clearly employs current Audi styling cues, such as the single-frame grille which is clearly seen in the car's face...
shoppers looking for a luxurious roadster, with a healthy complement of capability tossed in, will be hard-pressed to find a better prize than the 2008 Audi TT...
Audi TT Roadster - 2008 Preview: With more power, more room, and styling that resembles a sports car instead of a Volkswagen New Beetle, the Audi TT's sales oughta soar -- even if it does still have front-wheel drive.
2009 Audi TTS Preview - 2008 Detroit Auto Show: The TTS, to be debuted at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, brings real performance credentials to the tune of 272 horsepower and 258 lb. ft. of torque. Pricing is expected to settle in at around 60 grand.
2009 Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept Preview - 2008 Detroit Auto Show: If Audi's not careful, they could become the poster company for conspicuous consumption, automaker style.
What's New - Audi takes the Q7 SUV and stuffs a turbocharged, direct-injection, V-12 diesel under the hood.
2009 Audi A4 Preview - Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi's bestselling model, the A4, is completely redesigned for the 2009 model year.
The 2009 Audi A8 is Audi's large luxury sedan, offering powerful V-8 and 12-cylinder engines; all-wheel drive; and one of the most luxurious, well-designed, and technology-laden interiors of any vehicle. The A8 is offered in two lengths, the standard A8 and extended-length A8 L, which offers expanded backseat legroom, with the top-of-the-line A8 L W12 residing as Audi's flagship sedan for luxury and technology.
On the standard TT are two different engine options: a turbocharged four-cylinder model with front-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive, and a V-6 model with quattro. Of these two, the V-6 is a little bit faster, but heavier, giving the 2.0T a peppier feel.
It’s a market sector that Audi abandoned in 1996 after the demise of the less popular second-generation model. The firm’s attention had been diverted elsewhere – into the more stylish but less practical TT, which was first seen as a concept in 1995. This change of tack allowed BMW to reap what its rival had sown and, ever since, its 3-Series Coupé has dominated this highly lucrative class.
The 2008 Audi A3 is essentially the same car Audi introduced back in the 2006 model year. The smallest wagon in its lineup, the A3 Audi is derived from the Volkswagen Rabbit but sports tighter styling, a big Audi four-ringed grille up front, and a sleeker roofline.
The A3 suspensions are refined beyond the car's price or class and provide both sporty handling and refined ride quality. And the Quattro all-wheel-drive system is ideal both for owners who must brave the ice and snow of winter and also for those who like to get the most out of their machines when the roads are twisty and dry.
Reflecting recent Audi styling, the A3 is understated and elegant. Its masterly crafted panels fit just right, the paint is exquisite. Audi A3 offers a fine combination of utility and comfort and should be particularly suitable for young couples and singles with an outgoing lifestyle.
The Audi A3 is a totally new vehicle for the U.S. and should be a great choice of young, active consumers looking for distinctive vehicles to fit their lifestyles.
We found the front-drive A3 2.0 T offers superb balance and excellent throttle response that make for a convincing sports car when the road is right.
Audi expands its A3 lineup with the addition of a highly efficient turbocharged diesel powerplant in this compact, sport luxury car.
Interior space in the new A4 matches that of the previous-generation model. It's generally adequate in front but somewhat limited in rear leg room.
The 2009 Audi A4 returns in a newly styled body that's longer and wider than before. In many ways, the new shape resembles the larger Audi A6 sedan, but LED lighting and a unique nose plant the Audi sedan and wagon firmly in the new Audi family that also includes the A5 and S5 coupes.
With 25 years of Quattro all-wheel-drive experience under its belt, Audi knows a thing or two about optimizing available traction. As one of the early all-wheel-drive pioneers, the Ingolstadt company has remained an unwavering proponent of awd passenger cars.
A Style Worth Repeating: Audi makes a few changes to the recipe with the new A4. It's fair to say that the folks at Audi have found their styling muse. After we swooned over the shape of the new S5 coupe, Audi basically added two doors to the design and called it the A4. It's less zoomy-looking than the coupe, but it's still sexy—unmistakably Audi—and won't be confused with any other Auto Union offerings.
The A4 allroad follows in the footsteps of the larger A6 allroad by equipping a plush family car with the ability to tackle the rough stuff. The following article will tell you more about the details of this Audi A4 Allroad.
