The same eye-catching instrument panel is also attractive, including a white pointer, red step speed tables, as well as prominent Quattro’s LOGO. Its color display panel can display a number of driving information. Multifunction steering wheel, as always, looks like a sports car, designed with a flat bottom, covered with a layer of high-grade leather and printed limited edition number. Transmission lever is aluminum material, and many other interior controls are also made by aluminum.

Power of the car: Audi A1 Quattro is using four-cylinder engine design, displacement 1984cc, Audi combines the latest direct injection technology and turbocharging technology. It is worth mentioning that the adjustable intake camshaft and the balance shaft of  both sides significantly improved the smoothness of operation. Maximum torque of 350 Nm can be achieved from 2500 to 4500rpm, and maximum horsepower 256 occurred at 6000rpm. This is definitely a top technology machine which combines common-rail direct injection technology, turbocharging in the cold and precise adjustment technology of the pump. Audi A1 Quattro 100 km fuel consumption takes only 8.5 liters, but it has a sports car level performance. Although it is a four-wheel model, but you can not ignore the contribution of its 6-speed transmission, which brings Audi "Vorsprung durch Technik" slogan to the compact size class. The core of this system is an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch.

The multi-disc clutch in the rear axle provides a perfect distribution of power, in fact, the Audi A1 Quattro chassis for this four-wheel drive system has also made an adjustment, and is much more sophisticated compared with the production version. With McPherson front suspension, four-link rear axle, sensitive, and efficient electro-hydraulic power steering system has a style movement, simply a 14.8:1 steering ratio.

Car configuration: Audi A1 Quattro supply market from the summer of next year, and will carry a number of luxury equipment, including xenon headlights, high beam assist, adaptive brake lights, LED interior lighting package, as well as automatic wipers, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, parking sensor, automatic air conditioning, alarm system, storage space, cruise systems. Others also include CD players, digital audio, MMI navigation, BOSE sound from its 14 speakers, power of 465 watts, as well as Bluetooth, Internet and Google Maps and other electronic information systems equipment.

The appearance of new cars: Audi A1 Quattro can be seen from the appearance that it is a special model. The top version of these limited edition A1 use only one color paint white glaciers, and its roof was subjected to highly polished black. It is the muscle car style front bumper, and integrated front grille and air intake is high-polished black finish. It’s the curved beam headlights and wind wing is garish red. In the grille, roof and rear doors it has Quattro logos. Audi A1 Quattro wheels are using 8.0Jx18 casting alloy , and they are with glacier white paint and turbine shape, outside with 225/35R18 tires. Built-in front 312 mm (12.28 in.) diameter ventilated disc brake calipers and black. ESP system provides a set of movement patterns, and can be manually shut down according to different road conditions.

Its rear window is dark. There is a huge, two-tone top wind in the roof to cut the air flowing over the root into two streams. The kind of highly polished black also appear in the rear hatch door and manifold. Rear LED lights are for dark design. Exhaust system are in the two sides(left and right), each diameter of 100 mm. Audi A1 Quattro is 3987 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1416 mm high dimensions, this size is larger than the production version of this model. Luggage compartment is 210 liters, and can be up to 860 liters if rear seats folded.

Minor modifications were made for  front and rear of 2011 Audi A6L to make front and rear lights look more translucent and slender. The vehicle remains a stable yet dynamic gesture. Generous back room is still the biggest highlight of the car. Interior of the Audi is consistently superior level features.

Power on the 2.4L models reached the maximum power 130kW, peak torque of 230N.M, addition cover front / side / rear of the full range of LED lighting systems, intelligent key, solar sunroof, rear seat entertainment video and high reverse package also fully demonstrated the Audi A6L’s human-oriented and active safety characteristics.

Editorial review: For Audi’s challenges, one is facing the new generation, the other is a new generation BMW 5 Series, who have let the market and gave a lot of pressures to the sales of Audi A6L. By increasing the margin of preference, Audi A6L can nevertheless maintain the position of the championship segment.

