The Audi Q7 coastline combines the breathtaking power of a twelve-cylinder TDI with the elegant style of an exclusive yacht. A large part of the highperformance SUV’s exterior and interior is bathed in a trendy white. Under the hood resides the world’s strongest diesel engine in a series-production vehicle – the six-liter V12 capable of delivering 368 kW (500 hp) of power.
The Audi Q7 coastline comes in Inuit, a special white that creates a pearl effect reminiscent of the glistening luminance of the polar region. Audi, the leading brand in automotive design, initiated a popular trend with this color years ago – studies such as the white Shooting Brake Concept displayed at the Geneva Motor Show 2006 have become style-setters.In contrast to the production version of the Q7 V12 TDI, the casing for the exterior mirrors on the Audi Q7 coastline is white as well; the single-frame radiator grill and the side air intake slots come in dark High Gloss Steel. The Audi Q7 coastline has the same body modifications as the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, with widened wheel arches and striking front and back bumpers that immediately catch the eye.The equally stylish and trendy interior is dominated by alabaster white, a color popular on luxury yachts. Also in luminous white are the carpet, embroidered floor mats made of fine wool, pillar trim, roof lining, seat upholstery made of plush velvet and Valcona leather, seatbelts, steering wheel, the front of the cockpit and the door trim. The majority of the switches and controls as well as the instrument panel with cowl are likewise in this trendy color from Audi.In the interior, additional accents are set by aluminum elements on components such as the air inlet nozzles and door handles. Further trendy touches include nut brown piping on the seats as well as fine brown piping on the instrument panel and the door. Parts of the armrest, the gearshift lever knob and the inner door sill trims are made of American walnut veneer in which thin strips made of dark smoked oak wood have been embedded as a further maritime reference. The same combination can also be found on the floor of the luggage compartment, which contains two integrated folding boxes. The wood is waxed, not varnished. As a result, the pores in the wood remain open, giving it a uniquely charming feel and silky glow.Concentrated power and high efficiency: 368 kW (500 hp) and 1,000 Nm (757.56 lb-ft)Under the hood of the Audi Q7 coastline concept car resides a concentrated powerhouse: The V12 TDI is writing a whole new chapter in the annals of diesel technology.
Drawing on 5,934 cm3 of displacement, the six-liter engine delivers 368 kW (500 hp) of power and an impressive 1,000 Nm (757.56 lb-ft) of torque between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. As a result, the vehicle performs like a world-class sportscar – sprinting from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). On average, the world’s only 12-cylinder diesel engine in a passenger car uses just 11.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (19.77 mpg) – a much better figure than comparable gasoline engines from competitors. The unique diesel power of the Audi Q7 with V12 TDI engine is not the only factor to render it the ultimate high-performance SUV.
Equally sporty in nature are the vehicle’s six-speed tiptronic and quattro drive as well as running gear with adaptive air suspension. Behind the large wheels are ceramic brake disks. A DVD navigation system, a Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System and leather seats with electric heating and adjustment switches are symptomatic of the luxurious standards in the Audi Q7 coastline.
Tags: autoshow 78th International Geneva Motor Show Audi A4 new modelsMore style, more passenger and luggage space and greatly enhanced driver appeal for latest Audi load carrier
All new A4 Avant to make its world public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3.Five engines at launch – 1.8 Turbo FSI petrol (160PS), 3.2 V6 FSI petrol (265PS), 2.0 TDI (143PS), 2.7 TDI (190PS), 3.0 TDI (240PS)Largest-in-class luggage space - 490 litres with standard split/folding rear seat in place, 1,430 litres with rear seat foldedLongest-in-class wheelbase achieved through repositioning of front axle enables enhanced passenger space, particularly in the rear, and optimizes weight distributionThe all new Audi A4 is about to enter a new dimension as the Avant - for a long time the most sought-after premium sector estate - returns with a largest-in-class load bay to add to the already long list of advances offered by the latest Audi compact executive saloon. Available to order from early March, the new load carrier is expected to carry a premium of approximately € 2,000 (£1,200) over its saloon equivalent.The successor to the long established sector leader underpins its expanded 1,430 litre load bay with the new, reconfigured suspension set-up with longest-in-class wheelbase that has already brought much improved driver appeal, and enhanced cabin space, to the latest A4 Saloon.
Increased leg room boosts comfort for rear seat passengers in particular, and when all seats are filled the load area with its versatile reversible load floor is the most accommodating in the class with a 490-litre capacity.Access to the load bay can be facilitated by the optional powered tailgate, and loads can be secured using the standard luggage net and tie-down straps, or with the much praised telescopic bar and securing belt system first seen in the A6 Avant, also available at extra cost.The new A4 Avant launches in the UK with a choice of either SE or more sporting S line specification options, and with five state-of-the-art FSI direct petrol injection and common rail piezo TDI engines. The initial range will take in the 160PS 1.8 Turbo FSI four-cylinder, the 265PS 3.2-litre V6 FSI, the 143PS 2.0-litre TDI, the 190PS 2.7-litre TDI and the 240PS 3.0-litre TDI. Depending on the engine chosen, there will be the option of either the latest six-speed manual gearbox, an extensively revised, faster-shifting six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission or an updated and even smoother version of the ultra-efficient multitronic continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).The advanced engines and transmissions propel a body that is considerably more rigid than its predecessor, yet around 10 per cent lighter, despite being 120mm longer, giving them maximum opportunity to shine in conjunction with the completely new suspension and steering configuration. Siting the front axle 154mm further forwards than in the existing car, the new chassis reduces overhang and optimises weight distribution for greatly enhanced handling balance and composure.
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