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3/03/2020

2021 Audi A3 Sportback - Sports car introduction and features

Audi built up the top notch minimal class fragment with the Audi A3 in 1996. The fourth era of the achievement model is currently being presented available – energetic, digitalized and completely associated.



Underneath the dynamic plan of the body of the new Audi A3 Sportback lie numerous developments from the full-size class, for instance the infotainment, suspension, and driver help frameworks.

Particular: plan and lighting

The new Audi A3 Sportback highlights conservative extents and an energetic plan. The wide Singleframe and huge air channels at the front end emphasize the dynamic character of the excellent minimal vehicle. The shoulder of the body stretches out in a smooth line from the headlights to the back lights.

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The surface beneath is bended internal – another component of Audi's plan that puts a more grounded accentuation on the wheel curves. The computerized daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights are a further advancement. They comprise of a pixel exhibit made up of LED fragments in a three by five course of action that make exceptional light marks and make the A3 quickly unmistakable.

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The lively and advanced plan is proceeded in the inside with the new shifter, aluminum or carbon trims, striking entryway openers and an instrument board with a dark board look. Seat upholstery made of reused PET containers and decorated with upscale differentiating sewing are being utilized just because.

Digitalized: controls and shows

The cockpit of the A3 Sportback is completely centered around the driver. It utilizes commonplace components from the brand's full-size models and is outfitted with a 10.1-inch contact show as standard, which is coordinated into the focal point of the instrument board.

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This perceives letters entered by hand, gives acoustic input and can be controlled utilizing regular language. The instrument group, which the driver works by means of the multifunction controlling wheel, is likewise computerized as standard.

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The Audi virtual cockpit offers extra capacities, for example, a huge showcase of the route map. The in addition to form estimates 12.3 inches and offers three distinct perspectives, incorporating illustrations with a lively look.

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A head-up show that ventures significant data onto the windshield in shading can be introduced upon demand.

Heightened: the infotainment

The MMI working idea is controlled by the new third era measured infotainment stage. Its figuring power is multiple times higher than that of its forerunner, it plays out all errands identifying with availability, including communication and the Audi associate administrations with LTE Advanced speed, and furthermore has a coordinated Wi-Fi hotspot.

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Singular settings can be put away up to six client profiles – from atmosphere control and the seat position to much of the time chosen route goals and habitually utilized media. The DAB+ advanced radio is incorporated as standard and the on the web or half breed radio is accessible as an alternative.

Course direction is significantly simpler and progressively adaptable. For instance, the route offers expectations on the advancement of the traffic circumstance, high-goals satellite pictures from Google Earth and point by point 3D models of many significant European urban communities.

Audi interface enhances focal points with photographs, opening times and client surveys. The interface benefits additionally incorporate the vehicle to-X administrations. They help with discovering free parking spaces on the side of the road or permit the driver to surf the green wave by speaking with traffic lights.

The A3 Sportback is associated with the cell phone through the myAudi application, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, just as by means of the Audi telephone box. The last associates the gadget to the vehicle radio wire and charges it inductively. The Audi associate key, which approves the client to bolt and open the vehicle and turn over the motor by means of their Android cell phone, and Amazon Alexa will follow soon after the market dispatch.

Refined: the motors

The new Audi A3 Sportback is being propelled in Europe with a decision of three motor variants – a 1.5 TFSI with 110 kW (150 PS) (consolidated fuel utilization in l/100 km: 5.1 – 4.8*; joined CO2 emanations in g/km: 116 – 111*) and a 2.0 TDI that conveys 85 kW (116 PS) (joined fuel utilization in l/100 km: 3.6 – 3.5*; joined CO2 outflows in g/km: 96 – 92*) or 110 kW (150 PS) (consolidated fuel utilization in l/100 km: 3.9 – 3.7*; consolidated CO2 discharges in g/km: 103 – 98*). All motors dazzle with their incredible torque and refined running attributes.

The motor adaptations at beginning of creation will be joined with front-wheel drive. Force will be transmitted by a six-speed manual transmission or the brisk moving seven-speed S tronic, the selector switch of which is presently structured as a conservative shifter. The driver can push and pull this to control the essential elements of the programmed transmission.

Not long after market dispatch, Audi will be continuously extending the idea to incorporate further motor adaptations, including zapped drive frameworks and variants with quattro drive.

Refined: the suspension

The suspension of the new A3 Sportback – with a four-connect back hub for motors from 110 kW (150 PS) – is energetic and adjusted, joining wonderful ride comfort with great elements. Upon demand, the suspension is accessible with versatile damper control, which at the same time brings down the body by 10 millimeters (0.4 in).

Every damper for all time adjusts to the street condition, the driving circumstance and the settings in the Audi drive select unique dealing with framework, making a wide spread between exceptionally agreeable move movement and deft taking care of.

With the game suspension – standard related to the S line outside, in any case an alternative – the emphasis is plainly on the last mentioned. Because of the tauter tuning of the suspension and dampers and the way that the vehicle is brought down by 15 millimeters (0.6 in), the conservative model passes on a significantly more straightforward contact with the street surface.

Knowledgeable: the driver help frameworks

Furnished with Audi pre sense front, swerve help and path takeoff cautioning, the A3 Sportback forestalls mishaps with other street clients and offers an elevated level of wellbeing as standard. Further help frameworks, for example, the path change and leave alerts just as the cross-traffic and park help frameworks, are accessible as a choice. The versatile journey help, which clients know from a considerable lot of the full-size models, helps with longitudinal and horizontal direction.

