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New Audi Q3 arrives in Malaysia, priced from RM269,900

Following the introduction of the four new Q models earlier in the year, Audi has added the all-new Q3 to represent the brand in the hotly-contested compact premium SUV segment. Now in its second generation, the new Q3 offers more roominess and versatility plus a digital operating and display concept and extensive infotainment solutions.

Sportier styling for new generation
The styling has gained sportiness, thanks to the striking Singleframe in octagon design which is divided up by vertical bars, along with the large air inlets. They characterize the masculine front-end with its intensive play of light and shadow. The narrow headlights run inwards with their wedge shape. For Malaysia, the headlights are full LED items, accentuating the dynamic design. The LED rear light clusters also feature dynamic indicators.

The side view epitomizes the balance of the exterior design with the symmetrical lighting graphics of the headlights and rear lights. The shoulder line formally connects them and, with strong muscles above the wheel wells, ensures an athletic overall impression.

The contours draw their inspiration from Audi’s quattro DNA and make the SUV seem even wider; the colour-contrasting wheel arch trims emphasize the off-road look. Supported by a long roof edge spoiler, which also flanks the rear window at the side, the steeply raked D pillars of the body line also create an appearance of forward thrust.

Driver-oriented interior
The interior mirrors the design cues of the exterior and also echoes, in various ways, the brand’s full-size models. Taut lines, three-dimensionally styled elements in the architecture harmonize perfectly with the new operating concept. Its central element is the MMI touch display with its high-gloss black glass-look surround. Together with the air conditioning controls underneath, it is tilted 10 degrees toward the driver.

Compared with its predecessor, the new Q3 has grown in virtually all dimensions with adoption of the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. It is 4484 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1585 mm high (1616 mm with roof antenna). The wheelbase has been stretched by 77 mm, providing additional space for rear occupants who can move their seats fore/aft by 150 mm.

Their three-way split backrests in the ratio 40:20:40 can be tilted in 7 stages. Depending on the position of the rear seats and backrests, the luggage compartment capacity is between 530 and 1,525 litres. The loading floor can be adjusted in up to 3 levels and the parcel shelf can be stowed underneath the floor if not needed. The powered tailgate, which can be opened and closed with a kicking motion below the bumper, is standard for Malaysia.

Instrument panel fully digitalised
The operating and display concept no longer uses analogue instruments and takes reference from the brand’s top-most models like the A8 and Q8. Fitted as standard in Malaysia is the Audi virtual cockpit plus. The 12.3-inch screen is a further development of the innovative digital display concept that first debuted in the latest Audi TT. It offers more customization possibilities including two further views that the driver can set in the MMI (Multi Media Interface).

Also standard for the market is the top-of-the-line equipment MMI navigation plus. This features a 10.1-inch touch display in the middle of the dashboard. The intuitive operating concept with its flat menu structure is supplemented by natural-language voice control. It also understands freely structured wording. The ingenious dialog manager asks questions if necessary, allows corrections, offers choices and defers to the speaker when interrupted.

Intelligently connected
The infotainment system in the Q3 takes inspiration from the higher segments in Audi. The navigation system recognizes the driver’s preferences based on previous journeys, allowing it to generate suitable route suggestions. The Audi connect portfolio ideally supplements navigation guidance with traffic information online, the point-of-interest search and information on parking spaces and filling stations appearing directly in the navigation map.

The Audi smartphone interface links customers’ iOS and Android cellphones and places their Apple Car Play or Android Auto environment on the MMI display.

Agility on and off-road
The Q3 sold in Malaysia has one engine choice – a 1.4 TFSI petrol engine (150 bhp/250 Nm) and a fast-shifting 6-speed S tronic transmission as standard. Claimed 0 – 100 km/h time is 8.9 seconds with a top speed of 207 km/h. Even with the spirited performance, the fuel consumption is claimed to be up to 13.9 kms/litre.

As with other models, the driver can vary the characteristics of the Q3 depending on the driving situation, road conditions or personal preference using the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. Varying profiles adjust the performance from markedly comfortable through to extremely sporty.

Lucky draw for customers in November
The Q3 is priced from RM269,900 (without insurance) and if you buy one (or any other new Audi model from an authorized dealer) November 2 and 10 2019, you will qualify for an exclusive lucky draw with the following prizes – Exclusive Audi Driving Experience in Germany valued at RM40,000 (1st prize); shopping voucher for Audi Genuine Accessories valued at RM5,000 (2ne prize); and a Front Genuine Universal Traffic Recorder valued at RM2,500 (3rd prize).

