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The New Audi Q7 (Second Generation)

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date March 15, 2015

I’ve finally managed to see the new (Second generation) Audi Q7 in Mayfair, London. Actually, it was the pre-production model and didn’t feature all the new gadgets. Despite being in pre-production, the new second generation looks way way better in real life than the Internet photos. The main reason for this? The press photos from Audi have been taken when the Q7’s air suspension is lowered to the bottom, thus making the Q7 look like a raised estate car. In real life, the Q7 looks like a real SUV.

What’s New!

Interestingly, it is 30mm shorter than the first generation but it does look really long. Despite its size, this model features a class-leading pre-crash and warning system. It is also capable of semi-autonomous driving up to 65 km/h. That’s a great feature, I love it! You don’t need to drive whilst the car is moving. The Q7 also features a night vision assistant. And if that isn’t enough, it can understand whether you’re sticking to your lane or not, blindspots as well!

In terms of gadget features, the second generation model features an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and you can even order it with two Android tablets at the rear. However, you do have to deal with the Android updates! Did I mention there is a 1,920-watt Bang Olufsen sounds system? I am not into sound systems.

The coolest features are the all-wheel steering and 1000-rpm driving mode. Rear wheels can steer up to 5-degrees depending on the situation. And the new vaporisation system enables the engine to run as low as 1000-rpm without any vibration. This reduces the fuel consumption.

The interior ergonomics are very good and it was really easy to control Audi’s MMI information system. The massive touch pad makes it so easy to access the menus and set the navigation or the radio.

Despite the unexpected external look of the second generation, the features and the quality of the interior space compensate for that non-charming exterior. For me though, it is more of a massive gadget than an SUV!

Price starts from £50,000. Technical details are;

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (272 HP) 5-seater:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.1 – 5.7** (38.6 – 41.3 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 159 – 149** (255.9 – 239.8 g/mi)
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI (333 HP) 5-seater:
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.1 – 7.7** (29.0 – 30.5 US mpg);
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 189 – 179** (304.2 – 288.1 g/mi)

Camera: Canon 70d with 50mm f 1.8 lens.

Tags Audi, Audi London, Audi Q7, Canon, London, SUV

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Audi Quattro with No Road Tax and Congestion Charge

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 19, 2015

Audi Quattro with no road tax and no congestion charge. If you are not living in London, you have no idea what I am talking about. In London, if you car emits more than 75g/km CO2, you need to pay the congestion charge fee £11.50. And there are very few cars that are exempt for this lovely tax. And today, I found another car that is exempt from road tax, congestion charge or anything else.

The solution I found is relatively a smaller car than the average. It does offer Quattro, it does have state-of-art of ESP and traction control systems, the brakes are as strong as your feet. And also, it is very very light. In addition, it does offer all Audi character from top to bottom. Horsepower? Actually it depends on the food you just ate and your visits to gym!

The only issue with this car, it is for kids but available to buy at Audi’s Mayfair showroom.

https://merchandise.audi.co.uk/?page=shop&pid=1661

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50 Shades of Grey Trailer by Audi

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 6, 2015

50 Shades of Grey by Audi. Probably the best trailer of this movie!

50 Shades of Grey is an erotics novel by E. L. James (50). I cannot explain the story of the novel but I am sure you all know it. Even if you are not speaking English at all, I am sure 50 Shades of Grey is translated in your language. Personally, I wondered what was inside this trilogy, because everyone was reading it. I guess people who do not access to XXX websites were the main community. Anyway, I read first two sentences and last sentences and the summary. Guess what happened? I kept reading my GQ!

Anyway, the success of this literature perfection, ended up as a movie. I am sure you watched the trailer on your Facebook wall. Will I watch it? Probably, I may watch it when it is £ 0.99 to rent on iTunes five years later.

I thought, I was the only person who found this movie really hilarious. Apparently, Audi US team found it really funny as well and they created their own trailer of the 50 Shades of Grey. And that’s why I love the car industry, we have the same sense of humour :)

By the way, Ted 2 movie is more realistic than the 50 Shades of Grey! Sorry for perception.

