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TDI stands for “turbocharged direct injection” and is used by Audi to identify its powerful diesel engines. Combining turbocharging and direct injection enables both impressive performance and remarkable efficiency.

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Audi A5 Avant - Static photo,
Colour: Horizon Blue metallic

The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.

Models

07/16/2024

The new Audi A5 models: modern sportiness meets premium proportions

Audi is opening the next chapter in its successful history in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family. Launching 30 years after the first Audi A4, the sharpened design language of the latest generation, now called the Audi A5, captivates with premium proportions. Both body styles, Sedan and Avant, perfectly embody the sporty essence of the Audi design philosophy. A new design language in the interior creates a generous feeling of space and places the displays on a digital stage. The new operating concept increases interaction with the vehicle. Efficient, partially electrified combustion engines and thrilling S models round off the range.

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel - A lot of current Audi models with V6 diesel engines up to 210 kW (286 hp) have been approved for HVO fuel.

Technology

02/23/2022

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel

Like the entire Volkswagen Group, Audi is pursuing the vision of carbon-neutral mobility and wants to achieve net climate neutrality by 2050. The focus is on vehicles with electric batteries. In addition, Audi is increasing the environmental sustainability of its combustion engines: The company has now approved many of its current six-cylinder diesel engines for use with the renewable fuel HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil).

Technology

01/18/2021

New Euro 6d emission standard: Audi has converted its model range

As of the beginning of 2021, Audi has converted its vehicle range to the new level of the Euro 6d emission standard. All models included in the currently valid sales program comply with the strict limits of the Euro 6d-ISC-FCM standard.

Audi SQ5 TDI (until 2024) - Dynamic photo,
Colour: Glacier white

Models

11/12/2020

Sporty, powerful, and efficient: Audi presents the new generation of the SQ5 TDI

Even sharper, sportier, and more efficient: The optimized Audi SQ5 TDI now looks even more impressive. Its V6 three-liter diesel engine with an output of 251 kW (341 PS) delivers its power smoothly and forcefully. The sharper design underlines the sporty character of the sport SUV. Rear lights featuring the new digital OLED technology are available as an option for the top Q5 model.

Audi S5 Sportback TDI (2019 until 2024) - Static photo
Colour: glacier white

Technology

04/17/2019

The Audi S5 models now with a TDI engine

For the first time ever, the Audi S5 (Combined fuel consumption for Coupé/Sportback in l/100 km: 6.2 (37.9 US mpg)*; Combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 163 – 161 g/km (262.3 – 259.1 g/mi)*) has a V6 diesel under the hood. The 3.0 TDI engine in the S5 Coupé and the S5 Sportback produces 255 kW (347 hp) and delivers up to 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft. An electric powered compressor provides for strong off-the-line performance; a mild hybrid system enhances efficiency. This combination of power, torque and efficiency makes the S5 unique in its segment.

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Illustration - Audi A6 Avant - 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain with 48 volt MHEV plus technology

Illustration - Audi Q7 - The V6 TDI range includes two performance levels, the 45 TDI and the 50 TDI. They deliver 170 kW (231 hp) with 500 Newton meters or 210 kW (286 hp) and 600 Newton meters.

Illustration - Audi A5 - 2.0 TDI (150 kW)

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Illustration - Audi A5 - 2.0 TDI (150 kW) powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology

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Illustration - Audi Q2 - Illustration: the Audi Q2 35 TDI quattro drivetrain

Illustration - Audi Q5 - 2.0 TDI (150 kW)

Sustainable fuel, lower emissions: Audi approves many of its V6 diesel engines for use with renewable fuel - Renewable synthetic fuels could replace fossil diesel.

As of: 01/01/2015

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