Audi UK is committed to investigating and swiftly resolving any technical issues relating to our cars which are reported to us through our network.

As we have stated previously, a low percentage of older 2.0 TFSI engines fitted to certain models have been exceeding the factory oil consumption tolerance of 0.5 litres per 1,000 kilometres (approx. 620 miles). Changes were made to the production tolerances of the pistons and rings in this engine from mid-2011 onwards, and customers with 2.0 TFSI cars produced after this date should not have any cause for concern.

The comprehensive Audi UK Warranty (3 years/60,000 miles) covering all new Audi vehicles has already resolved the majority of these cases at no cost to the customer. For remaining affected customers with cars that are no longer covered by this warranty, we have a policy in place to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis. This revised policy has been in force nationally since the beginning of the year and applies to new and retrospective cases. Qualification criteria are applied in each individual case to confirm that the vehicle has been serviced in accordance with the owner’s handbook by an Audi Centre or other professional workshop which follows the Audi Service quality standards.

We invite all Audi customers who have any questions or concerns relating to newly discovered or previously reported oil consumption with 2.0 TFSI engines to contact their local Audi Centre. Alternatively, our advisors will be available until 10pm on Thursday 4 June, and thereafter from 8am to 8pm, by calling 0800 093 0110 free of charge from landlines*.

*Chargeable from mobile phones.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

Premium compact hatchback famed for its quality and advanced technology makes another sizeable stride forward in efficiency

• A3 three-door and Sportback 1.6 TDI 110PS models adopt ‘ultra’ badge after making further gains in economy and emissions for 2016 Model Year
• quattro all-wheel-drive also becomes available in conjunction with 1.6 TDI 110PS engines in Saloon and Sportback body styles
• 2.0 TDI 150PS engine can also now be combined with quattro drive in all body styles
• A3 1.6 TDI ultra priced from £20,865 OTR, A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra from £21,485 OTR
• A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI 110PS quattro priced from £22,915 OTR, A3 2.0 TDI quattro 150PS priced from £25,045 OTR
• A3 1.6 TDI ultra six-speed manual – 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds, top speed 124mph, combined MPG 83.1, CO2 89g/km

The ‘ultra’ badge which already marks out the model offering the most exceptional economy and the most scrupulously controlled emissions in five Audi ranges has now reached the A3 compact hatchback. The new A3 and A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra models combine 83mpg capability with emissions of just 89g/km, and form part of an expanded 2016 Model Year A3 line-up that also brings quattro all-wheel-drive within even easier reach of prospective owners. All are available to order now and are expected to reach UK customers in August.

With optimised aerodynamics and advanced lightweight construction that has helped it to tip the scales up to 80kg lighter than its predecessor the A3 provides the perfect foundation for an ultra model. To create the A3 1.6 TDI ultra, the final drive ratio in the standard six-speed manual transmission working with the EU6-compliant 1.6 TDI engine has been modified, lowered sports suspension has been incorporated and special tyres have minimised rolling resistance.

Whether in three-door or five-door Sportback form the new 110PS variant, equipped exclusively with six-speed manual transmission, is capable of covering up to 83.1mpg according to the combined cycle test, equating to CO2 output of just 89g/km. The three-door version needs 10.5 seconds to reach 62mph from rest, closely followed by the Sportback at 10.7 seconds, and both models top out at 124mph.

Even more financially viable

For business users the benefits of even further reduced emissions are reflected in nil rate Vehicle Excise Duty and a drop in BIK band from 17 per cent to 16 per cent, contributing to an annual liability for a 40 per cent tax payer of £1,331.84, or just over £110 per month.

The remarkably frugal new engine is available in conjunction with SE and SE Technik specification levels incorporating specific adjustments which help to maximise its potential. When the ultra engine is present both options include 16-inch alloy wheels in specific designs, combined with low rolling resistance tyres, and both feature lowered sports suspension to minimise drag. They also share air conditioning, the acclaimed MMI radio with its slim, electrically folding screen, the Audi Music Interface, a Driver Information System, the Bluetooth mobile phone interface and a multi-function steering wheel.

SE Technik models add SD card-based satellite navigation over and above the SE version’s standard navigation preparation, and also gain rear acoustic parking sensors, cruise control and a colour screen for the Driver Information System.

These well stocked equipment lists don’t have to be the limit for A3 TDI ultra owners. They can also add features such as xenon or LED headlights, Milano leather upholstery and a technology package incorporating hard disk-based MMI navigation plus, MMI touch for data entry using fingertip ‘writing’ and Audi connect bringing numerous internet-based services to the car.