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Audi S1 from London Mayfair Digital Showroom

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date December 16, 2014

Today I continue with Audi family, S1, I was really curious to see this tiny car. And hopefully, I managed to spot one at Audi’s Digital Showroom at Mayfair, London. Audi S1 is a really tiny and charming car. It is powered by a 2-lt TFSI 230 HP and 370 nm of torque.

The exciting part is the Quattro all-wheel drive system! And unfortunately, it is coupled with a six-speed manual. It should have been a S-Tronic double clutch! However, the rear suspension is a proper multi-link suspension and provide better grip.

I really like the Audi S1 despite the pre-histroic manual transmission. I guess, if you are looking for a small, fast and invisible car the S1 will be the perfect choice. It really well built inside as well. And it does not show off like its competitors.

Actually, I really like the S1 and three-door version looks cool as well!

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New Second Generation Audi Q7 | Android Tablet with Quattro

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date December 16, 2014

New second generation Audi Q7 is here! The big and charming SUV from the Audi has a new face, a new drive train and new technologies. Personally, I never liked the first generation Audi Q7. It was not offering anything different or exciting. First generation Q7 was an SUV that is cheaper than its rival and offers lots of space, that was all.

However, Audi decided to change this perception and with the second generation Audi Q7, they introduced the first Android based SUV tablet! Actually, second generation Audi Q7 offers a plug-in hybrid e-tron Quattro model. What does this mean? If you purchase the second generation Q7 plug-in hybrid e-tron Quattro model, you will be able to achieve 50 g/km CO2 level from a tank! It will be powered by a 3-lt turbo diesel with 258 HP and the electric motor produces 127 HP, the total of 373 HP with the total torque of 700 nm! This model accelerates to 100km/h in 6 seconds and the top speed is 225 km/h. The rest of engine range is quite boring I will mention them later.

The exciting parts of the second generation Q7 are the pre-crash system, autonomous driving and tablets! Up to 60 km/h second generation Q7 can drive by itself on the road. Basically, when there is a traffic jam, Q7 can drive by itself. X5 already offers this! Also, the new Q7 can detect the cross traffic when you are reversing. Active line assist intervenes the steering-wheel to keep you on your lane. And if you are planning to crash to a car, Q7 can stop by itself.

The exterior design of the Q7 is terrible! It looks like a Lexus LX from the front-end and the rest of Q7 looks like an A6 estate with steroids. Basically, Q7 is an ugly from the outside. However, the interior of the new Q7 is really improved. Material quality looks like the pinnacle for the SUV segment. Unlike the first generation, you won’t be able to spot anything with cheap feeling with the new Q7.

Now you can order the new Q7 with two Android tablets that are powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4 cpu. Tegra 4 is based on ARM Cortex A15 processor with four cores (1.9 GHz), also the same CPU is used with Microsoft Surface Pro 2. The Audi tablet offers a full HD camera, 32 GB internal memory and a NFC connectivity.

The new MMI of the Q7 offers around 185 pixel density per inch (PPI) level (1440 x 550, 8.8-inch). It is not close to Retina displays but still a great achievement for the automotive industry. Land Rover should learn some lessons! Now the MMI is powered by NVIDIA T30 processor to bring very detailed 3D images and the animations.

Google Android Auto, Apple CarPlay are available with the new Q7!

Audi assumes that the new Q7 will be able to understand your sentences by natural speech control. But they never work!

Lastly, the second generation Q7 is 325 kg lighter than the first generation. Basically, the new second generation Audi Q7 looks uglier, offers more luxurious interior, has better driving assistance systems, comes with Android tablets. And has a locking centre differential. Q7 shifted to boring in terms of design but increased the competition via its new toys!

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (200 kW) 5-seater:

Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.1 – 5.7** (38.6 – 41.3 US mpg);

Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 159 – 149** (255.9 – 239.8 g/mi)

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (200 kW) 7-seater:

Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.2 – 5.9** (37.9 – 39.9 US mpg);

Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 163 – 153** (262.3 – 246.2 g/mi)

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI (245 kW) 5-seater:

Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.1 – 7.7** (29.0 – 30.5 US mpg);

Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 189 – 179** (304.2 – 288.1 g/mi)

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI (245 kW) 7-seater:

Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.3 – 7.9** (28.3 – 29.8 US mpg);

Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 193 – 183** (310.6 – 294.5 g/mi)

Photos Credits

Audi

Tags Audi, Audi London, Audi Q7, Quattro

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Coolest Car? Audi A8 W12

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date August 2, 2014

Looking for the coolest car? So, you may end up with an Audi W12! Why? Since it was revealed to market, Audi A8 was an exclusive car thanks to its rareness. This rareness can be explained by its modest design that makes it possible to go around everywhere without being noticed by the people.