It keeps up the speed and separation to the vehicle in front and helps with path direction by methods for delicate mediations in the electromechanical controlling. This expands the degree of driving solace during long excursions specifically.

Streamlined: the space idea

The new A3 Sportback offers more space and usefulness joined with conservative outer measurements. Estimating 4.34 meters (14.2 ft) long and 1.82 meters (6.0 ft) in width without the mirrors, the top notch smaller vehicle has developed by a little more than three centimeters (1.2 in) contrasted and its antecedent. The stature of 1.43 meters (4.7 ft) and the wheelbase of 2.64 meters (8.7 ft) stayed unaltered. Contingent upon the situation of the back seat, the baggage compartment holds between 380 (13.4 cu ft) and 1,200 liters (42.4 cu ft), and the stacking floor can be embedded at various statures. An electric back end, which can likewise be controlled with a foot movement, is accessible upon demand.

Booked: showcase dispatch and costs

Presales of the new Audi A3 Sportback start in numerous European nations in March 2020, with the main vehicles to be conveyed to clients toward the start of May. The 1.5 TFSI with 110 kW (150 PS) (consolidated fuel utilization in l/100 km: 5.1 – 4.8*; joined CO2 outflows in g/km: 116 – 111*) begins at 28,900 euros.

The market dispatch will be joined by a unique version model: the A3 Sportback release one with selective highlights. All things considered, it tends to be perceived by connections in matt platinum dim just as obscured Matrix LED headlights and 18-inch wheels in titanium dark.

The S line inside with recently created sport seats including coordinated head restrictions, aluminum decorates and tempered steel pedals balance the dynamic look.

12/04/2019

2020 Audi Q7 and 2020 Renault Captur - Crash Safety Tests Results

Crash Safety Tests

The passenger compartment of the 2020 Audi Q7 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees
and femurs of both the driver and passenger.



Audi showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Protection of the chest was marginal for both driver and passenger.

Crash Safety Tests

In the full-width rigid barrier test, chest protection was again marginal for the rear passenger but other critical body areas were well or adequately protected, for both occupants.

In both the side barrier test and the pole impact, protection of all critical body areas was good and the Audi Q7 scored maximum points in these tests.

Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.

A geometric assessment of the front seats also indicated good whiplash protection.

The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well in tests of its functionality against other vehicles at the low speeds, typical of city driving, at which many whiplash injuries occur, with collisions avoided in almost all test scenarios.

2020 Renault Captur Crash Safety Tests Results

The passenger compartment of the Renault Captur remained stable in the frontal offset test.

Crash Safety Tests

Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger.

Renault showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.

Protection was rated as good for all critical body areas for the passenger.

In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection was good or adequate for all critical body areas, both for the driver and the rear passenger.

In the side barrier impact, protection of all critical body areas was good and the car scored full points in this test.

Even in the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body regions was good.

Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.

A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.

The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well in tests of its functionality at the low speeds at which many whiplash injuries occur, with collisions avoided in most test scenarios.

11/27/2019

2020 Audi RS Q8 premium coupe - Vehicle introductory video and features

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The new Audi RS Q8 (joined fuel utilization in l/100 km: 12.1 (19.4 US mpg); consolidated CO2 outflows in g/km*: 277 - 276 (445.8 – 444.2 g/mi)) is the top model in the Q product offering.



It joins the intensity of a RS model with the style of a superior car and the adaptability of a SUV. The new Audi RS Q8** will land at vendors in Germany and other European nations during the principal quarter of 2020. Costs in Germany for the lively SUV car start at 127,000 euros.

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"Without precedent for the 25-year history of Audi RS models, we are putting a huge SUV car with the qualities of a genuine superior games vehicle out and about," said Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. "With its biturbo V8 fuel motor, the Audi RS Q8** is the lofty initiate of the RS model family."

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Ready for anything: the suspension

The five-link construction at the front and rear axles handle longitudinal and lateral forces separately. The linkages and the subframes are made largely of aluminum.

The SUV coupe has a track of 1,692 millimeters (5.55 ft) up front and 1,696 millimeters (5.56 ft) at the rear.

The standard adaptive air suspension sport with controlled damping means the new RS Q8** is equally at home on the racetrack or an offroad trail. Its RS-specific damper tuning allows for a particularly broad spread between a setup biased toward comfort and an extremely sporty setup. Depending on driving situation and the driver’s wishes, the body’s ride height varies by up to 90 millimeters (3.5 in).

The optional electromechanical active roll stabilization (EAWS) minimize body roll during fast cornering. There is a compact electric motor between the two halves of the stabilizer on each of the two axles. When driving straight ahead, the two halves of the stabilizer are decoupled, which reduces body movement on uneven roads and also increases ride comfort. During cornering, however, the focus is on optimum roll compensation. The halves of the stabilizer are twisted in opposite directions, which significantly reduces vehicle lean while cornering.

The electromechanical active roll stabilization is integrated in the 48-volt main electrical system and serves as a recuperating system. It can even recover power via the electric motors and thereby feed electrical energy back to the battery.

With the optional dynamic package plus with the electronically governed top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph), customers also get a chassis designed for maximum sportiness.

This includes electromechanical active roll stabilization, the quattro sport differential and the RS ceramic brake system.

