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2010 Q7

The new 2010 Q7 from Audi is expected to come with more eye spotting differences that concern the rear tail lights, LED front blinkers, revised front head lights, chunkier door moldings, new integrated underbody protection plates in center of rear and front bumper and updated large frame grille sporting vertical chrome bars.

The 2010 full-sized Sport Utility Vehicle comes powered with 4.2 liter V8 TDI engine that can produce power of 340 hp and torque of 760 Nm. The other engine offered by the next generation Q7 will be 3.6 liter V6 FSI engine that can produce power 280 hp of power.

The interior features that are expected to be included in the 2010 Q7 are, leather seating surfaces, trip computer, 12-way power front bucket seats, driver seat memory, digital trip odometer with service interval indicator, net map pockets on front seats, driver info display system that includes pictogram display, outside temperature, 8-color display, auto check system, telematics, navigation, radio, telephone and speed warning device, rear center armest with dual cup holders, electronic cruise control, home link transceiver in overhead console, dual front cup holders, rear window defogger etc.

The new Q7 is expected to be offered in 7 different trim levels namely the 4.2 liter prestige, 3.6 liter premium, 3.0 liter TDI diesel, 3.6 liter premium plus, 3.0 liter TDI premium plus, 3.6 liter prestige and 3.0 liter TDI premium. All the models will be offered in four door body structure.

The 3.6 liter Quattro four-door Q7 will be provided with all wheel drive. With the powerful engine, the new model is expected to achieve mileage of 14 miles per gallon in the city streets, while it achieves 20 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The next generation Q7 sport utility vehicle comes with the capacity to accommodate up to 7 passengers, mated with the six speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.


The new Q7 will come with the safety features that include,
• Rear parking sensors
• Hydraulic brake assist
• Crash sensor system
• LATCH provisions
• Child safety rear door locks
• Front 2-stage air bags
• Rear and front side curtain air bags
• Electronic stabilization program with electronic differential lock
• Traction control
• 3-point seat belt pretensioners
• Tire pressure monitoring system

As far as the entertainment system in the next generation Q7 are concerned, it comes with the features like auxiliary iPod integration and audio input, radio data system, built-in hard drive, one sub woofer, sirus satellite radio, 1000 watts stereo output, 14 speakers, video monitor, DVD player and FM/AN in-dash single DVD/CD with MP3.CD playback.

The new Q7 comes with the length of 200.4 inches, 68.4 inches height, 78.1 inches width and wheel base of 118.2 inches. The curb weight of the new Q7 is expected to be 5005 lbs, while the gross weight will be 6823 lbs. Another exciting aspect in the new 2010 Q7 is that it will be offered in 27 different interior styles.

Posted by Geof Ryan, August 29th, 2009

2010 Quattro

The new 2010 Quattro from Audi comes with all new designs and features and will be versatile enough to any kind of road conditions, particularly to the snow covered roads. In addition to handle all the road situations, the new Quattro model will also provide more drive comfort and safety features.

The 2010 Quattro from Audi is a luxury touring vehicle with the features similar to that of a sport utility model. Performance will be the key feature for the new Quattro variant. Beyond the car’s valuable engines, the other standard features in the next generation Quattro include, electronic brake force distribution, pneumatic suspension that provides good ground clearance for all the driving conditions, electronic stabilization program technology, five valves per cylinder in the engine block, electronic differential locks, all road Quattro technology that supplies equal power to all the wheels and electronic brake force distribution.


The next generation Quattro model is expected to be released in the last season of 2010. The new 2010 Quattro comes powered with 4.2 liter V8 engine and is also expected to offer bi-turbo 2.7 liter V6 engine as an option for the coupe model. The features in the new Quattro include,
• Audi Symphony Stereo
• Power Memory Seats
• Leather Wrapped Seats
• Driver information system
• High strength roof
• Xenon head lights
• Skid Plates


The new Quattro will be one of the safest cars on the road, as it comes equipped with all the needed safety features inside the car. The new Quattro variant is expected to include with the features like fine tuned air bags, central locking system, front side air bags, curtain side air bags and anti lock braking system. Whenever the air bags are deployed, central locking system in the car releases automatically, lights in the interior region are turned on, engine and fuel pump switches off and the flashers will put to work. The other features in the new Quattro include fog lights for extra vision at night, first aid kit, three differentials and pretensioning seat belts.

With the powerful engine, the new Quattro is expected to achieve the mileage of 12 miles per gallon in the city premises, while it can achieve 19 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The new model will be provided with all wheel drive and comes mated with 6-speed manual transmission with double plate clutch.


