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2022 Audi A3 now on sale in US with standard 48V MHEV; 24% better combined fuel economy in A3 40 TFSI quattro

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The 2022 Audi A3 has started arriving in Audi dealerships across the US. The A3 40 TFSI quattro carries a 24% improvement in combined efficiency compared with the previous quattro model, with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway/31 mpg combined. Audi virtual cockpit. The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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3 rd generation Audi TT. Audi is unveiling the third-generation of its TT compact sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. The new TT and TTS models will be available with three different four-cylinder engines with turbocharging and direct injection. TDI diesel will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive.

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Audi TT 2.0 TDI diesel now also available with quattro all-wheel-drive

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Audi is introducing a quattro all-wheel-drive version of its diesel Audi TT 2.0. The new model is now on sale in Europe, and will be available for delivery from the beginning of 2007. US mpg) according to the NEDC measuring method, which equates to 137 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (220.5 The Audi TT 2.0

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 The base price for the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro €71,940 (US$78,000).

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mi) available.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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Audi has introduced the second generation of its A3 Sedan. liter direct injection engine, produces 110 kW (150 PS) and is available in two versions—with a newly developed six-speed manual transmission (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.0 – 4.7 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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Audi is offering the revamped A4 with many engine options equipped with 12V and 48V mild-hybrid systems (MHEV). This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2

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