All Entries in the "Audi" Category

2012 Audi A7 – An Extraordinary Tech Powerhouse

Good Smart adjustable drive settings; efficient and muscular engine; plenty of electronics features; unique styling; beautiful interior; more cargo versatility as compared to standard saloon. Bad Drastically expensive as compared to A6; tight rear headroom. Introduction 2012 Audi A7 is a captivating five-door sportback addition to Audi lineup, fusing coupelike styling with classic luxury of sedan, and enhancing it with added versatility of rear power liftgate. Its venerated Quattro four-wheel drive system and Drive Select system offer dynamic handling, while four-passenger individual seating capacity creating an intimate cabin environment. The all new sportback is based on redesigned A6 saloon and provides welcome versatility with plenty of style. The 2012 A7 is a perfect combination of  [...]

2012 Audi A8 – A Large, Representative Luxury Sedan

Good Standard four-wheel drive system; good-looking, prestigious interior; exceptional driving dynamics; cutting-edge technology. Bad Small trunk; prestige factor not quite equal to main rivals. Introduction 2012 Audi A8 carries the technology flag for Audi and with its all aluminium frame and understated styling; it is an exclusive choice in large luxury sedan market. It gives nothing away to its rivals in terms of technical wizardry, performance, build quality or comfort. As such, this driver oriented luxury saloon should be on consideration list of those shopping this class. For 2012, the lineup of Audi A8 is topped by new 12-cylinder 500 horsepower flagship, the A8 6.3 L. The A8 is an inspired study of progressive design and is a collection of technologies and ideas that shift luxury  [...]

2012 Audi A6 – A Modern Urban Transporter

Good Impressive fuel economy from base four-cylinder powertrain; finely finished cabin; muscular supercharged V6 engine; number of technology features. Bad Ride of Sport Package might be firm for some; unnatural steering feel; four-wheel drive not offered with four-cylinder engine. Introduction 2012 Audi A6 continues the legacy of exceptional comfort and dynamic excellence with impressive attention to detail outside and in. It is a five-passenger; four-door premium luxury sedan offered in both front wheel drive and four-wheel drive systems. With plethora of high tech features and new styling, the 2012 A6 becomes a front runner in midsize luxury saloon race. It has been completely redesigned for 2012 year with updated styling, new technical gizmos, increased interior space and lighter curb  [...]

2012 Audi S4 – The Ultimate Sedan

Good Impressive fuel economy; splendid supercharged V6 engine; nice-looking cabin; razor-sharp handling. Bad Old Multi Media Interface is standard feature; artificial steering feel; button-happy control layout. Introduction 2012 Audi S4 is a modified version of A4 offered in sedan body style and has subtly more aggressive styling, sport tuned suspension and increased engine power. It proves that performance and luxury can live together in one well balanced package. It remains basically unchanged for 2012, albeit few previously optional features are now available as standard features. The S4’s modern design is carried through with trademark S version, including S badging on steering column and aluminium doorsills. The rear and front splitters add improved aerodynamic flow under S4 providing  [...]

2012 Audi Q5 – A Benchmark among Five-Passenger Crossovers

Good Athletic handling; high quality cabin craftsmanship; voluptuous rearseat; best-in class fuel economy; top crash scores. Bad Artificial steering feel; under-average cargo capacity; unintuitive control layout without navigation. Introduction 2012 Audi Q5 offers the versatility of a sport utility vehicle with driving dynamics of sport sedan with goal of being the sportiest in its segment. You can really have it all with 2012 Q5, from excellent convenience and comfort to exciting performance, this crossover has broad appeal. The Q5 was designed and engineered to break the mould. With broad, long body and sweeping, smooth lines; it purposely avoids a conventional boxy look of sport utility vehicle. With its muscular flared wheel arches and low lean forward stance, the Q5 has wealth of  [...]

2011 Audi S6-A Sleek Saloon Packing a Lambo V10

aGood Four-wheel drive; exhilarating V10 sound; elegant cabin; powerful brakes. Bad Heavy; firm ride; unimposing performance. Introduction 2011 Audi S6 is a sport refined version of prestigious A6 sedan, boasting exclusive design details, more power and level of technological sophistication few cars achieve. It sounds great at full throttle, but otherwise brings up the rear in super sedan class. The S6 continues a legacy of dynamic excellence, award winning style and exceptional comfort. It is packed with driving dynamics, technology and enhancing convenience without overwhelming. On track, it boasts precise steering, firm but comfortable ride, fluid transmission and engines and stout brakes. The specially designed sway bars stabilize body through corners, while the overall low stance  [...]

2012 Audi S5 – Offers Superior Elegance and Efficiency

Good Four-wheel drive traction; sumptuous styling; premium cabin; available V8 model; balanced handling and ride. Bad MMI can be a challenge; artificial steering feel. Introduction 2012 Audi S5 is a performance oriented version of the A5, the four-seater, two-door luxury sports convertible or coupe of Audi that offers additional standard features, muscular styling and more power. In either convertible or coupe form, the all new S5 represents an intoxicating combination of luxury, style and performance. It not only continues the performance, but also unmistakable design cues of the company legends of present and past. The short rear deck area and long hood are reminiscent of classic GT (Gran Turismo) upgraded with contemporary and progressive look only found in Audi. The modern design of  [...]