The standard all-wheel steering moves the rear wheels via a high-torque electric spindle drive and two track rods. At low speeds, the rear wheels turn up to 5 degrees opposite the direction of the front wheels for greater agility.

At high speeds, they turn up to 1.5 degrees in the same direction as the front wheels to improve stability during fast lane changes.

With variable ground clearance, short overhangs, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and hill descent control, the new Audi RS Q8** can carry on calmly and confidently when paved roads end.

The driver can precisely influence the character of the RS Q8** via the Audi drive select dynamic handling system.

There are eight profiles from which to choose: comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency, allroad, offroad and the individually configurable RS-specific modes RS1 and RS2, which can be activated directly via the “RS-MODE” button on the steering wheel.

Audi drive select affects such things as engine and transmission management, steering boost, the air suspension, all-wheel steering, engine sound and the characteristic of the automatic air conditioning.

The new RS Q8** comes standard with 22-inch aluminum wheels in a 10-spoke star design with 295/40-series tires – the largest ever factory-installed on an Audi production model.

Optional 23-inch cast aluminum wheels in a 5 Y-spoke rotor design and a variety of colors are available exclusively for the RS Q8**. Behind the large wheels is an RS brake system with internally vented composite disks (420 millimeters (16.5 in) up front, 370 millimeters (14.6 in) at the rear).

Their 10-inch piston calipers are painted black as standard, but are available in red as an option.

The calipers of the optional RS ceramic brakes are available in gray, red or blue and measure 440 millimeters (17.3 in) up front and 370 millimeters (14.6 in) at the rear.

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Self-confident: the exterior

With its imposing octagonal Singleframe, the RS-specific radiator grille in high gloss black and the gloss black RS honeycomb grille, the new Audi RS Q8** sports a strikingly self-confident face. This combined with the solid side air inlets and the blade in high gloss black perfectly highlights the athletic character of the large SUV coupe from Audi Sport GmbH.

The sloping roofline flows into the forward-canted D-pillars and rests against the quattro blisters above the wheel arches. RS-specific trim strips in the body color widen the body by 10 millimeters (0.4 in) up front and 5 millimeters (0.2 in) in the rear, providing space for the more generous track. Optional 23-inch wheels underscore the powerful appearance of the RS Q8**.

The continuous RS sills come standard in Manhattan gray, which makes the body appear even more athletic.

An RS roof edge spoiler provides a striking finish at the top; design highlights closer to the road are the RS-specific rear skirt with a diffuser clip in high gloss black and the RS-typical oval tailpipes. The RS roof edge spoiler provides downforce on the rear axle for even balance at high speeds.

The new Audi RS Q8** is available in a choice of nine colors: one solid paint finish and eight metallic or pearl effect shades. The exterior mirror housings come standard in black, with body color, aluminum or carbon available as options.

The aluminum and carbon styling packages set precise accents at the radiator grille, blades, diffuser clip and rear light strip (carbon only). In combination with the styling packages black and carbon, the Audi rings and RS logos at the front and rear are optionally available in black.

The Audi exclusive program offers numerous additional customization options.

Customers can choose between two different LED headlight configurations. The optionally tinted RS Matrix LED headlights have a three-dimensional daytime running lights signature with a digital character, similar to the LED tail lights.

A light strip backed by a high-gloss black surface joins the rear lights, further emphasizing the wide stance. The RS Matrix LED headlights and the rear lights include dynamic turn signals and are showcased by an expressive RS-specific animation when the car is locked or unlocked.

Spacious sportiness: the interior

The interior of the new RS Q8** features a deliberately clean design. All elements beneath the black cloth headlining have a logical connection and harmonize with one another. The headlining is optionally available in lunar silver cloth, Alcantara lunar silver or Alcantara black.

The slim instrument panel and the strongly horizontal lines convey a feeling of spaciousness. The central element in the cockpit is the top MMI touch response display.

With its black-panel look, it almost dissolves into a large, black surface when switched off.

Another primary design element is the wide, symmetrical console of the center tunnel. Framing it are design elements in Aluminum Race, anthracite, which underscore the sporty character of the large SUV coupe.

Special RS displays in the Audi virtual cockpit and MMI display provide information on such things as tire pressure, torque, output, temperature, lap times and g-forces.

The shift light display prompts the driver to upshift when the rev limit is reached. The optional head-up display also offers several RS-specific graphics.

The sport seats in black pearl Nappa leather/Alcantara with RS embossing fit perfectly into the athletic ambiance of the large SUV coupe.

An even more luxurious option are the RS sport seats in Valcona leather with a honeycomb pattern and RS embossing. In addition to a massage function, the RS sport seats are perforated to also provide ventilation.

They come standard in black, with options for cognac and granite gray. The two RS design packages include red or gray contrasting stitching on the knee pads, steering wheel rim, floor mats, selector lever and the edges of the seat belts.

With both packages, the center console, selector lever and steering wheel are covered in Alcantara. Additional choices include inlays in carbon matt, gray oak or Aluminum Spectrum.

The extended leather package also includes the upper door panels and takes the ambiance even further upscale.

There is an RS logo on the steering wheel. The illuminated front door sill trims sport an RS Q8** logo.

The fully perforated RS sport leather steering wheel flattened at the bottom with shift paddles also includes multifunction buttons.

The driver can directly select the new Audi drive select modes RS1 and RS2 via the RS-Mode button. RS-specific displays then open automatically in the Audi virtual cockpit.

