Upgrade to an Audi in 2015/16

Starting Price : £27,150

Release Date: Out now!

 This is the third and latest alteration of the top selling Audi TT which first graced british roads back in 1998 - a whole 17 years ago. Aesthetically, changes include a more aggressive front end, sharper headlights and and muscular wheel arches. The TT has now completely dispelled the ‘hairdressers’ tag that had previously been associated with the early mark1 - this is a car to be taken very seriously.

The new TT also features the award winning engine lineup involving petrol and diesel models as well in 2.0 form only - be it the 2.0TFSI or the 2.0TDI, with the famous Audi Quattro system present in the petrol model.

Starting Price: £47,750

Release Date: Out now!

The long-overdue replacement for the famous Q7 (which has been in production since 2006 now) is en route and is ticking all the right boxes. Firstly, the new model is over 300 kilograms lighter than the previous, vastly improving ride quality but also increasing fuel efficiency by 28%. Secondly, although the vehicle is shorter and narrower than the previous model, it is bigger inside and the boot space has increased to a huge 770 litres of luggage space, extending to a cavernous 1,955 litres with the seats folded flat.

Audi believe that corporate registrations of the new Q7 will increase from 50% on the previous model to 65% on the new model thanks to the 8% reduction in BIK and increased economy and practicality.

Starting Price: £39,955

Release Date: Out now!

 Being described by many as a ‘hyper-hatch’ the new RS 3 is a properly quick car that really steps up to the challenge presented by the Mercedes a45 AMG.

Packing a highly strung 2.5litre turbocharged 5-pot, the RS 3 will hit 60mph from standing in 4.3 seconds, half a second faster than the 5.0 V8 Mustang from Ford. The RS 3 will also return a steady 35mpg putting out a (relatively) modest 189g/km of CO2. All while offering brilliant practicality, is this really the perfect all-rounder?

Starting Price: £119,500

The all-new R8 coupé is a completely redeveloped beast from the outgoing model. Now packed with a V10 from release (with no V8 option, unlike the previous) you can choose from the standard engine which will take you from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, on to 200mph while putting out 540PS or, if that’s just not quite quick enough, you can opt for the ‘V10 Plus’ which will do 0-60 in just 3.2seconds, on to 205mph and a total of 610 PS.

Starting Price: £25,900

Release Date: Out now!

The fifth generation Audi A4 will be is now on sale with a new platform, fresh styling and the efficient new range of Audi engines. The A4 made it’s debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will face the challenge of a significantly more competitive market than previous model-launches. The new C-Class, the Jaguar XE and the facelifted 3-Series are all at the top of their game, but you can be sure that Audi will deliver. Driver involvement is a key issue for the latest A4, with the 3 series and XE both being rear wheel drive saloons, the front wheel drive A4 has a series of adjustments which ensure A4 drivers aren’t feeling short changed. Steering wheel feedback, more precise direction changes and a significant weight-loss will ensure that the A4 continues to be Audis signature vehicle.

Starting Price: £27,300

Release Date: Available to order now!

Released shortly after the saloon model, the new estate version of the Audi A4 is designed around practicality and efficiency. There are huge developments in terms of aerodynamics, with an electric grill which can open and close depending on driving conditions, and material selection too, it is likely we’ll see carbon-fibre reinforced polymer body panels and high strength steel too. We’d imagine the fuel economy will be exceeding 80mpg on a motorway journey with extremely low CO2 emissions also.

With a new A4 Avant, of course, comes a new RS4 too. The return of the famous bahn-storming wagon will be released shortly after the release of the standard A4 Avant, and although there are very few details available yet we can assume that a twin turbocharged 3.0litre V6 will be replacing the raucous V8, for tax and emissions purposes, but don’t be disheartened, this is the way of all german performance cars at the moment, (BMW M3, Mercedes C63) and the lower displacement turbo engines from the german counterparts have not disappointed.

Starting Price: £32,000 (est.)

The new Audi A6 we are expecting to see in 2016 will be a marked improvement on an already convincing vehicle. Changes will be subtle but significant. Most noticeably, the new A6 will feature the stylish new front end prominent across a number of Audi models, including a new pair of gorgeous LED headlights. The interior will feature an array of new pieces of technology (such as Wifi, mobile 4G LTE and Google Earth) while remaining super-spacious and luxurious as any A6 driver would expect.

For buyers who appreciate performance but can’t justify the higher purchase and ownership price of the S6, there will be a new Supercharged 3.0litre V6 engine entering the lineup, producing 333hp and 325 lb-ft of torque - TipTronic and Quattro come as standard with the 3.0T.

Starting Price: Undisclosed

Still very much in the ‘concept’ stages, Audi have outlined their plans to produce their smallest SUV in the Q series. This will most likely be an upmarket alternative to the likes of the Renault Captur and Ford EcoSport, which have both proven to be popular in the UK albeit in a relatively new market.

It is believed that the production of the Q1 will begin upon completion of the new manufacturing plant in Ingolstadt, home of Audi, where the Q-range will be produced. A brand new factory specifically designed to build the SUV’s which count for 50% of all Audi sales.