Drivers looking to add increased all-weather composure to the formula can also now choose a 1.6 TDI quattro version of the A3 Saloon or the five-door A3 Sportback. The former combines the rapid-acting multi-plate clutch-based all-wheel-drive system with six-speed manual transmission and Sport specification, and the latter with either SE or Sport options. Sport specification adds features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, sports seats with Rallye cloth upholstery, dual-zone electronic climate control and the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system.

The most accessible route to quattro drive in the Audi range so far strikes an effective balance between running cost-focused economy and all-weather driveability. The three-door A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI quattro can reach 62mph from rest in 11.2 seconds, continue to 120mph and return up to 60.1mpg according to the combined cycle test, corresponding to CO2 output of 127g/km (with 16-inch wheel).

The popular 2.0-litre TDI 150PS engine which sits on the rung above the enhanced 1.6-litre unit in the TDI line-up is also newly available with quattro drive as part of the 2016 Model Year changes, joining the 2.0-litre TDI 184PS version in offering front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive options.

All body styles are available with this new combination, and it can be paired with either Sport or S line specification. In three-door form the new A3 2.0 TDI quattro with 150PS and six-speed manual transmission can accelerate to 62mph in 8.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 133mph. Combined economy is 58.9mpg with the 17-inch wheel that forms part of the Sport specification, or 57.6mpg with the range-topping 18-inch S line wheel, resulting in CO2 outputs of 125g/km and 127g/km respectively.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

The partnership between Audi and Chelsea offers the broadest scope for future opportunities because the two brands are very closely aligned. The relentless pursuit of innovation and progressiveness through first-team players, coaching techniques and facilities is the key to Chelsea’s success on and off the field – we call this Vorsprung durch Technik.

Commenting on the partnership, Audi UK Director Andre Konsbruck has said: “Their focus on high performance and sports science - where we are looking to share knowledge and best practice between their top performers and Audi elite racing drivers - demonstrates how perfectly Chelsea’s forward-looking philosophy matches ours”.

Chelsea, who became the first London Premier League club to win the Champions League, join an impressive and long-standing global Audi partnership portfolio that also includes FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Bayern Munich.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

ultra frugal Audi TDI sports coupé announced as category victor in leading industry magazine

• Audi TT 2.0 TDI ultra wins DieselCar’s Best Sportscar Award for 2015

• Performance
• Prices start from £29,810 OTR, available in Sport or S line specification
• CO2 as low as 116g/km, with the potential for 62.8mpg combined
• ultra engine now also available in new TT Roadster, which is available to order now priced from £31,995 OTR

Sports car desirability and agility with far fewer visits to the filling station – this is the genuinely winning formula which has just secured the frugal Audi TT TDI ultra the ‘Best Sportscar’ accolade in the 2015 DieselCar Magazine Awards.

“Despite evolving over the years, the shape of the Audi TT remains as one of the most instantly recognisable cars on the road, as well as being highly desirable,” explains DieselCar Magazine Editor and Publisher, Ian Robertson.

In the ultra version of the acclaimed aluminium and steel composite-bodied Coupé the impressive 184PS output from the 2.0-litre TDI engine is bolstered by peak torque of 380Nm available between 1,750 – 3,250rpm, accounting for impressive in-gear performance which is closely matched to its TFSI counterparts. Acceleration to 62mph is dealt with in 7.1 seconds on the way to a maximum speed of 149mph. The potential for over 62mpg is also combined with the added benefit of a BIK threshold of just 21 per cent – the lowest in the TT model range – and a VED rating in band C (free for the first year and only £30 thereafter).

The centrepiece of the cutting-edge TT interior is the Audi Virtual Cockpit, a 12.3-inch TFT screen which uses the latest NVidia Tegra 30 graphics processor to display crystal clear media graphics and infotainment menus in full-screen when required. The Virtual Cockpit is fitted as standard to all models, and crystal-clear navigation mapping can be optionally specified as part of the Technology Package, which also equips the system with a multitude of Audi Connect 4G Internet services.

Commenting on the award, Audi TT and A3 Product Manager Julie Salsbury said: “The new TT is now more focused than ever before, drawing on the huge success of its iconic predecessors and incorporating up-to-the-minute technology. Our jewel in our crown – the new TDI ultra model – encapsulates this sportscar DNA with the added advantage of remarkable efficiency, and it’s tremendously encouraging to have these attributes recognised by the go-to publication on diesel cars.”

Pricing starts from £29,810 OTR for the TT Coupé 2.0 TDI ultra Sport, rising to £31,995 OTR for the all-new Roadster version, and both are available to order in UK Centres now.

Article source: www.audi.co.uk