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The Topless King | Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi, A3, Cabriolet, Convertible, TFSI, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has grown and is more ‘BMW 120i Convertible’ than ‘Golf Cabriolet’. But is it good enough to be the king of the compact drop-tops?


On a Saturday night and when you have the urge to play Lewis Hamilton, the C250 remains capable. It thrusts forward with dignity, it overtakes on the expressway without feeling breathless and in a slalom we created, it changes directions in an assuring manner.
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I C What You Did There | Mercedes-Benz C250 AMG Line

IN Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, C-Class, C250, AMG Line

The main question here: Is it any better than the 328i and A4 2.0 TFSI?


If you're an avid Burnpavement.com reader, you might be aware that I am a fan of station wagons. In fact my own car is a wagon and I will readily replace it with another estate when the time comes. So yes, I might be a bit biased when it comes to reviewing one. But hear me out, because the RS6 is no ordinary wagon, and I'm quite sure you would be compelled to take a closer look, even if you're a 'anti-wagonist' - if there was such a thing.
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Wagon Wonder | Audi RS6 Avant 4.0 TFSI

IN Audi, RS, RS 6, V8, 4.0, TFSI, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

What has plenty of space, loads of power, a lot of presence and the ability keep up with exotic cars double its price? You're staring at it. Audi's RS 6 is truly a wonderful piece of machinery.


The SQ5 is powered by a 3.0-litre supercharged unit that pushes out 354 bhp and 450 Nm of torque. That might not be a lot in this day and age, but it is enough to take the SQ5 from standstill to 100km/h in a mere 5.3 seconds. That puts it way ahead of its competitors like the Cayenne and X5.
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Speedy Utility Vehicle | Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI

IN Audi, SQ5, TFSI, Audi Centre Singapore, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Audi seems to be on a roll, soup-ing up everything in their stable. The Q5 3.0 TFSI we drove earlier is already as fast as anyone would want an SUV to be. Is there really a need for an 'S?


It's technology on wheels. Audi has always taken much pride in being technologically ahead of the competition. The A8 is proud to be one such example. As the first mass-market car with an aluminum chassis, all A8 models have utilised this light weight construction for years. Marketed as Audi Space Frame (ASF), 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of this technology. This, plus the fact that it features cylinder deactivation tech (as seen on Bentleys) and full LED lighting in and out of the car, sets it apart from its closest rival, the BMW 750i.
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Superbly Subtle | Audi A8L 4.0 TFSI

IN Audi, Audi Centre, A8, 4.0 TFSI, Premium Auto, Audi Singapore

Audi's flagship sedan means business. It may be a little over half a million quid, but at this price, nothing comes close in terms of pace and grace.


The 1.8 TFSI aside, what we have here today is the ‘entry-level’ variant: the 1.4 TFSI. Yes it shares the same powerplant as the Golf, but somewhat this one feels - and I swear it isn’t psychological - smoother. And of course, this is a good thing (and expected), considering the almost $44,000 (equivalent to a five year old, highly-spec’d Fiat Bravo T-Jet, egad!) separating the two. Hmm… You can’t help but wonder whether that significant difference in price between the two is justified – after all, the Golf and this new A3 is, technically, the same car.
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Table Top | Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi, A3, Sportback, TFSI, 1.4, Audi A3, Premium Automobiles

The entry level A3 has so much going on for it; surprise, surprise, surprise...


Against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Volvo V40 and BMW 1-Series hatchback, the Audi A3 puts up a pretty good fight. Well-built (as always), blending sportiness and luxury through both design and technology, it makes for a very convincing package indeed.
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Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

IN Audi, Audi Centre, A3, 1.4 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI, Premium Auto, Sportback

Audi's sportiest A3 offers space, power and style. But is it riveting enough a package to lure buyers away from the sportier Golf GTI and the more stylish Volvo V40? We find out.


