CONFIRMED FOR 2010:
A3: The 3.2 liter V6 has been dropped, but the A3 will now be offered with the two-liter turbodiesel engine found in the the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, with 140 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed S-tronic (twin clutch) automatic transmission driving the front wheels. EPA fuel economy for the A3 TDI are 30 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway. The gasoline-powered 2.0T model is now available with Quattro all-wheel-drive. All A3s get S-Line trim as standard, updated wheels, and optional wood trim, while the Premium Plus model adds Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights.
A4: The A4 was all-new for 2009. For 2010, the 3.2 liter V6 has been dropped, leaving the turbocharged two-liter as the only engine choice. The 2010 A4 gets a few detail changes, including an updated navigation system, LED taillights for Premium Plus and Prestige models, new wheels for S-Line models, and some minor changes to option availability.
A5 CABRIOLET: (photo) The A5 Cabriolet is a new soft-top convertible version of the A5, which picks up where the A4 Cabrio left off. Powertrain choices include a 211 horsepower 2-liter turbo four with a continuously-variable automatic and front-wheel-drive or a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive, or a 265 hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive.
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet test drive
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet photo gallery
A5 COUPE: Now available in four-cylinder form, with the same 211 horsepower 2.0T engine found in the A4 Buyers can choose manual or automatic transmissions, and Quattro all-wheel-drive is standard. The V6 is no longer available with a manual transmission. The A5 will adapt the A4's trim lineup, with Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige models. Other changes include an upgraded navigation system and LED taillights for Premium Plus and Prestige models.
A6: The A6 3.2 gets a modified engine that actually displaces 3.2 liters. (The old 3.2 was really a 3.1.) Horsepower is up by 10 to 265, while torque is unchanged at 243 lb-ft. Two new Sport Packages include a lowered suspension, sport steering wheel, and choice of 18" all-season or 19" performance tires. The Cold Weather package now includes a heated steering wheel, and the A6 Premium Plus gets an updated navigation system.
A8: The 12-cylinder W12 engine has been discontinued, leaving only the 350 hp 4.2 liter V8, and interior color choices have been trimmed down to just black, tan or light beige. 19" wheels and LED daytime running lights now come standard. Short-wheelbase models get a trunk lid spoiler and optional carbon-fiber interior trim, while long-wheelbase A8s get ventilated massaging front seats.
Q5: The Q5 gets new wood trim options, new S-Line wheels, and an improved tire pressure monitoring system. The Prestige model gets a standard blind spot warning system and an optional Luxury package, which includes leather-trimmed armrests and dash top and ventilated seats, while the Bang & Olufsen stereo is now offered as a stand-alone option on the Q5 Premium Plus.
Q7: (photo) Audi's big SUV gets refreshed styling, with LED running lights up front, all-LED taillights out back, new bumpers and more chrome. Inside, the Q7 gets "premium cricket" leather (please tell me it's not made from real crickets!) and a new version of Audi's Multimedia Interface (MMI) and navigation system. Audi says the new nav system will respond to commands like "I'm hungry," "I need gas," and "I need coffee." (I want to know if it will respond to "Eew, I'm sitting on crickets!")
R8: The R8 gets an optional 5.2 liter V10 engine with direct fuel injection that produces 525 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. LED headlights come standard on the V10 and are optional on the V8, and new options include carbon-fiber body trim and illuminated door sills.
S4: (photo) After a one-year absence, the S4 returns as a 2010 model. In place of the old S4's 4.2 liter V8, the new S4 gets a 3-liter supercharged V6 with direct fuel injection. Compared to the old V8, the new V6 produces slightly less horsepower (333 hp vs. the V8's 340) but more torque (325 lb-ft compared to 302 lb-ft). In fact, the new V6 produces more torque than the RS4's 420 hp V8. Audi claims a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds, 2/10ths faster than the current S4 and only one-third of a second behind the RS4. The bad news? The S4 is only be available as a sedan, not a wagon.
2010 Audi S4 test drive
2010 Audi S4 photo gallery
S5 CABRIOLET: (photo) This new soft-top convertible replaces the S4 Cabriolet. The S5 Cabriolet will be powered by the same 333 hp 3-liter supercharged V6 as the new-for-2010 S4, with a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-tronic (twin clutch) transmissions and Quattro all-wheel-drive. The S5 Cabrio features a new quattroSport rear differential that can dynamically shift power between the rear wheels.
S5 COUPE: The S5 Coupe will retain its 354 horsepower V8 for one more year, switching over to the new supercharged V6 in 2011.
S6: No changes.
S8: Discontinued.
TT: The V6 engine and front-wheel-drive option have been dropped; all TTs now get the 2.0T engine and Quattro all-wheel-drive. The TTS continues unchanged.
RUMORED:
DIESELS: Audi is considering adding diesels to several of its models, including a 3.0 liter TDI V6 for the A5, V8 and V12 diesels for the Q7 SUV, and a V12 diesel for the R8.
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