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New Audi Centre launched in Setia Alam

There’s a new Audi Centre in town and it is located in Setia Alam, Selangor. Catering to the ever-growing Audi owners here in the central region, the new Audi 4S facility focuses on everything from sales, services, spare parts, body and paint shop for all of your Audi needs. (more…)

Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro brings autonomous driving to off-road travels

Audi has completed its quartet of visionary vehicles with an electric off-roader for the future of road transport with the AI:TRAIL quattro. The 4-seater concept car, which combines automated driving capability with competent off-road capabilities, joins the Aicon, AI:ME, AI:RACE concepts shown earlier.

With the AI:TRAIL, Audi is now opening up the potential applications for its visionary vehicles to include off-road terrain. The car is equipped with 4 electric motors, systems for assisted and automated driving and, of course, quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

There’s more than just the concept of sustainable drive systems and a body line that will run far into the future. The car also embodies an entirely new mobility concept for Audi. Unlike the cars of the present, such vehicles will no longer have to compromise between a wide range of uses and scenarios. Instead, it will be possible to design tomorrow’s cars for much more specific use cases. In the future, customers will be able to order any of these specialist Audi models from an Audi on demand vehicle pool to suit their personal preferences and requirements and to lease them for a limited period.

Technology that’s plain to see
With an exterior length of 4.15 metres and a width of 2.15 metres, the AI:TRAIL’s potential away from paved roads is immediately apparent. The roof height of 1.67 metres and the enormous 22-inch wheels with 850 mm tyres already hint at its superior off-road capabilities. With a ground clearance of an impressive 340 mm, it can drive across water more than half a metre deep.

The cabin itself is an extensively glazed space surrounded by polygonal shapes, with room for up to 4 people. With the electric drive system arranged around the axles and the battery in the floor, there is no need for overhanging sections or separate attachments for the motor or batteries.

Light weight and maximum body stiffness are, of course, important technical objectives for off-roaders in particular. That is why the body of the AI:TRAIL is made of a mixture of high-tech steel, aluminium and carbonfibre. As a result, it weighs just 1,750 kgs despite carrying a high-capacity battery.

Helicopter-style all-round visibility
The windshield wraps around the front of the vehicle like the cockpit of a helicopter. Passengers have an unobstructed view of the road or trail both in front and to the sides. Nor is it just the front and sides that are transparent and covered in glass. Almost the entire roof, from the top of the windshield to the rear spoiler, allows a clear view of the sky and the landscape. Even the vertical Singleframe is glazed, with only the four rings of the badge sitting in their customary position in what is otherwise a glass octagon.

Mobility and multifunctionality are features of the AI:TRAIL’s light sources as well. Instead of conventional headlights, self-contained light sources sit below the A-pillars and can shine both outward and inward. These LED elements are dimmable and adjustable and can be used as interior lighting as well as for lighting the vehicle’s path.

Audi Light Pathfinders
Instead of conventional low beams and high beams, the Audi AI:TRAIL is equipped with a total of five rotorless, triangular, electrically operated drones with integrated matrix LED elements. They are capable of landing on a roof rack or directly on the roof of the vehicle and docking onto the inductive charging elements.

The flying objects are Audi Light Pathfinders, which generate their lift in the same way as bladeless fans produce their air flow. Thanks to their markedly lightweight design, they can fly ahead of the AI:TRAIL, consuming comparably little energy in the process, and illuminate the path ahead, thereby replacing headlights entirely. If desired, the on-board cameras generate a video image that can be transmitted to the display in front of the driver via wifi, turning the Pathfinders into eyes in the sky.

“With the AI:TRAIL, we are showing an off-road concept with an emissions-free electric drive for an innovative driving experience away from paved roads. Consistent with this, we designed a monolithic basic vehicle body with maximum glazing to create an intense connection to the surroundings. A concept for sustainable mobility on demand,” said Marc Lichte, Audi’s Head of Design.

The 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant has a 590hp twin-turbo V8

Audi has unveiled their latest 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant and its super-fast Avant concept has been further refined in the fourth-generation model. Powering this latest beast is a 4.0-litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine with mild hybrid technology that punches out a hefty 590hp and 800Nm of maximum torque. (more…)

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic now in showrooms, priced from RM589,900

Audi isn’t as active in Malaysia these days as it was some years ago but that has not stopped it from keeping its range reasonably up to date. Until it can come up with numbers that provide a business case for local assembly, it will have to be content with low numbers as its pricing cannot be competitive without the sort of incentives its rivals receive.