As far as the wheels and tires of the new Quattro are concerned, it comes with pretty good molded tires that can control the vehicle on all the road conditions. The plentiful tread on the tires enable the vehicle to control on all road situations, particularly on the slippery roads. The interior of the vehicle is designed such that to compliment the exterior design. The leather upholstery in the car provides more comfort to both the passengers as well as to the driver. The new Quattro is expected to hit the market in the last season of 2010.

Posted by Geof Ryan, August 18th, 2009

2010 R8

The all new R8 from the Audi comes powered with the new 4.2 liter V8 engine that can produce power up to 420 hp and 317 lb ft of torque. The new model will also offer 5.2 liter V10 engine that can produce 525 hp of power and 390 lb ft of torque. The next generationR8 is a luxury vehicle from Audi and it is expected that the sales of the new r8 model crosses the sales of the other luxury models.


The wheel base of the next generation R8 will be 104.3 inches and comes with the length of 174.3 inches, 49.3 inches height and 75 inches width. The transmission capabilities for the model will be six speed manual as well as six-speed automated manual transmission. The curb weight of the R8 coupe model will be 3605 pounds, while it is 3715 pounds for convertible and CG models. The model is expected to come with few differences in the interior region of the vehicle and new brand wheels upgraded brakes.


The R8 Spyder model is expected to be released in the last season of 2009 to the European market and it is expected by 2011 to the United States market. It is expected that the new R8 model offer more power and an open air option too.

With the powerful engine, the new R8 model can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 4 seconds. The choices for the transmission will be Audi’s R-tronic six-speed automated manual with steering wheel shift paddles and six-speed manual transmissions. The new R8 model is expected to come with the maximum speed of 196 miles per hour.


Looking in to the safety features of the vehicle, the new R8 model is expected to include with the safety features like,
• Curtain side air bags,
• Front side air bags,
• Anti lock braking system,
• Electronic braking stability and
• Traction control
• Stability control with anti-slip regulation
• Tire pressure monitoring system

The main features that give more strength to the new R8 model are its luxurious interior, supercar value, head turning looks and exhilarating performance. The aluminum space frame in the model keeps the chassis light and rigid. The final result is a vehicle that excels through the corners. The V10 sourced from Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will be provided as optional. Outside of the model comes with aggressive and sleek lines that mix nicely with the large side air intakes and front air intakes and also to the 19 inch alloy wheels.


The other innovative features in the new R8 model include leather trimmed power seats, satellite radio, Bluetooth hands free interface, automatic climate control system, and auto dimming mirror. The entertainment system in the car comes included with Bang and Olufsen sound system, active noise cancellation, twin SD card slots for MP3 playback and LCD display.

Posted by Geof Ryan, August 17th, 2009

2010 Q5

The 2010 Q5 is a new sport model from Audi that comes with good interior look and with the sports sedan features and it is also expected to handle all kinds of road conditions. The sports luxury car Q5 will be released as a competitor to BMW X3 Q5 model.


The new 2010 Q5 joins the luxury cars like VOLVO, BENZ, and BMW. The sport utility vehicle is expected to be released in the model year 2010. The SUV Q5 comes powered with the new 3.2 liters V6 engine that can produce up to 270 hp of power at the rate of 6500 rotations per minute and torque of 243 lb ft at the rate of 3000 rpm and comes mated with six speed automatic transmission. The maximum towing capacity of the model will be 4400 lbs. The new variant is expected to come provided with all wheel drive.

The new Q5 is expected to come with the wheel base of 110.5 inches, 182.2 inches length, 74 inches body width, 7.9 inches ground clearance and 65.1 inches body height. The curb weight of the new model will be 4244 lbs, while the gross weight will be around 5456 lbs.


As far as interior dimensions of the vehicle are concerned, it comes with the front head room of 41 inches, front leg room of 41 inches, and 57.3 cu ft maximum cargo capacity. The standard seating capacity in the new version will be 5. With the help of powerful engine, the Q5 model achieves a mileage of 18 miles per gallon in the city premises, while 23 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The capacity of the fuel tank in the vehicle will be 19.8 gallons.

The features that are expected to provide in the new version of Q5 include,
• 10 speaker stereo system
• Multi Media Interface
• Leather seating surfaces
• Velour carpeting
• Four spoke multi function leather wrapped steering wheel
• Aluminum tail gate
• Seven inch LCD screen
• Steering wheel on paddle shifters
• Height adjustable seats
• Power central locking system
• Front bucket seats
• Electronic active cruise control system
• 3-zone climate control

The hybrid version of the Q5 model is expected to be released in the first season of 2010 as a competitor to the BMW X6 in United States. Based on the success rate Audi will release the hybrid model in European market too.


The safety features in the new Q5 will include, tire pressure monitoring system, anti lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution, LATCH system in rear seats (including third row), hydraulic brake assist, rear second row 3-point safety belts with automatic locking retractor and pretensioning, electronic stabilization program with EDL, ASR, ABS and off road mode, side guard head curtain air bags both rows, and day time running lights.


