Archive for the ‘Audi’ Category
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0T Premium with S-Line and 6-speed Tiptronic
Price as tested: CDN$62050
Performance: Other than the newly introduced A5 Cabriolet into the A5 family for 2010, Audi has added an entry-level 2.0T. On the other end of the spectum, Audi has replaced the 4.2 liter V8 with 3.0 liter supercharged engine in the [...]
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Mileage since picked up: 9500km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
After we have spent a couple of months with the Q5, one thing comes out loud and clear. Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system is performing exceptionally well. Its not only enhance its performance, its a proactive system that work [...]
Posted on November 9th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi S4 S-Tronic with Audi Drive Select w/Sport Differential, Rear side airbags and B&O sound system
Price as tested: CDN$65150
Handling: As with the A4 it is based on, the new S4 is based on Audi’s new MLB chassis. What makes this chassis so special is Audi has moved the engine further back, with gearbox [...]
Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Mileage since picked up: 1500km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
Although our tester came with the base MMI-1, its very easy to use compares to most of its competitors. There are buttons avaialble for different functions, right from radio to climate control. Everything else can be seen from [...]
Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Mileage since picked up: 850km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
When we initially test drove the Q5, we were very impressed with the way it drive. After living with it for about a month, we are truly appreciate with its direct steering. The steering provides superb driver feedback [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro Premium with S-Line Pkg and 3-panel Panoramic sunroof
Price as tested: CDN$68700
Performance: Other than the minor revision to both exterior and interior, the biggest highlight to Q7 has to be the addition of a turbodiesel powertrain to this flagship Audi SUV for 2010.
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Posted on September 4th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Mileage since picked up: 80km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
When we test drove the Audi Q5, we were impressed with its overall package. The Q5 not only have typical Audi merits. Anything from its styling flair to beautifully made interior, it also has the best handling/ride compromise [...]
Posted on August 17th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi TT-S Roadster
Price as tested: CDN$61900
Performance: Unlike regular TT with S-Line sports package, the TT-S received a modified version of Audi’s award-winning 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing. The upgrades of all the cams, exhaust and ECU have upgraded the base powertrain’s 200 [...]
Posted on June 29th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium
Price as tested: CDN$49250
Performance: On our latest edition of “premium compact SUV renissance”, we take a look at what Audi dubbed as the sportiest SUV on the market. Is the new Q5 really the most dynamic SUV available, or just a pure marketing plot? We will find out after [...]
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro Premium with S-Line sports pkg, power & manual rear side sunshades and side airbags
Price as tested: CDN$71950
Performance: Don’t be mistaken by the “T” designation. Unlike Audi’s usual fashion, this “T” isn’t designated for a turbo or Biturbo engine. Instead, this is a “T” with a twist. This new A6 [...]
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Multitronic with Bi-Xenon headlights and rear side airbags
Price as tested: CDN$40450
Although Audi is most famous for its Quattro all-wheel drive system, the most popular model in the A4 sedan range has always been the front-drive with Multitronic CVT gearbox. Ever since the introduction of B6 back in 2001, FWD has [...]
Posted on October 15th, 2008 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro Sportback S-Tronic with S-Line and Titanium Pkgs
Price as tested: CDN$46400
Performance: The sole powertrains that motivate the A3 are the same lovely 2.0 liter DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, or the more powerful 3.2 liter V6 with the same host of advacements. Consider [...]
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Avant Tiptronic with Audi Drive Select, Sports Pkg and Technology Pkg
Price as tested: CDN$54250
Handling: One of the most lovable aspects of all previous generations of Audi A4 has always been its driving experience. With the all-new chassis that has moved the engine backward for better weight distribution, in Quattro [...]
Posted on August 13th, 2008 by by vwaudia4
3-day long-term test drive: 2008 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Progressiv sedan
Price as tested: CDN$42150
Total mileage through the test: 500km
Just like its arch-rival BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 has always been regarded as one of the crown jewels in the luxury sports sedan category. As a farewell to the outgoing 8E platform, we decided [...]
Posted on March 7th, 2008 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2008 Audi S5 with brushed aluminum inlays
Price as tested: CDN$66700
Performance: With the introduction of the new S5, Audi has finally brought back their legendary sports coupe. Because the latest car has to match its forebear’s performance prowess, both on the road and track. A single performance shortfall would make its predecessor ashamed. Not [...]
Posted on March 7th, 2008 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2008 Audi R8 with Audi exclusive sideblade in body color, Bang & Olufsen Sound system, Premium Pkg and Audi Navigation Plus
Price as tested: CDN$150800
Performance: The R8 is currently powered by the same 4.2 liter DOHC FSI 32-valve V8 as the one in the awesome RS4, with a twist. The difference is this wonderful 420hp [...]
Posted on June 9th, 2007 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle(s): 2007 Audi S6 with adaptive cruise control (includes color driver information display), advanced parking sytem with rearview camera, carbon fiber trim, technology package and warm weather package
2007 Audi S8 with 4-way power adjustment for rear outward seating positions, 4-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, full leather upgrade, premium package and solar sunroof
Price as tested: [...]
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2008 Audi TT 2.0T Coupe S-Tronic with 18″ 7-spoke alloy wheels with self-supporting runflat tires, Audi Magentic Ride Suspension and Audio Package
Price as tested: CDN$57600
Handling: A stiff chassis is the fundamental ingredient when building a great driver’s car. TT’s newfound chassis is no exception. The chassis is rock-solid for suspension to hang its head. [...]
Posted on June 20th, 2006 by by vwaudia4
Long-term update#3: Audi A3 Sportback
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Yesterday, on Monday 19th June, was the first time I brought the A3 to the race track. I am even more impressed with its dynamic abilites after experienced it in Mission Raceway. Precise steering, nice body control, comfortable ride quality, nifty Direct Shift Gearbox and awesome 2.0T 200hp engine. However, its [...]
Posted on June 18th, 2006 by by vwaudia4
Vehicle: 2007 Audi RS4 with Premium Pkg and brushed aluminum beltline trim
Price as tested: CDN$100690
Performance: Being a performance car, RS4 has to got to have an excellent engine to go with it. Motivating the RS4 is the 4.2 liter FSI DOHC V8 that is good for 420 horses and 317 lb/ft of torque. While [...]