vibhor 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 German luxury car manufacturer Audi plans to launch more luxury car models in the near future, a top company official said. "We already have five models in India. We plan to launch more luxury car models in the Indian market, including the small car A3 at an appropriate time," Audi India's Managing Director Benoit Tiers told reporters after launching the new Audi A4 sedan on thursday. Audi India commenced its business activities in 2007 and presently has five models -- Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A6, Audi A4 and Audi TT. "We are expecting to sell 1,000 of our cars in the Indian market in 2008, compared to 350 cars last year on the back of growing demand for luxury cars in the market. The new Audi A4 will be a crucial product to help us achieve this goal," Tiers said. As a part of its strategy to increase sales, the company will have 12 dealers in place by the year-end, from the present seven. The company is opening five exclusive showrooms by the end of the current year in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata and Ludhiana. At present, it has showrooms in Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune and Chandigarh. The company plans to increase its dealer-network to 18 by next year. The new Audi A4 model sold through these dealers is based on an entirely new technical concept which offers considerable advantages over its predecessor and combines powerfully dynamic design with outstanding handling characteristics. (cybersteering)............... vibhor2008-07-11 11:10:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speed 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 This one seems a worthy competitor for the luxo. crown. The looks are typical AUDI in sync. with their new found philosophy of bulgarian beards. Car is looking sporty too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octane_100 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 As per the papers, it's coming with 2 engine options: a 2.0 Tdi (common rail) and a 3.2 Petrol FSI (i think with quattro, not sure)... the one tested by ACI in one of its issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akj53in 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 My friend has bought the diesel model and he will be getting delivery next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
designersf 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 3.2 comes with quattro... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 I think they should bring a lower cc petrol engine because many will surge for the diesel as the prices are shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mehul_bhp 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 audi a4 has also been launched with d superb 3.2 l fsi engine which is fiery fast man !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5u3zEr0 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Great looking car but the diesel engine is just 140bhp, which is disappointing. The 3.2 petrol FSI is some 270bhp, which will rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamahaR15 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 beefy looks.......for new A4 another competitor in executive segment 2.0 Tdi <common rail> 140ps... would be better option ......considering petrol will be a gas guzzler .... But how could A4 compete with 170 ps C class & 3 series considering less output....>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 I think they could launch smaller petrol engine .The 3.2lt engine competes with only the top end merc and BM's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
designersf 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Ya...they will surely launch a new smaller petrol in due course... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 They should have known a powerful petrol here means that the guy is a rich mans spoilt son also any specification of the diesel engine.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akj53in 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 yesterday night I attended the A4 launch party at Gurgaon. They unveiled the Quattro and Diesel version. Smaller petrol will come later. The car is longer and bigger than C Class and 3 series and looks special. The LED parking lights are cool. Quattro interiors are fabulous and Bang & Olufsen music system was simply mind blowing. The Diesel version was slightly less opulent but still very very good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5u3zEr0 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 beefy looks.......for new A4another competitor in executive segment 2.0 Tdi <common rail> 140ps... would be better option ......considering petrol will be a gas guzzler .... But how could A4 compete with 170 ps C class & 3 series considering less output....>>> Thats the same question my friend and me had, when we were discussing the A4. The 320d's engine is awesome and the A4's diesel will have a hard time keeping up. But anyway in India people buy even a 50 lakhs car and then they talk about its mileage! So I am sure the diesel with or without power is going to sell much more than the petrol. @ Akj53in: You are one lucky person to see the car up close and personal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 My friend has bought the diesel model and he will be getting delivery next week. congrates. we want the pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mohan 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 According to me this car will create a toughest competition for other luxurious car in the market. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Well it would have if the gasoline prices were not high now it has the image of big time gas guzzler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mehul_bhp 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 but d new audi a4's fuel efficiency figures were appaling when compared to the merc and bmw..but in this price segment fe is hardly an issue !!! but i like the styling of new audi a4 it is really dynamic and in front of a4 bmw 3 series looses its dynamic image !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Well are you talking about the diesel ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vibhor 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 My friend has bought the diesel model and he will be getting delivery next week. congrates. we want the pics ya...buddy we wnt its pics........sorry am off topic........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
