2009 Audi R8

MSRP:

$114,200 - $123,300

Invoice:

$106,206 - $114,669

The 2009 R8 is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the Coupe quattro and the Coupe quattro with Auto R tronic.

Upon introduction, the Coupe quattro is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 420-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The Coupe quattro with Auto R tronic is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 420-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

2009 Audi Q7: User Reviews

Tight 3rd row, not much cargo space with all 3 rows, gas guzzler

The Q7 is not a BMW X5 rival, I looked at both thinking they're similar in terms of performance, space, and comfort. But the Audi doesn't feel near as nimble as the BMW and the BMW doesn't have the creature comforts of the Audi (nor the size). The Audi does feel solid and confident, but its not a sports car. That's not a bad thing, the Q7 is better suited for long distance traveling at high speeds in supreme comfort. The Mercedes Benz GL and R Class are the only cars that I'd compare to the Audi. I like the Audi's styling, its very futuristic and sporty. The interior is just beautiful. The Alcantara headliner is a nice touch and the seats are extremely comfortable (but are a bit firm). The layout is like that of the A8 and it can be had with the same flawless Bang and Oluffsen 1100 watt stereo system. I skipped out on the S Line package because that would deteriorate ride quality, and the Audi felt compsed even without it. Its easy to pass cars on a mountain in this car with is beefy V8. You never forget that you're driving an Escalade sized German SUV though. I love this car because it's more practical and luxurious than the BMW, yet sportier than a GL450 or Lexus LX570. Its price tag was pushing close to $85,000 so its definitely no steal, but it does reward you with a great ride.

MSRP:

$43,500 - $59,220

Invoice:

$40,456 - $55,075

2009 Audi Q7

MSRP:

$43,500 - $59,220

Invoice:

$40,456 - $55,075

The 2009 Q7 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.6 quattro to the 4.2 quattro Premium.

Upon introduction, the 3.6 quattro is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine. The 4.2 quattro Premium is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 350-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic Technical Specs: Capacity & Volume

Cargo Volume (EPA)

12 cu. ft.

Cargo Volume (MFR)

16.1 cu. ft.

Fuel Capacity

16.9

Passenger Volume (EPA)

84

Passenger Volume (MFR)

Not Listed

Box/Cargo Height

N/A

Box/Cargo Length

N/A

Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)

N/A

Box/Cargo Width (Wall)

N/A

GVWR Standard

N/A

GVWR Maximum

N/A

Payload Standard

N/A

Payload Maximum

N/A

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic Technical Specs

Standard Engine

3.2L V6

Standard Transmission

6 Speed Automatic

Cylinders

6

Horsepower @ RPM

265@6500

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy

17 / 26

Combined Fuel Economy

20

EPA Class

Sub-Compact

Number of Valves

24

Torque @ RPM

243@3250 (foot-lbs)

Fuel Type/System

Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected

Turbo (yes/no)

No

Overdrive Transmission

Yes

Battery Output

N/A

Compression

12.5:1

Displacement

3197 / 195

Bore X Stroke

3.33x3.65

Cruising Range

338 miles

Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt

N/A

Power To Weight Ratio

14.8

Final Drive Ratio

3.89

Valves Configuration

Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam

Supercharged

No

Electric HorsePower RPM

N/A

Electric Torque Feet Per Pound

N/A

Electric Torque RPM

N/A

Electric HorsePower BHP

N/A

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic - Interior View

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic - front driver seat

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptroni Dashboard Pictures

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic Pictures

2009 Audi A5 Coupe with Tiptronic

Key Standard Features:

• AM/FM Radio With 180-Watts, Audio Pilot(R) Speed Sensitive Volume, Symphony Premium Sound System and 10 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags

The 2009 A5 is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe

The 2009 A5 is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the Coupe and the Coupe with Tiptronic.

Upon introduction, the Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 265-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Coupe with Tiptronic is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 265-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2009 A5 is a carryover from 2008.