The 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet occupies a unique niche in the world of convertibles: It's a four-seater, for one, and it sports a canvas top in a day and age where folding hardtops are becoming the price of entry in its class.
The A4 is Audi's counterpoint to the BMW 3 Series, and it's clearly competitive in the quantifiable, objective measures. Much of the subjective and visceral is present and accountable, too. Even where it follows a different track, it doesn't stray too far. But in one, hugely significant measure, it's far ahead. Audi's Quattro system is almost legendary.
The all-new Audi A4 is fun to drive and comes with all the sporty bits and pieces. It feels like it's on rails going around corners. High-quality construction is evident inside and out.
To keep up interest in the current A4, for Audi, 2008 is the year that the company makes the more aggressive S-package styling standard on the A4. The look is bolder, with different front and rear fascias.
The 2008 Audi A5 is an all-new mid-size sporty coupe that shares most of its mechanical underpinnings with the upcoming 2009 Audi A4 sedan. The S5 is very similar but appeals to a different kind of buyer, with its edgier, more flamboyant styling and V-8 power.
Audi's A5/S5 duo are arguably amongst the better looking cars introduced in the past year, appearing at once formal and sporting. A strong character line arches over the front wheel and carries all the way to the tail, but apart from the bottom of the door and sides of the panoramic glass roof there's hardly a straight line to be found.
The diet version of Audi's V-8-powered S5 coupe finally went on sale this spring, and we're happy to report that there's no funky aftertaste. In lieu of the thirsty 4.2-liter V-8, the A5 receives the latest 3.2-liter direct-injected V-6 with the Audi Valvelift System and two-stage intake manifold producing a satisfying 265 bhp and flat, peak-torque curve from 3250–5000 rpm.
As a result, the new convertibles will wear A5/S5 Cabriolet badges"and the A4 lineup is limited once again to just sedan and wagon. Audi's newest convertible is set to debut in Geneva in March, and go on sale in North America in October of 2009.
Three engines charge the performance of the Cabriolet. The base engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 211 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available with this engine; front-drive versions use a continuously variable transmission, while quattro AWD versions get a six-speed automatic.
The 2009 Audi A5 is a mid-size coupe that shares most of its mechanical underpinnings with the 2009 Audi A4 sedan. Instead of being overtly sporty, the A5 follows a style that's more sophisticated, in the vein of so-called grand-touring coupes.
The Audi A6 continues a legacy of dynamic excellence and exceptional comfort. The A6 is packed with technology, enhancing convenience and driving dynamics. The attention to detail inside and out is impressive.
Much of the beauty of the A6 is in the details: Body panels fit closely together around the doors, hood and trunk lid, as well as along places such as the bottom edge of the tail lamp.
Available in both sedan and Avant wagon forms, the 2008 Audi A6 sports a svelte shape fronted by Audi's new wide-frame grille, which TheCarConnection.com's team of car experts thinks is a big distraction from the otherwise clean lines of either the wagon or four-door.
The Audi A6 is dynamically superb. The A6 quattros deliver a feeling of being on rails, benefits of a rigid chassis, a well-engineered sports suspension, and Audi's superb all-wheel drive.
V6 and V8 versions of the A6 are available. The well-equipped V6 model delivers brisk acceleration performance, while the V8 qualifies the A6 as a high-performance sports sedan.
The experts at TheCarConnection.com have read some of the best reviews on the Web of the 2008 Audi A8 while putting together this extensive review.
Audi's flagship A8 was first introduced to the public in 1994, although it did not arrive in North America until 1997. It was the world's first car built on an aluminum platform"the Audi Space Frame. Offering a host of standard luxury appointments, a strong V-8 powerplant, and standard quattro four-wheel drive, the A8 represented the pinnacle of Audi engineering.
This buyer's guide is a compiled list of the top-performing midsize premium SUVs from J.D. Power and Associates three key automotive studies. The studies include the 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), the 2008 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, and the 2008 Initial Quality Study (IQS).
On the road, the Q7 behaves like an Audi. The fully independent suspension delivers a comfortable ride and controlled handling. Road imperfections are managed without being transferred into unbecoming jolts or booming sounds in the cabin.
The Audi Q7 is a sport utility vehicle. This vehicle has proportions that when combined work out very nicely providing a strong look. Get all the info on the features of the Audi Q7 sport utility vehicle right here in this article.
The Q7's basic floor plan is a cousin of that which underpins the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, but the Audi can be ordered as a three-row, seven-seat model, unlike those utes. The Q7 body is all Audi, and confidently the best-looking of the trio.
