After announcing sales of over 5,500 units in the first nine months of this year, Audi India appears to have had a successful 2023. The company saw growth of 88 percent during this time. Throughout the year, the German luxury brand expanded both ends of its lineup by introducing the Q3 Sportback, Q8 e-tron, and Q8 e-tron Sportback to the market. Audi plans to provide two facelifts and a brand-new electric vehicle (EV) to the nation by 2024. Here are they and their approx time of launch:
Audi Q8 facelift
The Audi Q8 will get HD Matrix LED headlights in addition to other mostly cosmetic changes on the inside and outside. The pre-facelift model’s 3.0-liter V6 turbo-petrol engine with 340 horsepower, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and Quattro AWD will remain. We have experience driving the Q8 facelift, so we can attest to the update’s modest nature. That should, however, also aid in maintaining pricing around the Rs 1.07 crore-1.43 crore range of the previous model.
Audi A6 facelift
About a year after the Audi A6 facelift is unveiled for global markets before it arrives in India. The model that was presented in May 2023 had a few new features, a few modest external alterations, and relatively minimal interior changes. Redesigned matrix LED headlights with a cleaner appearance for the DRLs, a more noticeable single-frame grille, and nips and tucks for the front and rear bumpers are all part of the updated A6’s exterior design. A fresh set of alloy wheels will also be available. The 2.0-liter mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine with 245 horsepower and the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission are anticipated to stay the same in the present model.
Audi Q6 e-tron
Based on Audi’s recently created Premium Platform Electric (PPE), which boasts the brand’s new “E3” electronics architecture and the newest battery and charging technologies, the Q6 e-tron is an entirely new electric SUV. Although the exact powertrain specifications are yet unknown, it will feature an 800V design with a about 600 km range. Inside, there will be an additional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger in addition to Audi’s new infotainment system with dual screens arranged in a curved layout: an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Q6 e-tron’s second-generation digital OLED technology and sophisticated digital matrix LED headlamps with a multi-pixel LED array will undoubtedly be another topic of discussion.
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