New Audi A7 Sportback Unveiled by Audi India; Price @ Rs. 64 Lakh Onwards

- New Audi A7 Sportback Price @ INR 6,400,000 onwards (ex showroom Delhi)

- Powered with a 3.0 TDI V6 engine, the Audi A7 Sportback sets benchmarks in luxury, design and technology

- Winner of the "Auto Bild" Design Summit 2011

- The new Audi A7 Sportback will be available at Audi dealerships across India from May 2011

- new Audi A7 Sportback was unveiled by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India, along with leading Bollywood Actor, Deepika Padukone, who is also a proud Audi owner.

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of its design marvel, the new Audi A7 Sportback. Equipped with a powerful and efficient 3.0 TDI V6 engine, the luxury sedan is priced from INR 6,400,000 onwards (ex showroom Delhi). The new Audi A7 Sportback was unveiled by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India, along with leading Bollywood Actor, Deepika Padukone, who is also a proud Audi owner.

"The introduction of the new Audi A7 Sportback in India reiterates our unwavering commitment to offer the discerning Indian customer with products of highest technical perfection and design finesse. Driven by our philosophy of 'Vorsprung durch Technik', the new five – door executive sports coupe is targeted at individuals who seek the luxury of customization and a sense of freedom. The launch of the new Audi A7 is in line with our top down strategy, which started with the introduction of the all new Audi A8 early this year. With its sporty driving qualities combined with impressive efficiency, I am confident that the all new Audi A7 Sportback will set a benchmark for style, performance, progressiveness and luxury in its segment", said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India

The Audi A7 Sportback is a moving sculpture. Measuring 4.97 meters in length, 1.91 meters in width, and only 1.42 meters in height, the lines of this five - door coupe convey aesthetic athleticism and sophistication.

"A perfect synthesis of prestige, sportiness and modern technology, the Audi A7 combines the strengths of a coupe, a sedan and an avant in a highly attractive concept which truly symbolizes progressiveness. The new Audi A7 Sportback breaks free from the shackles of conventional design and expresses a distinct lightness thereby setting a new definition of contemporary luxury", he added.

Engine:

The new Audi A7 Sportback will debut in India with the 3.0 TDI V6 engine which produces 500 Nm of torque at 1400 - 3250 rpm and 180 kW (245 hp) at 4000 - 4500 rpm. S tronic and quattro drive are standard with this engine. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.3 seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km/h. Fuel consumption is just 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km on average.

Pioneering Design:

The new A7 Sportback is an Audi in new top form. Its low, dynamically drawn roofline lends it the character of a coupe. The design presents the aesthetics of modern technology in every detail – in the sharp and precise stroke of the lines. Optional LED headlights accentuate the distinctive expression. These use light-emitting diodes to provide all functions and simultaneously consume little energy.

Interiors: A perfect culmination of luxury and style:

In true Audi tradition, the interiors of the Audi A7 Sportback have been carefully crafted, with utmost levels of perfection. The car features top-class new materials such as layered wood veneers, and an optional ambient lighting system. The front seats are available with optional ventilation and massage functions.

The head up display is a new, high-end feature that Audi makes available as an option in the A7 Sportback. It projects the most important data for the driver to see onto the windshield as symbols and digits. The information appears in a 26 x 9 centimeter window roughly 2.5 meters in front of the windshield.

The Audi A7 Sportback was selected as the winner of the "Auto Bild" Design Summit 2011. The five-door coupé was voted No.1 by a wide margin for its outstanding design.

Globally, Audi recorded significant growth rate worldwide in the luxury class. With 422,000 cars delivered in the first four months (2010: 360,706), Audi sold 17 percent more cars worldwide than in the same period last year.

Audi India recorded an impressive 105 percent growth from Jan – April 2011 with a sale of 1986 cars (967 cars: Jan – April 2010). In April 2011, the company sold 375 cars – a growth of 98 percent over the same period last year (189 cars: April 2010).

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi RS 5 Coupé, the super sports car Audi R8 and the Audi R8 Spyder available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Coimbatore, Delhi West, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai South and Surat.

Source: Audi India

Audi Rs 5 Coupe Launched in India; Price @ Rs. 76 Lakh

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Audi Rs 5 Coupe, priced at INR 7,600,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The high revving 4.2 FSI V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance yet uses fuel efficiently.

“With its athletic and powerful identity, spontaneous responsiveness and extraordinarily high revving, the new Audi Rs 5 is the ideal high performance Coupe which embodies the core essence of our brand DNA, ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. Equipped with a powerful V8 engine, a new permanent all – wheel drive system and a whole series of performance characteristics, the Audi Rs 5 truly epitomizes progressiveness and is unmatched in terms of style, performance and driving dynamics. I am confident that the launch of the new Audi Rs 5 will further help us consolidate our position in the sports car segment”, said Mr. Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

The Power Packed Performer:

The V8 in the Rs 5 Coupe conveys the skin-tingling feeling of power and emotion.