The Audi A6 is one such car that has really impressed me. With a powertrain that is made up on a combination of the 211 bhp, 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated with a 54 bhp electric motor, it pushes a total output of 245 bhp. Pretty decent for this sedan, and more than what you would need on a daily basis.
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Clean Performance | Audi A6 Hybrid

IN Audi A6, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, Hybrid

Audi's A6 Hybrid packs a combined power of 245 bhp and will save you some money too (if you drove it like it had 120 bhp)! But for the price, wouldn't a 3.0 TFSI make more sense?


Well that engine is, along with the rest of the lineup, being phased out to make way for Audi’s potent supercharged 3.0 TFSI. But rather than the performance-tuned 333 bhp you'll find in say the S4, the Q5 has 272 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. Paired with Audi’s 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, it is the same quick-shifting unit you'll find on top tier Audi sedans. We would have loved for it to be mated to the S-tronic though, because the Q5 is a rather nifty handling SUV, and with all that power, it makes for a rather sporty drive.
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Luxury Hatch On Stilts | Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI

IN Audi Q5, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, SUV

Audi bid's their naturally aspirated 3.2 V6 farewell, and the updated Q5 SUV impresses with a good drive thanks to a new 3-litre power-plant pushing 272 bhp and a hefty 400 Nm.


All this is the result of an engine rigorously designed for low load-change and flow losses; the high-revving four-liter powerplant develops power quickly and instantenously. Two twin-scroll turbochargers produce up to 1.2 bars of boost pressure also contributes to the dynamic character of the twin-turbo V8. Flaps in the exhaust can be opened for a rawer sound. The Audi RS7 Sportback uses just 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 km with the performance to match!
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Audi’s Gets Its 'Sport' Back With New RS7

IN Audi RS7, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles, RS7, V8

Phenomenally rapid Audi RS7 Sportback will do 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and exceed 300 km/h. Fast enough for you and three others?


That said, it’s not saying the A1 isn’t a success story here locally. To date, the A1 has quite some presence – well, making it come loaded with a list of option and different state of tunes surely gave it a wider audience. And now with the newest 5-door variant, Audi’s baby definitely has a trump card against the aging Mini. With that two extra doors, practicality and versatility is definitely it’s strongest selling point. On top of that, it’s far more glamorous than a VW Polo GTI.
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Class Act | Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

IN Audi A1, Audi A1 Sportback, A1, A1 Sportback, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Audi’s A1 was once considered a vain effort to meddle with Mini’s pie, but now in 5-door guise, it’s turning into quite the proposition.


The Audi A6 hybrid can drive at up to 100 km/h purely on electric power and has a range of three kilometers at a constant 60 km/h. It can also drive using the combustion engine alone or in hybrid mode.
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Audi Launches New A6 Hybrid With A Special Preview Of The A1 e-tron

IN Audi, A6, Hybrid, E-tron

Efficiency of a four-cylinder engine with the performance of a V6? That's what the Audi A6 hybrid offers. Combining the best of both worlds in efficiency and power.


The new look further accentuates the horizontal lines at the front end. The engine hood is more arched, the upper corners of the single frame grille are tapered, and the cross ribs and the Audi rings are highlighted three-dimensionally. The grille is painted gray, with high-gloss black on the six-cylinder models or in combination with the S line exterior package. The redesigned bumpers are striking with their angular air inlets, their revised grilles and the flat front fog lights.
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Audi’s New Range Of A4/S4 Available Locally; 1.8 TFSI Lump Improved

IN Audi, A4, S4, Sedan, Avant, New Audi A4/S4, Audi Singapore, Premium Automobiles

Enhanced A4 range arrived timely just after BMW's new 3 Series - bread and butter 1.8 TFSI gets the most enhancements


But if you don’t ever wish to be as predictable or mainstream as them, and want to stand out in the crowd, you can’t go wrong with the A7. It drives fast and sportily, can be comfortable when you need it and won’t look out of place particularly at societal events. If you have a chauffeur, he risks losing his job. Or if he’s lucky, merely demoted to a part-timer.
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Just Right | Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro

IN Audi, Audi A7 Sportback, A7 3.0T, A7, TFSI

Audi has the perfect car if you want to steer clear of being labeled a typical towkay.