The offerings current available at 5 showrooms total nine models, four of which are SUVS. They cover the main segments, including the top end with the A8. Now the new A6, announced earlier, is finally in the showrooms in 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic form, retailing for RM589,900 (excluding insurance).

Audi Mild Hybrid Technology
This is the eighth generation (C8) of the full-size sedan and it has a hybrid powertrain using the carmaker’s mild-hybrid technology. A key feature of this technology is the 48V main electrical system which incorporates two elements: a powerful lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter. With the V6 turbocharged petrol engine already generating a high output, total system output is 340 ps/500 Nm to give a claimed 0 to 100 km/h capability of 5.1 seconds. The top speed is higher than 250 km/h but Audi has chosen to limit it to that speed.

Fuel economy is maximized not just with the efficient 7-speed S tronic transmission but also the ability of the car to coast between 55 and 160 km/h. The start-stop function kicks in up to 22 km/h and the engine is restarted from standstill predictively as soon as the vehicle in front of the Audi A6 starts moving. During deceleration, the belt alternator starter (BAS) recovers up to 12 kW of energy. In real-world driving, the Audi technology is said to reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.7 litres per 100 kms.

The bodywork of the new A6, like the pioneering Audi 100 of the early 1980s, has advanced aerodynamics to minimize wind resistance. Thanks to sophisticated aeroacoustics, it also runs quietly, even at high speed.

A second important factor is high body rigidity which provide the high quality feel and sporty handling. Audi uses an intelligent mixed construction of steel and aluminium in the bodyshell. Components such as the front suspension strut dome are made of aluminium, as are the doors, bonnet/boot lids and fenders.

The lighting design – technology brought to life
The lighting design emphasizes the technical character of the A6 with the standard for Malaysia HD Matrix LED headlights best exemplifying the concept. This high-end lighting system features 5 horizontal lines form the daytime running light signature. They emphasize the width of the front. Above them are the dipped beam modules that look like pupils. The lighting signature of the taillights is made up of a single horizontal line and nine vertical segments for each unit; the brake light fills the areas in between.

The dynamic indicator is included with the top-of-the-line equipment. When unlocking and locking the doors, a pulsing coming and leaving home function brings to life the combination of design and technology that is the hallmark of Audi.

Class-leading interior space
The interior has increased space with key dimensions beating core competitors as well. The luggage compartment offers more loading width – two golf bags can be accommodated horizontally – even though the capacity remains unchanged at 530 litres.

MMI navigation plus
The new A6 offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions for superb safety, convenience and personalization. The standard specification for Malaysia is with the top-of-the-line MMI navigation plus – a media hub with a new design. The data transfer module uses the new LTE Advanced standard.

The MMI touch response system of the new A6 sets new standards in terms of intuitive operation and personalization. With extensive intelligent personalization options, the car is tailored to the driver. The all-digital operating system allows central vehicle functions to be placed in the required position in the MMI screen using drag-and-drop – similar to the user experience with smartphone apps. Shortcuts and favorites buttons form the ideal basis for individual preferences and superb ease-of-use.

Up to 7 drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles and set up to 400 parameters. Thanks to its logical and flat menu structure, the system provides fast access to vehicle functions. The configurable favorites buttons help tailor the system to the user’s preferences.

The driver manages the infotainment on the top display, which has a 10.1-inch screen diagonal if MMI navigation plus has been specified. The bottom 8.6-inch display, located in the console in the center tunnel, is used for the climate control and for the convenience functions and text input; the driver’s wrist can sit on the selector lever of the automatic transmission.

In addition, the head-up display projects important information onto the windshield. MMI navigation plus also includes the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch display.

Agile as a sportscar
The new A6 is claimed to be noticeably sportier than the previous one. The already sporty ratio of the standard progressive steering becomes even more direct as the steering angle increases; a new damping concept also conveys intensive, finally differentiated feedback from the road.

The dynamic all-wheel steering is a key component in this agility and maneuverability. It combines direct, sporty steering response with unshakable stability, resolving this classic conflict of aims. Depending on the speed, the steering ratio varies between 9.5:1 and 16.5:1. This is thanks to a strain wave gearing at the front.

At the rear axle, a spindle drive turns the wheels as much as 5 degrees. At low speed, the wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels, thus enhancing the agility of the A6 and reducing its turning circle by up to one metre to 11.1 metres. At high speed, the wheels turn in the same direction, thus optimizing stability when traveling in a straight line or changing lanes.
with the 3.0 TFSI engine.

