Audi Reviews
With a name that literally translates from Latin as "listen," Audi is an automobile that demands attention. From the early avant-garde models produced in Zwickau, Germany, by founder August Horch, to the brand's current output of highly refined high-powered cars, Audi has been turning heads and earning admirers ever since the company's establishment in 1909. While the post-World War II years saw the badge temporarily go underground, Volkswagen's purchase of the company facilitated the Audi brand's resurrection in 1965. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of VW, Audi continues to carry on Horch's legacy with its always-innovative line of luxury vehicles. |
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SEPTEMBER 2011
Audi
R8 Spyder
Featuring a lightweight aluminum chassis and an insanely powerful 5.2-liter, 525-horsepower V10 that catapults this two-seater from 0-60 in four seconds flat, the Audi R8 Spyder is just about the closest thing to a rocket ship that most mere mortals will ever have the chance to man. |
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JULY 2011
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Audi
A6 Quattro
Utilizing the same supercharged V6 as previous iterations, the 2012 Audi A6 provides great performance and readily available power. However, the biggest changes come inside the cabin, where Audi has partnered with Google for a high-tech interface that provides accurate navigation and doubles as an Internet hotspot. |
JUNE 2011
Audi A7 Quattro
Following the lead of fellow 4-door sports cars like the Porsche Panamera and the Aston Martin Rapide, the all new Audi A7 combines the cool looks and deft handling of a sports coupe with the extra size and length of a luxury sedan. |
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FEBRUARY 2011
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Audi
Q5 S Line
With the new Q5, Audi's sleek, stylish, and yes, expensive small SUV, the luxury automaker seems intent upon proving that America's favorite form of plus-sized transportation can be as cool as it is capable and convenient. |
DECEMBER
2010
Audi A8
Audi's flagship luxury sedan features a bold design that makes the most of innovative new technology to deliver top-of-the-line performance and passenger comfort. Offering impressive power through its 4.2-liter V8 engine, the A8 also boasts improved efficiency, even matching the fuel economy of many similar-size luxury hybrids. |
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MAY
2010
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Audi
A5 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet
The stylish A5 Cabriolet offers excellent performance and drivability at a starting price considerably lower than that of many of its class competitors. Thoughtful touches such as head-level heating and an available blind spot monitoring system mean that this joyride-ready rag-top also makes for an excellent daily driver. |
MARCH
2010
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
With this smartly-styled, supercharged A6, Audi offers up a high-performance sedan that is capable of competing with class-leading heavyweights like the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Permanent all-wheel drive and a technologically advanced interior help to make the A6 3.0 TFSI a cool and comfortable full-size sedan. |
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FEBRUARY
2010
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Audi
A4 Avant
Combining the convenience and utility of a station wagon with the power and performance handling that Audi rests its reputation upon, the A4 Avant is the rare wagon that is just as comfortable hugging turns as it is hauling groceries. |
NOVEMBER
2009
Audi TTS Roadster
Sexy, fast and fun, the Audi TTS Roadster is a well-balanced and nimble two-passenger convertible. Boasting a quattro all-wheel drive system and a quick-shifting dual-clutch gearbox with launch-control, this car is ideal for mountain roads or simply taking out for a romantic drive. |
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OCTOBER
2009
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Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
The Audi A3 is a well-equipped hatch for luxury-lovers who enjoy taking the occasional hairpin turn at break-neck speeds. While the starting price is considerably higher than your average compact and enviable options add up fast, the A3 nonetheless succeeds in proving that sporty hatchbacks aren’t just for high school kids anymore. |
SEPTEMBER
2009
Audi
A4 2.0 T quattro
Redesigned for 2009, this sporty five-passenger sedan is bigger (yet lighter) than the previous year’s model and comes with more features, including an all-wheel drive, DVD navigation system, rear parking system, lane change assist and Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.
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MAY
2009
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Audi
Q5
Elegantly styled, this small luxury crossover is equipped with a 270-horsepower V6 engine and a standard all-wheel drive, providing it with the deft handling of a sports sedan. Inside is a pleasant, well-appointed interior with a panoramic sunroof, 505-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with fourteen speakers, and a rearview camera. |
AUGUST
2007
Audi
S5
This peppy coupe offers
both speed and beauty, at a price that's
more reasonable than some of its competitors.
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JULY
2007
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Audi
TT Coupe
2.0
This
speedy coupe is light on its feet, and its
slick exterior is sure to draw some stares.
If the outside isn't enough to tempt you, the
luxuriously appointed interior should sweeten
the deal. |
JANUARY
2007
Audi
R8
This is Audi's first entry in the
premium sports car category. The 420-horsepower
V8 reaches 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and tops out
at a governed 187 mph. The mid-engine placement
and all-wheel drive makes it a very well-balanced
handler.
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NOVEMBER
2006
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Audi
A6 Avant
For
those looking for a sporty alternate to a luxury SUV,
check out the A6 Avant (aka wagon). Packed with all
the technology you'll ever need and with certainly the
best build-quality around, you can consider this an
LUV, or Luxury Utility Vehicle. |
OCTOBER
2006
Audi
S6
Even with Quattro all-wheel
drive, plenty of rubber can be burned onto
the pavement with the S6 and its 5.2-liter,
435-horsepower naturally aspirated V10.
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OCTOBER
2006
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Audi
S8
The
S8 has been a performance celebrity
ever since it showed up in the
classic car chase film "Ronin" with
Robert De Niro. The latest edition
features a 450-horsepower version
of Audi's 5.2-liter V10, and
rockets up to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Now that's star power. |
JUNE
2006
Audi
RS 4
A 420-horsepower V8 in a compact Audi
A4 body? Sounds fast and it is, busting up to 60 mph
in a scant 4.8 seconds. This fierce German sedan should
keep up with many of the world's top sports cars.
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APRIL
2006
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Audi
Q7 4.2 Quattro
Does
the world really need another Sports Utility Vehicle?
Audi answers with an emphatic “Yes,” along
with seven-passenger seating, V8 engine, and a revolutionary
approach to blind spot safety. |
NOVEMBER
2005
Audi
A3 2.0T
The A3 is a good-looking, practical
and sporty five-door vehicle. Fun options will have
you spending a bit more than the base asking price,
but we're sure you'll think they are worth it.
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OCTOBER 2005
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Audi
A6 Sedan 4.2 Quattro
Featuring
a new signature front grille, the A6 has smooth and
fluid lines, good gas mileage, plenty of space and Audi's
legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system. Options like
the adaptive suspension and a killer sound system make
an already comfortable and safe ride even more enjoyable. |
JANUARY 2005
Audi
S4 Cabriolet Quattro
This
sports model gets slapped with a $1,700 gas guzzler
tax, but we love its stability and interior design.
You too can learn to love to drive this car anytime,
especially on a nice spring day with the top down
on a curvy mountain road where it excels.
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JUNE
2004
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Audi
A4 Cabriolet Quattro
Put
simply, leave it to the Germans to deliver yet another
great car. With convertibles, you are always worried about
space, handling, comfort and looks. But no worries with
this vehicle. |
JANUARY
2004
Audi
A8L
A few aluminum cars are hitting the market these days
and the A8L surely feels light on the open road and
on city streets—despite its hard, German-style
ride. |
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