The RS Q8** also demonstrates its uncompromised everyday usability in the rear. A sliding three-seat rear bench is standard. With the seat backrests folded down, the luggage compartment under the power rear hatch holds up to 1,755 liters (62.0 cu ft).

Connected for safety: the assist systems and infotainment

The new Audi RS Q8** supports the driver in many situations. The comprehensive range of over 30 assist systems includes such things as the adaptive cruise assist, efficiency assist, intersection assist, lane change warning and 360 degree cameras.

On the German market, the RS Q8** comes standard with the top-of-the-line infotainment system, MMI navigation plus.

It includes the Audi connect data transfer module with the LTE Advanced standard and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The navigation system learns the driver’s preferences from the routes driven and can therefore make intelligent suggestions. The online services from Audi connect add predictive features to the route planning process.

The new RS Q8** will arrive at dealerships in Germany and other European countries during the first quarter of 2020. The price list for the high-performance SUV coupe starts at 127,000 euros.

11/26/2019

2020 Audi RS 6 Tango red - Car introduction video and features

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"All through our 25-year RS history, the Audi RS 6 Avant** has been one of our total symbols that has an enormous worldwide fan base," says Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH.



"We will likewise be offering the RS 6 Avant in North America for the absolute first time. In doing as such, we will take advantage of another market with enormous potential and producing further worldwide development."

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Reliably particular: the outside structure

The new Audi RS 6 Avant is no scoundrel – it flaunts its unmistakable structure with extraordinary certainty. Beside the front entryways, the rooftop and the gear compartment spread, all body boards are RS-explicit.

The wheel curves, which are flared by around 40 millimeters (1.6 in) on each side, and wheels with a distance across of up to 22 inches accentuate the lively character of the superior Avant, which quantifies about five meters (16.4 ft) long.

The new hood with powerdome, the hitting sidelong air gulfs with vertical wings, and the wide level Singleframe leave no uncertainty with regards to the unequivocal drive of the RS symbol.

RS-explicit HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light and obscured bezels are accessible as an option in contrast to the standard LED headlights.

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Preeminent power bundle: the twin-turbo V8

The 4.0 TFSI in the new Audi RS 6 Avant conveys a more prominent yield joined with an expanded degree of proficiency. The V8 control unit conveys 441 kW (600 PS) and gives 800 Nm (590.0 lb-ft) of torque (consolidated fuel utilization in l/100 km: 11.7–11.5* (20.1–20.5 US mpg); joined CO2 emanations in g/km: 268–263* (431.3–423.3 g/mi))consistently inside an extraordinarily wide motor speed extend from 2,050 to 4,500 rpm. All that's needed is 3.6 seconds to quicken from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph). What's more, in a simple 12 seconds, the elite Avant arrives at 200 km/h (124.3 mph).

The top speed is electronically restricted to 250 km/h (155.3 mph); this can be expanded to 280 km/h (174 mph) with the discretionary unique bundle and even to 305 km/h (189.5 mph) with the dynamic in addition to bundle.

It highlights productivity components as the mellow half and half framework (MHEV) with a 48-volt fundamental electrical framework and the chamber on request (COD) framework that switches off four chambers in working circumstances that request less yield.

Power is transmitted to the quattro changeless all-wheel drive by means of the standard eight-speed tiptronic with quicker apparatus evolving. The wheel-particular torque control and the discretionary quattro sport differential enhance footing, soundness and elements.

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Direct contact with the street: the suspension

The standard RS adaptive air suspension with controlled damping is tuned specifically for the RS and allows a top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph) for the first time in conjunction with the dynamic package plus.

The RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) is an option that provides even greater dynamism. It works with steel springs and three-way adjustable dampers that counteract the movements of the vehicle body with no delay, without the use of electronics. In the normal position in “auto,” “comfort” and “efficiency” modes, the body of the new RS 6 Avant (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 11.7–11.5* (20.1–20.5 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 268–263* (431.3–423.3 g/mi))sits 20 millimeters (0.8 in) lower than an Audi A6 Avant with standard suspension.

At speeds of 120 km/h (74.6 mph) and above, the air suspension lowers the RS 6 by another ten millimeters (0.4 in) in the three modes specified above. In “dynamic” mode, the body remains at this low ride height permanently for both suspension types.

On poor road surfaces, the RS adaptive air suspension offers a “lift” that can raise the RS 6 Avant 20 millimeters (0.8 in) above its normal position at low speeds.

The new RS 6 Avant is fitted as standard with progressive steering with a sporty and direct ratio whose newly developed power assistance reports back a direct connection between the driver and the road.

The high-performance Avant can be equipped with dynamic all-wheel steering as an option. It combines the dynamic steering at the front axle with the additional rear-axle steering.

The combination of dynamic steering and rear-axle steering changes the overall steering ratio within a range of 9.5 to 17.0 – from very direct at low speeds to extremely stable at high speeds.

The new RS 6 Avant comes with 21-inch wheels as standard, and Audi can also install 22-inch wheels as an alternative. The newly developed RS ceramic brake system with discs measuring 440 millimeters (17.3 in) at the front and 370 millimeters (14.6 in) at the rear is a further option. The RS ceramic brake system weighs 34 kilograms (75 lb) less than its steel counterpart and thereby reduces the unsprung masses.

The character of the RS 6 Avant** can be modified at any time via the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. The new customizable RS-specific RS1 and RS2 modes, which can be enabled directly via the RS MODE button on the steering wheel, are available in addition to the familiar profiles comfort, auto, dynamic and efficiency. Once these have been set to suit the driver’s personal preferences and stored, they can be enabled directly via the RS MODE button on the steering wheel without having to operate the MMI touch response again.

