Aggressive pricing for aggressive cars is the mantra for Audi in Thailand as they launched the 2020 Audi TT RS Coupe, 2020 Audi RS4 Avant and 2020 Audi RS Q8, aiming squarely at similar BMW and Mercedes-Benz offerings. The four-wheel drive Audi TT RS is powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine pushing 405 PS that's mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). At THB 5.3 million - it's a whole million baht cheaper than the 2020 BMW M2 Competition. The 3.0-litre, twin-turbo V6,
Jul 9, 2020
Video conferencing app, Zoom has become one of the most important communication tools overnight when millions worldwide were made to stay at home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re unfamiliar with Zoom, it allows up to 100 users to engage in video/voice conferencing simultaneously. This ease of access and simple user interface made it popular among businesses and learning institutions. Even the UK cabinet uses Zoom to conduct its cabinet meetings. One feature on Zoom is that it allows you to
Apr 6, 2020
Lighting technology has always been Audi’s field of expertise. Who could forget the first LED DRLs that debuted in the “Starkmobile” Audi R8 back in 2007. Fast forward to the 2020 Audi Q5, the first Audi model to feature digitalised OLED taillights. Why OLED? It’s infinitely dimmable and achieves high contrast It can be split into segments It does not require any reflectors, optical fibers or similar optics. This makes OLED units very efficient, lightweight and flat, which considerably increases
Jul 30, 2020
Sistem pencahayaan sentiasa menjadi bidang kepakaran Audi. Siapa yang boleh lupa akan penampilan pertama DRL LED pada "Starkmobile" Audi R8 pada tahun 2007. Maju ke hadapan, Audi Q5 2020 merupakan model Audi pertama yang menampilkan lampu belakang OLED digital. Mengapa OLED? Ia boleh mencapai tahap kecerahan yang pelbagai. Ia boleh dibahagi kepada beberapa segmen. Ia tidak memerlukan pemantul, gentian optik atau optik yang sama. Ini membuatkan unit OLED sangat efisien, ringan dan rata - memudahk
Aug 5, 2020
Parallel imported or recon (reconditioned) cars have been a part of (read: plagued) the Malaysian automotive industry for as long as the industry existed. Many have turned to these unauthorised and unofficial distributors for their significantly lower car prices – it’s not unusual to see grey import cars being 30 to 40% cheaper than officially imported cars. A small number of consumers turn to the grey market to secure a particular model variant, for example, an Audi RS6 Avant that’s not sold by
Nov 19, 2019
As they say, raking rooflines are like London buses - you wait ages for one then suddenly two show up. Following the VW Arteon’s unveiling yesterday, we also came across the rather quiet launch of the swoopy 2020 Audi Q3 Sportback on Audi Malaysia's website. Essentially, the Sportback is the stylish brother of the current Q3. It gets a snazzy new visual package all-around and of course, had its roof lopped off for that coupe look. That said, it still hasn't lost its practical edge. Dimensions Fo
Aug 13, 2020
After launching four Q models earlier this year, Audi is introducing the all-new Audi Q3 to complete the SUV lineup. It is fully imported like all Audi models sold in Malaysia, and is priced at RM 269,900. The Q3, now in its second generation, has a more angular exterior design with its octagon shaped grille and creases along the body. Dimensions have changed compared to its predecessor, at 4,484 mm long (99 mm longer), 1,849 mm wide (18 mm wider), 1,585 mm high (23 mm lower) and the wheelbase s
Oct 25, 2019
Audi’s most popular SUV in Thailand, the Audi Q7, gets a mid-life update featuring new looks and new infotainment features but the new SUV does not get Audi’s Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster. Changes are mostly cosmetic on the Audi Q7, as the SUV sports a new grille with vertical slats. Audi designers have completely restyled the rear by playing up the appearance with a striking chrome strip and flat taut lines. As Audi’s Thailand importer is also offering the Q7 with S-Line trim, Thai buyers
Mar 23, 2020
Quattro enthusiasts are in for a treat with the launch of the Audi RS6 Avant and Audi RS7 Sportback in Malaysia. The two cars from Audi utilise the same 4.0 litre TFSI V8 engine. Maximum power output is rated at 600 PS while maximum torque is rated at a massive 800 Nm. All 600 PS is transferred through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. If it is of any concern, the RS6 is Avant is 10 kg heavier than the RS7 Sportback. Prices of both cars are near the RM 1 million mark. The Audi RS6 is
Aug 17, 2020
US electric car company, Tesla, has surpassed Audi in terms of sales in 2020. InsideEVs reports that as of 2020, Tesla registered 200,561 vehicles, surpassing Audi (183,594 units) by nearly 50,000 units. Solely producing EVS, the high number of Tesla car registrations shows high level of adoption of electric cars in the US. At the top of the list in 2020 in USA is BMW with 287,259 cars registered, followed by Lexus with 271,384 units and Mercedes-Benz with 265,600 units. The vehicle registration
Feb 23, 2021
Despite being an all-new model, the latest C8 generation Audi A6 hasn’t been as well received by customers as Audi had hoped. The all-new Audi A6 made its global debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. In that same year, the Lexus ES, also a new generation model and now riding on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform, also made its debut at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. 2019 was the first full-year sales for both models. According to the latest data compiled by Felipe Munoz (Twitter handle @lovecarindustry) of Ja
