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By Craig Hale
Audi models can feel like a bit of a maze at first because there are so many, but actually, they’revery easy to understand once you know Audi’s naming structure.
Audi offers everything from small hatchbacks to luxurious saloons, compact crossovers to spacious SUVs.
But how do you know what’s what?
Audi’s model range is split into a few different categories – you can choose to split them by size and shape, performance or fuel type.
This is the bulk of Audi’s offerings, and covers most key car types that aren’t SUVs.
It’s the suffix that gives away what a car is – Hatchback means three-door hatchback, Sportback means five-door hatchback (can be a saloon shape, too), Saloon means four-door saloon and Avant means five-door estate.
Here are all the Audi A range cars you can buy:
Replace the ‘A’ with ‘S’ and you get yourself an upgraded, sporty model that gets a decent performance boost.
These are all the SUV models you can get. While ‘Sportback’ means five-door hatchback in the A range, it means coupé-like roofline in the Q range.
Just as with the A range, if you’re buying an SQ model, you’re getting the enhanced, performance version of one of Audi’s SUVs.
Audi gives the ‘e-tron’name to its electric models.
The first car was simply called ‘Audi e-tron' and it was a premium electric SUV, but that’s been discontinued and the ‘e-tron’ badge now sits after the model’s name to show what it is.
RS models are the quickest ones you can buy, and are more serious performance upgrades over the S variants. They include:
Put simply, Audi’s Q cars are SUVs, and the A models are everything else – hatchbacks, saloons and estates.
As well as using the name, like ‘Avant’ or ‘Sportback’, to determinewhat’s what, you can also use the number. The higher the number, the bigger the car. For example, the Q7 is a bigger SUV than the Q5.
S and RS versions are the sporty upgrades, and then the electric models are covered by the e-tron name.
Look for the lower numbers if you’re spending most of your time around town, because these are the smaller cars. Hatchbacks like the A1 and A3 are great, as are SUVs like the Q2 and Q3, because they’relighter, which means they’re more agile and better on fuel.
If you want to save fuel, consider smaller electric models like the Q4 e-tron or plug-in hybrids like the Audi A3 and Q3.
You can focus on one of two priorities here for you and your family – a higher number for a bigger car, or one of the Q-branded SUVs.
The Q5 often strikes a good middle ground, with space for adults in the back and a well-sized boot. If you need a bigger boot for your adventurous lifestyle or two extra back seats, consider the bigger Q7.
The A6 is also a good choice for growing families, especially in estate ‘Avant’ form, because it’s as big and spacious as the Q5 but is lower and sportier to drive.
That’s not to say that Audi’s smaller cars aren’t great for families – compact versions like the A3 and Q3 are ideal for growing families who need a little bit of extra space.
For long-distance driving, you’ll want to consider two primary things – comfort and fuel economy.
On the comfort front, a bigger car with comfort-oriented suspension, such as the A6, A8, Q5 or Q7, will be a better fit. While smaller cars like the A1 and A3 feel stable on the motorway, the extra room inside bigger cars to stretch out makes all the difference on a long trip.
S models are good for quicker-than-average acceleration, but if you want to be thrown into the back of your seat, you need one of the RS variants.
The quickest is the RS e-tron GT performance, striking off 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds. Other RS models with petrol engines get to 62mph in 3-4 seconds, which is lightning fast.
Audi stands out against other premium rivals for its understated cabins, which are laden with tech. For example, the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster is still one of the best in the business, with views for mapping, media and more.
Then there’s the touchscreen MMI infotainment display, which uses wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to connect with your phone on the go.
There’s also the tech that makes your drive easier without you thinking about it – reversing and 360-degree parking cameras, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, steering assist, lane departure warning, you name it.
Audi offers a truly extensive range of hatchbacks, saloons, estates, SUVs and more, so whichever type of car you’re after, there’s an Audi to suit you.
With such a wide selection available, along with flexible finance options, to get you behind the wheel, why not browse all new Audis and configure your exact trim, engine/battery and colour preference?
