German Car Scene

Month: December 2013

  • Audi Q1 confirmed

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    Audi has confirmed that it will begin producing the forthcoming Q1 compact SUV at its Ingolstadt factory from 2016.

    No details of the vehicle were released, but the accompanying rendering shows a steroidal A1-type body with blistered arches and rugged all-terrain look. Essentially a Volkswagen CrossPolo in an expensive suit, the Q1 is expected to use such engines as an entry-level 63 kW (86 hp) 1.2 TFSI, 90 kW (122 hp) 1.4 TFSI and 77 kW (105 hp) 1.6 TDI. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a range-topping SQ1 variant with a 2.0 TFSI unit sending 188 kW (256 hp) to all four wheels.

    “The Audi Q1 is part of our broad-based SUV strategy. It is designed on the basis of the modular transverse engine concept and will round off our Q series at the bottom end,” said Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler.

    [Source: Audi]

  • Audi R8 by Regula Tuning

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    Schwerte-based styling specialist Regula Tuning has developed a new program to suit the current Audi R8.

    Constructed from carbon fibre, the dramatic body package carries a €7,950 price tag and consists of a replacement front bumper with colossal air intakes, side skirts, a three-piece rear spoiler and aggressive rear bumper with air outlets and diffuser section.

    The factory wheels have been replaced by Oxigin-Oxrock alloys, measuring 8.5 and 11 x 20-inches with 265/30 and 305/25 rubber, while the only mechanical upgrade is a performance exhaust system.
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  • Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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    Porsche has today announced the introduction of a special Platinum Edition model based on the current Cayenne model.

    Finished in Platinum Silver Metallic, while colours including Meteor Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Mahogany Metallic and Carrara White Metallic can be specified. Standard features include silver grille bars, privacy glass, Bi-Xenon headlights, the variable Power Steering Plus system, front parking assist, auto-dimming mirrors and 19-inch Cayenne Design II wheels.

    Moving inside, there’s a set of exclusive ‘Platinum Edition’ sill plates and floor mats, bi-colour part-leather interior package in black and luxor beige, heated front seats and the Porsche Communication Management which controls the navigation and eleven speaker sound system via a high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen.

    Engine choices include a 3.6-litre V6 petrol unit producing 220 kW (300 hp) and 400 Nm of torque and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel variant developing 180 kW (245 hp) and 550 Nm, with both powerplants mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission. Pricing will start at €66,379 and €67,212 respectively when the Platinum Edition appears in showrooms this January.
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