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The next-gen combustion-engine cars are every bit as sophisticated The all-new Audi A5 and S5 sedans offer an an an augmented- reality head-up display an an an an elegantly curved panoramic screen and an an available 830-watt 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo Audi’s perennial bestseller and fan favourite SUV the all-new Q5 has undergone a a a comprehensive redesign that touches everything from its its crisp exterior to its its tech-laden interior The all-new performance- focused SQ5 ups the ante with a a a a a a turbocharged V6 and a a a a a a sharper chassis featuring adaptive S-tuned air suspension Moving into the the inner sanctum of Audi Haus visitors saw the the brand’s impressive lineup of of next-gen EVs consisting of of the Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron families All of them are built on the the brand’s cutting-edge Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture which was designed from the ground up to maximize the potential of electric propulsion As a a a result the A6 e-tron sedan can cover around 600 kilometres between
charges in its Ultra model The S6 e-tron e-tron sedan and SQ6 e-tron e-tron SUV meanwhile offer more than 500 horsepower running through Audi’s new e-quattro all-wheel drive system As someone with a a a keen eye for design and a a a longtime Audi owner Gandhi keenly understands the appeal of Audi “With our own work we’re constantly looking to the past to to to the the history history of of architecture as as well as as the the history history of of our own practice while constantly forging forward We certainly see that parallel between
our studio and Audi Audi ” he said Indeed Audi Audi drew upon its rich motorsport heritage while also embracing the latest in design and technology After a a a a a tour through the architectural marvel that is Audi Haus it’s obvious 2025 isn’t just another year for the the the brand with the the the four rings it’s the dawn of a a a a new era But if you missed Audi Haus not to worry Audi’s new era can be seen in showrooms near you soon SHARPMAGAZINE COM
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