May 27, 2020
Audi has unveiled two new EVs to the world, the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. The Q4 e-tron is Audi’s cheapest EV starting at a price of EUR 41,900 (RM 207k) in Germany. Audi says the Audi Q4 e-tron is about the same size as the Audi Q5 SUV. The Q4 range comprises three drive versions, the Q4 35, Q4 40, and Q4 50 Quattro. Audi Q4 35 e-tron – single motor RWD 169 PS/309 Nm Audi Q4 40 e-tron – single motor RWD 203 PS/309 Nm Audi Q4 50 Quattro – two-motor AWD 299 PS/459 Nm The Q4
Apr 15, 2021
We’ve seen Audis in plenty of movies, the most notable being Marvel’s Iron Man. But Audi has taken starring in movies to the next level by creating a concept car especially for a movie! Audi and Twentieth Century Fox teamed up for the upcoming Spies in Disguise animated film to create the Audi RSQ e-tron concept car. The concept car was designed in close cooperation with the movie’s animators, Blue Sky Studios. It took designers and animators just 3 drafts and 6 months to create the RSQ e-tron.
Dec 16, 2019
You’ve often heard the term 3-door and 5-door used when describing a car. For example, MINI literally names their famous hatch MINI 3-Door and MINI 5-Door. But why does MINI name their cars a 3-Door or a 5-Door when there are only either 2 doors and 4 doors for ingress and egress on the cars? Put simply, any door like structure which includes window on a car large enough for an adult to climb in and out of is considered a “door”. So, the terms 3-door and 5-door are reserved mostly for hatchbacks
Apr 10, 2020
With the recent introduction of the CKD 2020 F48 BMW X1 sDrive18i on our shores, we set out to pit it against another small premium SUV, which is CBU from Germany, the Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI. Both cars are priced quite close to each other, with the X1 coming in at RM 208,368, while the Q2 retails for RM 212,041. Which one should you dole out your precious money for? Powertrain Both cars come with turbocharged powerplants strapped to 7-speed DCT transmissions, but the biggest difference is that the BMW
Aug 2, 2020
Audi Centre Setia Alam is officially open. Located in the central region, the Centre is designed as a “4S” facility to house multiple functions under one roof – Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Body and Paint shop. With nearly 60,000 sq ft of space, Audi Centre Setia Alam features the Audi Terminal architecture concept. Inside, the four-storey building carries the current corporate identity, furnishing and equipment that comply with the standards set by Audi AG. The investment follows the appointmen
Oct 3, 2019
So you already have an SUV to perform the family duties, and you're on the lookout for a weekend toy. Something that's sporty to drive yet turns heads. Something that will look right at home at a golf club, but equally happy to pound the twisties on the weekend. Enter the Audi TTS, the 'S' being the acronynm that makes this car a bit more special. More than just a pretty face, the TTS packs 290 PS and 380 Nm from its 2.0-litre TFSI engine, paired with a twin clutch transmission and Quattro all-w
Jan 28, 2021
Audi has announced a substantial renovation of its entire A4 Range by 2020. A new style of A4 will be introduced in 2020, along with that also updated interiors and new information entertainment systems. The overall appearance has been greatly refreshed. The headlights and Taillights have been redesigned. With the erratic lower notch removed, the recast single-frame grille setting has a longer shape forming a fluent contour. Lower fascia’s corner vents get vertically-themed orientation. Signific
Jul 22, 2019
While Malaysia was caught up in the hype of the Perodua Ativa’s launch last week, the international press was focused on the launch of the new Honda Legend hybrid, now with Honda Sensing Elite technology - the world’s first road legal Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving car. Honda Sensing Elite is a step up from the current Honda Sensing, which in Malaysia, is fitted to the Honda Civic, CR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and later this month, the City RS (minus Low Speed Follow). While Honda Sensing is merely a
Mar 8, 2021
The long-wheelbase 2021 Audi A7L has made its global debut in Auto Shanghai 2021. The Audi A7L will be made by SAIC-Volkswagen and complements the FAW-Volkswagen-made Audi A7. The Audi A7L measures 5,076 mm long (+100 mm) with a wheelbase measuring at 3,026 mm (+98 mm). It’s shorter than the Audi A8 in terms of overall length, but the A7L’s wheelbase is a tad longer (SWB Audi A8’s wheelbase measures 2,998 mm). The interior appears to be largely identical to the standard wheelbase model, save for
Apr 19, 2021
The long-wheelbase version of the Audi A7 (called the A7L) has been spied in China, undisguised. More than just a wheelbase extension, the A7L actually differs slightly from the regular A7 in that it is a sedan with a trunk, instead of a fastback. The A7L is still derived from Audi's MLB platform, and will be manufactured by SAIC-VW in China. Power wise, expect the A7L to use existing engine options from the regular A7, which are the 2.0 and 3.0 TFSI. Topping the range will be a 55TFSI flagship.
