Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most?

PC Valkyrie · 11-07-2006, 09:20 AM

Which car in today's Audi lineup best represents the brand?

For me, this is a tough one. I have a bit of difficulty identifying what Audi represents as a brand. "Quattro" obviously sticks out, and that is a defining feature on almost all of their cars.

The B5 A4 was a very important car for Audi back in the 1990's. It was that car which put Audi back on the map as a legitimate high-end car maker. Prior to that, not many Audi's stood out from the crowd.

Today, the A4 remains a strong competitor. The A6 and A8 are great cars technically and they perform well, but they still lack the prestige associated with the competition (BMW 5/7 series and MB E/S-class), in my opinion. Audi is trying to break new ground with cars like the R8, but this process will take time.

So in the end, I'm still not sure what car I would choose. By default, I choose the A4, because I think that is the backbone of the company.

Make sure you check out the BMW and MB forums, because I will post a similar question there.

The Emperor · 11-07-2006, 09:24 AM

Really a tough one, but i'd go with A4 since it's the "oldest" one...

Imhotep Evil · 11-07-2006, 09:28 AM

Bruce · 11-07-2006, 09:33 AM

A4 is my choice.

DaSilva · 11-07-2006, 10:07 AM

Audi A6

Mirage77 · 11-07-2006, 10:20 AM

In my eyes it's the R8. It's all a modern Audi is about: 'cool', impeccable attention to detail, futuristic design. It's also the car that might point to certain design cues for the future of Audi. It's the pinnacle of what Audi can do thus far.

Tumbo · 11-07-2006, 10:31 AM

For me, it's the A4, especially with the B5 and B7. And of course the S4/RS4.
A8 very close in second place.

donau · 11-07-2006, 10:39 AM

Also voted A4 but in my mind including the S4 and RS4 in the same lot.

For myself though - S6.

Yannis · 11-07-2006, 10:53 AM

I voted for A8 cause no other Audi has made such a big impact. It was so good that the competition is still trying to catch up.

Giannis · 11-07-2006, 03:56 PM

A4 all the way...

View Poll Results: Which car best represents the Audi brand?
A3	3	5.17%
A4	20	34.48%
A6	9	15.52%
A8	16	27.59%
Q7	1	1.72%
R8	9	15.52%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

11-07-2006, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
PC Valkyrie Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 187 Times in 84 Posts	Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? Which car in today's Audi lineup best represents the brand? For me, this is a tough one. I have a bit of difficulty identifying what Audi represents as a brand. "Quattro" obviously sticks out, and that is a defining feature on almost all of their cars. The B5 A4 was a very important car for Audi back in the 1990's. It was that car which put Audi back on the map as a legitimate high-end car maker. Prior to that, not many Audi's stood out from the crowd. Today, the A4 remains a strong competitor. The A6 and A8 are great cars technically and they perform well, but they still lack the prestige associated with the competition (BMW 5/7 series and MB E/S-class), in my opinion. Audi is trying to break new ground with cars like the R8, but this process will take time. So in the end, I'm still not sure what car I would choose. By default, I choose the A4, because I think that is the backbone of the company. Make sure you check out the BMW and MB forums, because I will post a similar question there.

11-07-2006, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Emperor Bionic Jive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,160 My Mood: Thanks: 1,422 Thanked 1,587 Times in 962 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? Really a tough one, but i'd go with A4 since it's the "oldest" one...

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Imhotep Evil Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,898 Thanks: 255 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? A4.

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DaSilva Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,529 My Mood: Thanks: 2,438 Thanked 619 Times in 353 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? Audi A6

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? In my eyes it's the R8. It's all a modern Audi is about: 'cool', impeccable attention to detail, futuristic design. It's also the car that might point to certain design cues for the future of Audi. It's the pinnacle of what Audi can do thus far.

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Tumbo Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,676 Thanks: 408 Thanked 298 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? For me, it's the A4, especially with the B5 and B7. And of course the S4/RS4. A8 very close in second place.

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donau Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 121 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? Also voted A4 but in my mind including the S4 and RS4 in the same lot. For myself though - S6.

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,231 Times in 703 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? I voted for A8 cause no other Audi has made such a big impact. It was so good that the competition is still trying to catch up.

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Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,489 Thanks: 140 Thanked 217 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Which car rerpresents the Audi brand the most? A4 all the way...

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