Like the dynamic all-wheel steering and the controlled damping, the drivetrain settings are integrated into the control function of the electronic chassis platform. These systems are closely networked for innovative precision. The driver can select various driving profiles via the Audi drive select system – the widespread from comfort through sportiness is even more pronounced than in the outgoing model.

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2019 Audi A8 L now in Malaysia – RM879,900

The 2019 Audi A8 L flagship model has made its way here in Malaysia and it marks Audi’s future in the luxury class. Coming in hot with a new design language, the fourth generation Audi A8 is packed with top-of-the-line automated driving technology. (more…)

Audi A7 Sportback now available in Malaysia – RM609,900

The latest addition to the Audi range available here in Malaysia has arrived in the form of the new Audi A7 Sportback. Representing the brand’s new design language, the A7 Sportback is a four-door coupe injected with a huge dose of luxury, sporty driving experience, and versatile space concept. (more…)

Audi predictive active suspension

Active suspension, as opposed to passive suspension, differs in that the latter – found in the majority of vehicles – is not constantly adjusted to optimise performance on varying surfaces. Passive suspension can be tuned but the settings remain fixed so the engineers often have to find a compromise between handling and comfort.

Active suspension does tuning in real time, with adjustments made as surface conditions change. One could say the hydro-pneumatic concept in Citroen suspension systems from the 1950s onwards was the earliest form of active suspension. Sensors kept track of the road conditions and compression rates of the suspension were varied for comfort and it was also possible to raise and lower the ride height for enhanced stability at higher speeds.

With the electronic age and use of solenoids providing quick actuation, active suspension advanced more quickly in performance. Toyota’s Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) in the Soarer of 1983 is considered the first production example of active suspension using electronics. In the years to follow, more powerful computer processors would alter damping rates in milliseconds as the car moved along at high speed.

Audi’s innovation advances active suspension
Now Audi is offering predictive active suspension for its latest A8 sedan. Depending on the chosen settings, it gives the brand’s flagship model the supreme ride comfort of a chauffeur-driven limousine or the firm handling of a sportscar – no need for compromises. In Germany, this option is priced at 5,450 euros (equivalent to about RM25,000).

A fully active suspension system, it uses electromechanical actuators to adjust the suspension. They can lift up or force down each of the luxury sedan’s wheels individually, to actively manage the body’s ride height in every situation. The active suspension can lift or lower the body by up to 85 mm from its central position at all four corners within 5/10ths of a second.

Compact electric motors are located close to each of the wheels, running off the car’s 48V primary electrical system and governed by power electronics. A belt drive and a compact harmonic drive step up the electric motor’s torque almost 200 times to 1,100 Nm and apply it to a steel rotary tube.

The latter is permanently attached to a preloaded titanium rod located inside it and capable of turning through more than 20 degrees. From the end of the rotary tube, the force is transmitted to the suspension via a lever and coupling rod – at the front suspension, it acts on the spring strut, and at the rear suspension on the transverse link.

Predictive active suspension operates very efficiently. Its average power consumption is in the range of just 10 to 200 watts – much less than that of comparable hydraulic systems. Whenever the driving physics try to force the body down on the wheel (eg on poorly surfaced roads), predictive active suspension counteracts this effect. An extremely sharp impulse – as encountered on the racetrack, for example – will produce a very short but high energy demand of potentially up to 6 kW. Depending on the driving situation, up to 3 kW can also be fed into the 48-volt battery.

In conjunction with the air suspension and Audi drive select dynamic handling system, predictive active suspension in the A8 enables an unprecedented spectrum for driving. In the DYNAMIC profile, the sedan acquires the handling of a sports car. It turns in firmly and when cornering fast with 1g lateral acceleration, the body roll angle is just 2 degrees – as opposed to more than 5 degrees with standard suspension. In every driving situation, the rolling moment is optimally distributed and dive when accelerating or braking is reduced to a minimum. The result is a sporty quality of self-steering in the neutral to slightly oversteering range.

Looking ahead to predict
With the COMFORT PLUS profile selected, bumps in the surface are effectively ‘flattened’. The predictive active suspension works together with a front camera to identify uneven surfaces before they are reached and predictively regulates the active suspension. Even before the car hits a bump, the predictive function developed in-house at Audi signals the correct positioning travel to the actuators and actively adjusts the suspension. This reduces body movement and compensates almost entirely for long road undulation or similar unevenness.

This complex process takes just a few milliseconds: the camera generates information about the surface properties 18 times a second. The electronic chassis platform processes the road surface data and precisely actuates all suspension components almost in real time.

