Overview Released in February 2013, the Audi B7 RS4 Avant was a high-performance wagon. Manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, the four-wheel drive RS4 Avant was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed ‘S Tronic’ double-clutch transmission which could be operated via steering wheel gearshift paddles. 4.2 FSI V8: CFSA engine […]
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Review: Audi 8VS RS 3 Sedan (2017-20)
Overview Released in Australia in June 2017, the Audi 8VS RS 3 was a high-performance, compact sedan. Manufactured in Gyor, Hungary, the all-wheel drive Audi 8VS RS 3 Sedan was powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission (Audi’s ‘S Tronic’). Upon its release, the Audi […]
Review: Audi B5 RS4 (2000-01)
Overview Released in November 2000, the Audi B5 Series II (B5.II) RS4 Avant was a high-performance wagon. Manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, the Audi RS4 Avant was powered by a 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission and drove all four wheels via Audi’s quattro system. ASJ/AZR 2.7 biturbo V6 […]
Review: Audi 8VA RS 3 Sportback (2015-20)
Review: Audi 8VA.I RS 3 Sportback (2015-17) Overview Released in Australia in October 2015, the Audi 8VA RS 3 Sportback was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Ingolstadt, Germany, the all-wheel drive Audi RS 3 Sportback was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). 2.5 […]
Review: Audi R8 Spyder (2010-15)
Review: Audi R8 Spyder (2010-12) Overview Released in September 2010, the Audi R8 Spyder was a mid-engined, high performance convertible. Manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, the Audi R8 Spyder was initially available as a 5.2 FSI variant that was powered by a 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine – shared with the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 – mated to […]
Review: Audi R8 (2007-15)
Review: Audi R8 (2007-12) Overview Released in September 2007, the Audi R8 was a mid-engined, high performance coupe (the R8 Spyder has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, the R8 was initially available with a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine, mated to either a six-speed manual or semi-automatic sequential transmission (Audi’s ‘R-Tronic’). In August 2009, […]
Review: Audi 4S R8 Coupe (2016-on)
Overview The Audi 4S R8 Coupe commenced production in May 2015 and was officially released in Australia in June 2016. Manufactured at Audi’s newly developed Böllinger Höfe site in Heilbronn, Germany, the all-wheel drive Audi R8 Coupe was offered in V10 and V10 plus editions that were powered by 5.2-litre V10 petrol engines. Upon their […]
Review: Audi 4M Q7 (2015-on)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2015, the Audi 4M Q7 was a seven-seat, all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Bratislava, Slovakia, the Audi 4M Q7 range consisted of the 3.0 TDI ultra and 3.0 TDI variants, both of which were powered by 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engines that were mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions. 3.0 TDI […]
Review: Audi 4M Q8 (2018-on)
Overview Production of the Audi 4M Q8, an SUV with a coupe-like profile, commenced in July 2018 and Australian deliveries commenced in January 2019. Manufactured in Bratislava, Slovakia, the Audi Q8 is an all-wheel drive, five-seat SUV with a raked roofline. The Audi 4M Q8 was initially offered as a 55 TFSI variant, with 50 […]
Review: Audi FY Q5 (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in June 2017, the Audi FY Q5 was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in San José Chiapa, Mexico, the Audi FY Q5 range consisted of 2.0 TDI quattro and 2.0 TFSI quattro variants (see table below), both of which had seven-speed double clutch transmissions (Audi’s ‘S tronic’). Beyond this, the FY Q5 […]