German luxury car manufacturer Audi has had tremendous success in 2023 as it achieved an 88 percent growth in the first nine months with sales surpassing 5,500 units. Audi India introduced three new models in India in 2023 which included the Q3 Sportback, Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback. Looking ahead to 2024, Audi India has plans to launch more models in the Indian market.
Audi Q8 Facelift
The Audi Q8 facelift is expected to mainly receive visual updates on its exterior as well as its interior. In terms of powertrain, it will continue to be equipped with the same 3.0-litre V6 turbo-petrol engine that produces 340 bhp of power output. It is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Quattro AWD system. Prices for the Audi Q8 facelift are expected to be similar to the outgoing model which is priced between Rs 1.07 crore to Rs 1.43 crore (ex-showroom).
Audi A6 Facelift
The Audi A6 facelift has already been unveiled for international markets in May 2023 and is expected to be launched in India in 2024. The facelift model features distinct exterior modifications, minor interior changes and a few additional features. It is expected that the Audi A6 facelift will be brought to India with the existing engine options. The outgoing model is equipped with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine that produces a power output of 245 bhp and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Prices for the new Audi A6 facelift are anticipated to be within the range of Rs 60 lakh to Rs 65 lakh (ex-showroom).
Audi Q6 e-tron
The Q6 e-tron stands as a brand-new electric SUV built on Audi's recently developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE). This platform incorporates cutting-edge battery and charging technology along with Audi's new 'E3' electronics architecture. While full powertrain details are still under wraps, the Q6 e-tron will adopt an 800V architecture. This will enable it to offer an estimated driving range of around 600 km. The Q6 e-tron is expected to be a more compact and affordable Audi electric SUV, positioned below the Q8 e-tron. It is anticipated that Audi India will be launching this model towards the end of 2024 and will be priced around Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom).