Audi 2008: Technology working for a greener future

Another year, another Budget, and with a raft of tax reforms and realignments affecting the fleet operator, it's good to know Audi has measures in place to reduce their impact.The good news starts with the A3 and A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI Special Edition models, which with their CO2 emissions of just 119g/km, fall into the new 13% tax band for diesels in 2008/9. These models will also be exempt from the London Congestion Charge when the punitive new £25 daily charge comes into force on 27 October.And those looking to consolidate their exposure to the charge can also take comfort that the A8 2.8 FSI - officially the cleanest luxury car on the market - and the A8 3.0 TDI quattro fall below the 225g/km threshold, incurring only the £8 rate rather than the £25 daily charge from October. An attractive proposition for our chauffeur customers and for those needing to drive in Central London.Iain Carmichael, Head of Fleet Sales, Audi UKS line and Avant join A4 rangeThe new Audi A4 range is strengthening all the time with the addition of the sporting S line trim specification, the introduction of the new A4 Avant, plus a new entry model positioned at under £20,000 ROTR.Powered by a 120PS version of the 1.8 TFSI engine, the A4 1.8 TFSI Standard model marks the new entry point to the A4 range, priced at £19,900 ROTR and including 16 inch alloy wheels, climate control, a Chorus radio-CD player, ESP and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm/immobiliser.The more overtly sporting S line trim, which adds £2,500 to the price of the equivalent SE model, introduces equipment including 18 inch alloy wheels, a 3-spoke S line sports steering wheel, S line body styling, 20mm lower S line sports suspension, S line sports seats, Xenon headlights with daytime running lights and matt brushed aluminium inlays.Adding useful extra practicality and a class-leading load area of 1,430 litres with rear seats folded, the new A4 Avant belies its versatility with its sleek lines.At just £1,150 more than the equivalent Saloon model, the Avant is available to order now, with prices starting at £23,400 ROTR.Audi A4 Avant lease prices2.0 TDI quattro joins the TT rangeBlending the sporting appeal of the Audi TT with the latest in TDI technology, new Euro 5-compliant TT 2.0 TDI quattro Coupe and Roadster models offer a unique opportunity in tax-efficient sports motoring.The statistics make compelling reading, with the Coupe returning combined consumption of 53.3mpg and CO2 emissions of just 140g/km, a 20% reduction over the 2.0 TFSI. With 170PS, performance is brisk, too, with a top speed of 140mph and 0-62mph in 7.5sec.Such figures make a drastic reduction in company car tax liability compared with the 2.0 TFSI: a 40% tax payer in 2008/9, for example, can expect to pay £160 a month for the 2.0 TDI Coupe quattro, compared with £200 a month for the 2.0 TFSI.As well as quattro permanent four-wheel drive, TT 2.0 TDI models come with 17 inch Trapez alloy wheels, leather and Alcantara trim, climate control and an MP3-compatible Audi Concert radio/CD. The Roadster adds a fully automatic soft-top with wind deflector.Both Coupe and Roadster models are now available to order, priced from £26,350 ROTR for the Coupe and £28,350 ROTR for the Roadster.Audi TT Coupe lease prices Audi TT Roadster lease pricesA8 3.0 TDI escapes congestion penaltyA reduction to 224g/km in the CO2 emissions of the Audi A8 3.0 TDI SE quattro and Sport (including Long Wheel Base variants) has ensured these models will not incur the £25 a day London Congestion Charge when new rules come into force on 27 October 2008.Together with the 2.8 FSI SE and Sport models, which are by some margin the cleanest cars in the luxury sector, it brings to six the number of Audi A8 derivatives that will incur only the £8 daily charge.Audi A8 lease pricesAudi Q7 S line for price of SEWith its unrivalled blend of quattro permanent four-wheel drive, seven seats as standard, adaptive air suspension and choice of two FSI petrol and two TDI diesel engines, the Audi Q7 offers real luxury and style with full quattro capability.Now, the price is the same for both SE and S line models, giving drivers the opportunity to select the specifications that best suits their requirements. Prices start from £41,330 ROTR for the 3.0 TDI quattro 240PS.Furthermore, the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S line is now available from Audi Finance on a 24-month/10,000 miles a year basis from £539 a month with £1,617 deposit.Super luxury for Audi Q7 coastlineShown alongside the new V12 TDI super-SUV at Geneva, the Audi Q7 coastline design study offers the ultimate in luxury, with a distinctly nautical theme.Dark waxed American walnut veneer covers parts of the armrest, inner door sill trims, gear knob and luggage compartment floor, giving it a deck-style look that complements the ultra-luminous white exterior and plush velvet and leather-upholstered seats.Audi Q7 lease pricesAudi A4 voted No1 in EuropeReaders of Auto Express and its 25 European sister publications have voted the new Audi A4 the magazine's prestigious 2008 Auto 1 award winner at the Geneva Motor Show in March.The overall champion is selected by editors, experts and racing drivers linked to the 26 magazines, but their 40 million readers also play a key role in the judging process.Audi A4 Saloon lease prices

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