The BMW X5 came out in 2000. It was a landmark vehicle, and proved that a two-ton 4x4 could behave just like a good road car.
Driving the big diesel Q7 offered absolutely zero surprises. With 561 pound-feet of torque available between 1800 and 2500 rpm, the 4134cc (yes, that rounds to 4.1 liters—don't ask) turbo-diesel V-8 pulls the Q7's three tons of metal, glass, rubber, and fattened-up passengers as if tethered to a Lufthansa 747.
We got about a dozen laps in the Audi R8 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, and despite what we said about the interior being designed for gentlemen rather than drivers, we have to say that the R8 might feel better on the track than it does on the road, at least with the R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox.
It's one of the world's sexiest cars – and now the Audi R8 is even more special. Because beating beneath the dramatic rear glass cover of this version is a diesel engine!
The 2008 Audi R8 is an all-new mid-engine, all-wheel-drive sportscar, powered by a 420-horsepower, 4.2-liter V-8 engine. The R8 shares some mechanical components with the Lamborghini Gallardo, though the R8 was extensively reengineered by Audi to make it more livable and to meet the German brand's standards for comfort, safety, and maintenance intervals.
The 2009 Audi R8 looks every bit the exotic, a silhouette that seems designed for high-speed runs with extensive ductwork for engine cooling and brake venting, and huge wheels with a staggered size, front to back. Stunning details such as the LED light bar at the front and a glass engine cover that displays the LED-illuminated engine make it resemble a museum piece.
The most powerful compacts in its lineup, the 2008 Audi RS4 lineup includes a sedan and a cabriolet model, both fitted with a 420-horsepower V-8 engine and a choice of six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.
In its last year of production, Audi's RS 4 continues to amaze and delight. In the "amaze" category, we're all impressed how a car whose compact V-8 engine completely overhangs the front axle centerline can change directions with such agility. And how the styling, both inside and out, has held up so well, reflected by points wins in both styling categories...in spite of the controversial "gasping trout" grille.
A realistic buy, quick, well- built and brilliantly usable, but against our other contenders can it offer the same thrills?
Up front, the RS4’s driving position is spot-on, and the superb flat-bottomed steering wheel has a wide range of adjustment. The Recaro sports seats are comfortable and supportive, too, while the six-speed manual gearlever is topped by neat perforated trim that is great to hold.
Inside, the RS4 is the furthest from a standard compact executive car. The dash layout is near identical to the A4's, but beautifully shaped bucket seats constantly remind you this is something special. They are difficult to relax in, yet still manage to be amazingly comfortable on long trips.
Inside, the RS4 is the furthest from a standard compact executive car. The dash layout is near identical to the A4's, but beautifully shaped bucket seats constantly remind you this is something special. They are difficult to relax in, yet still manage to be amazingly comfortable on long trips.
Climb inside, and there’s just about enough to set it aside, too. Low-key S3 badging on the leather wheel, dials, gearknob and door sills complement aluminium-effect air vent surrounds and pedals, while cloth and leather front seats add to the package. Otherwise, it’s a fairly standard A3 interior – which is no bad thing, as it’s soundly constructed and ergonomically impressive.
Audi's latest A4 arrived in 2002, and it's due to be replaced in the 2009 model year with a new range of sedans and wagons. But for the 2008 model year, the fastest A4s ever have arrived in the form of the S4 sedan and wagon, as well as the RS4 Cabriolet and sedan.
The Audi S4 is a performance variant of Audi's A4 sedan. While the standard Audi A4 models utilize turbocharged 4-cylinder or normally aspirated V-6 engines, the high-performance S4 models have traditionally offered significantly more power, upgraded suspensions, and sport-oriented interior appointments.
A stunning car, the 2009 S5 is a hotted-up V-8 version of the A5 two-door introduced two years ago. It throbs with muscle car power and, especially from the rear, bears more than a passing resemblance to the coming 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, with great proportions, curves, and crests to its sheetmetal.
Steering is precise and, although the car isn't greatly involving, the nose-heavy attitude of past Audis has been banished by the long wheelbase and having the front axle as far forward as possible.
Steering is precise and, although the car isn't greatly involving, the nose-heavy attitude of past Audis has been banished by the long wheelbase and having the front axle as far forward as possible.