Displacing 4,163 cc, the 4.2 FSI delivers impressive torque and just like a race engine is right at home even at high revs. It puts out 331 kW (450 hp) at 8,250 rpm, and the peak torque of 430 Nm is available between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. The sonorous V8 catapults the two-door model from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 280 km/h.

The engine is partnered by an enhanced seven-speed S tronic shift. This innovative dual-clutch transmission enables gear shifts to be executed in a few hundredths of a second with virtually no interruption in power flow.

A perfect combination of sporty design and luxurious style:

The Rs 5 Coupe has an athletic road stance, and its classically elegant two-door lines dazzle with new and clear-cut accents. Its single-frame grille bears a glossy anthracite-gray rhombus-pattern grid. Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights come standard. The striking bumpers, with large air intakes, at the front and a sporty diffuser insert at the rear also help to create the trademark Audi Rs. look, as do the flared wheel arches and side sill extensions that have been included to differentiate the body.

Dynamic elegance: the interior:

The vehicle’s exclusive and dynamically elegant styling extends to the interior. The sport seats are power-adjustable and include a four-way lumbar support and an extendable thigh rest. Aluminum inlays adorn the door sill trims. The three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in the Rs 5 Coupe has a thick rim and is covered with perforated leather with contrasting gray stitching. The selector lever for the seven-speed S tronic has a knob of perforated leather and a cuff with gray seams.

Globally, Audi recorded significant growth rate worldwide in the luxury class. With 422,000 cars delivered in the first four months (2010: 360,706), Audi sold 17 percent more cars worldwide than in the same period last year.

Audi India recorded an impressive 105 percent growth from Jan – April 2011 with a sale of 1986 cars (967 cars: Jan - April 2010). In April 2011, the company sold 375 cars – a growth of 98 percent over the same period last year (189 cars: April 2010).

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi Rs 5 Coupe, the super sports car Audi R8 and the Audi R8 Spyder available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Coimbatore, Delhi West, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai South and Surat.

Source: Audi India

Audi to Launch Audi A7 on May 11

Audi India is planning to launch Audi A7 Sportsback car in India on 11 May 2011. Audi A7 will be available in petrol and diesel variants. Audi A7 will have features like 3.0 TFSI Quattro Petrol, 2995cc engine which produces 300 PS of power at 5250-6500 RPM and 440 Nm of torque at 2900-4500 RPM. The Audi A7 price is expected to be around 65 to 70 lakhs in India.

Audi India already launched Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 cars in India. Price Range for this cars is approx Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 1.5 crore. Audi A7 will be awaited car for luxury car buyers.

Audi India Handover Keys of Audi Q5 to Yuvraj Singh

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today presented Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, with an Audi Q5 for his splendid performance in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2011. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India along with Indian cricket legend, Ravi Shastri presented the ace cricketer with the keys to his brand new Audi Q5, the sportiest and most elegant SUV in its class.

“I would like to congratulate Yuvraj Singh on being declared the Man of the Tournament at the ICC World Cup 2011. Yuvraj’s performance on the cricket field has made us all proud. Much like Audi, Yuvraj epitomizes success and is a reflection of Audi’s core brand values of sportiness and progressiveness,” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

“Cricket brought Audi to India long before business did. We became synonymous with the sport when Ravi Shastri was gifted the Audi 100 for his winning performance at the World Championship of Cricket in 1985. Inspired by his recent nostalgic reference to that occasion, we decided to keep the tradition alive and rekindle the fire of victory with India’s latest cricket hero, Yuvraj Singh”, he added.

“It is after 28 years we bring the World Cup home and it is an honor that I have been chosen to be felicitated by Audi as they continue their tradition.” said Yuvraj Singh.

The brand with the four rings has had a deep rooted relationship with the sport of cricket. The memory of the 1985 Indian cricket team victory lap in the Audi 100 continues to live on in the minds of Indian cricket fans even today.

“My association with the iconic brand Audi began 26 years ago, when I brought home the country’s first ever Audi. I am happy to see Audi India take this tradition forward and continue to recognize the achievement of champions in the cricketing field. With his versatility, consistency, talent and thirst for excellence, Yuvraj Singh has set new benchmarks in the cricketing world,” said Ravi Shastri, Former Indian Cricketer.

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, the super sports car Audi R8 and the recently launched Audi R8 Spyder available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Surat, Mumbai South, Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow and Delhi West.

Source: Audi India

Yuvraj Singh to Get Audi Car as a Gift from Audi India

Audi India announced that they will gift a brand new Audi Car to Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh. As Yuvraj did his best in the World Cup 2011 with 15 wickets and 350+ runs he became man of the tournament as well. Audi 100 was gifted to Ravi Shastri for being Champion of the Champions in 1985 and Now its Yuvraj who will get the Audi Car.

Audi India stated,"Audi India decided to keep the tradition alive and rekindle the fire of victory. The memory of the 1985 victory lap in the Audi 100 continues to live on in the minds of Indian cricket fans even today." Audi India boss, Anil Reddi and Ravi Shastri will personally gift Yuvraj his new car on a pre-announced later date.

Audi will soon announce the date of the gift which will be given to Yuvraj Singh for his best performance in 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Tournament.