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Audi continues its strategy of diesel domination in Australia with the launch
this week of the A4 3.0 TDI quattro - the most-powerful 6-cylinder TDI in the
B-segment.
Audi’s new A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic model impresses with strong
performance on tap thanks to 171 kW of power, and a mighty 450 Nm of torque.
Already demonstrating the success, vigour and performance of this engine,
November last year saw Audi’s larger A6 model with the modern 3.0 TDI engine
awarded first prize as ‘Australia’s Best Luxury Car over $57,000’.
This was the first time a diesel-engined vehicle has a ‘Best Luxury Car’ gong
and heralds a new-found awareness and acceptance of diesel engines for
Australian passenger-car consumers.
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro with a 6-speed tiptronic transmission, is priced
at $86,700.
This modern V6 TDI engine propels the A4 from 0 – 100km/h in just 7.5 seconds
and averages around 8.4-litres per 100km of overall driving. The A4 can travel
around 750km on one tank of fuel.
The 6-speed Tiptronic transmission ensures the sporting prowess of this model
is translated into seamless forward motion. Having made its debut in the
high-performance Audi S4, this transmission converts the power and muscle of the
engine into a superior combination of dynamism and operating convenience.
Weight reduction, a fast and crisp gearshift, and the optimised shifting
speed of the new 6-speed tiptronic benefits the driver with more spontaneous
gear changes, particularly when downshifting. In addition, the engine
automatically double-declutches to further increase agility.
A long-time innovator with diesel technology, Audi first launched a TDI
version of its allroad quattro in 2002 in Australia, followed by A3, A6 and late
last year, its first A4 model boasting this efficient and powerful TDI
technology.
The new A4 3.0 TDI quattro features a high level of standard specification
including electric front seats with electric lumbar support, Bluetooth mobile
phone preparation, 17-inch alloys, sports suspension, acoustic rear parking
sensors, Volterra leather upholstery, burr-walnut wood inlays, a multifunction
sports leather steering wheel with paddle shifts, servotronic speed-sensitive
power steering and automatic rain and headlight sensors.
The A4’s smaller sibling – with a 2.0 TDI engine and multitronic transmission
– has already proven popular since its introduction late last year, accounting
for around 10% of A4 sales.
Audi Australia TDI model range – July 2006
| Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG |
$47,750 |
| Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic |
$56,990 |
| Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic |
$86,700 |
| Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic |
$99,900 |
| Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI tiptronic |
$83,050 |
| Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic |
$210,000 |
A4
3.0 TDI Technical Data
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