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Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro With a system output of up to 270 kW, the Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro offers a sporty and comfortable driving experience as well as plenty of space for everyday flexibility and a high level of standard equipment. The modified proportions with a long wheelbase, large wheels and the sleek, sporty body embody progressive dynamics and premium appeal.

Audi opens second charging hub in Tokyo and continues to expand its global fast-charging network Cutting-edge charging infrastructure meets premium service: lounge, hypercharger, and innovative swivel arm ensure sophisticated charging experience Worldwide success: more than 2,500 charging sessions in Tokyo in a year confirm success of Audi charging hub concept Audi opened its second charging hub in Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolitan region, on April 24, 2025. The company is thus further expanding its fast-charging network and launching its eighth charging hub worldwide. A location that connects: nature, culture, and urban life The Audi charging hub (ACH) is located in the Shibakōen neighborhood, surrounded by numerous sights such as the Tokyo Tower, the historic Zojoji Temple, and Shiba Park, which was established in 1873. The area combines nature with architecture – green retreats meet modern office and high-rise buildings. Convenient, comfortable charging experience The two-story facility is modeled after the first Audi charging hub in Nuremberg. A battery-powered charging station – the hypercharger from PowerX – is installed on the ground level. With a maximum charging capacity of 150 kilowatts (kW), it can charge two electric vehicles at the same time. The patented Audi swivel arm installed in Shibakōen is attached to the top of the hypercharger. Handling is easy thanks to the cable routing. It enables effortless access to the vehicle’s charging port and keeps the charging cable off the floor. The technology is already known and used successfully at Audi sites in Europe. As with all previous Audi charging hubs, the new Shibakōen hub in Tokyo is designed to be brand-independent and can be used for all electric vehicles. Upstairs, the facility houses a 50-square-meter lounge. As soon as a charging process begins, an access code is sent to the customer’s smartphone, enabling access to the lounge.

The Audi A7 Sportback impresses with even more dynamic driving on the one hand and increased comfort on the other. Thanks to numerous chassis innovations, the Gran Turismo from Audi offers a new range between comfort and dynamics. The mild-hybrid technology, which is also new, makes the drive system even more efficient and at the same time more comfortable. Furthermore, the A7 will be hitting the road with updated engines. Chassis New chassis components enable the four-door Gran Turismo to perfect its synthesis of sportiness and long-distance comfort. The new Audi A7 Sportback handles more agilely and spontaneously yet is also safer and more comfortable. This has been achieved using innovative technologies such as dynamic all-wheel steering, damper control and controlled power distribution by the quattro sport differential. The central control of these system via the electronic chassis platform (ECP) make this synthesis of sportiness and comfort possible. With the standard progressive steering and the optional dynamic all-wheel steering and sport differential, the A7 achieves the handling characteristics of a compact sports car. The dynamic all-wheel steering combines the dynamic steering at the front axle, which works with strain wave gearing, with a separate rear axle steering system with a spindle drive. This makes it possible to independently adjust the steering angles at the front and rear axles. The dynamic all-wheel steering ends the conflict of aims between agile response and stability. At speeds up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph), the rear wheels are turned as much as five degrees in the opposite direction. This reduces the turning circle by up to 1.1 meters (3.6 ft), and the car becomes more agile in city traffic, when maneuvering and in tight switchbacks. At 60 km/h (37.3 mph) and above the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels.

MMI navigation plus in the RS Q3** and the RS Q3 Sportback** offers the same functions as in the large Audi models. For example, it recognizes the driver’s preferences based on previous journeys, allowing it to generate suitable route suggestions. It also draws on the system’s statistical empirical values of driving times and traffic loads. The route is calculated online on the servers of the map and navigation provider HERE, using real-time data for the traffic situation. If the data connection is lost, MMI navigation plus switches to the on-board routing, which runs in parallel. There are four free updates for the map every year; if desired, they can be uploaded to the car over the air. Everything is connected: Audi connect and Car-to-X MMI navigation plus is also joined by the Audi connect services onboard the new RS Q3** and the new RS Q3 Sportback**. They are the perfect addition to the navigation system. Data transfer is based on the LTE Advanced standard in almost all European countries via a SIM card permanently installed in car, the Audi connect SIM. These services include traffic information online, the point-of-interest search as well as information on parking spaces and filling stations, which appear directly on the navigation map – as necessary, also with dynamic additional information such as prices and availability. Further connect services are online media streaming, online news and Twitter and e-mail inbox access. A Wi-Fi hotspot for the passengers’ mobile devices completes the Audi connect portfolio. It also supports the 5 GHz band and allows download rates up to 300 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbit/s. As an option, the customer can add on data packages conveniently from the car.

Audi Sport has stood for “Vorsprung durch Technik” in international motorsports since 1981. Whether at the World Rally Championship, Pikes Peak, super touring car championships, DTM, GT racing, Le Mans prototypes, Formula E, or Rallye Dakar: In an impressive performance, Audi has triumphed in all motorsport projects with numerous victories and major championship titles. In customer racing, international customer teams driving Audi Sport GmbH models vie to come out on top in circuit races. Audi will enter Formula 1 for the time in 2026. The knowledge that Audi Sport GmbH has gained in motorsports is reflected in all its models. Formula 1 will spearhead the company’s related activities. Audi Sport GmbH has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Audi Formula Racing GmbH, to enter the premier class of motorsports. From 2026, the brand with the four rings will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The power unit will be built at Audi Sport’s state-of-the-art Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau, not far from AUDI AG headquarters in Ingolstadt. The center, which opened in 2014, is considered one of the most sophisticated of its kind and is currently undergoing extensive expansion for the F1 debut. The move entails the first Formula 1 power unit to be built in Germany since 2009. The decisive factor is the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) new regulations, which, among other things, will provide for sustainable synthetic fuels from 2026 and raise the electric share of hybrid drive units to almost 50 percent. Audi wants to actively shape the transformation of what is by far the most significant motorsport series. Launched in 2009, the brand’s customer racing program has won more than 500 overall and class championship titles worldwide. Nineteen overall victories at 24-hour races and many other successes in endurance motorsports round off this impressive legacy.

