Indian automobile market likely to witness the launch of Audi Q3 SUV and S6 Sedan in 2012

The Indian automobile market will witness the launch of Audi’s two new car models. Audi will be introducing Q3 SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) and S6 sedan in order to ensure 40% of growth in sales. These models will be launched at the Delhi Auto Show next month.

Audi A6 will come fitted with a huge V8 engine that will generate a maximum power of 511 hp. A6 will stand in competition with BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, whereas Q3 will be competing with BMW X1 in the market.

According to Audi Head, Michael Perschke, "The study is going on to introduce S6 in the Indian market. We are thinking to launch it during the second quarter of next year. The company will also showcase the concept of the electric hybrid version of the A3 at the Expo”. He also referred to their sports utility vehicle Q3 and said that it will mostly be launched in India by the second half of 2012.

Perschke had further commented on the annual sales by saying that they would most likely observe an 80 per cent jump. Audi also hopes to increase the units sold from 5,100 to 5,400 in 2012. About 3,003 car models of Audi were sold in the market last year. It is forecasted that the Indian luxury automobile market will grow by 30 per cent to 40 per cent and Audi hopes to increase the number of units by 8,000, which is about 50 per cent.

Audi will expand its base and open dealership stores in 23 different locations. Currently, Audi is present in as many as 15 different locations. By 2015, Audi plans to become the leader in the Indian luxury automobile market by taking over big brands like Mercedes Benz and BMW.

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