Sporty and progressive: the interior

The interior design of the new RS 6 Avant** is forward-looking and markedly driver-oriented. The user interface of the fully digital operating system MMI touch response is easy to read and harmonizes with the sleek black panel design.

The two displays with haptic and acoustic feedback are positioned one above the other and can be operated via touch and swiping movements. Special RS displays in the Audi virtual cockpit provide additional trip and vehicle data.

The shift light display prompts the driver to upshift when the rev limit is reached. The optional head-up display also displays some RS-specific information, for example the shift light display.

RS sport seats with a rhombus pattern and RS embossing in Alcantara/leather combination are fitted as standard. Alternatively, the seat upholstery is available in perforated Valcona leather with honeycomb pattern and RS embossing.

The RS design packages in red and gray add some color and a greater level of sportiness to the interior. For example, the steering wheel rim, gear lever gaiter and knee pads are designed in Alcantara with contrasting stitching.

Belt straps with color edging and RS floor mats round out the package. Inlays in gray-brown wood natural or matt aluminum add further customization options.

An advantage in terms of its great everyday usability is that the new RS 6 Avant is even roomier inside. The luggage compartment has a capacity of between 565 (20.0 cu ft) and 1,680 liters (59.3 cu ft), the loading width between the wheel arches is now 1.05 meters (3.4 ft), 14 millimeters (0.6 in) larger than the previous model.

By folding down the split-folding rear bench seat in the ratio 40:20:40, the length of the luggage compartment increases to roughly two meters (6.6 ft). The luggage compartment lid and the luggage compartment cover are electrically operated as standard. Sensor control via foot gesture and an electrically unlocked, swiveling trailer towing hitch are available in addition upon request.

Convenient, efficient and safe: the driver assist systems

Audi has combined some of the 30 plus driver assist systems in the new RS 6 Avant in the “city” and “tour” packages. They make driving even more comfortable, efficient and safe.

One highlight is the adaptive cruise assist (ACA), which adds a lane-tracking function to the adaptive cruise control (ACC). This increases the level of comfort on long-distance journeys in particular.

To do this, it integrates the functions of the adaptive cruise control and the Audi active lane assist. A lane assist function for bottlenecks and congestion situation are also integrated.

Behind the assistance systems is the central driver assistance controller (zFAS) that constitutes the central interface for all assist systems. It continuously computes a model of the surroundings. This centralized environment model enables the assistance systems to further improve their performance compared to the predecessor model, for example, when they detect the end of a traffic jam and initiate braking.


11/20/2019

2020 Audi e-tron Sportback – Detailed introductory video and car features

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"What's to come is electric:" Audi is remaining reliably consistent with its key arrangement by introducing the second model in its e-tron product offering.



The Audi e-tron Sportback is a unique SUV roadster presenting to 300 kW of intensity and a scope of as much as 446 kilometers (277.1 miles) ( in the WLTP cycle) from a solitary battery charge (consolidated electric power utilization in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3 - 21.6 (WLTP); 23.9 – 20.6 (NEFZ); joined CO2 discharges in g/km (g/mi): 0).

Its computerized lattice LED headlights are another element now accessible without precedent for a large scale manufacturing vehicle. Their light is separated into small pixels and can be controlled with extraordinary accuracy.

This makes safe path focusing simpler on limited stretches of street and shows the situation of the vehicle in the path.

The Audi e-tron Sportback** can be requested as of the finish of November. Market presentation in Europe is booked for the spring of 2020.

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Rich, proficient, expressive: the outside plan


The Audi e-tron Sportback** consolidates the intensity of an extensive SUV with the tastefulness of a four-entryway car and the dynamic character of an electric vehicle. It is 4,901 millimeters (16.1 ft) long, 1,935 millimeters (6.3 ft) wide and 1,616 millimeters (5.3 ft) high. Its rooftop broadens level over the strong body, dropping down steeply to the back—in run of the mill roadster style—and streaming into the steeply raked D-columns. The lower edge of the third side window ascends towards the back—a commonplace Sportback highlight.

With the octagonal Singleframe, the incredible forms over the wheels, and the sculptural backside, the Audi e-tron Sportback** is splendidly lined up with the brand's structure colloquialism. Subtleties sign to the outside world that the SUV car is completely electric.

The to a great extent encased Singleframe with its vertical swaggers is exhibited in a light platinum dark—a particular recognizing highlight of the e-tron models. In the lower zone of the lattice LED headlights, four even fragments make the e-tron-explicit mark in the daytime running lights. This is taken up at various focuses on the model and deciphered in three measurements, for instance, on the striking side ledges. Their dark trims attract the eye to where the battery, and along these lines the vitality focus, of the Audi e-tron Sportback** can be found.

The fashioners additionally differed the mark at the expansive diffuser, causing to notice the nonattendance of fumes tailpipes. A light strip associates the LED lights to each other.

A sum of thirteen paint completes are accessible for the all-electric drive SUV roadster, including the new shading plasma blue, metallic, which is elite to the e-tron Sportback. The logo on the electric charging fold includes the eye-getting high-voltage signal shading orange, which can likewise be applied to the brake calipers on demand.

