The New Audi Q3: Redefining the Premium Compact SUV Segment
Audi has unveiled the third generation of its highly successful Q3, a model that has sold over two million units worldwide since its initial launch and holds a significant position in the brand’s portfolio. This new iteration aims to set new benchmarks in the compact class by blending dynamic and muscular SUV proportions with a […]
The Audi Q3 is Back for Act Three!
Just when you thought the premium compact SUV segment couldn’t get any more… premium or compact, Audi has decided to bless us with a fresh iteration of a familiar friend. Yes, the Audi Q3, a vehicle that has apparently been multiplying like caffeinated rabbits with over two million sold since its 2011 debut, is gearing […]
Boldly uplifted – 2024 Audi SQ7 review
The Audi SQ7 has long been a standout in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and the latest iteration ups the ante with an attractive blend of power, elegance, and cutting-edge technology. With its recent refresh, Audi has not only refined the SQ7’s aesthetics but has also enhanced its versatility and functionality, making it an excellent […]
Family-size thrills – Audi RS4 Competition Plus review
As numbers in the Audi world begin to blur between the electric and internal combustion era, (odds-ICE/evens-EV) the Audi RS4 Competition Plus rolls in as a fitting farewell tribute to a beloved icon. It’s not just another family wagon; it’s a track-ready performance machine that manages to blend practicality with exhilarating speed. In other words, […]
Fire and ICE – Audi NZ Ice Experience 2024
It’s hard to put into words what it’s like to drive a range of Audi performance vehicles, full throttle with the traction control off on the snow and ice that covers the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG). Thrilling doesn’t come near, nor does rip-roaring or hair raising. It’s an awe-inspiring, joy a minute experience, and […]
Audi Set to Make Waves with 15 New Vehicles in NZ by 2026
While attending Audi’s 15th year of their ICE experience event, we managed to get some interview time with Audi New Zealand General Manager, Greg Leet, and Audi Sales and Product Planning Manager, Ina Economopoulos, as the company unveiled its ambitious plans to introduce 15 new vehicles to the New Zealand market by the end of […]
Don’t call me baby – Audi Q4 e-tron review
It was only a short while back that we got along to the NZ launch of the (long-anticipated) addition to Audi’s electric vehicle range, the Q4 e-tron. Needless to say, the sporty ‘baby’ of the line-up impressed us enough for us to demand another look – thanks Audi NZ. To recap, the Q4 e-tron was […]
Audi Q4 e-tron first drive NZ
With a new GM at the helm (actually a returning familiar face), Audi New Zealand are on a mission, and as Greg Leet says, it begins with what’s different – and that’s him. “I’m back home,” he declared with a look of glee on his face. I spent four years as National Sales Manager for […]
Audi Q5 TFSIe review – plugged in family favourite
Premium car brand Audi have added an extra touch of electrification to their popular family-sized SUV, and revamped its quattro-ness too. We discover just how smart and frugal the latest Q5 TFSIe really is. The Audi Q5 50 TFSI e S-line (with Ultra and black pack) may sound like a bit of a mouthful when […]
Audi and Sauber Partner for F1 Entry
Sauber will continue to be a name in Formula 1 despite this move!