Audi predicative active suspension — *Latest Audi A8 which can be fitted with predicate active suspension*

Enhanced safety too
Predictive active suspension also increases passive safety in combination with the ‘pre sense 360°’ safety system. It operates in conjunction with the central driver assistance system which uses the merged sensor data to identify hazardous situations around the car.

In an impending side impact at more than 25 km/h, the active suspension raises the body by up to 80 mm on the side of the impact. This brings the sill into a better position to absorb the impact energy. Deformation of the cabin and the loads acting on the occupants, above all in the chest and abdominal areas, can thus be reduced by up to 50% compared with a lateral collision in which the suspension is not raised.

This is the best Audi promo video ever

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Get Into The “Q”! Audi Malaysia Launches Latest Range Of Premium SUVs!

Audi Malaysia recently launched its latest range of Q-Models, set to become one of the the strongest ranges of premium SUVs in the market. With different models built to cover a wide variety of consumer needs, the four debuts mark a new chapter in the development of the Audi brand in the country specifically for its SUVs, starting with…

(NB: Photo galleries for each of the 4 models follow the text)

The Audi Q2…

Sporting youthful styling and packed with state-of-the-art technology, the Audi Q2 is the all-rounder. The Audi Q2 is an urban-type vehicle for everyday driving and recreation, bundling a progressive design with a high level of functionality. The new Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI COD S tronic (Sport) is priced at **RM 219,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q2

The Audi Q5…

The new Audi Q5 is the latest generation of the best-top selling model from Audi. Made even more powerful and flexible, the all-new Audi Q5 is the benchmark premium SUV that strikes the ideal balance of sportiness, sophistication and progressiveness. The most significant new features are the quattro drive with ultra technology, a powerful TFSI engine and an array of infotainment and assistance systems. The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 339,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q5

The Audi Q7…

Hot on the tyre tracks of the Audi Q2 and Q5 is the “mighty quattro”. A statement of the high-tech competence of Audi, the Audi Q7 is the most efficient and lightest car in its class. Its innovative assistance and infotainment systems take the large SUV to the front of the pack. Its new engines consume less fuel than the previous model while delivering more performance. The Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 599,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q7

The Audi Q8…

Rounding off the range is the Audi Q8. The new face of the Q family brings together the best of both worlds – the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé and the practical talents of a large SUV. The generously dimensioned interior with variable luggage compartment, state-of-the-art operating and suspension technologies as well as intelligent assistance systems make the Audi Q8 a composed companion for business and leisure. A powerful, yet efficient 3.0 TFSI with mild hybrid system producing 340 hp provides the dynamics implied by the muscular design. With the permanent quattro all-wheel drive and a ground clearance of up to 254 millimeters, the SUV coupé can keep going when paved roads end. The Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI quattro is priced at **RM 727,900. To download the official price-list & spec-sheet, click this: Technical Spec Sheet – Audi Q8

Below: Jeff Mannering, Managing Director, Audi Southeast Asia at the official media presentation of the latest Audi Q2, Q5, Q7 and Q8

For FULL press releases on each of the Q models, click to download them below:

Press Release_Young and assertive – the new Audi Q2

Press Release_The new Audi Q5 – Now is calling

Press Release_The new Audi Q7 – The great quattro

Press Release_The new face of the Q family – the Audi Q8

For more information on the brand and various car models from Audi Malaysia, visit their official website at http://www.audi.com.my. You can also connect with them via social media at https://www.instagram.com/audimalaysia/.

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New Audi Q3 arrives in Malaysia, priced from RM269,900

New Audi Centre launched in Setia Alam

Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro brings autonomous driving to off-road travels

The 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant has a 590hp twin-turbo V8

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic now in showrooms, priced from RM589,900

2019 Audi A8 L now in Malaysia – RM879,900

Audi A7 Sportback now available in Malaysia – RM609,900

Audi predictive active suspension

This is the best Audi promo video ever

Get Into The “Q”! Audi Malaysia Launches Latest Range Of Premium SUVs!

New Audi Q3 arrives in Malaysia, priced from RM269,900

New Audi Centre launched in Setia Alam

Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro brings autonomous driving to off-road travels

The 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant has a 590hp twin-turbo V8

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic now in showrooms, priced from RM589,900

2019 Audi A8 L now in Malaysia – RM879,900

Audi A7 Sportback now available in Malaysia – RM609,900

Audi predictive active suspension

This is the best Audi promo video ever

Get Into The “Q”! Audi Malaysia Launches Latest Range Of Premium SUVs!

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