Audi introduced the updated sedan and station wagon A4

Audi A4 (body index remained the same - B9) received new front and rear bumpers, fenders with a different stitching, doors with a lower waist line, as well as a modified radiator grille. The design of the grille is different and depends on the equipment. For example, conventional cars have horizontal bars in it. The S and S-line versions have a honeycomb grille structure, while the Allroad has chrome vertical gills in the manner of Audi's latest Q-line crossovers.

Restyled Audi A4 received a new engine family, which is a micro-hybrid system. A circuit with a 12- or 48-volt circuit and an additional battery is integrated into the on-board network of all modifications, which feeds most of the vehicle's electrical systems, allowing to reduce the load on the engine and, accordingly, helps to save fuel.

At the same time, the A4 lost the base 1.4 liter engine. After restyling, the initial engines for the A4 are diesel "fours" with a volume of 2 liters and 136 liters. from. (version 30 TDI) or 163 hp from. (35 TDI). An alternative to diesels is a two-liter petrol turbo engine with a 150 hp output. from. (version 35 TFSI).

Up a notch are the 40 TDI (190 HP) and 45 TFSI (249 HP) versions. The new top version S5 with a diesel engine under the hood closes the line of modifications. The three-liter "six" with turbochargers develops 347 liters. from. and 700 Nm. However, this version will not be presented in Russia.

In addition, the car received a new MMI multimedia system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a set of services that allow you to monitor traffic: load traffic jams in real time and even "catch" a green wave of traffic lights.

Audi showed off-road wagon A6 Allroad new generation

Audi has unveiled the new generation "tall" A6 Allroad. The Allroad version differs from other members of the A6 family, which debuted last year, with a suspension with increased ground clearance and assistance systems when driving on light off-road.

The ground clearance of the novelty at standard settings was 139 mm, which is 45 mm more than that of the conventional A6 Avant station wagon. The basic equipment includes adaptive air suspension with special settings, which changes the ground clearance depending on the road surface, as well as based on the driving speed. The maximum clearance is 184 mm.

In addition, the station wagon is equipped with a body roll control system and a hill descent assist function, which automatically limits the speed in the range from 20 to 30 km / h and can selectively brake with all or one of four wheels for a safe exit.

The engine lineup includes three three-liter V6 diesel engines of varying degrees of boost. The base motor develops 231 power and 500 Nm, while the "medium" unit produces 286 hp. and 620 Newton meters. Finally, the top-end engine develops 349 hp and 720 Newton meters.

All mild hybrid powertrains based on a 48-volt onboard system are mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

European sales of the new generation Audi A6 Allroad all-terrain station wagon will start in June 2019. Prices start at 61.5 thousand euros (approximately 4.5 million rubles).

Audi introduced the sports coupe-crossover SQ8

Audi presented a charged version of the Q8 coupe-crossover, which received the letter S in the name. The car is equipped with a diesel V8 with dual supercharging, as well as adaptive air suspension with adjustable stiffness.

The SQ8 diesel eight-cylinder engine has a displacement of 4.0 liters and is equipped with a dual combined supercharging. In the lower speed range, the air is pumped into the cylinders by an electrically driven compressor, and in the upper one, a traditional turbine is connected. The output of such an engine is 431 hp. and 900 Nm.

In addition, the SQ8's powerplant is a hybrid system. The internal combustion engine is assisted by an 8 kW electric motor generator. The engine is paired with an eight-speed "automatic" ZF, and the traction to the wheels is distributed using the proprietary quattro all-wheel drive system in a 60:40 ratio. The SQ8 accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h.

The SQ8 also features adaptive air suspension with variable damping shocks. And as an option, the car can be ordered with a full-steering chassis with swivel rear wheels, as well as an additional sports package, which includes active anti-roll bars and an electronically controlled cross-axle differential.

The appearance of the charged SQ8 on the Russian market is still in question. Recall that the usual Q8 is available in Russia with two motors at a price of 4,990,000 rubles.

Audi introduced the new generation S8 sports sedan

Audi has unveiled the new generation S8 sports sedan. The four-wheel drive car is equipped with a 4.0-liter TFSI V8 petrol engine with a capacity of 570 hp. from. and 800 Nm of torque. Acceleration is assisted by a starter generator powered by a 48-volt battery.

The unit works in conjunction with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new Audi S8 is equipped with an adaptive air suspension with electromechanical stabilizers and an active rear differential. The base sedan features carbon ceramic brakes and a new exhaust system.

The S8 sports sedan differs from the standard A8 by special nameplates, other air intakes and wheel disks. The interior now has decorative trims made of aluminum and new seats.

The cost of the new model and the timing of its entry into the market have not been named. It is only known that the sports version will not be the last in the car line. Following the Audi S8, there will be another variant of the current car generation - a plug-in hybrid based on the A8.

Audi introduced the updated crossover Q7

Audi has unveiled a restyled version of its flagship Q7 crossover. The car has received an updated exterior and interior design, modernized power units, as well as a number of new options.

The exterior of the Q7 has been refreshed in the spirit of the new Audi A6 and A7. The car received a new octagonal grille with six vertical slats, which echoes the grill of the new Q8 and Q3, as well as updated bumpers with larger air intakes.

The crossover has got a new head optics, which will now be available in three versions. The "base" of the Q7 relies on a fully diode head light. Matrix optics is a step higher - such headlights can turn off a segment in the light beam, so as not to blind oncoming drivers. The latest laser headlights will be available as an option.

In addition, the rear end was redesigned. The fifth door received other stampings, and the lanterns changed shape and also became completely diode. Moreover, dynamic turn signals can be ordered as an option for the latter.

Inside the Q7, there is a new i-cocpit dashboard with two large touchscreen displays on the center console in the style of the new A7. The upper touchscreen is responsible for the operation of the multimedia system, and with the help of the lower one you can control the air conditioner. In addition, the Q7 now has a digital instrument cluster, a new voice assistant, and Amazon Alexa services.

The technical stuffing of the Q7 has also been upgraded. From now on, all versions of the crossover are so-called soft hybrids. An electric motor-generator is integrated into the automatic transmission of all modifications, which is powered by an additional 48-volt on-board network. The electric motor plugs in during acceleration to reduce the load on the motor, and also spins the wheels while coasting while the main motor is off to reduce fuel consumption.

At the same time, the very line of internal combustion engines remained the same. Audi Q7 is offered with two three-liter diesel "sixes" with a return of 231 hp. (45 TDI version) and 286 (50 TDI version) hp, as well as a supercharged petrol V6, which produces 340 (55 TFSI version) horsepower.