Literally, Audi A8 is a car for people who are looking forward to go under the radar. W12? W12 is the number of engines and their position. Audi A8 W12 is powered by a 6.2-lt 12-cylinder engine that can be found inside a Bentley Continental and VW Phaeton. W12 produced 500 HP with 625 nm of torque. It is coupled with a 8-speed automatic gearbox and also Quattro all-wheel drive system. Top speed is 250 km/h and only 4.6 seconds is necessary to reach 100 km/h!

And the most important thing is, Audi A8 W12 is the coolest 12-cylinder car you can find on the market! Very high luxury interior and powerful engine!

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New Audi S1 and S1 Sportback Photos

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date February 12, 2014

Audi S1 and S1 Sportback are finally revealed to public. It is the lunatic version of the tiny Audi, A1. I want to start from the most fundamental improvement, the rear suspension. Audi A1 features an old school, torsion beam suspension to reduce cost, save space and weight. However, Audi S1 is aimed for ultimate handling and experience, Audi features a four-link suspension for the rear wheels. This means, way better handling and comfort.

Audi S1 is powered by a 2-lt TFSI with 231 HP and 370 NM of torque. S1 is coupled with unfortunate six-speed manual but you can order with state-of-art 7-speed S-Tronic double clutch gearbox with all-wheel drive Quattro. And go for the automatic, manual is out-dated technology. S1 needs only 5.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h and the top speed is 250 km/h.

Worth to buy? Definitely Yes! Audi S1 is a new taste and experience. If you are bored with Mini Cooper S, Audi S1 is the best choice.

Photo Credits

Audi

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Audi A3 Family YouTube in Ultra HD

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date January 8, 2014

Audi uploaded an Ultra HD video to their USA YouTube channel for the Audi A3 family. The Ultra HD format is the next step of the digital broadcasting and will turn your Full HD TVs into a rubbish. This new format’s resolution is 3840×2140 and you have chance to see the details more accurately than the existing HD technology. But your iPhone cannot record Ultra HD yet!

If you wish to watch an Ultra HD video, here it is from Audi.

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New Ford Mondeo Vignale | Luxury

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date October 9, 2013

New Ford Mondeo Vignale. Vignale is the most luxurious trim level for the new Mondeo that will be revealed on 2015. On 2006, Ford mentioned that, their aim is to catch up with the Audi’s perfection of interior. And after seven years, I can see that Ford is working very hard to achieve this target.

Vignale will be offering high quality leather craftsmanship and special features dedicated to Vignale trim level. I think Vignale trim level will be more expensive than Titanium but what I see from the photos, it does worth it!

Ford did not release more information regarding to Vignale, however we will hear more as the new Mondeo release date gets closer.

Will Ford Mondeo ever be competing with Audi? Yes! Don’t forget, Audi was never meant to be competing with BMW and Mercedes!

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Ford

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The Best Looking Car at Night from the Rear-End

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date September 15, 2013

Cars at night, here is the photo of the supercars with their tail lights at night. BMW Z4 is not a supercar but I have no idea how it ends up on this list. And also, I really wonder why there is no McLaren and Jaguar. I am definitely sure that, both of these brands look fantastic at night.

The list starts with Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77, Ferrari Enzo, Maserati GranTurismo, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche Carrera GT, Audi R8, Mercedes McLaren SLR, Nissan GT-R and BMW Z4. The best looking car at night is Aston Martin One-77!

Tags Aston Martin, Audi, Aventador, BMW, Bugatti, Carrera GT, Ferrari, Ferrari Enzo, GranTurismo, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes, Nissan GTR, One-77, Porsche, R8, SLR, Veyron, Z4