By Craig Hale
Audi models can feel like a bit of a maze at first because there are so many, but actually, they’revery easy to understand once you know Audi’s naming structure.
Audi offers everything from small hatchbacks to luxurious saloons, compact crossovers to spacious SUVs.
But how do you know what’s what?
Audi’s model range is split into a few different categories – you can choose to split them by size and shape, performance or fuel type.
This is the bulk of Audi’s offerings, and covers most key car types that aren’t SUVs.
It’s the suffix that gives away what a car is – Hatchback means three-door hatchback, Sportback means five-door hatchback (can be a saloon shape, too), Saloon means four-door saloon and Avant means five-door estate.
Here are all the Audi A range cars you can buy:
Replace the ‘A’ with ‘S’ and you get yourself an upgraded, sporty model that gets a decent performance boost.
These are all the SUV models you can get. While ‘Sportback’ means five-door hatchback in the A range, it means coupé-like roofline in the Q range.
Just as with the A range, if you’re buying an SQ model, you’re getting the enhanced, performance version of one of Audi’s SUVs.
Audi gives the ‘e-tron’name to its electric models.
The first car was simply called ‘Audi e-tron' and it was a premium electric SUV, but that’s been discontinued and the ‘e-tron’ badge now sits after the model’s name to show what it is.
RS models are the quickest ones you can buy, and are more serious performance upgrades over the S variants. They include:
Put simply, Audi’s Q cars are SUVs, and the A models are everything else – hatchbacks, saloons and estates.
As well as using the name, like ‘Avant’ or ‘Sportback’, to determinewhat’s what, you can also use the number. The higher the number, the bigger the car. For example, the Q7 is a bigger SUV than the Q5.
S and RS versions are the sporty upgrades, and then the electric models are covered by the e-tron name.
Look for the lower numbers if you’re spending most of your time around town, because these are the smaller cars. Hatchbacks like the A1 and A3 are great, as are SUVs like the Q2 and Q3, because they’relighter, which means they’re more agile and better on fuel.
If you want to save fuel, consider smaller electric models like the Q4 e-tron or plug-in hybrids like the Audi A3 and Q3.
You can focus on one of two priorities here for you and your family – a higher number for a bigger car, or one of the Q-branded SUVs.
The Q5 often strikes a good middle ground, with space for adults in the back and a well-sized boot. If you need a bigger boot for your adventurous lifestyle or two extra back seats, consider the bigger Q7.
The A6 is also a good choice for growing families, especially in estate ‘Avant’ form, because it’s as big and spacious as the Q5 but is lower and sportier to drive.
That’s not to say that Audi’s smaller cars aren’t great for families – compact versions like the A3 and Q3 are ideal for growing families who need a little bit of extra space.
For long-distance driving, you’ll want to consider two primary things – comfort and fuel economy.
On the comfort front, a bigger car with comfort-oriented suspension, such as the A6, A8, Q5 or Q7, will be a better fit. While smaller cars like the A1 and A3 feel stable on the motorway, the extra room inside bigger cars to stretch out makes all the difference on a long trip.
S models are good for quicker-than-average acceleration, but if you want to be thrown into the back of your seat, you need one of the RS variants.
The quickest is the RS e-tron GT performance, striking off 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds. Other RS models with petrol engines get to 62mph in 3-4 seconds, which is lightning fast.
Audi stands out against other premium rivals for its understated cabins, which are laden with tech. For example, the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster is still one of the best in the business, with views for mapping, media and more.
Then there’s the touchscreen MMI infotainment display, which uses wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to connect with your phone on the go.
There’s also the tech that makes your drive easier without you thinking about it – reversing and 360-degree parking cameras, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, steering assist, lane departure warning, you name it.
Audi offers a truly extensive range of hatchbacks, saloons, estates, SUVs and more, so whichever type of car you’re after, there’s an Audi to suit you.
With such a wide selection available, along with flexible finance options, to get you behind the wheel, why not browse all new Audis and configure your exact trim, engine/battery and colour preference?
