Audi Q3- Feels like a luxury sedan, but with the function of an SUV

If you are a fan of luxury sedans, but need more utility, the Audi Q3 is the answer.   The Q3 features the 200 horsepower, turbo-charged 2.0 Liter 4-cylinder engine. and optional Quattro all wheel drive.   With an ample amount of torque, the Q3 provides plenty of power. 

 

The Q3 drives like you would expect an Audi sedan to, with excellent handling and comfort, while providing the functionality and cargo space of an smaller SUV.  As always, Audi offers great engineering, including a smart array of steering wheel controls and center instrument cluster. 

 

 

With an impressive list of standard features the Audi Q3 offers a great value compared to other vehicles in the class.  Be sure to visit Gurley Leep Motorwerks to see our selection of Audi Q3 models. 

 

Audi Plans Electric Crossover Vehicle for 2018

 

 

Audi used the Frankfurt Auto Show to unveil the concept for their first all-electric Crossover SUV, the etron Quattro.  Length-wise, it falls in between the existing Q5 and Q7 models.

 

According to Audi, there would be three electric motors, one in the front and two in the rear.  The goal, according to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is to  "lead the industry in connectivity and energy efficiency."



Audi's New "Virtual Cockpit"- The Instrument Cluster of the Future

  

 

Once again, Audi is staying far ahead of the curve when it comes to in-vehicle technology.  Audi's latest revelation is the "Virtual Cockpit". 

Audi describes the Virtual Cockpit like this:  "Everything in view, directly in front of the driver - The Audi virtual cockpit, a fully digital instrument cluster, is completely driver-focussed. The 12.3-inch TFT display depicts all the information in razor-sharp, brilliantly clear and high-contrast quality".

Originally introduced only the Audi TT, the Virtual Cockpit will soon be available on other models as well.  It will be available on the 2016 Q7, and possibly others for 2016.  The beauty of the Virtual Cockpit is that the driver is able to change their view of the completely digital dash view.  There are no analog instruments whatsoever, everything on the digital screen.  Even in bright sunlight, the screen is beautifully clear.  This truly is the instrument cluster of the future. 

Visit the Audi of Michiana Showroom to see all of our new Audi inventory.

Introducing the Audi A3

The Audi A3 appears to be the hands-down winner in the expanding compact luxury sedan class.  With the A3, Audi has been able to do a small luxury car, without sacrificing style, performance or luxury. 

The unmistakable front end and stylish curves leave no doubt that this is an Audi, basically a little smaller and sportier version of it's larger siblings.  Since the A3 is, obviously, smaller than the A4 inside and out, Audi has streamlined the interior, rather than trying to cram all of the A4's controls into a smaller space.  The result is a stream-lined, yet elegant and intuitive cockpit.   One change is the very cool 7" pop-up screen on the A3, rather than the built-in and sometimes-obtrusive screens on competitors models. 

Standard features include leather power seats, glass sunroom, and HD/Satellite radio, with the Audi MMI infotainment system. 

The standard engine in the A3 for 2015 is an inline 4-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower with 200 ft-lbs of torque.  The 2.0 TSFI model bumps those numbers to 220 horses with 258 ft-lbs of torque.  Either engine provides excellent mileage (23/33 and 24/33 mpg, respectively), far outdistancing many of it's competitors.

See our inventory of 2015 and 2016 Audi A3 models at http://bit.ly/1hMneXI or visit our showroom at 4004 North Grape Road, Mishawaka IN 46545.