The wheel curve trims and ledges are done in matt anthracite as standard to underscore the rough terrain look. The equivalent applies to the underbody insurance, the diffuser, and the entryway ledges, which are all painted dark. In the outside line propelled, the connections are done in a differentiating dim or, as an alternative, in the body shading. The underbody projection and diffuser at that point include a matt silver tone.

The S line model spots specific accentuation on the wearing DNA of the Audi e-tron Sportback**. It is furnished as standard with 20-inch haggles air suspension. The more particularly shaped guard is flanked by progressively expressive air blinds, which improve the wind stream.

They reach out underneath the headlights, in this way making a unique appearance even from a separation. A S line seal decorates the radiator grille, while the lit up aluminum entryway ledge trims include a #S logo. At the backside, the spoiler fitted as standard just as a striking diffuser that reaches out over the whole vehicle width add to the exceptional vehicle streamlined features.

As opposed to the fundamental model, the connections on the S line outside are painted in the outside body shading – including the wheel curve trims, entryway ledges, guards and outside mirrors. Audi likewise offers the dark styling bundle that emphasizes the region of the Singleframe, the side windows, and the guard. The outside mirror lodgings are additionally accessible in dark as a choice.

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Drag coefficient 0.25: Top streamlined features for broadened extend


The Audi e-tron Sportback** related to the S line outside and virtual outside mirrors accomplishes a remarkable drag coefficient estimation of simply 0.25—far and away superior to its Audi e-tron** sister model. This is essentially due to the car body shape and the related lower streamlined drag behind the vehicle.

The high isolating edge of the Sportback limits twirl in the wind stream around there, which eventually additionally benefits utilization. In the WLTP cycle, the SUV car has a scope of as much as 446 kilometers (277.1 mi) on a solitary battery charge. Around 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of the expanded range contrasted with the e-tron can be credited to the efficiently progressively great body.

The discretionary virtual outside mirrors, whose wing-formed backings coordinate little cameras, speak to one more effectiveness factor. The caught pictures show up on high-differentiate OLED shows in the progress between the instrument board and the entryway.

On the off chance that the driver pushes their finger toward the outside of the touch show, images are actuated with which the driver can reposition the picture. Furthermore, the mirrors modify naturally to three driving circumstances: On the roadway just as during turning and stopping moves, they give ideal perceivability to every situation.

The streamlined refinement likewise stretches out to territories escaped see. Among others, these incorporate the controllable air consumption with channels for cooling the front brakes, the air wheels, and the completely lined underbody including the aluminum plate to ensure the high-voltage battery.

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Worldwide advancement in a generation vehicle: The computerized grid LED headlights


With the computerized grid LED headlights as top-of-the range hardware, Audi presents an overall first in a creation vehicle: Broken down into minute pixels, their light can enlighten the street in high goals.

The plan depends on an innovation curtailed as DMD (advanced micromirror gadget) and is additionally utilized in numerous video projectors.

At its heart is a little chip containing one million micromirrors, every one of whose edge length quantifies only a couple of hundredths of a millimeter.

With the assistance of electrostatic fields, every individual micromirror can be tilted up to 5,000 times each second. Contingent upon the setting, the LED light is either coordinated by means of the focal points onto the street or is caught up so as to cover out regions of the light bar.

In the Audi e-tron Sportback**, the computerized light that will extend the offering in mid-2020, plays out numerous undertakings. It can create dynamic leaving-and getting back home movements that show up as projections on a divider or on the ground.

This introduction changes the region before the vehicle into a painstakingly lit up arrange. Not exclusively does the computerized light framework convey cornering, city, and interstate lighting as variants of the low-light emission uncommon exactness, it likewise supplements the high-light emission veiling out other street clients with much more prominent precision. Most importantly, be that as it may, it offers inventive capacities, for example, path light and direction light.

On expressways, the path light makes a floor covering of light that enlightens the driver's very own path splendidly and modifies progressively when the person changes path.

Along these lines, it improves the driver's consciousness of the applicable path and adds to improved street wellbeing. Furthermore, the direction light uses obscured territories covered out from the light pillar to presciently show the vehicle's situation in the path, in this manner supporting—particularly on thin streets or in parkway development zones—the protected path focusing help. The checking light capacity is additionally utilized related to the discretionary night vision help. The light naturally causes to notice any people on foot it recognizes, subsequently diminishing the peril of neglecting walkers in the quick region of the path.

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Lively effectiveness: Electric engines, electric all-wheel drive, suspension


The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro** enables the driver to appreciate the cooperation of effectiveness, execution, and incomparable quiet. Every hub is fitted with an offbeat electric engine that is bolstered with three-stage flow by the power gadgets. With a yield of 265 kW and 561 Nm (413.8 lb-ft) of torque (consolidated electric power utilization in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); joined CO2 emanations in g/km: 0), the two standard electric engines sneak up all of a sudden in propelling the SUV roadster from a stop – locally outflows free and in virtual quiet. The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro takes simply 6.6 seconds (consolidated electric power utilization in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.0 – 21.9 (WLTP); 22.7 – 20.6 (NEFZ); joined CO2 outflows in g/km: 0) to arrive at 100 km/h (62.1 mph), and its top speed is electronically restricted to 200 km/h (124.3 mph). By moving from drive extend D to S and completely discouraging the quickening agent pedal, the driver can enact support mode. Here, the drive creates 300 kW of yield and 664 Nm (489.7 lb-ft) of torque for eight seconds. This empowers the SUV car to dash from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.7 seconds. Two-organize planetary gearboxes with one gear run move the torque from the electric engines to the axles. A switch, which the driver can work with the thumb and pointer, is utilized to choose the riggings. It is inserted in a rich switch that is set low over the middle passage and fills in as a hand rest.