The compact powerhouses are thus the sporty top-of-the-line models within the Audi Q3 family. The five-cylinder engine is a modern classic. The 2.5 TFSI with 294 kW (400 PS) now draws just over 17 percent more power from 2,480 cc of displacement than before. The engine’s maximum torque of 480 Nm (354.0 lb-ft) is available over the very broad rev range between 1,950 and 5,850 revolutions per minute. The RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 4.5 seconds. The top speed is regulated at 250 km/h (155.3 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174.0 mph). Audi RS Q3 and Audi RS Q3 Sportback 2.5 TFSI Displacement in cc 2,480 Max. power output in kW (PS) at rpm 294 (400) at 5,850–7,000 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 480 (354.0) between 1,950 and 5,850 Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (280) (155.3 (174.0)) Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) in s 4.5 Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km (US mpg) 8.9–8.8* (26.4–26.7) Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km (g/mi) 204–202* (328.3–325.1) Drive quattro drive Transmission Seven-speed S tronic At less than 50 centimeters (19.7 in) in length, the 2.5 TFSI engine is extremely compact and is 26 kg (57.3 lb) lighter than the previous model. Its crankcase is made of aluminum, which alone saves 18 kg (39.7 lb). Elaborate measures reduce internal friction while at the same time increasing power output. The cylinder barrels are plasma-coated; the crankshaft main bearings are six millimeters (0.2 in) smaller in diameter. The crankshaft is hollow bored and is therefore 1 kg (2.2 lb) lighter, while the aluminum pistons have integrated channels for oil cooling. In the short warm-up phase after a cold start, the switchable water pump does not circulate the coolant in the cylinder head – the 2.5 TFSI engine thus reaches its operating temperature more quickly. This lowers the coefficient of friction and reduces fuel consumption. A start/stop system and a recuperation system also contribute to the level of efficiency.

Battery preconditioning optimizes charging performance to minimize charging times Predictive thermal management puts battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a charging station The Audi e-tron route planner provides charging station information – including the number of available stations, payment options, and more Audi offers helpful functions in its electric model series that significantly shorten charging times and make it much easier to find charging stations. The key to optimal charging success There are several basic factors that promote fast charging: Sufficient preconditioning Battery temperature in ideal temperature range of +25°C to +45°C Low state of charge (SoC) at charging start Moderate interior climate control during charging Sufficient power output at charging station How battery temperature affects charging times The temperature of the high-voltage battery (HV battery) has a significant impact on the maximum power output, the charging time, and ultimately the battery’s own service life. In order to ensure optimal charging performance and fast charging stops in low or high outside temperatures, the HV battery must be sufficiently preconditioned. The ideal range for charging the HV battery is between 25 and 45 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius can damage the battery’s electronics and chemical components. At the same time, temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius increase the battery’s internal electrical resistance, which means that charging will take longer. For this reason, the Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, e-tron GT, and Q4 e-tron model series feature a predictive thermal management system designed to put the battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a DC fast-charging (HPC) station. The process of achieving this ideal charging condition is known as preconditioning. It works by heating the battery in cold temperatures and cooling it in warm temperatures.

The new Audi A7 Sportback Exterior and lighting design Particularly sporty interpretation of the new Audi design language: taut, muscular body; wide, low Singleframe grille Side view with sporty-sinewy proportions; powerful contours above the wheels to emphasize the quattro drive, taut roof line, strongly tapered rear end with continuous light strip Digital daytime running lights signature (option) Optional HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light, dynamic lighting effects in the headlights and rear lights when unlocking and locking Length 4,969 millimeters (16.3 ft), wheelbase 2,926 millimeters (9.6 ft), width 1,908 millimeters (6.3 ft), height 1,422 millimeters (4.7 ft) Wheel sizes 18" to 21" Interior design, colors and materials Interior design with clean design language, fusion of architecture and operation Visually seamlessly integrated 10.1-inch display (option), only a few buttons and controls Optional ambient and contour ambient lighting package Wide selection of sophisticated materials such as Valcona leather; new colors; design selection and S line sport package as top equipment User operation New operating and display concept MMI touch response: two touchscreens with haptic and acoustic feedback, intelligent text input Optional natural-language voice control with onboard and cloud search Key functions can be operated from the steering wheel; optional head-up display available Optional Audi virtual cockpit with full HD resolution (1,920 x 720 pixels) Around 400 functions can be personalized via seven profiles, if desired Infotainment and Audi connect New generation of the Modular Infotainment Platform; top version MMI navigation plus with data transmission via LTE Advanced and Wi-Fi hotspot Optional navigation with self-learning function based on driver preferences; online route planning with HERE, detailed 3D city models, four free updates per year New Audi connect and Car-to-X services, including traffic sign and hazard information New myAudi