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Same name, newly-improved design

May 2 - 8, 2012
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Luxury automotive brand Audi launched all-new versions of its popular A4 and A5 models at a ceremony at its showroom in Sitra.

The unveiling took place in the presence of company officials and the media who were given a presentation on the new features.

Geetan Jessen  Audi Centre Bahrain sales manager said: “A bestseller is now even more attractive.  Audi has updated the A4 with a new drive train, chassis and infotainment solutions, along with an even more attractive design.”

The model boasts more pronounced horizontal lines at the front and a revised bonnet, bumpers and single frame grille. The xenon plus headlights, LED daytime running lights and tail lights with LED strips have also been updated.

Further improvements have been made in the operation of the automatic transmission, the air conditioning system, Audi drive select and the leather multifunction steering wheel as well as the interior colours and upholstery range.

The Audi A4 is available with a 1.8-litre TFSI entry level engine with 120 hp and a higher-powered 1.8L TFSI, which produces 170 hp. A 2.0L TFSI with 211 hp and quattro four-wheel drive as well as a 3.0L TFSI Quattro are also available.

The A4 starts from $31,540 (BD11,900) and includes three years warranty and roadside assistance.

Meanwhile, the Audi A5 has received a similar revamp. The Sportback, Coupé and the Cabriolet models now feature cutting-edge technologies which make them even more efficient, sporty and powerful – regarding the engines, the chassis and infotainment alike, its makers say.

The A5 range now offers a new entry-level 1.8-litre TFSI multitronic engine, a 2.0L TFSI quattro S tronic and a 3.0L TFSI quattro S tronic engine for all body variants.

The assistance systems feature new functions, including break recommendation, enhanced adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and side assist.

The Audi A5 Sportback 1.8L TFSI starts from USD 46,500 (BD17,500).

For details, call Audi Centre Bahrain on 17459933.







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