Audi is one of the world’s leading premium brands and is among the most admired on the world market. They have always been a strong presence in the Auto Expo. In the present edition Audi has unveiled the all new Q3, the A3 e-tron, which encapsulates Audi’s expertise in hybrid electric propulsion and drive train technology, the Audi A6 and the Audi Q7 V12. The compact Audi Q3 is expected to take on BMW’s X1. Adding to the glamour was the presence of Katrina Kaif in the Audi stall. Mr. Peter Schwarzenbauer, member of the board of management of Audi for marketing and sales, believes India is a key market, and the company is making clear long-term statement in the country with ambitious expansion plans. The introduction of Q3 is certainly such a statement. More is to come from Audi.

Audi rolled out yet another e-tron concept, and what it lacks in power, it makes up for with efficiency, fuel economy and weight. This etron variant – based on the RS3 hatch – ditches the five-pot in favor of a turbo’d and direct-injected 1.4-liter four-cylinder that brings 211 horsepower to the party, and combined with another 27 ponies pulled from the 20kW electric motor, can propel the A3 etron to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds before topping out at 143 mph. A seven-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission is the only drivetrain component carried over from the concept’s RS3 roots, but combined with lithium-ion battery pack stored in the trunk, Audi claims the e-tron can putt along for up to 34 miles on electric power alone thanks to the plug-in hybrid drivetrain. This is certainly an impressive showcase by Audi. (more…)