2013 Audi Quattro Review: A4 Sedan, A5 Coupe, Q3 SUV
AUDI A4, A5, AND Q3 QUATTRO REVIEW
Audi Q3 Quattro
Engine/Trans: 103kW/320Nm 4cyl diesel | 7spd DSG auto
Price: $47,500 (plus on-roads) As tested: $57,740
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.8l/100km
Audi A4 Quattro
Engine/Trans: 130kW/380Nm 4cyl diesel | 7spd DSG auto
Price: $65,800 (plus on-roads) As tested: $67,955
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.3l/100km
Audi A5 Coupe Quattro
Engine/Trans: 165kW/350Nm 4cyl petrol turbo | 7spd DSG auto
Price: $75,700 (plus on-roads) As tested: $85,295
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.7l/100km
OVERVIEW
Quattro. It’s a word that holds a lot of meaning for Audi.
It’s fitting then, that on the 30th anniversary of quattro GmbH’s inception, Audi has a trio of new quattro models to add to the A4, A5 and Q3 ranges
Audi Australia's split of quattro models across its range has increased from 26 percent in 2004 to 67 percent in 2013. Now that the base A4 and A5 models get quattro as standard, that percentage should solidify further.
As of MY14, Audi is also introducing options packages to make specifying cars easier.
You can now choose from Style, Technik, Comfort and other option packs which bundles together what would otherwise be costly options.
Audi invited TMR to test the new additions to the local range.
THE INTERIOR
While the launch took in the three base models, there’s nothing “entry-level” about Audi’s interiors.
So, what's on offer?
Q3
The cheapest of the three tested, the Q3, is Audi’s most popular model here. With fine-grained, soft-touch plastics, tight assembly and classy metallic accents, the Q3’s interior really is the best in this segment.