With a total investment of around 48 million
Euro, a seven-storey building is being erected that will concentrate
Audi's electronic competence and provide scope for future expansion.
From May 2003 on, 750 employees from the development, purchasing and
quality assurance departments will work in this building.
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.
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.
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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.
This 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.
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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.