2012 Audi TTS – Offers Drivability, Comfort, Power And Performance

Good Hatchback utility of coupe; first-rate interior; frugal fuel economy; tenacious handling; efficient automated manual transmission. Bad Lack of manual transmission; expensive price relative to performance; stiffed legged ride; steering not that sharp as compared to rivals. Introduction 2012 Audi TTS is an entry level sportscar in the Audi/Volkswagen AG selection of performance oriented cars and is aimed directly at the class leading cars from Porsche and BMW. It beats the standard TT model in terms of performance, but falls short of true sportscar status. The all new TTS provides rapid acceleration, beautiful cabin, crisp handling and remarkable fuel efficiency, all wrapped in an extremely unique, stunning body, which will not be mistaken for anything else on the road. Its signature  [...]

2012 Audi R8 – Lighter, More Powerful and Even More Captivating

Good Easy to drive; powerful engine choices; comfortable interior; slick manual shifter. Bad Unintuitive electronics interface; rough shifting R Tronic transmission; limited storage capacity. Introduction 2012 Audi R8 is a driver oriented mid-engine sportscar of the company, which is designed and engineered with extreme performance in mind and with other high performance exotic sportscars in its sights. Easy to drive, elegant and even somewhat of bargain, the R8 is a stimulating choice for exotic sportscar. For 2012 model year, the more powerful and lightweight limited edition GT version joins the lineup. The all new R8 is developed and designed with revolutionary Audi Space Frame chassis, a technology Audi created and has spent over 10 years mastering. It provides optional Oxygen Silver  [...]

2012 Audi TT – Fuses Bauhaus Styling with Audi’s Modern Design Theme

2012 Audi TT is a driver oriented and a distinctive sportscar that provides quick acceleration, beautiful interior, crisp handling and remarkable efficiency, all wrapped in a dramatic, extremely unique body, which will not be mistaken for anything else on the road. It might not offer all of thrills of its competitors, but is still a solid pick with its well rounded nature. It is an entry level sportscars in Volkswagen/Audi AG selection of performance vehicles and is aimed directly at class leading models from Porsche and BMW. The all new TT combines original Bauhaus styling with the company’s current contemporary design theme along with sophisticated technology. The all new TT models come equipped with S-Tronic DSG transmission of Audi and four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The large chrome  [...]

2012 Audi S4 – Offers both Performance As Well As Luxury

Good Impressive fuel economy; superb turbocharged V6 engine; good looking cabin; sharp handling. Bad Old Multimedia Interface is standard feature; artificial steering feel; button happy control layout. Introduction 2012 Audi S4 is a high performance prestigious sedan that offers subtly more aggressive styling, sport tuned suspension and increased engine power. It proves that performance and luxury can live together in one well appointed package. It remains essentially unchanged for 2012 model year; however, some of the optional equipments are now standard features. Utilizing a blend of TFSI technology, supercharging Quattro four-wheel drive system with Sport Rear Differential, the S4 goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. Its modern design is carried through with trademark S version elements  [...]

2012 Audi S4 – Perfectly Balanced

A car which is sporty, practical and luxury exists only in theory, at least in the automotive world it holds true. But the 2012 Audi S4 is one huge exception. The all new Audi S4 is based on Audi A4 sedan and represents a lot more harsh and aficionado-focused understanding. Powered by a supercharged 3.0 ltr V6 engine generating maximum power of 333 bhp, the AWD S4 has a sport-tuned suspension. So if you are sports car aficionado you surely will love this car. The best thing to top that all is the fact that none of those aspects of the car comes at the cost of comfort. Internally, the 2012 Audi S4 has attractively allotted cabin, which is calm and quiet despite the incredible increase in the performance. What’s even better is an extensive list of modern features, which doesn’t cost  [...]

2012 Audi A3 – A Superb Entry-Level Luxury Choice

As an aged saying goes, "It’s not possible to please everyone, every time." But that saying doesn’t mean that you can’t give it a try. And that exactly is what the 2012 Audi A3 tries to do. The all new Audi A3 has the capability to lure a wide range of car buyers, and as an entry-level model from Audi the car offers hatchback sensibilities and at the same time offers a dash of strenuosity and even comes with a promise of eco-friendliness. The 2012 Audi A3 has a decent amount of styling and luxury that is expected from an Audi model. The luxury in the A3 could be attributed to the classy-looking and upscale interior of the car. The car also is incredibly versatile thanks to the wagon/hatchback design of the car offering a lot more cargo space than a typical sedan. The Audi A3 is not  [...]

2012 Audi A4 – Refinement in Appearance and Performance

First Look: Being an automatic fanatic, it’s pretty hard for us to deny commanding horsepower and torque in abundance, but at the same time we also can’t deny a car that offers that indefinable combination and decent power and fuel efficiency. The 2012 Audi A4 that we are covering here is among some of the very few entry-level sedans which offer that blend. Just like most of the entry-level luxury sedans, the 2012 Audi A4 is also being offered with only a single engine choice, which here is a 2.0 ltr turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Now, while this seems like a strange choice considering the fact that every other rival is powered by a 6-cylinder engine, it also is a reality that the Audi A4 gets a lot from this engine choice than loosing. In actual fact, the Audi A4 with this engine  [...]