2013 Audi RS4 Avant unveiled

The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant has not only grown up, it's also a lot more agile

Audi has recently unveiled its stylish, fast and practical RS4 Avant - a worthy addition to the Audi RS family. Everything about this car, from its sporty mesh grill, low ground clearance to the 10-spoke ground hugging rims and rear tail pipes that shoot out 8,000 revs per second, spell sport classic style that few other cars are able to pull off. 

Audi has a knack for coming up with beautifully virile headlights that just keep looking better and better with every new piece of breathtaking machinery they come up with. Notice, the entire glass house section when viewed from the side looks like one solid unit contributing to its aesthetic brilliance. Very classy indeed! The meaty front and rear wheel arches add to the muscular stance of the car.

The Audi RS4 Avant uses the same high-revving, normally aspirated V8 engine that powers the RS5 Coupe. The 4,163 cc power plant produces 450PS at 8,250 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 4,000 to 6,000 rpm. The responsive V8 mill, with its red-painted cylinder head covers, allows the Audi RS4 Avant to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds while achieving a governed top speed of 250km/h, which can be increased to 280km/h upon request.  

Like the entire RS model line up from Audi, the RS4 Avant comes standard with Quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The critical point in this system is the crown-gear centre differential. The compact and lightweight component can vary the distribution of power between the front and rear axles smoothly and over a wide range, with up to 70 percent flowing to the front or as much as 85 percent to the rear. The default 40:60 ratio of the rear-biased configuration ensures sporty handling.

Mounted behind the large wheels are internally vented Wave Disc Brakes measuring 365mm in diameter up front. This concept reduces tensions, quickly dissipates heat and prevents transmission of temperatures from peaking high. Also the new shape of the friction rings shaves off roughly 3kgs from the total weight. 

The interiors of the Avant are in plain black finish, but it’s the fit and finish that add to its charm. The solid black lumbar support; racing seats and grippy, black leather steering wheel exude class and elegance. 

A four-door grand tourer that is capable of going berserk with a blip of that throttle, we wonder if the Audi RS4 Avant will make it to Indian shores.

New Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S Plus Specification

A new lead-in 204 PS V6 TDI version of the popular seven-seat luxury SUV has arrived with a lavish new range of S Plus specification

204 PfderStarke at 3200 to 4400 rotations per minute with Quattro® four wheel drive and adaptive air suspension for genuine off-road capability make this seven-seater a menacingly fast yet practical car to have. Taking the lower ouput V6 TDI engine seen first in the A6 is being used in the three litre Q7.

Despite the combined efficiency of 16.6 kilometres to a litre, the new Q7 is quite powerful. The new S Plus specification includes metallic paint, 21 inch-alloy wheels, Verano leather upholstery, privacy glass, hard disc-based navigation with Google Earth mapping, in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, Audi Music and Interface iPod connection , powered tailgate operation, Audi Parking System Advanced with reversing camera and running boards.

To strike the impressive balance between performance and economy, the timing of the three litre engine’s camshafts, its turbocharger and its advanced common-rail system with an injection pressure of 2000 bar, have been optimised specifically with fuel efficiency in mind.

Also adding the help of a DSG eight-speed tiptronic transmission, the latest V6 TDI uses its 204 PS and its 450 Nm torque reserve to power the Q7 to 100 kilometres from rest in 9.1 seconds, and enables it to reach a top speed of 204 kilometres an hour, provided conditions allow. The four wheel drive Quattro ® is channelled in a 40 percent front and 60 percent rear ratio. And both on -and off- tarmac, the standard five mode air suspension with its variable ground clearance of between 180 mm and 240 mm helps to iron out the most imperfect of surfaces.

Four specification levels are available for the Q7 – Standard, SE, S line and the new S line Plus and it is the latter which enables the imposing seven-seater reach its boldest visual statement. The starting price in the UK for the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is £39,995.

Audi Q7 for Bodyguard Salman Khan

German car manufacturer Audi India handed over a brand new Audi Q7 to Bollywood's bad boy Salman Khan on spectacular success of his latest flick, Bodyguard.

 The recent past has seen some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters from Salman Khan. Starting from Wanted, London Dreams, Partner, Dabangg and now Bodyguard which beating Dabangg's record gave Bollywood its biggest week with more than Rs.100 crore in just five days of its screening in India.

Looking at this spectacular success, Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India handed over the key of the Audi Q7 to Salman Khan.

