Vehicle: 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Tronic Avant Price as tested: CDN$43200 (Estimated) This is the classic example of what we North American are always getting the shorter end of the stick, when it comes to gearbox choice. Although we got DSG in both A3 and S4, our A4 has to opt for the 6-speed [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro S-Tronic Quattro Sportback Price as tested: CDN$47500 (Estimated) Handling: Given B8 chassis’s dynamic capabilities already hard-to-fault in both A4 and Q5, Audi has taken it a step forward with the introduction of the A5 Sportback. The newfound B8 platform is not only much more balanced, thanks to moving the [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi A3 2.0TDI Premium with S-Line Pkg and Bi-Xenon headlights Price as tested: CDN$42450 There are cars that are sporty to drive, there are cars that are practical and there are cars that are efficiency. The answer to all of those questions is probably the subject to this test. Audi’s latest A3, the [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi RS6 Avant Price as tested: CDN$200000 (Estimated) Performance: If you thought previous RS6′s V8 Biturbo is awesome, wait until you try the current iteration of its definitive sportswagon. The latest RS6′s powerhouse is Audi Quattro GMBH tuned 5.0 liter DOHC 40-valve V10 with its advanced FSI direct fuel injection, variable valve timing [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium Price as tested: CDN$49250 Mileage since picked up: 16500km Regular maintenance: 0 Unscheduled repairs: 0 Audi’s first attempt at the compact premium SUV has been a successful one. Its not only our long-term Q5 3.2 Quattro has proved to be reliable over the vigorous testing, its quickly become [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro Premium Price as tested: CDN$49250 Mileage since picked up: 13500km Regular maintenance: 0 Unscheduled repairs: 0 After spending a harsh Canadian winter with the Q5, we came away impressively. That’s mainly because of its excellent Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a confident-inspiring suspension. When driven over water pour on a [...]

Vehicle: 2010 Audi R8 V10 with Carbon Sigma Pkg and Carbon Sigma Side Blade Price as tested: CDN$181000 Performance: When we first drove R8 with 420hp V8, we were already impressed enough with its performance prowess. Audi has taken it one step further by offering a 5.2 liter DOHC 40-valve V10 as an optional powerplant [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. If location, location and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]