The other safety features expected to include in the new Q5 include front passenger occupant detection, impact protection with aluminum and steel crossbars, front passenger and driver advanced dual stage air bag supplemental restraints and seat mounted side thorax air bags.

Posted by Geof Ryan, August 8th, 2009

2010 Audi S4 surfaces up!

The new 2010 S4 comes with the super charged V6 engine that is capable of exceeding the customers’ expectations in terms of mileage and in overall performance. The S4 from the Audi comes with the new engine, the 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces power of up to 340 horse power. This model in the present generation is equipped with 4.2 liter V8 engine and produces the same amount of power.

Audi is moving from V8 to V6 engine because of fuel economy issues. This model is aimed to deliver high overall performance, not just in terms of power, but also mileage and towing capacity. The fuel economy given by the 2010 S4 is expected to be 23.3 miles per gallon with the new V6 engine, while currently it is only 19.4 miles per gallon with the V8 engine used in the S5 model.

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Posted by om, August 4th, 2009

2010 Audi S5 leaked

The details of new 2010 S5 - a two door sports model from the Audi were recently leaked. The latest gen Audi S5 comes with the new design styles and includes all innovative technologies. The model is offered in six different trim levels.

The luxury sedan model and the coupe models compete with the Audi A6 model, while the new S5 comes with much safer, better handling, much faster and also includes the same luxury features as that of in the previous model. The vehicle looks pretty similar to the AMG Mercedes E class sports version model.

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Posted by om, August 3rd, 2009

2010 S3 revealed: Audi on a roll

The Audi automobile group is coming with plenty of its next generation vehicles, and the 2010 S3 happens to be the latest of them all. It is a luxury sports sedan model, and the vehicle was actually scheduled to be released in the model year 2009, but now it will be getting released only in 2010. The entry-level S3 will come in the three door body style, while the higher versions are expected to be released in the five door body style.

The new S3 will come equipped with the new design styles and innovative technologies in the interior well as exterior portions. The interior region of the vehicle is designed beautifully to compliment the exterior of the automobile. The new features in the vehicle include, LED turn signals equipped on the side mirrors and the LED headlights, which are provided as the optional feature.

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Posted by om, July 30th, 2009

2010 RS8

The 2010 RS 8 comes powered with the new V10 powered R8 engine that produce up to 530 horse power of energy. The RS8 from the Audi is expected to release its new version by the end of 2009 model year. The new RS8 model is a sports car produced by the Audi AG.


The 2010 RS8 comes with 110 hp more power when compared with its predecessor model and also include with the new brakes, tires, wheels and upgraded suspension. The main difference to the 2010 RS8 model is its larger air intakes and the new side skirts. It also comes with the larger brakes when compared with the previous model. The vehicle provides well balanced and high speed drive. The RS8 model is produced by the Quattro GmbH, a sports division of Audi, which also manufactures the RS6 car models.


The 2010 Audi RS8 model will be released as a competitor to the Porsche Turbo model. The all wheel drive system in the vehicle provides the 530 horse power to all the four wheels of the vehicle. The 2010 RS8 was displayed at the North American International Auto Show held in 2009 in Detroit. It is not equipped with much more features when compared to the V8 model except the more grunt mid ship and two more cylinders.


Through the larger side scoops present in the vehicle, more air is supplied in to the cylinders and adds more insistent stance to go with its more power. The new changes that are made to the 2010 RS8 vehicle include,
• Dual exhaust outlets
• Revised rear and front fascias
• Larger brakes
• Larger side air intakes
• Rear Diffuser
• LED head lights

The V10 model is the 5.2 liter engine that is used in the Lamorghini LP560 that produces 525 horse power of energy and torque of 390 pound feet. The vehicle with the V10 engine can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilo meters per hour in a time span of just 3.9 seconds and comes in the maximum speed of up to 196 miles per hour. The vehicle comes with the length of 174.5 inches, width of 75 inches and height of 49.3 inches. The wheel base of the vehicle is 104.3 inches.


The 2010 Audi RS8 is produced by the Quattro GmbH a division of Audi AG, put together belongs to the parent company Volkswagen group. The model is built at the Neckarsulm in Germany. The vehicle is built based on the two door coupe body style and comes with the longitudinal mid engine layout providing the Quattro permanent four wheel drive. The new model offers in two different engines like the 5.2 liter V10 and 4.2 liter V8 engine. It is mated with either the 6-speed “R tronic” single clutch semi automatic or with the 6-speed manual transmission. The V8 equipped model has the curb weight of 1560 kilo grams while the V10 powered engine model comes in 1,620 kilo grams weight. The model is related to the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Posted by Geof Ryan, July 8th, 2009

2010 RS6 comes soon

The Audi has unveiled its new RS6 sedan model at the Geneva Motor Show. It comes with the label Sportec RS700 as the vehicle produces a total of 700 hp power. The torque produced by the vehicle will be 590 lb ft, where the car comes with more torque when compared to the original model and it is greater by 111 lb ft to its previous model.


