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Audi A4 from EUR 31800
Audi already supports orders of the new A4, but the first units will not begin to deliver until the middle of next January. In principle models come with four-door body - and that the family will take a few more months Avant-being the first three diesel engine available from 143 to 240 hp and two petrol, one of 160 hp and 265 hp another. In spring 2008 there will be a new version of access to range 1.8 TFSI engine with 120-hp, which will be sold for € 28,800, while the RS4 not appear until 2009.

Two things significantly called attention: its size and weight. For size, 4.70 meters long, 1.83 meters wide and 2,808 mm wheelbase, will become the largest by far of its direct rivals such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class and also wins the majority of generalists, except the VW Passat and the enormous Ford Mondeo. This benefits not only to its impressive silhouette, which gives you great power of representation, but also the livability, because the space for occupants has won a lot and the trunk increases its capacity to 480 litres. Moreover weight, which has fallen by around 10% through the use of lightweight materials, which benefits both the performance and the fuel economy (spends around 9% less than its predecessor).
The first to arrive are all mechanical already known in the ranges of Audi, except the 2.0 TDI, which receives some modifications and reaches 143 hp. In principle there are three engines available V6, 190 hp 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI 240 hp and 265-hp 3.2 FSI. The most powerful figures achieved excellent acceleration with 6.1 seconds in the 0 to 100 km / h for diesel and 6.2 seconds for the gasoline. The consumption of the powerful gasoline has fallen more than one liter respect to its predecessor, perhaps now the average cost of fuel at 9.2 l/100 km. The diesel sweep in this aspect, since the 2.7 TDI only need 6.6 l/100 km and 3.0 TDI 6.9 l/100 km.
Of the four-cylinder engine, the 160-hp 1.8 TFSI is already assembled for a few months, the A3, in this saloon and offers a very good performance: up to 225 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 kph h in 8.6 seconds, and only spends 7.1 l/100 km. For its part the popular 2.0 TDI, with its 143 hp, improves acceleration figure of his predecessor-now 9.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h- reaches 215 km / h speed limit and consumes scarce 5, 5 l/100 km on average. According versions there will be two types of automatic gearboxes and a manual six-speed, front-wheel drive car as well as comprehensive or Quattro.
As regards to equipment and interior details, A4 ignores two common elements, such as ignition key and conventional parking brake. Although the interior design is no great surprise, the previous A4 highlights the change in location of the screen (6.5 inch and 7-inch monochrome or color, depending on the leading multimedia version chosen), now in the Higher; the lower area of the console, with more and new commanders, and the scoreboard clock, with new distribution and lighting.
This new A4 have logically from the latest technological advances in security and aid to driving, such as systems to warn of involuntary change lanes, programmers speed assistance to boot up slopes or headlamps bixenón adaptive inter alia . A very striking detail and A5 are seen in the daytime lights, which include 14 white LEDs.
Rates:
A4 1.8 TFSI 160 hp: € 31,800
A4 3.2 FSI 265 hp V6 Quattro: € 44,500
A4 2.0 TDI 143 hp: € 31,800
A4 2.7 TDI 190 hp: € 40,800
A4 Quattro 3.0 TDI 240 hp: € 44,300

Audi A3 Cabriolet.
The mark of the four rings presents a new cabriolet, the Audi A3 Cabriolet, the model in Germany and will be released in the early months of 2008 and Spain will arrive in the spring. This is a premium compact canvas roof similar by design, which will surely be his most direct rival: the BMW Series 1 convertible, which already reported in Autocity and dates come very close to Audi. Both Audi and BMW-are desmarcan the current fashion models offer open roof hard, such as Volvo C70, Volkswagen Eos, Opel Astra Twin Top, and so on.
Smaller and more modern than the current Audi Cabrio (derived from the recently retired generation A4), the new compact cabriolet presents an image and elegant sports, in the case of incorporating headlamps bixenón, reinforced by some groups modern optics in daylight and bright rings. Outside this cabrio four real seats measured 4.28 metres long and has a capacity of 252 liters of luggage space, a volume that can be expanded to 674 liters abatiendo the hind legs.
So far no A3 Cabriolet Quattro take traction, as the initial range comes in a whole system with front-wheel drive car. Yes there will be, according engine, manual or automatic, two equipment levels (Attraction and Ambition); 15 colors bodywork hood and three colors (blue, red or black). In addition there will be an optional S-Line package, which includes 18-inch wheels (standard are 16 or 17 inches).
The hood of this new Audi A3 Cabriolet can be automatic or semi-automatic, and with a normal or special treatment soundproofing. It is hydraulically actuated through a button and takes just nine seconds to open. In addition, this operation can be performed under way to a top speed of 30 mph.
Four engines and two diesel-gasoline-will be available initially. The 1.9 TDI 105 hp is associated with a five-speed manual gearbox and 2.0 TDI 140 hp may go well with the six-speed manual gearbox or with an automatic double clutch S Tronic. In both cases have a good performance and a very low consumption and emissions (5.1 l/100 km average and 134 g / km).
The benefits most sports come from the hand of the TFSI, 1.8 to 160 hp and 200-hp 2.0, the first of them with six-speed manual gearbox and the second with S Tronic change. Without some high consumption (7.3 l/100 km and 7.6 l/100 km respectively), data acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and maximum speed are excellent: 8.3 seconds and 218 km / h. in the 1.8 TFSI and 7.6 seconds and 231 mph in 2.0 TFSI.

