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Permanent all-wheel drive systems are not created equal. And they certainly don’t perform that way, either. quattro® is essentially a mechanical system devised around a torque-sensing, self-locking, center differential that shifts torque instantaneously to where it’s needed. This means quattro® is adjusting power between front and rear axles more than 100 times a second, helping ensure torque is delivered to the wheels where traction exists. Under normal driving situations, quattro® distributes the power between each axle by sending 40 percent to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels, enhancing the driving dynamics while helping maintain optimum control. Constantly assessing grip, quattro® ensures the best possible combination of traction and handling, regardless of the road conditions.
Superior handling is also a product of a dedication to the finest and most applicable materials. By using lightweight aluminum suspension components, unsprung weight is reduced, allowing the suspension to respond more rapidly.
Handling is further enhanced by the vehicle’s front suspension design. Audi engineers moved the front axle forward to improve agility, ensuring premier handling for every road, every corner and every situation. For the driver looking for sportier handling, the available Sports Package offers a firmer, lower suspension as well as sport seats and high performance tires for more assertive driving.
With 27 available vehicle handling and performance combinations, Audi drive select is another example of Audi progressive technology. Whether you prefer the smooth, luxurious ride of Comfort mode or the more direct and firmer responses of Dynamic mode, Audi drive select allows you to tailor the vehicle to your liking.
Beginning with three preset vehicle configurations, Audi drive select manages the adaptive suspension, dynamic steering, transmission shift characteristics and throttle response according to the selected mode: Comfort, Automatic or Dynamic. Adding to the versatility of Audi drive select, the Individual mode manages 27 personalized variations, essentially allowing the driver to configure the vehicle driving dynamics according to his or her precise preferences.
The award-winning 2.0 TFSI engine provides 211 hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque and combines Audi valvelift system, variable valve timing and TFSI® direct injection for increased power and efficiency. The Audi 2.0 TFSI® has been the engine of choice for more than 1.3 million Audi drivers worldwide and is one of the most awarded engines of the last decade.