Both these style icons Salman Khan and Kareena had extensively used the Audi Q7 and Audi A8L in the movie; cars with unmatched in terms of style, performance, safety, comfort and driving dynamics providing customers and now Salman Khan, the complete driving experience.

One can't beat the car's presence for its sheer size is daunting in the flesh. Among all top end SUVs in the country, the Q7 is of course the best equipped and turned out, no doubts on this front at all.

But the point of concern here is that: going by the past track record of Sallu bhai on roads, we hope, Salman drives around Mumbai safely in his stunning new car without causing any harm to mankind.

Audi A6 diesel

Lighter, stiffer and more economical new Audi A6 diesel with a smaller heart has been launched and is all set to give its competition a run for their money

The Audi A6 has always been a successful executive sedan all over the world. The new A6 comes with a lighter body which has been constructed out of aluminium and high tech steels which has also made it stiffer. These words – lighter and stiffer are always a good indication in the automobile industry. A lighter car is more fuel efficient and Audi say that their car has been tested by an independent body and found to return a scarcely believable 18.9 km/pl under real Indian road conditions. A stiffer car means a more rigid body cell which improves handling. A stiffer car is also safer in the event of a crash due to increased structural integrity, this means that more energy is required to bend the structure of the body keeping the occupants safe. 

Audi have incorporated the lightweight technology called ‘Audi ultra’ in the new A6 which was originally developed for their 24 hour Le Mans endurance racing series. Audi has won the Le Mans series ten times and were the first car maker to enter a diesel powered car in Le Mans. 

As is the case with executive sedans the new Audi A6 comes loaded with gizmos and technology such as a multimedia system, safety features and other innovative features. Audi have reduced the NVH levels for lower cabin noise due to precision tuning of various mechanical components and hydraulic damping in the drivetrain bearings and the axle. The new car is 4.92 meters long, 1.87 meters wide and 1.46 meters high. The four cylinder 2.0 liter turbo charged engine has been calibrated to deliver 177 horsepower. 

Michael Perschke, the Head of Audi India commented on the new A6 by saying, “It gives us great pride in showcasing that the new Audi A6 has again established a new benchmark globally and now proven on Indian roads. With the reversion of the weight spiral, we were able to make the new A6 lighter than its predecessor thanks to the use of hybrid materials and using our years of experience with aluminium. We have now proved on Indian road conditions that our diesel technology leadership is very relevant and successful. This technology made us the winner at the world famous endurance race - 24hrs of Le Mans this year again. The new A6 2.0 TDI is a new benchmark globally and in India for sporty, yet efficient driving, paired with Audi’s progressive design. We achieved consumption levels with a 1585 kg weight car, which many smaller cars in India cannot achieve. This clearly signifies our philosophy - "Vorsprung durch Technik". With the arrival of this important model and the 2.0 TDi engine in India, we are confident that we might even increase our forecast for this year based on a strong response to the new A6."

The Audi A6 has proved to be a very good executive sedan and has given its competition something to worry about over the years. The new car with its light weight body and incredible fuel efficiency will make for a very good car and will give its competition a run for its money. 

Audi Q5 Business Edition

Armed with a two liter mill with Quattro, Audi Q5's will be available in showrooms across India from October this year priced at Rs. 35.13 lakhs ex-showroom Maharashtra as a CKD unit.

The German car manufacturer, Audi has announced the launch of its Audi Q5 Business Edition. The small SUV from Audi is powered by a 2.0 liter TDI motor pumping out 172 PS of power and 300 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm with a fuel efficiency of 12 kilometers to a liter. 17 inch alloys, xenon plus headlamps, daytime running lights, and an infotainment system with concert radio will run as standard equipment on the car.

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“The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q is perfectly equipped to further strengthen our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment. As the Audi Q5 already has a broad fan base in India, this attractive price will now make this premium experience accessible to a wider customer base who aspire to own a luxury SUV endorsed by our ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ philosophy. The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q powered by a dynamic and efficient engine is also equipped with best in-class interior and infotainment features,” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

In order to enhance the driving pleasure, a multi-function steering wheel, leather interiors with wood panels and rear parking aid would also be a part of the Audi Q5 Business Edition. “Audi India has experienced formidable growth, even surpassing annual sales of 3003 cars for 2010 in the first seven months of 2011. In July 2011, we sold 343 cars – a growth of 52 percent over the same period last year. Our focus is on strengthening our portfolio through the introduction of products like the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q which are extremely relevant for India and also the expansion of our dealer network. With the opportunity that India presents, we are confident of achieving our retail sales target of 5000 cars by the end of 2011,” added Perschke.