Audi’s prepared for higher MPG needs

Great. Can't wait till the Audi A7, thats my next car in 2012, because it'll be time for car shopping again. And so far the only 2 cars on my list is the 2012 Lexus GS and 2012 Audi A7

— silver1 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 12:20:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Maybe that is why Audi sales are on the increase here, while Lexus sales are decreasing more each month.

Lexus might want to review the Audi play book and "copy and paste" (I hear they do that well) After all I hear imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 2:56:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Bitter, huh?

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 6:19:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Not econoboxes but a different path than other German car makers. Yes they do have a history of front wheel drive however I do believe they are going towards all wheel drive for most of their models in a couple of years. Reducing overall weight does not make a car cheaply built or perceived, nor does reducing overall drag on a car as well. I don't think they will make their cars smaller just more fuel efficient which I think last time I checked everyone is doing that now.

— NItePhire (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 12:52:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Considering Audi utilizes turbo technology in almost all over their models, even with the new 3.0 turbo diesel, I can see this being a reality of them being the more mpg luxo company.

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 12:55:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"While Audi may have trouble bringing smaller, more fuel efficient cars to the US profitably..."

This will hopefully be resolved with an US Audi plant.

Please build a plant Audi. Then you can sell all the little cars you want.

— Spectator (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 2:35:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I want every car in their lineup to be available with a diesel. An A4 or A5 3.0TDI is looking really good to me right now.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 6:21:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Audi reports that the new A4 is 10% lighter than the '07 model. How the hell did they accomplish this? The '08 model is larger and roomier than the last generation. Audi/VW is the most technologically advanced of the major auto manufacturers.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 7:33:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

That's fine if the A1 and A2 never come to the States, but with a 1.2L TDI that got 78 MPG IN 1999!, why the hell hasn't this engine been available before in the Golf/Rabbit or Jetta?

(No need to reply. I just needed to rant!)

— Bored (View Profile)

Posted on 3/11/2008 7:40:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I would like to see the S4/Rs4 get better mileage.

— Sunshine1810 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/12/2008 3:10:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

what ugly cars.same shit like a volkswagen. i can say it ,i am german. people who drive drive this, ust be gay

— germanyy (View Profile)

Posted on 3/13/2008 12:03:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0