2009 Audi A4

The 2009 A4 is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury convertible, luxury sedan, or luxury wagon, available in 7 trims, ranging from the 2.0 T Sedan FrontTrak Multitronic to the 3.2 Cabriolet quattro Tiptronic.

New AudiTT picture 2009

2009 Audi TT Summary

The 2009 TT is a 2-door, up to 4-passenger luxury sports coupe, or luxury convertible, available in 8 trims, ranging from the 2.0T With S tronic to the 3.2 Roadster quattro with S tronic.

Upon introduction, the 2.0T With S tronic is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 3.2 Roadster quattro with S tronic is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

2009 Audi A4 Avant: New High-Res Image Gallery

Since we’re quiet sure that the five images of the all-new 2009 A4 Avant that Audi released in its initial press kit (click here) weren’t enough for you to fully appreciate the stylish Deutsch-o-Wagon, we’re updating our story on the car with the addition of 23 high-resolution pictures that you can check out after the jump.

Like its predecessors, the estate version of the new A4 is focused more on sporty style side rather than practicality and functionality, but we don’t mind at all, and we don’t think that buyers will either. The new Audi A4 Avant will be launched on the European market this spring, with the rest of world following shortly after. -Continued

Audi A4 Sedan and Avant Styling Kit by Caractere

French tuning firm Caractere has developed a new bodykit for the latest generation Audi A4 Sedan and Avant models. Unlike most of its German counterparts that usually go haywire when it comes to aero parts, Caractere’s bodykit is rather tasteful. It includes a front skirt, a discreet boot lid spoiler (roof spoiler on the Avant), rear skirt that incorporates a diffuser and new, rectangular shaped tailpipes, and side skirts. The bodykit is complemented by a set of alloy wheels available in sizes 18 to 20-inches. -More images after the jump

2009 Audi A4 Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA Crash Tests

Audi pompously announced today that its all-new 2009 A4 Sedan managed to rack up a 5-star rating for frontal, side and rollover crashes performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the U.S. law requires all passenger cars to pass a 30 mph frontal crash test and a 33.5 mph side crash test, NHSTA's tests involve crashes that are conducted at 5 mph above the required speeds giving one star for the worst performers to five stars for the best models. -
Apparently happy with the results, Audi of America's Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen said: “Unparalleled safety is a cornerstone of Audi’s new vehicle development and we are thrilled to see the A4 earn top marks in one of the toughest crash testing programs in the world.”

The new A4 officially went on sale in the U.S. in late September and it is currently offered in the States with a choice of two gasoline units, an entry-level 211HP 2.0-liter TFSI and a 265HP 3.2-liter V6 FSI.

Spied: 2010 Audi A4 Allroad

Audi’s all-encompassing product strategy continues to throw out more unexpected niche products – with what appears to be a prototype for a new Allroad version of the A4 snapped by our spy photographers circulating at the Nurburgring.
Like this existing A6 Allroad, the A4 gets jacked-up suspension and butch plastic wheelarch extensions, with the prototype riding a couple of inches higher than a standard A4.
When backed-up by Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system, that should be enough to give it soft-roader levels of off-tarmac ability.

The mule is using standard A4 bumpers, but if it does go into production it will be certain to get chunkier mouldings similar to those of the A6 Allroad.
The big surprise is that the A4 Allroad prototype is a saloon, a car that’s extremely unlikely to go into production – both generations of the A6 Allroad have only been available with the Avant estate bodyshell.)
It’s possible that, as development of the car must have begun before the current A4 Avant was introduced, the decision was made to build the mule around a four-door shell.
The legend ‘Bosch ESP’ is visible below the registration plate – along with a small skid-plate – suggesting that this car is being used for stability control calibration.
Presuming the A4 Allroad does make it into production, it will fit into the Audi range between the Q3 and Q5 SUVs. Engines will be shared with the rest of the A4 range, and if Audi offers a version fitted with its new 2.0-litre common-rail TDI motor then the A4 should be more economical and better on CO2 than conventional SUV rivals. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures).