2011 New Audi A8 Launched in India
Today Audi, unveiled new A8 in Indian market. Audi launched the A8 at the biggest luxury car showroom in New Delhi. Audi New Delhi was inaugurated on this occasion. Initially Audi cars India is offering petrol powered V8 which generates 372 bhp. It is available in the long wheelbase variant of the standard Audi A8 and the 500 bhp 6000cc W12 will also be available later. Audi A8L 3.0 turbo diesel and Audi A8L W12 to be commenced in March and July this year respectively. New A8L 4200cc petrol will be available for 8900000 rupees (Ex-showroom Delhi). The new flagship model demonstrates the company's slogan Vorsprung durch Technik as New Audi A8 features light aluminum body, its highly efficient engines and powerful, the further improved MMI OS, driver assistance systems, the complete LED headlights and a graceful interior with high level of workmanship. With this technology the new A8 offers the perfect combination of dynamics, design perfection, pioneering efficiency and workmanship.
Audi Opens India’s Largest Luxury Showroom
Audi India yesterday opened a band service facility and new sales on Mathura Road, New Delhi. this is the biggest high-end vehicle showroom in the country. Michael Perschke inaugurated Audi's New Delhi showroom who is MD of Audi cars India. John Abraham was also present at the time of Audi A8's launch. The new thirty-thousand sq. ft. showroom can accommodate twenty cars and the total facility is based on typical Audi Terminal concept. Audi manufacturers also include facility which can service twenty-five Audi's car per day on an entire of sixteen bays. Audi cars India will increase national footprint to eighteen locations in this year. New Audi A8L will complete with the likes of BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class and Volkswagen Phaeton. The base model of Audi A8 is powered by 4.2L, petrol engine and it has been priced at rs. 89 lakh ex-showroom delhi. New Audi A8 Diesel is expected to be launched in India by april 2011.
Audi Plans Production Boost this year
Audi’s record-breaking 2010 sales prompt arrangement for another production boost this year. With the help of thirteen new models due in 2011 together with new A6 and Q3, Audi plans to make further on its exceptional 2010 global production and sales figures, which at 1,148,791 vechiles already equated to an increase in production of 23.4 % compared with 2009. Frank Dreves, Member of the Board of Management for Production at AUDI AG declared that production will continue to increase this year thanks to newest models for example the Audi Q3 and the new Audi A6 Saloon. Discussions are also ongoing about a possible Audi production spot in the United States, and a conclusion is expected to be reached by 2015. All Audi production sites recorded a significant increase in output in 2010. The Ingolstadt plant achieved its top level to date, of 553,010 cars (up 7.5 per cent). The Neckarsulm site increased production by 21.7 % to 216,322 cars, and is now focusing on producing the new Audi A6 Saloon after the successful launches of the R8 Spyder, A8L, Audi A8 and the A7.
Senner Tuning’s Audi A1
Audi A1 1.4 T-FSI in stock condition packs 122 hp and utmost maximum torque of 200 Nm. To offer the car more power, Senner Tuning installed a new air filter, revised ECU and added a new stainless steel exhaust arrangement As a outcome the little Audi A1 produces 156 hp and 250 Nm of torque. All this rides on new 18" black colour Corniche Monza rims wrapped with S1 Evo Tyres from Hankook. In addition to this in-house sport springs provide a medium lowering by 35 millimeters. The above mentioned modifications rate 4590 Euros, and includes the necessary TÜV registrations and additional warranty. Furthermore, the team from Ingelheim also offers important coilover with custom height, rebound and compression adjustment, various parts of carbon, improvement of the internal or conversion to LED rear lights. The prices for these choices are available on request.
Audi expects to sell 4500 vehicles in 2011 in India
Audi India has set a aim of selling 4500 Cars in India in this year. It is 50% up from the 3,003 cars sold in 2010. Disposal income of new generation Indians is increasing and car makers have seen tremendous increase in sales in 2010. BMW grew by 73%, Mercedes by 80%. Michael Perschke, head of Audi India told that they are close behind the competition and working very hard.
