The RS versions of Audi models already have plenty street cred when it comes to power and performance. Soon to be released in South Africa, the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback are even more powerful, faster, and bursting with equipment and improved aggressive appearance. 4.0-litre V8 biturbo TFSI engine producing 22 kW more at 463kW and a maximum torque of 850Nm which is an increase of 50Nm than the previous model. Hold on as it sprints from 0-100km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than before.…
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A connected drive for older Audi vehicles – Free Audi connect plug and play OBD device
Audi South Africa has introduced the national availability of its new Audi connect plug and play device. This innovative technology solution is freely available to all customers whose vehicles have a model year introduction from 2008 onwards and that doesn’t currently offer Audi’s latest connected integrated technology. The Audi connect plug and play app (available on iOS/Android) lets your smartphone use Bluetooth and the Audi connect plug and play hardware to connect to your vehicle, turning it into a connected car. “We understand that Audi customers are keeping their vehicles…
Read More about this topicAudi e-tron range heading to South Africa
The race is on as automobile manufacturers begin to make actual progress in showcasing actual electric vehicles available for purchase by buyers looking for full electric alternatives. In South Africa Audi is one such manufacturer bringing its e-tron range to the country early in 2022. A model range that includes the e-tron SUV, e-tron Sportback and e-tron GT. Over the past 100 years Audi has built its brand hinged on producing prestige vehicles with advance technology and design. The quattro all-wheel drive was introduced ahead of its competition and the…
Read More about this topicThe All new Audi R8(2021) Price and Spec
The Audi R8 is the fastest volume-production model of the Audi sport brand offered in both a Coupe version and Spyder version boasting an even sharper design. Although the official launch in South Africa has been announced for the 1 st April 2021, VIP customers have started taking delivery of the R8 V10 as part of Audi’s pre-launch strategy. So, let’s look at why super car enthusiasts are so excited about the latest Audi R8 to be launched to the world. Power and torque: The engine. The 5,2 FSI in the R8 V10 quattro continues…
Read More about this topicAudi Q7 Update for 2020(Prices and Spec)
It has become the norm nowadays for car manufacturers to upgrade its product on a regular basis adding improved style detail, technology, performance and efficiency. The objective is to keep their vehicles current giving new reasons to re-launch and generate extra sales from the latest versions available. This is true of the Audi Q7 which was originally unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This seven-seater was the first SUV offered by Audi and went on sale in 2006. The Q7 was redesigned in 2009 fixing most of the downside factors from the inception…
Read More about this topicNew Audi A4(2020) Price and Spec
Most car manufactures produce a core model in their range which is designed to offer a vehicle for both family use, and business use, and sell in volume. In the case of Audi that model is the Audi A4 which has recently been upgraded making it even more sporty and adding cutting edge technology. The midsized model now looks even more dynamic and sophisticated thanks to its sporty design. The easily recognisable Audi front grille is now broader and flatter, with horizontal lines emphasizing the width at the front and the rear. From the side distinctive muscles…
Read More about this topicThe New Audi A6 and S6 Sedan(2020) Details and Local Pricing – Generation Eight.