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2020 Audi S8 Navarra blue metallic Introductory video and car features

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The new 2020 Audi S8 joins dynamic extravagance with dynamic physicality while sharpening its notoriety for being the benchmark for Vorsprung durch Technik with imaginative suspension frameworks.



Its 4.0 TFSI motor – a biturbo eight-chamber unit – produces 420 kW (571 hp) and a rich 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. It is joined with MHEV innovation for the ideal advantageous interaction of productivity and solace with thrilling execution.

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The prescient dynamic suspension, dynamic-all-wheel guiding and quattro drive with sport differential accommodate exceptional vehicle elements directly from the industrial facility.

The new Audi S8 utilizes explicit structure components to express the lively tastefulness of the refined extravagance vehicle with pinpoint exactness.

Its 4.0 TFSI motor – a biturbo eight-chamber unit – produces 420 kW (571 hp) and a lavish 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque (joined fuel utilization in l/100 km: 11.3–11.4* (20.8–20.6 US mpg); consolidated CO2 outflows in g/km: 258–260* (415.2–418.4 g/mi)). It is joined with MHEV innovation for the ideal advantageous interaction of proficiency and solace with thrilling execution.

The prescient dynamic suspension, dynamic-all-wheel guiding and quattro drive with sport differential accommodate exceptional vehicle elements directly from the manufacturing plant.

The new Audi S8** utilizes explicit plan components to express the energetic tastefulness of the modern extravagance car with pinpoint exactness.

Amazing execution: the drive framework


As a V8 motor with gentle half breed innovation, the superior powerplant in the Audi S8** offers most extreme smoothness, however with a yield of 420 kW (571 PS), 800 Nm (590.0 lb-ft) of torque (consolidated fuel utilization in l/100 km: 11.3–11.4* (20.8–20.6 US mpg); joined CO2 emanations in g/km: 258–260* (415.2–418.4 g/mi)) and two turbochargers likewise the conviction that adequate power is accessible for any circumstance.

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Top speed is electronically restricted to 250 km/h (155.3 mph) all that's needed is 3.8 seconds to quicken from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph). Iron-lined chamber barrels in the aluminum crankcase lessen grinding for incredibly smooth running.

Naturally impelled folds in the fumes framework underscore the noteworthy sound.

Sports vehicle level feeling and execution are combined with solace and effectiveness. The mellow half and half framework (MHEV) works ceaselessly to diminish fuel utilization.

Its 48-volt belt alternator starter and the extra lithium-particle battery empower drifting with the motor turned off, quick restart and an all-inclusive beginning stop extend.

Fuel reserve funds of up to 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers are conceivable in regular driving.

The chamber on request framework, which deactivates singular chambers in low-load working circumstances, accommodates extra productivity.

The vehicle's sound framework highlights dynamic commotion crossing out to wipe out meddling lodge clamor for a definitive in comfort.

Vehicle elements: dynamic suspension, dynamic all-wheel controlling, and quattro with sport differential


The interesting blend of creative suspension segments empowers the lead to cover the whole range from the smooth cruising of an extravagance vehicle to the powerfully rigid giving of a games vehicle. The new S8** comes standard with the prescient dynamic suspension.

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The cutting edge framework, which works in blend with the air suspension, can lift or push down each wheel independently through electromechanical actuators.

It is in this way workable just because to effectively control the trim of the body in any driving circumstance and along these lines incredibly decrease pitch or move during increasing speed or braking.

The front camera, which recognizes bigger street surface anomalies, empowers this to be done presciently. The new Audi S8** can be an exceptionally agreeable extravagance vehicle or a really powerful sports vehicle – it's altogether up to the driver.

The Audi drive select framework offers five profiles from which to pick. "Solace +" mode is another profile. It makes in any event, cornering an agreeable encounter: The body inclines toward bends by as much as 3 degrees to decrease the sidelong speeding up following up on the inhabitants.

In "dynamic" mode, the S8** turns in unequivocally. The most extreme move point during quick cornering is simply generally 2.5 degrees.

With the standard suspension, it is around 5 degrees. The situational appropriation of move minutes empowers self-controlling that is impartial or negligibly oversteering.

The situation of the S8**'s body can be adjusted in any event, when it is stationary. It is immediately raised by as much as 50 mm (2.0 in) when the entryway handle is impelled, making getting into the vehicle significantly simpler and progressively agreeable.

The Audi S8** is reclassifying the breaking points of physical plausibility on account of the dynamic-all-wheel directing. This permits the autonomous change of the guiding edges at the front and back axles.

It in this manner consolidates immediate, energetic controlling reaction at low and medium paces with preeminent security on the interstate and a tight turning circle, therefore settling a long-standing clash of destinations. The game differential effectively moves torque between the back wheels during quick cornering.

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When transforming into or quickening in a bend, most is coordinated to the outside wheel. This actually pushes the vehicle into the bend and halts any trace of understeer from developing in any way. On account of oversteer, the game differential on the back pivot moves the drive torque to within wheel to settle the S8**.

Dynamic all-wheel guiding, the game differential and the prescient dynamic suspension are all standard gear. The exchange of these frameworks is one of a kind in its group and guarantees made and energetic taking care of in all circumstances.

