CONFIRMED:
A3: The A3 gets revised front and rear styling, an optional magnetic ride control system (similar to that found in the TT and R8), and the availability of Quattro all-wheel-drive in four-cylinder (2.0T) models.
A4: Audi will introduce the new version of the A4 compact sedan in fall 2008 as a 2009 model. The new A4 features updated styling similar to the 2008 Audi A5. The new model makes extensive use of lightweight steel and features chassis and suspension improvements designed to make the A4 more involving to drive. The US version will be available with a new 211 horsepower version of Audi's 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as well as a 265 horsepower 3.2 liter V6. A 3.0 liter turbodiesel V6 will join the lineup in 2010 or 2011.
Q5: Audi's first compact SUV will make its debut in 2009. US-market Q5s will be powered by a 3.2 liter V6 engine with FSI direct injection, six-speed automatic and Quattro all-wheel-drive.
Q7: Audi's big SUV will get diesel power for 2009. The Q7 3.0 TDI will be powered by a 3.0 liter turbodiesel V6 that puts out 260 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque and accelerates the Q7 to 60 MPH in 8.4 seconds.
TT: Audi will introduce a new performance version called the TTS in both coupe and convertible form. The TTS features a special high-performance version of the turbocharged 2.0T engine, with output raised to 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Audi's S-Tronic transmission (also known as the direct-shift gearbox) and Quattro all-wheel-drive are standard.
RUMORED:
DIESELS: Audi is considering adding diesels to several of its models, including a 3.0 liter TDI V6 for the A5, V8 and V12 diesels for the Q7 SUV, and a V12 diesel for the R8.
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