A4 New Series and 7 Other Models Debut in Japan for the First Time ―Audi (TMS)
Audi Japan showcased 11 vehicles at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show (October 29 - November 8, Tokyo Big Sight), including seven models making their Japanese debut.
The Audi A4/A4 Avant is the core model of the Audi brand. Its latest model made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The lineup includes the sedan A4 and the wagon-type A4 Avant. The styling, combining Audi's signature elegance and sportiness, achieves the best-in-class drag coefficient. It also comes equipped with a wealth of driver assistance features for safety. It will be released in Japan soon.
The Audi Q7 e-tron, based on the new Audi Q7, is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle to adopt the full-time quattro all-wheel drive system. Equipped with an externally chargeable lithium-ion battery, it enables approximately 50 kilometers of driving in EV (electric vehicle) mode. It also achieves excellent fuel efficiency in hybrid mode, which combines a direct-injection gasoline turbo engine (TFSI) with an electric motor, offering a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. It is scheduled for introduction in Asian markets, including Japan, in 2016.
The concept car "Audi prologue allroad" is the third installment in the prologue series, following the Coupe and Avant. It features all-round driving performance, capable on any road surface, thanks to the full-time quattro all-wheel drive system and high ground clearance. It also features a plug-in hybrid drive unit combining a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor, delivering a powerful system output of 540 kW (734 PS) while keeping fuel consumption low. Furthermore, it can travel up to 54 kilometers in pure EV mode.
The Audi R18 e-tron quattro is a sports prototype racing car that has competed in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Since its debut in 2012, it has achieved notable successes, including three consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It continues to evolve annually, with the 2015 model featuring improvements over the previous year's version, including enhancements to aerodynamics and the hybrid system. The engine produces approximately 410 kW (558 hp), forming a hybrid drive system alongside an electric motor that boosts output to over 200 kW (272 hp). Despite its complex mechanisms, total weight is kept to 870 kg. Improvements focus primarily on technologies intended for feedback to production vehicles.
Audi Experts, knowledgeable guides familiar with Audi, were stationed at the venue to provide guidance and consultation within the booth.
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