Company is planning to launch new Audi A8, a long wheel based sedan later this month followed with A7 Sedan in end of May or early June. New variant of Audi A6 will be launched in the last quarter of 2011. As part of their forceful growth strategy, Audi India is planning to grow the dealership. Audi is going to add new dealerships in Surat, Ludhiana, Indore and Nagpur. At present Audi is using Skoda's plant in Aurangabad to assemble A4, Q5 and A6 models.
Audi India Launches R8 5.2 FSI
Audi has announced the launch of the new Audi R8 5.2 FSI for India, thereby strengthening its management position in the super sports car segment. Propelled by a powerful V10 quattro engine and built using the lightweight Audi Space Frame design, the R8 V10 goes from 0-100 kmph in 3.9 seconds, boasting of a best speed of 316 kmph. Every Audi R8 5.2 FSI is hand made and is priced at Rs. 1,32,49,000/- (ex-store Maharashtra). The Audi R8 5.2 FSI will be available with a manual 6-speed transmission or R tronic that enables the driver to change gears in an immediate via rocker switches on the steering wheel.
The quattro permanent all wheel drive technology used along with the “Launch Control” event which is integrated with both types of transmission, helps maintain absolute constancy and driving comfort. Built of aluminum in the Audi Space Frame design(ASI), this high performance automobile weighs a mere 210 kgs without compromising on handling, drive quality and safety standards. The outside of the Audi R8 5.2 FSI is refreshed with recently designed sideblades to increase air intake and maximize performance. A very distinctive model highlight of the R8 V10 is the all LED headlights as standard equipment.
Audi India registers 81% growth in year 2010
Audi India, one of country’s highest growing lavishness car makers, has registered a jump of over 81 percent in its sales in calendar year 2010. The corporation sold a sum of 3,003 units during this year as against 1,658 units sold in the same month last year. Pointing on company’s heavy growth, Audi India's head Mr. Michael Perschke said "We expect to see further expansion and progress this year, thanks to our aggressive product offensive start with the Audi A8L and a slew of other exciting launches during the year.” In December 2010, company’s sales grew by over 96% to 212 vehicles as compared to 108 vehicles sold in the Dec 2009. With a variety of new cars such as Audi A6 and A8L are lined-up to be launched in the Indian market next year, Audi expects to maintain the growth power in 2011 as well. Worldwide, the overall sales of Audi cars stood at 1,092,400 units in year 2010 as against 950,000 units sold in the calendar year 2009. This was the maximum sales figure ever registered by brand Audi. Audi is currently the third biggest luxury auto manufacturer in the Indian market and has half a dozen car models in its Indian portfolio that comprises of sedans Audi Q5 Audi A4 and A6, SUV’s and Q7, coupe Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8.
Audi India Sold 3003 Cars 2011Compared to 1658 Cars Sold in 2009
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has recorded an impressive 81 percent growth in India in the calendar year 2010, exceeding its annual sales targets, yet again. Sales figures for the month of December stood at 212 cars, recording a growth of 96 percent (108 cars sold in December 2009). “We are proud of our performance in 2010, having recorded continuous growth all through the year. We have exceeded our projected goals for the 3rd year in succession and will continue to keep our foot on the accelerator. We expect to see further growth 2011 thanks to our aggressive product offensive beginning with the Audi A8 L and a slew of other exciting launches during the year. The launch of the new A6 later this year will also deliver additional momentum.”
“We will continue to expand and strengthen our existing network across the country and are focused towards enhancing the overall customer experience. I am confident that the new Audi A8 L will help us replicate in the sedan segment the success that we have achieved in the luxury Sport Utility Vehicle segment with the Audi Q7,” he added. Globally too, the Audi India brand achieved exceptional success in 2010. The brand emerged as the No. 1 brand in Europe and continued to hold its No. 1 position in China in 2010. AUDI AG sold 1,092,400 cars in 2010 compared to 950, 000 cars sold in 2009, exceeding sales of the previous best year in the company’s history (1,003,469 cars in 2008), already in the month of November 2010.
