The term "practical" has always been thought of as a detriment to vehicles that pride themselves on luxury and performance. 'It's for the plebs,' as they might say in ancient Roman times. Well, here at Audi of Charlotte, we have to say those days are over, especially when drivers get to take the 2013 Audi allroad out for a test drive here at our dealership.
The Strategic Vision Total Quality Index compiles real driver experiences and hard data to put together a listing of vehicles with the features drivers in the greater Charlotte area any beyond are looking for. So, if we're talking about it here on the Audi of Charlotte blog, you know it must mean one thing: new Audi models cracked the list.
Finding a vehicle that is not only appealing in terms of looks, or packs a lot of punch under the hood for a thrilling driving experience is certainly on the mind of greater Charlotte area drivers. However, one thing we can all agree on is no matter the vehicle you choose, you want to be happy with it for a long time. At Audi of Charlotte, we're here to say that of the many new Audi models available in our showroom, two stand out to one of the foremost automotive authorities when it comes to vehicle satisfaction.
While July is the perfect time for greater Charlotte area residents to take a vacation, many here locally, and across the United States also saw it as a good time to buy or lease a new Audi vehicle as well. At Audi of Charlotte, we've got the numbers to prove it too.
In 2010, Audi released a V10 version of the Audi R8, the V10 5.2 FSI. That vehicle boasted quite a bit of power, but the U.S.-based tuning company APR Tuned has set out to do it one better, building an R8 with more power, and it has all of us here at Audi of Charlotte intrigued.
When Charlotte area drivers are asked to rattle off the top luxury car brands, Audi always enters the conversation as the automaker is consistently vying for the number one spot. While the competition is intense, it has helped push the limits of innovation and new vehicle technology that can be found on many new Audi vehicles. With that in mind, the German carmaker has made a bold statement of their intentions to win over the hearts of drivers everywhere.
Here at Audi of Charlotte, we were catching up on some automotive news when we noticed a report from Car and Driver stating that a new Audi vehicle could be making its way stateside in the near future. It's a pretty bold suggestion, and one we hope turns out to be true.
For as long as Audi has produced luxury vehicles that own the road like the 2012 Audi A6, it has also been on the racing scene, competing in events across the world, garnering many podium finishes and accolades. However, there is always history to be made, and Audi recently earned an overall victory where it never had before: the Nurburgring 24-Hour Race.
Luxury cars with an extended wheelbase certainly look the part, but how many of them deliver on performance as well? That's a simple answer for us here at Audi of Charlotte, as the Audi A8 takes home that honor, but it's not just us saying it, both Car and Driver and Road & Track named it "Best Large Luxury Sedan" after recent testing of the vehicle.
Here at Audi of Charlotte, we're constantly immersed in the vast world of Audi news, culture, and it's thrilling luxury driving experience. For drivers in the area, especially those who tell us how much they love their new Audi, we'd like to share a few ways that you can stay more informed about Audi, and build a connection with the luxury brand outside of driving it around the Charlotte area.
