New Audi Models

Scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2009, the Q5 joins a growing class of compact luxury SUVs that includes the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35 and now the Mercedes-Benz GLK and Volvo XC60.  

The Audi A4 entry-level luxury car has been redesigned for the 2009 model year. Changes include sleeker styling, a more powerful V-6 engine and an all-new interior. The A4 faces competition from the BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. 

Revamped for 2009, the A6 goes on sale in January with new drivetrains, styling changes and many feature upgrades. As before, Audi's midsize model comes as a sedan and a wagon, called the Avant. It competes with the BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M sedan, Lexus GS sedan and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. 

The relatively new Q7 SUV gets a mid-cycle refresh for 2010. The Q7 was Audi's first foray into the SUV segment, but since its debut the automaker has added the Q5, a smaller and less expensive SUV. 

After a year's lag time, the S performance version of the A4 that was redesigned for 2009 comes out in the fall of 2009 as a 2010 model. Offered only as a sedan and not an Avant wagon, it competes with the BMW M3, Cadillac CTS-V, Lexus IS-F and Mercedes C63 AMG. 

The Audi A3 is a premium hatchback that competes with models like the Saab 9-3 SportCombi and Volvo V50. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions of the five-seat A3 are available in the 2.0 trim level. The 3.2 trim level is only available with all-wheel drive.  

The Audi A3 is a premium hatchback that competes with models like the Volvo V50. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions of the five-seat A3 are available in the 2.0T (gas) trim level. A new diesel model comes only with front-wheel drive. 

The A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year, returning in sedan and wagon body styles with new styling and a fresh interior design. The A4 faces competition from the BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G37 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. 

The A5 and its performance twin, the S5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Like its Deutschland competitors, the A5 seats four and draws power from a high-tech six-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive is standard across the line.  

The A5 and its performance twin, the S5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Like its Deutschland competitors, the A5 seats four and all-wheel drive is standard across the line. A four-cylinder engine is a new option for 2010. 

Following its redesign for 2009, the Audi A6 has not changed much for 2010. As before, Audi's midsize model comes as a sedan and a wagon, called the Avant. It competes with the BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M sedan, Lexus GS sedan and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. 

Audi's flagship A8 full-size luxury sedan is available in regular- and long-wheelbase (A8 L) form. It competes with the BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS 460 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The standard V-8 makes 350 horsepower, and an A8 L W12 sedan with a 450-hp W-12 engine is available. 

The A8 is Audi's flagship full-size luxury sedan. It's available in regular- and long-wheelbase (A8 L) form, both of which seat five. It competes with the BMW 7 Series, Lexus LS 460 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. 

The Q5 competes in a growing class of compact luxury SUVs that includes the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35 and now the Mercedes-Benz GLK and Volvo XC60. It seats five. 

Audi's all-wheel-drive Q7 competes with fellow luxury SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90. The Q7 is available with either five or seven seats and can be equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 or a 4.2-liter V-8 engine. The five-seat 3.6 is only available in base trim, whereas the seven-seat 3.6 comes in Premium trim and the top-of-the-line 4.2 is only available in Prestige trim.  

This sports car is named after Audi's five-time Le Mans-winning racecar. Like the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo with which it competes, the R8 has a mid-mounted engine. Featuring a weight-saving aluminum body and Quattro all-wheel drive, Audi says the R8 can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of 185 mph. 

This sports car is named after Audi's Le Mans-winning racecar. Like the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo with which it competes, the R8 has a mid-mounted engine. It features a weight-saving aluminum body and Quattro all-wheel drive, and it gains the option of a V-10 engine that's more powerful than the standard V-8.  

Audi continues to offer its S4, but only as a convertible (Cabriolet) for 2009. The all-new 2010 Audi S4 sedan is scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2009. Competitors include the Cadillac CTS-V and Lexus IS-F.  

The performance-oriented S5 and its layman twin, the A5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. The S5 gets a 354-horsepower V-8, all the better to compete with BMW's M3 coupe.  

The performance-oriented S5 and its layman twin, the A5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe. The S5 can have a 354-horsepower V-8, all the better to compete with BMW's M3 coupe. 

Audi's S performance designation graces the automaker's largest sedan, the A8 flagship, in the form of the S8. The S8 is the quickest A8 money can buy. Competitors include the Jaguar XJR and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG.  

Audi's TT sports car has aged surprisingly well since its 2000-model-year U.S. debut; it's still a head-turning design despite the influx of other, outlandishly styled models. The TT coupe uses Audi's Aluminum Space Frame technology and is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a V-6. The TT competes with the BMW Z4 and Nissan 350Z. 

Audi's TT sports car was redesigned for 2008; it's still a head-turning design despite the influx of other, outlandishly styled models. The TT uses Audi's Aluminum Space Frame technology and is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The TT competes with the BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z. A high-performance TTS version is also available. 

Audi's TT sports car has aged surprisingly well since its 2000-model-year U.S. debut; it's still a head-turning design despite the influx of other, outlandishly styled models. The TT coupe uses Audi's Aluminum Space Frame technology and is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a V-6. The TT comes in 2.0T, 3.2 and TTS trim levels. The TT competes with the BMW Z4 and Nissan 350Z. A high-performance TTS version is also available. 

Audi's TT sports car was redesigned for 2008; it's still a head-turning design despite the influx of other, outlandishly styled models. The TT uses Audi's Aluminum Space Frame technology and is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The TT competes with the BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z. A high-performance TTS version is also available.