The brand is investing heavily in its future. AUDI AG plans to invest around € 11.6 billion between 2011 and 2015, primarily in people, new products and technologies, as well as in upgrading its sites. About 80 percent of all investment – more than € 9.5 billion – will go into developing new products and technologies of the future such as electric and hybrid drive systems. The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8. The entire Audi model range is available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Surat, Mumbai South, Coimbatore, Indore and Lucknow.
{Source: Autoblogs}
New Audi A8 launch on January 10
Audi is all set to launch its all new A8 executive saloon in India on January 10, 2011. The Audi new A8 will take on the competition to the likes its other German rivals namely BMW 7-series and Mercedes S- class. The all new A8 offers dynamic excellence for those twirling the steering wheel and 5 star appointments for those occupying the rear seats. To be offered only in an extended wheelbase model when it hits our shores this Diwali, the A8L will maximize Audi does best: lots of high-quality engineering, plus artful design inside and out. The exterior features classic black-tie family resemblance that adorns almost all Audi’s. The tail almost completely mimics the back of the latest A4, and the corporate grille is in full effect like other current-generation Audi models. The Audi new A8 is, once again, based on a virtually all-aluminum body/chassis structure, which combines high strength with relatively light weight (for its size).
Engine options will include a range of hi-performance petrol and diesel engine units. The diesel engines include either a 3.0 V6 Tdi with 240bhp that powers other Audi models like the A4 and A6 and Q5. The Audi new A8 may also have an option of the 4.2 V8 Tdi diesel unit with 350bhp also seen in the Q7 Sport Utility Vehicle. The petrol V8 range includes the 4.2 DOHC V8 FSI and the range topping W12. The range-topping model, the W12 gains some additional chrome on its nose and unique exhaust finishers. All Audi A8s will drive via with a ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission which has paddles on the steering wheel and Quattro 4 wheel drive as standard, and there is a sport differential option which splits torque between the rear wheels. Audi has added a new safety system called pre-sense, which activates the hazard lights, closes the windows and sunroof and pre-tensions the seat belts if the brakes are fully applied.
The Audi A8 Long Wheelbase is 5" longer between the axles and overall length than the standard-wheelbase A8 which will not be available in India. Most of that extra dimension shows up in the back-passenger compartment; there is an option group that includes reclining back seats, massage, and foot rests. Other features include an Active cruise control with a low speed stop and go capability, blind spot monitoring, lane assistance and night vision, a power trunk lid, 4 zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, additional aluminum interior trim, ambient interior lighting, and full-LED headlamps as well as tail lamps.
On the inside there’s an all-new interior. The gear selector is now an electronic shifter, with four positions; Audi says it is shaped like the thrust lever on a powerboat. The MMI system has been moved from the centre console to the fascia, and now features a touchpad panel, which allows you to write letters or numbers on the screen to enter phone numbers or navigation destinations. We expect prices of the all new A8L to be somewhere around the outgoing Audi A8 which is priced at Rs 72.45Lakh for the 3.0 Tdi model, ex showroom Delhi.
{Source: Autocarindia}
Audi planning to ramp things up in a big way this year
You might hear some companies saying things aren’t all that rosy, but it certainly won’t be Audi. If anything, old four rings seems to be having a hard time containing itself. Besides the market introduction next year of its new A6 sedan and its first full hybrid, the Q5 Hybrid, there’s also the impending arrival of the new Q3 midsize SUV to look forward to in 2011 for Audi fans. Away from that, the company is looking at serious expansion – starting from next year to 2015, it will be carrying out the biggest investment program in its history, pumping in 11.6 bil Euros primarily into new products and technologies, as well as five billion Euros into upgrading its Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants.
About 80% of all investment – more than 9.5 bil Euros – will go to developing new products and to electric and hybrid drive systems development. Audi is looking at deploying its Audi R8 e-tron electric sports car into the market in late 2012, so that’s undoubtedly one area where the money will go into. This growth will also involve the workforce – next year, Audi says it intends to add another 1,200 skilled employees; these will be experts who will bolster the company’s electromobility and lightweight construction fields, as well as help map out its growth strategy. Serious intent, by the looks of it.