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Clarifying Audi's powertrain plans for the 2009 A4

In my write-up on driving Audi's new A4 3.0 TDI the other day, there were some comments on why Audi would choose to offer the 3.0L V-6 diesel. The fact is that Audi actually offers an array of six different engines and four transmissions in various combinations. With gasoline engines of 1.8L, 2.0L and 3.2L or diesels of 2.0L, 2.7L and 3.0L European buyers get plenty of choice. They also get to choose among six speed automatic or manual transmissions, a seven speed dual clutch gearbox or a CVT. Here in the U.S., not so much. The combination of ... Read more →

Audi A4 hybrid dies before it arrives in the U.S. Sam Abuelsamid

It was recently learned that Audi has killed plans to bring the Q7 hybrid model to the U.S. market in 2009 because of the plummeting value of the dollar. It looks like the new A4 hybrid will get the ...

Detroit 2008: Audi targeting Q4 2008 Q7 hybrid intro, A4 hybrid to follow Sam Abuelsamid

Off in a remote corner of the Audi booth is a display labeled A4 hybrid drive-train. According to an Audi representative this is the same hybrid system being developed for the Q7 SUV. The Q7 hybrid ...

Clarifying Audi's powertrain plans for the 2009 A4 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

In my write-up on driving Audi's new A4 3.0 TDI the other day, there were some comments on why Audi would choose to offer the 3.0L V-6 diesel. The fact is that Audi actually offers an array of six different engines and four transmissions in various combinations. With gasoline engines of 1.8L, 2.0L ...

Audi A4 hybrid dies before it arrives in the U.S. 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

It was recently learned that Audi has killed plans to bring the Q7 hybrid model to the U.S. market in 2009 because of the plummeting value of the dollar. It looks like the new A4 hybrid will get the same fate. Audi USA communications director Jeff Kuhlman explained that the cost of homologating the ...

Detroit 2008: Audi targeting Q4 2008 Q7 hybrid intro, A4 hybrid to follow 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Off in a remote corner of the Audi booth is a display labeled A4 hybrid drive-train. According to an Audi representative this is the same hybrid system being developed for the Q7 SUV. The Q7 hybrid is still targeted for a production launch in the fourth quarter of 2008. Audi has not firmed up a ...


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