The client has the alternative of picking elite brake circles produced using carbon fiber clay.

They have a distance across of 420 millimeters (16.5 in) at the front hub and 370 millimeters (14.6 in) at the back pivot. The fired brake circles are inside ventilated and low-wear.

Counting the brake calipers, the fired stopping mechanism is additionally 9.6 kilograms (21.2 lb) lighter than the standard slowing mechanism with brake circles produced using cast iron. Every one of the front calipers has ten cylinders.

Exact articulation of lively class: the structure


The dynamic, exquisitely streaming outside plan of the model arrangement gets some new accents with the new Audi S8**. Strong inside and outside structure components finely sharpen the lively character. Wheels up to 21 crawls in distance across are accessible for the 5.18 meter (17.0 ft) long sports car.

Subtleties on the front guard, side ledges and the outside mirror lodgings just as the two S-regular twin oval fumes tailpipes stress the vehicle's energetic and dynamic character. The dark styling bundle is additionally accessible as a choice. With this, all chrome components – directly down to the tailpipe trims – come in shiny dark.

Clients can look over nine modern shading and plan universes, including the Audi structure determination pastel silver, for the extensive inside, which passes on the casual climate of an extravagant parlor. Here the upper trim – new and accessible solely in the Audi S8** – is made of Carbon Vector and dazzles with a unique 3D profundity impact. Legitimately beneath that is a trim of dim, brushed matt aluminum.

Lighting alternatives go up to HD framework LED headlights with Audi laser light and OLED back lights.

In the significant markets China, USA, Canada and South Korea, the Audi S8** will be accessible just because and only with an all-encompassing wheelbase.

The expanded vehicle length and tallness implies a noteworthy increment in comfort for the tenants gratitude to more noteworthy head and extra space.

Dynamic and cutting edge: the gear


Everything about the new Audi S8** mirrors its character as a lively extravagance model. One specific feature are the standard comfort redid form situates in sport look. They highlight wide-running force alteration, pneumatically movable side reinforces and separate three-organize warming for each seat.

Furthermore, they are alternatively accessible with ventilation and back rub capacities. Clients can pick between the top calfskin grades Valcona and Unikat. The back seats likewise offer various highlights for exceptional solace and accommodate a top of the line climate in the Audi S8**.

The 38 driver help frameworks that Audi accommodates the new S8** are partitioned into the City and Tour bundles. Versatile journey help – the focal framework in the "Visit" bundle – stands apart among the thorough scope of help frameworks.

It consolidates the elements of versatile journey control, congested road help and path following. Related to prescient proficiency help, versatile voyage help brakes and quickens the Audi S8** fully expecting the conditions ahead. In the City help bundle, Audi pre sense side joins the frameworks pre sense front and pre sense back to make Audi pre sense 360°.

On the off chance that the framework distinguishes an approaching side effect, it can work together with the prescient dynamic suspension to in a flash raise the body by as much as 80 millimeters (3.1 in).

This brings the ledge into a superior situation to retain the effect vitality, alleviating the potential outcomes of the mishap for the tenants.

The cerebrum behind the driver help frameworks in the new S8** is a superior preparing unit, the focal driver help controller (zFAS). It consistently figures a separated model of the vehicle's surroundings dependent on the information gave by the sensors.

Completely prepared, there are five radar sensors, six cameras, twelve ultrasound sensors and a laser scanner ready.

Computerized and canny: controls and availability


The new Audi S8** offers a dynamic innovation involvement in new computerized administrations and best in class availability. The MMI contact reaction working idea is completely advanced. The driver controls almost all capacities by means of two enormous presentations.

The driver can likewise utilize characteristic discourse control, which offers practically boundless opportunity when planning questions and directions. The appropriate responses are given either from data put away ready or from the cloud.

Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice colleague, is likewise accessible as an alternative. All driving-pertinent shows show up in the Audi virtual cockpit, which can be exchanged between two sees. While the tachometer and speedometer are shown as huge dial-type gages in driving mode, the guide is the focal point of consideration in infotainment mode. The two perspectives have S-explicit red graphical subtleties.

An uncommon S-execution design for the Audi virtual cockpit where the focal center is the tachometer, showed as a square diagram, and the yield and torque are appeared as rates can likewise be chosen in the MMI.

The discretionary head-up show can show significant data on the windshield.

MMI route in addition to fills in as the infotainment and media focus in the new S8**. Other than the reconciliation of the Amazon Alexa voice associate, the broad Audi interface extend incorporates various vehicle to-X benefits that draw on the swarm insight of the Audi armada.

Traffic light data is another element that Audi is including progressively in chosen European urban areas. On account of the interconnection with the city's foundation, the vehicle gets data from the focal traffic light PC by means of a server, which enables the driver to choose a speed to coordinate the following green-light stage.

The Audi virtual cockpit shows an individual speed suggestion just as the rest of the time until the following green-light stage if the driver is as of now holding up at a red light. The framework in this way adds to a prescient and proficient driving style and encourages an enduring progression of traffic.

Online traffic sign data, danger alarms and on‑street leaving balance the scope of vehicle to-X administrations. The myAudi application interfaces the vehicle to the client's cell phone with the goal that they can without much of a stretch send goals to the vehicle from their sofa. The Audi cell phone interface brings Android Auto and remotely Apple Car Play ready. Top of the line parts, for example, the Bang and Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System and the Audi telephone box balance the infotainment lineup in the new S8**.