I got my wish to get this white 3.0TFSI model car, and love it when I first saw it. It has the width, height ratio that only standard coupe has, its roof lines outline the elegant beauty, and its the ratio of front and body distribution are very beautiful, you may even find it must have such kind of shape. It is inspired from model of 1969 Audi 100 Coupe S, so you can a number of classic design elements on it. But in my opinion, white is the best color style of the A7 Sportback colors. Of course, you still can see some typical family of elements on A7 Sportback model, some of the design of this model will also affect the next-generation design in next few years, Audi’s new products. Lights and side lines of the style in some shape deformation also appear in the A8, A6 and other models.

NAME: Diego Ramos
BORN: Le Creusot, France
AGE: 49
TITLE: Executive vice-president
COMPANY: Audi Canada
EDUCATION: Degree in mechanical engineering from EUITI-Barcelona; first- and second-year economics, University of Barcelona
PERSONAL: Married, three children, hobbies include motorcycle riding and restoration, speaks five languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese)
FIRST CAR: 1979 Renault 12
CURRENTLY DRIVES: 2008 Audi A8L
FAVOURITE QUOTATION: “The example is the most beautiful way of leadership.”

Question: Do you consider your-self a “car guy”?
Diego Ramos: The most politically correct answer would be to say yes, but I will say no. I’m more of a motorcycle guy (although) they are very similar.
When I talk about motorcycles, I talk with passion. The older we get, the more passionate we become. And the older I get, the more I like old motor-cycles. The car industry is more com-plex. The car has more influence than
the motorcycle from a socio-economic point of view, from a fashion point of view and from a safety point of view. (With motorcycles), I can explore my passion and have my job as my hobby.

Question: How is Audi Canada doing in the marketplace?
DR: We are up 11 per cent (in sales) year over year. That said, we are run-ning out of our bread-and-butter model, the A4. We were so successful in the first four months with this year that we are now short of cars. That’s the (way it is) in our industry; either you have too many cars or too few. We could sell more, but we are short of cars. With people changing the way they think about small cars, the A3 has been very successful and, again, we are running short. So, our sales could be higher, but we will recover in the second half othe year when we get the new A4. You know what happens every time you get a new model — for the first five months, sales are bang, bang, bang.

Question: Given the current state of the automotive business, what do you think Audi will look like in 10 years?
DR: I don’t think it will be very much different. We are not a company that wants to be No. 1 in volume. We want to be the best company in the world with the most satisfied customers and the most loyal customers.

The Audi A8 series has not disappointed when it comes to offering stylish cars into the market. In fact, the brand is best known for offering luxurious and stylish vehicles into the market while also adding comfort and performance into the mix. This is a significant reason behind the success of the brand and the performance of previous model releases will become a reference as to how the new 2012 Audi A8 will be like.

The 2012 Audi A8 also comes equipped with many features that improve driving efficiency such as front and rear heated seats, navigation system, and parking sensors. The 2011 model got negative feedback from consumers with its use of a 17-inch tire wheels, hence the manufacturer made all the necessary adjustment with this new release and the 2012 model now comes with an 18-inch wheel.

The performance of the 2012 Audi A8 is one of the brightest features of this model. The use of a turbocharged 4.0 liter V8 engine can deliver up to a maximum of 310 horsepower to ensure optimum power and efficiency on the road. This type of engine is indeed capable of delivering excellent driving ability. Meanwhile, the hybrid models that are also due for release feature the Audi Valve lift system and a 4-cylinder unit that takes your driving performance up another notch.

Another excellent thing about the 2012 Audi A8 is the acceleration capacity, which is unlike any other in the market. Within only 7 seconds or less, it can go from a complete standstill to as much as 100 km/h in speed. In fact, its top speed capacity can reach up to 210 km/h. The excellent driving performance and speed is impressive for a model that is known to be fuel-efficient. The engine for this model is determined to consume 13.5 liters of fuel within a 100-km distance run. It is therefore one of the most fuel-efficient models around, especially when compared against other similar vehicles in the market today.

More safety features are being developed for the 2012 Audi A8 to provide security for both driver and passengers. This will give you more advantage for choosing this model over others, aside from enjoying luxurious style, efficiency, and high performance.

The A8 undoubtedly lacks the snob appeal of its fellow Germans, but don’t let that stop you. With its roomy, best-in-class cabin and excellent driving dynamics, this sedan shines as one of the strongest picks in its segment.