Apr 5, 2021
Audi did not start off as the luxury car brand that we know of today. Back in the 60s, before the Audi started competing with luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Audi was rolling out affordable cars like the small hatchback Audi 50. Which… Volkswagen later took and rebadged into the Volkswagen Polo. Say what? But it’s true! The first Volkswagen Polo introduced to the world back in 1975 was actually a rebadged Audi 50. This is because when Volkswagen decided that it was time to start adding
Dec 24, 2019
Berikutan pelancaran VW Arteon minggu lepas, Audi Malaysia telah melancarkan Audi Q3 Sportsback 2020 di laman web rasmi mereka secara senyap. Pada dasarnya, model Sportback adalah saudara Q3 biasa yang lebih macho. Ia mendapat pakej visual baru yang menarik dimana bumbungnya ditarik sehingga ke belakang untuk kelihatan seperti coupe. Namun begitu, ia masih mengekalkan ciri praktikalnya. Dimensi Pertama, ia masih mempunyai ruang but yang luas dimana besarnya 530 liter. Sekiranya tempat duduk bari
Aug 17, 2020
Cars are usually built to look tough, fast and sleek, all points that would appeal to the general car buyer who majority are, well, men. But throughout the years since Karl Benz first invented the car, car companies have made efforts in creating cute looking cars. Here are our top picks of the world’s cutest cars ever made. Audi TT If there ever is an affordable sports car that would appeal to women it is the Audi TT. The Mk3 generation’s short body, rounded curves and sophisticated looks have d
Apr 29, 2020
How much is the Lexus UX? Bookings for the Lexus UX has just been opened by Lexus Malaysia. It is fully imported from Japan and there are three variants to choose from – Urban, Luxury, and F Sport with prices from RM 243,888 to RM 299,888. Let me guess, it shares the same platform with another Toyota It rides on the TNGA (GA-C) platform that is shared with the Toyota CH-R. They share similar suspension setup with MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear. In theory, this sh
Feb 18, 2020
Yesterday, we saw the Malaysian launch of the swoopy 2020 VW Arteon after a long wait. Of course, the burning question remains: how does it stack up against its conservative stablemate, the Passat R-Line and the equally-flowy Audi A5 Sportback? Different prices, but one may just be the unexpected bargain. Read on to find out! Performance: Audi has the most punch Sure, all of them are turbocharged four-pots, but Audi trumps on power here - 252 PS and 370 Nm means it makes a full 60 PS and 50 Nm m
Aug 13, 2020
The boys and girls at Ingolstadt recently unveiled the 2021 Audi S3 Sedan and Audi S3 Sportback - hopped-up versions of the regular A3 sedan and hatchback. With these, Audi aims to be the spanner in the works of the Mercedes-AMG A35 and BMW M135i xDrive. Both are powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine making 310 PS and 400 Nm, mated to Audi's S Tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Power is sent to all four wheels via the Quattro system, and both cars can sort out the century sprint in
Aug 17, 2020
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) is a premier GT racing series based in Germany, racing a silhouette race car that's based on a mass-produced road car since the year 2000. The series used to consists mainly of the big-3 premium German manufacturers, namely Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, the DTM series has seen a steady decline, evident by a shock withdrawal from Mercedes-Benz in 2017, leaving only BMW and Audi to carry the torch forward. Few other manufacturers such as Nissan, Opel,
May 6, 2020
With the recent launch of the Audi RS6 and RS7, plus the BMW M3 and BMW M4 performance cars on our shores, it seems that there is a shift in direction towards the torque converter transmission (TCT) on core performance models. More importantly, manufacturers like Audi were - up until this point in time - massive proponents of the dual clutch transmission (DCT). Other performance-oriented brands have also followed suit. It wasn't that long ago when the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) was hailed as
Feb 16, 2021
4.0-litre twin turbo, 600 PS, 800 Nm 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 305 km/h top speed Audi is set to premiere its second-generation all-new RS7 Sportback at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show later this week. The all-new RS7 Sportback features a twin turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that pumps out 600 PS and a whopping 800 Nm of torque, allowing for the century sprint to be completed in just 3.6 seconds. The sole transmission offered is an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic mated to Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive sys
Sep 10, 2019
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