The faster, sportier and more powerful Audi A1 has a compact, lightweight engine with four valves per cylinder, delivering 185 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just 6.9 seconds, and the top speed is 227 km/h. This A1 achieves its spontaneous response and high propulsive power, even at high speeds, thanks to its special concept – a combination of super charger and turbo charger.
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The 185 bhp Audi A1 Arrives In Singapore

IN Audi, A1, 185 bhp

The dual-charged 1.4 TFSI pumps out an impressive 185 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.


Audi also offers the same engine that powers the two TT RS models in the RS 3 Sportback – due to arrive in Singapore next quarter. It takes 4.6 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h – a best-in-class performance figure. Its governed top speed is 250 km/h. Audi Singapore has been receiving orders for the car even before its launch. This is the seventh category win in a row at the International Engine of the Year Awards for Audi TFSI technology and the second year in a row that the Audi 2.5 litre TFSI has won the award. Between 2005 and 2009, the Audi 2.0-litre TFSI engine has won the award in the 1.8 to two litre category.
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Audi Wins International Engine Of The Year Award 2011 For 2.5-litre TFSI

IN Audi, Engine, TFSI, 2.5 Litre

A jury of 76 international motoring journalists has voted the Audi 2.5 litre TFSI as the “International Engine of the Year 2011” in the two litre to 2.5 litre category.


The new TT RS now comes with a seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, as compared to its predecessor that only received six gears. The top speed is still electronically limited to 250km/h, but it takes the coupe 4.3 seconds to do the 0-100km/h sprint, as opposed to 4.6 seconds.
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The Audi TT RS's Seventh Heaven

IN Audi, TT, TT-RS, Coupe, Roadster, TFSI

One extra gear for the TT, one big step for fuel efficiency.


Cool, trendy and extravagant – all good things come in threes with the new ABT A1. This is because the innovative yet traditional company offers precisely this many different design versions.
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The Next Big ABT Is Also A Small One | ABT A1

IN Audi, A1, Autovox, ABT

It is the new big ABT. “With the new A1, premium quality can now be experienced in all classes”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt.


Inside, the interior gets updated with three colour choices and new trim pieces, with the leather seat covers treated to reduce solar heat by as much as 20 degrees Celsius. The new Audi TT also comes with an efficiency program built into its onboard computer, presenting all fuel consumption-relevant data on the central display and gives tips for efficient driving. It also shows consumption of the individual systems in the vehicle, and how they influence fuel consumption.
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New Audi TT: Faster And Greener

IN Audi, TT, TT-RS, Coupe, Roadster, TFSI,

The coupe's latest incarnation boosts power, sips fuel.


S is for sporty and S is also for speed, so in order for the Sportback to be worthy of Audi's S badge, the car has to offer even more in order to attract potential buyers who want that extra more in performance. And that is exactly what the S5 Sportback has - a supercharged V6 for more power, Audi's S styling for sportier aestheticism as well as a sportier chassis set up for better handling. But more on the S5's engine first. As mentioned earlier, the S5 Sportback's three litre supercharged V6 is the exact same one sourced from the S4 and rightfully so for the S5 Sportback is essentially a S4 based vehicle if automotive taxonomy is anything to go by. With force induction, the S5's V6 churns out 333bhp worth of power, which is a huge difference as compared to the base 2.0 TFSI's 211bhp and 68bhp more than the 3.2 FSI model. As for torque, the S5 Sportback dishes out a whooping 440Nm as compared to the 3.2 FSI's 330Nm, how's that for sporty and speed?
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The Sportback Gets Sportier | Audi S5 Sportback

IN Audi, S5, Sportback, Singapore

With the S4's supercharged V6, the A5 Sportback is now a proud bearer of the Audi S badge.



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