Audi Scores Highest Ranking in the 2012 Total Quality Awards

Audi Scores Highest Ranking in the 2012 Total Quality Awards™ by Strategic Vision

Audi A8 is named best overall model and luxury segment winner, while Audi A4 is recognized as segment winner

Audi ranked as the top overall brand in the newly released 2012 Total Quality Index™ (TQI) study presented by Strategic Vision, scoring 918 out of a possible 1000 points. Additionally, among luxury brands priced $40,000 and above, Audi improved the most from 2011. Individual accolades include the Audi A8named as the overall Best Model and Luxury Car, and the A4 topping its category in the Near-Luxury Car segment.The Audi A8 is named the overall Best Model and topped the Luxury Car segment with scores that outpaced the industry standards in all areas, particularly environmental friendliness, seat comfort and interior quality. The 2012 Audi A8 flagship sedan, known for its superior design and advancements in engineering, technology and performance, received the overall Best Model award.

With a score of 942 out of 1000 points, the A8 was the highest-performing model in the 2012 TQI study. Innovative technological amenities, such as the Audi connect™ system, which offers Google Earth™, Google™ Local Search, clear and efficient Google™ Voice Local Search, real-time weather, fuel prices, news and travel information as well as a Wi-Fi connection for up to eight devices, facilitated the Audi A8 to surpass its competition with high marks. Audi is the only brand globally offering factory-installed wireless Internet, an advance now available in core models, such as the Audi A4, Audi A5 and Audi Q5.

For 2013, the A8 retains and refines several qualities that are heavily praised in the previous model year. The 2013 Audi A8 model line expands from two to five models. The new 3.0 TFSI® supercharged V6 and new 4.0T twin-turbo V8 engines are faster and more fuel efficient than the outgoing 4.2 liter V8 engine. The 3.0T V6 produces 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds. The Audi A8 4.0-liter TSFI bi-turbo V8 engine features an all-new powertrain that produces 420 hp and 444 lb-ft of toque and seamlessly goes from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. All engines are paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with the confidence-inspiring Audi quattro® all-wheel drive system.

The Audi A4 also topped its category thanks to its progressive styling, customer perception and vehicle reliability. The Audi A4, the only car in its class to offer quattro all-wheel drive, features the award-winning 2.0 TFSI engine with 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque, combined with Audi valvelift system, variable valve timing and TFSI direct injection. Design refinements give the A4 model-line athletic elegance, most noticeably with the available Audi xenon plus lighting with LED daytime running lights and tail lamps. Available convenience technologies, such as Audi MMI® Navigation plus with Audi connect and Audi music interface, add pure enjoyment to the driving experience. Entertainment is provided by an Audi six-channel stereo system with ten speakers, or an available Bang & Olufsen® 505-watt, 14-speaker sound system.

Strategic Vision has presented Total Quality Awards annually since 1995. Based on Strategic Vision’s quantitative “ValueCentered®” NVES study, the Total Quality Index was calculated from the responses of 45,390 buyers who purchased 2012 models between September and December 2011.

To learn more about the Audi premium performance models, please visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com.

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301 North Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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The Audi Q5 Crossover

“For a vehicle with a compact footprint, there’s a lot of usable seating and cargo space in the 2012 Audi Q5. Factor in the rich interior appointments and refined feel, and there’s a plenty of upscale family appeal here.” (The Car Connection review)

Walk around to the side of the Q5 and you’ll notice a sporty and sophisticated profile. From the dramatic wheels set off by the rising edges of the fenders, to the graceful slope of the roof accented by the striking aluminum roof rails, the Q5 stands apart from the crowd.

Under the vehicle you’ll find quattro AWD.  quattro is essentially a mechanical system devised around a torque-sensing, self-locking, center differential that shifts torque instantaneously to where it’s needed.

So the looks are stunning, the drive is smooth… how about some specifications: (visit us to learn more)

• Powertrain: 2.0 liter turbocharged with intercooler, DOHC in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine with FSI direct injection and Audi valvelift system
• Horsepower/torque: 211 hp @4300 rpm / 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
• Length/weight: 182.2 in. / 4090 lbs.
• Wheelbase: 110.5 in.
• 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
• EPA fuel economy: 20 city / 27 hwy / 22 combined
• Cargo capacity: 29.1 cubic feet or 57.3 cubic feet with the 2nd row folded

“Best description, a Sports sedan in CUV body!”(consumer review on Edmunds.com)

Whether you’re an upmarket parent, a couple, or flying solo… this CUV will exceed your expectations. Stop by McGrath Audi today and take one out for a test drive… see what all the fuss is about!

McGrath Audi
301 North Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60025
1-888-364-6780

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