New Audi Q5 in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 39 Lakhs

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer has announced the launch of the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, the most recent addition to the highly successful luxury SUV in India. The new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q is priced at Rs3,905,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra). Deliveries to customers will begin in April 2011.

“We are confident that the addition of the powerful 2.0 TDI q engine to the Audi Q5 range in India will strengthen and sustain our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment. The all new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q, resonates higher efficiency and dynamic performance with its new engine and refreshed array of characteristics, that reflect our core brand essence of „Vorsprung durch Technik‟,” said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q with 125kW / 170 hp reaches a maximum torque of 350 Nm 1,750 rpm and develops its power evenly, leading to a fascinating driving experience. It is equipped with the dynamic 7–speed automatic S tronic transmission, which is impressive for its short, sporty shift times and smooth gearshift across the entire spread between the shortest and the longest ratios. 2/3

The Audi Q5 range is also powered by a petrol engine – the 2.0 TFSI q and a diesel engine – the 3.0 TDI q. The new 2.0 TDI q engine would be available as CKD.

Audi India sold 3003 cars in 2010, exceeding targets yet again to achieve record growth of 81%. “This encouraging performance reinforces the increased aspiration for technical finesse and progressive sophistication among luxury automotive customers in India. Audi India will continue to expand its product line up and deliver path breaking and award winning cars to cater to this rising need,” added Michael Perschke.

Audi India is also focused at strengthening its dealer network across India. This year, the brand with the four rings has already opened showrooms in Delhi and Chennai with Ludhiana to follow soon. Last year, the company inaugurated showrooms in Mumbai West, Kolkata, Jaipur and Bengaluru.

The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT, 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

Audi India Recorded 71% Sales Growth in Q2

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has continued its exceptional performance in India this year. The company has recorded half-yearly sales of 1400 cars- the highest ever for Audi in India, a growth of 71%. For the second quarter (April to June 2010), Audi India sold 622 cars and recorded an impressive sales growth of 42%. Its sales in June 2010 stood at 233 cars, a 14 percent growth over June 2009 sales (204 units).


"Our half-yearly sales performance this year is in line with our expectations and has set a new mark for us in India. This performance can be attributed to the positive response that Audi has received from its customers who truly appreciate our luxurious and dynamic design and our progressive cutting edge technology, inspired by our brand DNA ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. This is the beginning of what we believe will be Audi’s most successful year in India to date and I am confident that we will continue to provide the discerning luxury car buyer with a highly energetic product line and exceptional service”, said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

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

Courtesy: Audi India

Audi Starts Assembly of Q5 Car in India

Audi has started assembly of the Q5 model in Aurangabad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. In the future, up to 1,500 units of the Q5 will run off the assembly line there each year for the Indian market.

The sporty SUV is the third Audi model after the A4 and A6 to be produced in India, increasing the production volume of the company with the four rings in India this year to more than 2,400 units, compared with 732 vehicles in the preceding year. Altogether Audi has produced around 2,000 cars in India since the start of production in September 2007. By 2015 up to 6,000 units will be rolling off the line each year.

" production of the Q5 is part of our long-term growth strategy in India," says Frank Dreves, Audi Board Member for Production: “The Indian market for automobiles will grow very rapidly, and the Q5 is the right automobile at the right time.” Final assembly of the Audi Q5 takes place in five work cycles on two assembly lines alongside the A4 and A6 at the Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad plant.

Last year also saw Audi significantly expand its line-up of engines for the models produced at the Aurangabad site: The Audi A6 sedan has been available with a 3.0 TFSI gasoline engine since March 2009, and before then customers could already choose between the 2.8 FSI, the 2.7 TDI and the 3.0 TDI. In July, an entry-level version of the A4 sedan with a 1.8 liter TFSI engine was introduced. It rounds out the previous engine line-up, which for the A4 also includes a 2.0 TDI and a 2.0 TFSI unit. Audi is currently offering the Q5 with a 2.0 TFSI and the 3.0 TDI engines. Further efficient engines will follow shortly.

Audi has been represented in the Indian market for four years now. In the spring of 2007, a separate sales company based in Mumbai was opened to manage all Indian market activities. In addition to the locally produced Q5, A4 and A6 models, Audi also offers its Indian customers the Audi A8, Q7 and TT, as well as the R8 supercar.

Courtesy: Audi India

Audi India Launches AUdi Q7 4.2 TDI Quattro Luxury SUV Car

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced a Limited Edition offer on the highly anticipated Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro – the latest and more powerful version of thelargest selling luxury SUV in India. This special offer is to commemorate completion of three successful years of Audi in India. The limited edition Audi Q7 4.2 TDI will be available at an attractive price of Rs. 58,68,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai) from April 2010.

The new V8 4.2 TDI quattro engine will join the three existing engine options – 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.6 FSI quattro and 4.2 FSI quattro at Audi dealerships across the country. The price of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI, post the limited edition offer period, will be Rs. 66,12,500 /- (ex-showroom Mumbai).

"The Audi Q7 has set the benchmark as the best luxury SUV in the country and with the introduction of this new powerful diesel engine we continue to offer customers the most progressive, sporty and sophisticated products – reflecting the core essence of our brand DNA 'Vorsprung durch Technik'," said Mr. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director, Audi India.

"India has been a significant growth driver for Audi globally and this special offer as we commemorate three rewarding years in India is our way of thanking our valued customers in India without whom our success would not have been possible," he added.

The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI boasts of impressive performance figures: 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and top speed of 240 km while still having a fuel efficient engine which consumes 9.9 liters per 100 km.

The Audi Q7 is a sporty, comfortable, high-performance car for leisure and business. It is the large Audi for customers looking for a vehicle that can take them anywhere and is roomy and flexible. And this character is immediately evident in the design: the side view with the low window area, the arched roof line and the tautly curved body surfaces present a coupe-like silhouette.

This exclusive Limited Edition Audi Q7 4.2 TDI will be available at Audi dealerships across the country. All standard equipment on the car remains unchanged.

Courtesy: Audi India