The compact performance SUV Audi Cross
Coupé quattro
At the Shanghai Motor Show (20 - 28
April 2007) Audi will present a study that defines a new segment
in the field of crossover vehicles. The Audi Cross Coupé quattro
combines the design and dynamism of a compact premium sports car
with the spaciousness and versatility of a four-seat sport
utility vehicle (SUV). Innovative technical solutions show new
ways of achieving efficiency, driving pleasure and comfort in a
manner that is typical of Audi. The Audi Cross Coupé quattro: a
car whose visual appearance clearly tells you what it is capable
of and whose engineering matches this standard – on all roads,
under all conditions.
The silhouette is typical Audi; the
design of the study, painted in Liquid Silver, is highly
reminiscent of the sporty models produced by the Ingolstadt
brand. The proportions and the large 20" wheels point clearly
towards the offroad potential of the Cross Coupé quattro. A new
element is the fabric folding roof, which, when it is open,
gives optimum levels of headroom and fresh air. The hood is
opened and closed electrically.
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The transversely installed four-cylinder inline
TDI engine with common-rail fuel injection and piezo injectors is a
completely new development. With power output of 204 bhp and 400 Nm of
torque, it gives the vehicle a sporty performance and a surprising
degree of efficiency.
On average the ultra-modern 2.0 TDI needs just
5.9 litres of diesel per 100 km. The diesel particulate filter and
Bluetec system reduce soot and nitric oxide emissions effectively. Even
today, the Audi Cross Coupé quattro satisfies the emissions standards of
the future.
The quattro permanent four-wheel drive system
is a matter of course on an Audi with offroad potential. A Haldex clutch
ensures that traction is precisely distributed according to the
situation. The sporty Audi S tronic dual-clutch gearbox executes
gearshifts in a matter of milliseconds.
The running gear, featuring a McPherson-strut
front axle and a four-link rear axle is perfect for sporty and agile
handling that retains a high degree of stability and makes cornering
distinctly fun. As an additional quality, the driving comfort of the
running gear impresses on all types of road and in rough terrain,
meeting even the standards expected of a vehicle in a higher class.
Ceramic brake discs promise excellent, non-fading deceleration. 20"
wheels give the Cross Coupé quattro the ground clearance required.
Numerous electronic systems support the driver.
The Audi drive select system makes it possible to preselect three highly
individual configurations for the engine, gearbox, steering and adaptive
shock absorbers. The result: a car that can be enjoyed in three
completely different ways.
Besides the standard "dynamic" drive
select mode and the "sport" setting, the Audi Cross Coupé also
has the "efficiency" driving program. Here, the engine map and
the shift points are modified to support a particularly
economical driving style. In addition, the system deactivates
components that are particularly energy-hungry, for example the
air-conditioning compressor.
Another innovation is the MMI control
panel, which is operated by a touch pad. The monitor of the
system employs, for the first time, dual-view technology. The
system can produce different images for the driver and
front-seat passenger. These images are only visible when viewed
from a specific angle.
TThis allows the driver to read data from the
on-board computer while the front passenger watches a TV programme,
listening to the sound through headphones.
The sound system with the prominent extending
tweeters sets a new infotainment standard in the class. The ambient
lighting with numerous light sources gives the interior a stylish
ambience, even at night.