Audi revealed the eighth generation A6 range on 31 st January 2020 bringing numerous innovations and upgrades to the luxury class segment. The new Audi A6 is far more versatile that before and has made many gains to its comfort, sportiness, digitalization, technical, and design. Let’s start with the enhanced interior digitalisation….. The new smartphone like display and MMi touch operating system provides the Audi A6 with the most modern operating concept in its class. Adapted from the A7 sportback and Q8, the two large displays replace most of…
Read More about this topicFirst race confirmed to take place on 15 December 2018 in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Jaguar Racing has unveiled the full race calendar for the first season of the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship. Up to twenty identical Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racecars will line up on the grid on Saturday 15 December in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, for the first round of the new global electric production car racing series. The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY race will take place before the main Formula E race on the same city circuits, throughout the 2018-19 season and beyond. The series, a world first, offers teams the chance to showcase…
Read More about this topicFifth consecutive full front lockdown of the 2018 GTC season for Engen Audi team
“The Lions’ Den” of Zwartkops Raceway hosted Round 6 of the Sasol GTC Africa (Global Touring Cars) Championship, as the Engen Audi team displayed their optimal form yet again. Without taking excessive risks, Michael Stephen maintained his leading position, while Simon Moss kept his championship hopes very much alive. The practice session on Friday (17th August) saw utter domination by the Engen Audi racing team, when they topped the time sheet at every single session. Michael Stephen was the fastest Audi A3 Sedan in the first two practice runs while Simon…
Read More about this topicAudi and Volkswagen win Gold in customer purchasing and servicing experience for passenger vehicles
The Audi and Volkswagen brands have again taken top positions in the latest auto-motive customer care survey conducted by Ipsos in South Africa. This research, based on interviews with more than 20 000 customers in 2017, covered both the purchasing and servicing experiences. The research conducted by Ipsos is a valuable tool with which to measure customer service in the automotive market in South Africa. To support the credibility of the research, the sample of participating brands in the latest survey represented more than three out of every four new…
Read More about this topicAudi Q8 Concept First Look: Getting in on the Fastback SUV Game
Concept Closely Previews Production Model Erick Ayapana Words Audi had a lot of metal to show at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, but the Q8 e-tron concept was the debut that stole the spotlight. The coupe-inspired crossover closely previews a production model slated to arrive sometime next year, built on the same modular platform that underpins the Audi Q7. The automaker says the Audi Q8 concept is a mix of coupe-like styling with a few elements harkening back to the vintage Ur-quattro as well. For starters, the wide C-pillar is…
Read More about this topicAudi A1 Hatchback Review 2010 up
Verdict A small Audi is big news in the car world. Signalling the brand’s first ever head-to-head battle with MINI – a car made by Audi’s arch enemy, BMW – the new A1 takes a very different, grown-up approach. Instead of focusing on fun, the A1 smacks of classy sophistication. There’s the usual soft-touch materials and leather dotted around the cabin along with some excellent technology on offer too. Quite frankly, nothing in its small premium class looks and feels so expensive behind the wheel even though underneath the smart-suited A1 is…
Read More about this topic2017 Audi Q2 Review
There’s nothing new about pint-sized SUVs. The Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Mini Countryman all offer cute looks, compact dimensions and a slightly raised driving position. But if you want a proper premium badge, the Audi Q2 is your smallest and cheapest option. It’s roughly the same size as a Captur, at just under 4.2 metres long, and it significantly undercuts larger premium-badged models such as the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, and Audi’s own Q3, although for the same money you could also be looking at something much larger, like…
Read More about this topicAudi A4 used review | 2005 – 2016
What we like Excellent build quality Available in many body styles An engine for every taste What we don’t Small inside Understeer on earlier models Repairs can be expensive Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2014 Audi A4 as a used buy. A major player in the trio of prestigious German cars Audi has become very strong in South Africa in recent times. The Audi A4 is a midrange model that’s sold as a sedan, a two-door cabriolet and an Avant station wagon. A further…
Read More about this topicBMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS vs Audi RS3
Absolute power: In one of the most eagerly awaited performance car clashes of 2016, BMW’s M2 faces two scorching rivals from Ford and Audi If you’re after speed without breaking the bank, then 2016 has been a brilliant year so far. Ford’s Focus RS has already seen off its four-wheel-drive rivals in a showdown on Spanish roads, so it’s now the hardcore hot hatchback to beat. But there’s now a new driver-focused model prowling Britain’s B-roads. The BMW M2 has the Focus squarely in its sights, and while it doesn’t boast as tempting a price tag…
Read More about this topicAudi’s New R18 Race Car Revamps an Incredible Design
You don’t hear Audi talking much about diesels lately, what with the EPA accusing it (and corporate parent VW) of programming cars to cheat on emissions tests. Such tests don’t apply in auto racing though, and Audi wants everyone to know diesels still dominate when it comes to endurance contests like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This weekend, the company showed off the R18 racer that will compete in the World Endurance Championship series that includes the grueling race at Le Mans. Endurance racing is all about covering the…
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