Using magnetic fields, Audi magnetic ride adjusts the firmness of the dampers to the current driving situation. It also gives the driver a choice of basic setting for either a more comfortable or a sportier drive.

Tiny magnetic particles are bound inside the basic oil in the dampers. When a magnetic field is applied, the magnetic particles are aligned against the direction of movement of the damper. As a result, the damping force of the damper is increased depending on the strength of the magnetic field. This allows the firmness of the dampers to be increased or decreased within a fraction of a second. A control unit computes the optimum damping force for the individual driving situation.

Front and rear bumpers, side radiator grilles and rear diffuser insert in a distinctively sporty design.

• Web incorporated into centre of lower edge of front bumper and diffuser insert on rear bumper painted in Platinum Grey
• Door sill trims with S line logo
• Chromed tail pipe trims (4-cyclinder models)

The Audi Space Frame is a high-strength aluminium frame structure into which all panels are integrated so that they also perform a load-bearing function. In connection with these high-strength aluminium panels, the aluminium body is noted for its exceptional rigidity, resulting in high crash protection, yet also for its substantially lower weight.

The benefits of aluminium in the Audi Space Frame are reflected not only in the low weight and the high rigidity of the body, but also in a level of design freedom for cast parts and complex profiles that is unattainable with steel panels. Advantages for the driver: greater safety, increased performance, improved handling, lower fuel consumption, ease of repair and attractive insurance premiums.

The quattro® technology stands for permanent power to all four wheels distributed between the front and rear axles. Power to each axle leads to a low power requirement with very well balanced handling.

Especially on slippery road surfaces the quattro® permanent four-wheel drive guarantees more driving pleasure. If the wheels of one axle lose grip and threaten to spin, the drive torque is redirected in the central differential to the other axle, automatically and continuously. The quattro® technology takes into account the influence of the engine speed and torque, the wheel speeds and the forward and lateral acceleration. The result: better acceleration, greater lateral stability, improved traction and higher safety.