Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Shanghai Motor Show Audi Q3 2011

After showing the first teaser yesterday, reveals the details of the new Audi Q3, premium compact crossover segment that will be officially presented at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 (21-28 April), where this new model will launch in the House of the Four Rings the tough challenge to the queen of the sector: the BMW X1.

Established by the project Audi Cross Coupéquattro 2007 and developed according to the canons of his elder sister Q5 that inspired design and technological solutions, the unpublished German SUV measure 4.38 meters long, 1.83 high and 1.60 wide . The generous wheelbase of 2.6 meters is more than enough to comfortably accommodate four adults, while a possible fifth passenger can be transported only over short distances.

With regard to load capacity, the compact SUV surprises with Ingolstadt compartment of 465 liters well, upgradeable to 1,365 by the demolition of the rear seat. Aesthetically, the new Q3 boasts a clean design and features bold and sharp edges. Is particularly taken care of the aerodynamics, which according to the data declared by the manufacturer shows a Cx of 0.32, a good value considering the high center of gravity of the car.

The interior is distinguished by its traditional austerity and refinement of the components that we have become accustomed to the Teutonic House, the dashboard is simple and characterized by a linear horizontal and is topped by the big-screen touch screen of the retractable MMI multimedia system from which can surf the web, use the automatic parking device "Park Distance Control", set the high-fidelity system signed by Bose, and then use the navigation system with 3D mapping and Google Maps.

In the long list of amenities fee, which can increase the price of the car to several thousand euro, we find some fine accessories such as the panoramic glass roof, a large collection of wheels with measures ranging from 17 to 19 inch, active xenon headlights and LED technology and feature set of supplementary lighting.

The body will be customizable with 12 different liveries, but the interior will be available in 6 shades, divided into 3 types of fabric and leather upholstery 3. The engine range will consist of first time with four proposals, two petrol and two diesel. As for gasoline, will be available in the 2.0-liter TFSI declined in power from 170 hp and 211 hp, same goes for deals in oil, composed by the famous 2.0-liter TDI available in the steps of power from 140 hp E170.

The less powerful diesel engine will be available with four-wheel drive, which with the front, in this case the total weight is less than 1,500 kg, obtained thanks to a massive use of aluminum, which has resulted in average consumption (declared) equal to 5.2 litres/100 km. The rest of the range will be equipped with four-wheel drive with Haldex coupling of multi-center, via a manual six-speed transmission, or alternatively to the automatic-S-tronic sequential, 7 gears and stronger controls on the steering wheel.

In the second stage could reach other more powerful engines - diesel and petrol - but it is not absolutely exclude the debut of a sports version signed by the department Rennsport (RS). Of course, the Audi Q3 abound of electronic devices designed to optimize the efficiency of the engines and to improve the dynamics of the car.

I helped direct injection gasoline engines, the system for recovering energy during braking and Stop & Start device. In addition, through the drive select control, you can set 4 different settings designed to optimize engine response, the exchange rate, the intervention of the ESP and electronically adjustable suspension, depending on driving conditions.

The Audi Q3 will be available in Germany at a price of 29,900 € attack, while the price reported to the Italian market will have to wait another few days. The range is divided into five different models, including the S-Line sports package features accentuated by aerodynamic profiles and details from vaguely "racing", and off-road enthusiasts may opt for off-road kit that increases the height of the car neb 17 cm and adds valuable bumper to protect the bottom and the bumper.

The production of new Audi Q3 is already playing in the Seat factory in Martorell, located near Barcelona in Spain, where he produced about 100,000 units annually. With an investment cost of 300 million euro, the start of production of the new SUV will lead the recruitment of 700 new employees who will join the 1,200 skilled workers who are already working on the premises.

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