PerformanceDrive loves to get its teeth stuck into a hearty hot hatch. When we heard about the new 2020 Audi A1 Sportback pocket rocket in 40 TFSI S Line guise, we couldn’t wait to try it. Released at the end of 2019, the second-gen A1 is slightly bigger, more advanced […]
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2020 Audi Q7 now on sale in Australia from $101,900
The 2020 Audi Q7 facelift has touched down in Australia, following its unveiling in June last year. It showcases revised styling, increased tech, and more standard features than ever before. Three main model lines are up for grabs, spanning from the 45 TDI, the 50 TDI, and topped by the […]
Audi ‘R8 Green Hell’ trade mark found, hardcore variant coming?
It seems Audi has filed a trade mark application at the European Intellectual Property Office for the name “R8 Green Hell”, suggesting there could be a special edition on the horizon for the mid-engine supercar. The trade mark was filled by Audi AG under class 12, which is for vehicles, […]
2021 Audi Q5 to be offered in ‘Sportback’ body style – report
Audi is looking to introduce a Sportback body style with the next Q5 mid-size SUV, a German report claims. It would step in as the bigger brother to the recent Q3 Sportback. It’s actually strange that Audi isn’t already in this market segment. BMW has the X4 and Mercedes-Benz has […]
2020 Audi Q2 Edition #2 now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has announced a special edition version of its Q2, called the Edition #2. It adds up to $4000 in value for the sharp-dressed small SUV. Available in two variant levels, with either the 35 TFSI engine or 40 TFSI quattro powertrain, the Edition #2 essentially builds on the […]
First Audi e-tron EVs land in Australia, official launch 3rd quarter
The first examples of the Audi e-tron have landed in Australia this week, coming in as Audi’s first fully electric vehicle. It enters the market as the third fully electric premium mid-size SUV, following the initial launch of the Jaguar I-PACE and then the Mercedes-Benz EQC, and soon to be […]
2021 Audi A3 Sportback revealed with muscular new design
Audi has unveiled its all-new, fourth-generation 2021 Audi A3 Sportback. It, rather obviously, introduces a muscular new design with sharper edges and more angles than ever before, while also packing new tech and features. At the front is Audi’s latest single-frame grille which dominates the front end, with new corner […]
2020 Audi RS Q3, RS Q3 Sportback now on sale in Australia
The hot new 2020 Audi RS Q3 went on sale in Australia today via a brand new online reservation platform. For the first time, buyers can browse and specify their Audi order online with a locally-developed configurator. Following the announcement of 2020 Q3 Sportback last week, the RS Q3 and […]