The 2008 Audi S5 is a stunning car. The hotted-up V-8 version of the A5 two-door introduced last year throbs with musclecar power--and especially from the rear, it bears more than a passing resemblance to the coming 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, with great proportions, curves, and crests to its sheetmetal.
The 2008 Audi S6 is a Frankenstein car, in the best sense of the word. Its capable chassis mates a V-10 engine bred for Lamborghinis with the hallmark of Audi cars past and present, quattro all-wheel drive.
The S8 drives sportily for a big guy, and the V-10's indignant snarl more robust than the noise from any 8- or 12-cylinder engine fits right in.
And so it came to pass that Audi's aluminum A8 model got a Lamborghini-derived V-10. To pay homage to the marriage of the trophy V-10 to the old-guy A8, Audi calls the more powerful car an S8.
Well, this is all a bit odd. Here I am thundering down a mountainside an hour north of Nice in an Audi concept car. The oddness stems from the fact that prototypes worth half-a-million euros or so, if driven at all by the press, are usually presented in tightly controlled conditions within a very confined area, and there's always a minder in the car to rein-in any over-excitement.
For the original Audi TT coupe and roadster, which made their debut for 2000, their upside-down-bathtub profile, which brought unique Bauhaus and Art Deco-inspired styling, stole the show from the driving experience itself, which was respectable but not class-leading, and the Roadster version looked a little odd in profile with its roof up.
The first priority for most sports car buyers is a car that's fun to drive. The Audi TT has that in spades. All TTs have sharp handling. Despite a front weight bias (59 percent front in 2.0T, 57 percent in 3.2 quattro), the TT doesn't have a tendency toward nose plow.
Maybe you recall that some early TT models wound up in high-speed crashes on Germany's autobahns, after which Audi fitted cars with a tail spoiler.
The roadster version of Audi's new TT comes as no surprise, considering that the old TT also came in hard- and soft-top variants. But the TT roadster still has a few good tricks rolled up its sleeve that are worth mentioning. The first is something you can't see, but you can feel it.
The Audi TT has never been short of style or desirability; the only area in which it has traditionally trailed Porsche has been adrenaline! Now the TTS has joined the range, the car has gained the racy edge it needs to mix with the Cayman.
Designated the flagship of the TT lineup, the new TTS is available in both Coupe and Roadster versions. To differentiate both from their lesser siblings, newly designed bi-Xenon headlamps feature a horizontal strip of bright white LEDs to serve as daytime running lights.
Audi recently announced a 4,800-mile American driving tour, known as the Audi Mileage Marathon, in an effort to promote the arrival of the carmaker's TDI clean-diesel technology in the U.S.
Are you looking for better car audio equipment? If so, read the following article about audio crossovers.
Like any consumer product, car audio equipment usually comes with a manufacturer's warranty, but because the audio equipment needs to be installed properly to work, there are a few things to know about warranties and returns.
Although the four basic sound quality concepts, clarity, dynamic range, frequency response, and tonal balance, are the most fundamental to understand before purchasing a new car audio system, there are a few other sound quality attributes that are also important.
With such a wide range of components and gadget on the market for car audio systems, the big question is "where do I start?” To learn some tips about car audio system installation, read the following article.
A guide to understanding car audio system terminology, including sound quality, dynamic range, frequency, and tonal balance.
Only at an event like the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit does the 2007 Audi S8 get passed over with a mere mention.
Climb inside, and there’s just about enough to set it aside, too. Low-key S3 badging on the leather wheel, dials, gearknob and door sills complement aluminium-effect air vent surrounds and pedals, while cloth and leather front seats add to the package. Otherwise, it’s a fairly standard A3 interior – which is no bad thing, as it’s soundly constructed and ergonomically impressive.
For years, it has been well understood that cables can have a tremendous impact on a sound system. When choosing your car’s audio cables, it’s important to consider the sound quality you want to hear.
It is certainly difficult to imagine a car without an audio system in it. Because of the entertainment value, choosing the right car audio system can be a difficult decision.
In this company, the Audi S3 is the odd one out. The German firm has distanced itself from rallying since the glory days of the Quattro in the Eighties, and the S3 doesn't quite enjoy same cult following as its two rivals.
Up front, the RS4’s driving position is spot-on, and the superb flat-bottomed steering wheel has a wide range of adjustment. The Recaro sports seats are comfortable and supportive, too, while the six-speed manual gearlever is topped by neat perforated trim that is great to hold.