The 2010 RS6 from the Audi group comes with high performance suspension and provides the smooth ride comfort while driving and one may not come across with the harshness while driving on any roads. It comes with the oval exhaust ports, brushed aluminum trim, unique rear bumper and rear spoiler. Though most of the customers and testers voted for the gray color vehicle, the model comes in the blue and bright colors.


The interior region in the vehicle looks similar to that of a luxury model and looks very pleasing. All the equipments in the vehicle are produced with high quality materials. The well cushioned seats, though not so deep will be liked mostly by the non sporting drivers. It provides all the needed controls with in the distance of hand. It also comes included with the more leg room and head room. The mirrors fitted outside the car are small but are large when compared with the E-Class models. The rear seat in the vehicle allow to accommodate up to 2 passengers and comes with more leg room and head room even for the passengers at the rear seat.


The controls on the dash board are fixed such that to operate very easily. It provides the feature to set their own temperature by the driver as well as the passengers. The features in the vehicle include,

• Sound System
• Leather door inserts
• Direct Injection Twin turbo V10
• Eight piston Ceramic callipers
• Navigation system
• Quattro all wheel drive

The vehicle with its powerful engine accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 4.5 seconds and the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 155 miles per hour and it is estimated to increase up to 174 miles per hour according to the customer’s request. The axle at the front side is equipped with the 4-light weight control arms made up of aluminum per each wheel and this allows the vehicle to attain the maximum speed by the vehicle. The 2010 RS6 will be available in the market from the last season of 2009.


The features in the vehicle include with the door assist system that returns the door so smoothly when released. It includes with the foot well lights at the rear and front side as well and also includes rear and front reading lights. The interior region in the vehicle is made up of leather that is very soft to touch and feel. The roof liner inserted inside the A-pillar is made up of alcantara, one of the best thing ever produced.

Posted by Geof Ryan, July 7th, 2009

2010 RS4 is ready to hit the market

The 2010 Audi RS4 is a luxury sports sedan car that comes with the four door body style and comes in only one trim model. The model comes with providing more comfort and sports performance. It combines the family utility feature with the high sports performance. It is powered with the new 4.2 liter V6 bi-turbo engine that produces power of 250 kilo watts and torque of 440 Nm at the rate of 2500 rotations per minute to 6000rpm and is mated with the six speed gearbox. It provides the standard Quattro all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilo meters per hour in a time span of just 4.9 seconds. The fuel economy of the vehicle on the city streets is 16 miles per gallon and 21 miles per gallon on the highway roads.


The 2010 RS4 comes with the new motor racing brake system and ensures great deceleration at any speed. The low level noise is produced even the brakes are applied at great speeds. The braking system in the vehicle is featured with the electronic brake force distribution (EBD), anti lock braking system (ABS) and with the electronic differential locks (EDL). The ESP system in the vehicle monitors the behaviour of the driver against the input given by him and uses the traction control system and antilock brakes to balance the slide or even a skid. The new RS4 comes in a Tier 1 premium such as BMW and Mercedes cars.


Similar to the BMW and Mercedes the 2010 Audi RS4 is more comfortable, roomy inside, faster and more luxurious car. The handling of the vehicle resembles like that of a sports sedan car. When compared to the BMW and Mercedes vehicles the price of the 2010 RS4 is little low and meets most of the respects delivered by those cars.


Similar to the RS4 from the Audi, it is producing the next generation car under the name of RS5 including with the same power and equipments in the vehicle. The vehicle is under development at present and its testing is carrying out in United States and in Germany. The displacement will be same as that of in the 2010 RS4 model but in addition comes added with the new Valve lift system in the model.


The supercharged 6-cylinder engine in the vehicle produces high level of torque at the low rotations. The base engine is estimated to produce 290 hp of power and torque of 310 lb ft.
The standard efficiency and the performance features in the vehicle include,
• Dual Overhead cam
• Variable valve timing camshaft
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Gasoline Direct Injection Fuel system

As far as the performance and the efficiency of the vehicle is concerned, the 4.2 liter V8 front engine comes with the stroke of 92.8 mm, 84.5 mm of bore and has the compression ratio of 12.5. The variable timing camshaft in the vehicle comes with four valves per cylinder. It has the fuel capacity of 16.6 gallons of main premium unleaded fuel tank equipped in it.

Posted by Geof Ryan, July 6th, 2009