Alfa Brera
The Italian Alfa Romeo brand with a long tradition of sports, launches its expected Brera coupé, with the aim of conquering the lovers of the sport of purebred and regain the prestige that for many years held the mark of biscione. The Brera Sports presents a refined elegance to Italian style, which go hand in hand the highest quality achievement, typical of the luxury saloons, with the roar of engines most serious sporting large cubic capacity.
Based on the Brera prototype presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2002, has seen little change in their design with respect to that model. Developed by Giugiaro, the unique and original design combined with the master’s unmistakable style and luxurious Italian with sportsmanship and elegance to the performance of Alfa Romeo, conveying the highest sporting essence of the brand. On the excellent platform of 159 with a powerful image abroad as an animal crouched to pounce on its prey, presents a sharp front line with the latest product of the signing with his classic grilled triangular large and impressive optical triple lighthouse , a high waistline that adheres to the road through some stylish alloy wheels up to 18 inches conveying dynamism and elegance, and a very compact rear rounded suggesting aplomb and stability. Thanks to a broad exterior dimensions, with a length of 4410 1830 2520 metres, is positioned at the forefront of the segment in which habitability and interior space is concerned, in addition to releasing the scent innate Sports inimitable that you will love at first sight.

These exterior dimensions, leaders in their category, allowing a spacious passenger compartment for the two front passengers, relegating the two rear passengers two rear seats are small enough to be used by children or short distances, as the 2 +2 configuration leaves no more space for less with the smooth trunk of which presumes, which has a capacity of 300 litres, being able to reach the 610 liters abatiendo the rear seats. Inside the Brera it feels like a friendly atmosphere, very bright and laden with sofisticació No, wearing beautiful finishes inherited from his cousin 159, very high quality, highly innovative solutions such as the new panoramic glass roof fixed Sky View increases lightness and the feeling of space. The position is very comfortable at the wheel, sports seats with some regulatory power that attach the body in a magnificent, but are perhaps somewhat high because retain that spirit of "sporty sound for daily use." All commanders and watches are oriented toward the driver, creating a "cockpit" very comfortable and practical. The flexibility that allows its folding rear bench is unlike most direct competition with an unusual volume in the segment.
Crown luxury sports a set of extensive hardware that the number of proposed new Brera. Elements such as automatic dual climate control, the stereo with CD’s with MP3 system optional, high-quality signed by Bose with 570 W power divided between six speakers or the latest safety systems such as the system VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), ABS with electronic braking corrector EBD, parking sensor and rain, xenon headlamps with self system, cruise control, the controls of the radio and telephone or on the steering wheel seven airbags to protect occupants in case of an accident, make it the benchmark in the segment of high-end sports.
Among the fabulous thrusters direct injection gasoline for the initial launch of the new Alfa Brera, we find the fun 2 .2 JTS four-cylinder with 185 hp power, which provides a very progressive dynamism to the top of turns and achieves consumption stretched while at the top of the range 3.2 V6 appears exciting with traction comprehensive permanent Q4, an engine derived from the explosive that rode the GTA in its 156 and 147 models, although optimized to pay 260 hp, 10 hp more than before, "summum" of the benefits and sensations at the wheel. Logra records of 240 km / h top speed and acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 6.8 seconds. This is achieved great potential administered by the advanced manual gearboxes 6-speed close relationship with great precision and pitching too short, allowing change gear very quickly. Soon, in the face at the end of the year, will incorporate the option of automatic change, and will include an engine diese l in the range of 2.4 liter JTD to deliver 200 hp and reach up to 30% of total sales of the model.
Exiten multiple Brera depending on their configuration to taste, limited to two versions, Brera and Brera Sky View (with panoramic roof), ten colors of bodywork and three of the passenger liners, afelpado Alfatex fabric, foot ly skin "full bloom" Frau.
With these and other arguments are faced with the "creme de la creme" of the category, we find the Audi TT, but its biggest rival with a size much more adjusted, the Nissan 350Z, with a larger and more powerful engine, the Porsche Cayman, with an engine even more sporting and a superlative chassis, the Mercedes SLK, much smaller and narrow, plus cabriolet, the Mazda RX-8, with a less powerful engine and smaller, among many other contenders.
To purchase an Alfa Brera, which is already at dealerships, will have to pay some price is:
     * Alfa Brera 2.2 JTS 185 hp Distinctive: € 33,900
     * Alfa Brera 2.2 JTS 185 hp Selective Sky View: € 35,900
     * Alfa Brera 3.2 V6 260 hp Distinctive Q4: € 41,400
     * Alfa Brera 3.2 V6 260 hp Selective Q4 Sky View: € 43,400