Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Shanghai 2011: Audi Q3 coming in June

The Audi Q3 is in June in Germany at prices starting from 29 900 euros on the market. Be premiere of the new compact premium SUV at Auto Shanghai (19 to 04/28/2011). At the start of Q3 rolls with three four-cylinder engine versions, one and two TDI TFSI. All units combine direct injection with turbocharging, a recuperation and a start-stop system.

They deliver between 103 kW / 140 PS and 155 kW / 211 PS. The most powerful petrol and diesel each with permanent four-wheel drive Quattro and the seven-speed S-tronic. In overrun mode opens the double-clutch gearbox, the clutch and lets the Q3 roll freely, if the driver has selected the optional Audi drive select driving dynamics system the mode Efficiency.

These measures will help to reduce consumption. With Audi drive select allows the driver about four modes different systems to adapt his driving style, including the engine management system and optional adaptive dampers. In the Audi Q3 integrates the ESP stabilization system, an electronic differential lock - it regulates the curve limits, the distribution of drive torque to the wheels by small, barely perceptible brake intervention.

In all variants, the one ESP trailer stabilization. On request, Audi has a hill start, later followed by a hill descent assistant that keeps the speed constant in the gap. The 2.0 TFSI is available with 125 kW / 170 PS and 155 kW / 211 hp. In the stronger version, it accelerates the Q3 in 6.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h to 230 km / h top speed.

The 2.0 TDI is first with 130 kW / 177 PS. In the somewhat later following basic version uses the 103 kW / 140 hp 2.0 TDI Q3 front-wheel drive for 100 kilometers on average less than 5.2 liters of fuel. The motors provide torque of 280 Nm to 380 Nm. The easy-coupe-like styling and the flat windshield asked to underline the sporty character.

The Broad followed by the larger body Q5. Thanks to lightweight construction, the basic version weighs less than 1,500 kilograms. Hood and wraparound tailgate, which also includes the LED tail lights are made of aluminum, in the rigid and safe passenger compartment many ultra high-strength steels are used.

The drag coefficient is 0.32. The Audi Q3 is 4.39 meters long, 1.83 meters wide and 1.60 meters high (including roof rails). Audi is the number of interior materials and color packages to choose from. The horizontal layout of the instrument panel emphasizes the width. The optional, up to seven-inch color display is located on the instrument panel and is a first in the Q-series.

The chorus audio system with aux-in port is also standard equipment including air conditioning and an extensive package of restraint systems. The standard equipment can be extended to options such as adaptive xenon plus headlights and an advanced parking assist, which warns the driver and front lateral obstacles.

The luggage compartment offers 460-1365 liters. A roof rack is standard. Options include a load compartment package, a front passenger seat with folding backrest, a reversible trunk floor, a change mat, a bumper strip, stainless steel, a load-through facility in the back of the rear seat and a ski bag.

The Audi Q3 can tow trailers up to 2.0 tons. In the infotainment area, Audi offers an entire kit of components. At the top of the large hard-drive navigation system, MMI navigation plus, and the Bose Surround Sound system with lighted woofer front. A little later comes the Bluetooth car phone online with Wi-Fi hotspot that the Q3 connects to the Internet completely.

The Audi Q3 will be built in Martorell, Spain near Barcelona. (Ampnet / jri)

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