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, [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Long-term update#3: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= 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. [...]

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. [...]

Vehicle: 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 with Technology package, 4-zone climate control and rear side airbags Price as tested: CDN$74550 Performance: The initial launch of Q7 only comes with one single engine. A 4.2L DOHC V8 32-valver with FSI technology, that is good for 350 horses and 325 lb/ft of torque. Its basically a detuned version [...]

Long-term update #2: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= The previous six months have been an enjoyment experience in the long-term A3. Its fuel economy keeps improving as run-in mileage completed, engine begins to loosen up. On our last update, we averaged 10.5L/100km. After the first oil change, the fuel economy has dropped to below 10L/100km. On [...]

Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S-Line Sportback with Open Sky System, cold weather package and Bi-Xenon adaptive headlights Price as tested: CDN$49990 Handling: Unlike the less expensive 2.0T, this 3.2 is standard with Quattro all-wheel drive system. This is a Haldex system which means its 100% front locked-up until it detects slippage, then the [...]

Long-term update #1: Audi A3 Sportback ============================= After spending 2 months with the long-term A3 Sportback, it is very evident that this is more than an entry-level model into this premium brand. The interior fit-and-finish and build quality are stout and vault-solid, without any rattles or squeaks. The use of classy materials are up to [...]