Audi India announces the extension on Standard Warranty, Extended Warranty and Service Plans. This follows all the similar announcements made by other automotive firms in the country. The German luxury carmaker mentioned that the customers whose Service Plans, Standard Warranty and Extended Warranty expire during the lockdown periods of April, May and June 2021 would get an extension of their policy till 30th June 2021. Audi stated that this customer-centric initiative would provide flexibility to its customers amidst these uncertain times. The rising cases of Covid-19 have created a sense of fear among the people. And hence, most of them are staying at their homes as long as possible.
Recently at the Shanghai Auto Show, Audi showcased the long-wheel version of the A7, named A7L. The luxury sedan is longer by around 98mm when compared to the Sportback trim. This makes the Audi A7L about 5,076 mm in length, and the wheelbase measures 3,026 mm. As evident from the images, the A7L is no longer a Sportback. The increase in the size of the car could not accommodate the trademark sloping roofline. Audi is using a new tailgate for the A7L with an integrated spoiler built into the boot. The sedan gets a 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The performance output figure stands at 335 HP of power and 500 Nm of torque.
Recently, Audi mentioned that its product cycle would remain at 6 to 7 years. This means that the company will introduce a new product every 6 to 7 years, though Audi will give the cars the necessary updates in between the period. Taking the leverage of its parent company, i.e. Volkswagen Group, Audi will have cost benefits as they share the same platforms. In India, as it stands, it looks confirmed that Audi will launch the e-Tron and e-Tron Sportback. The launch date is not finalised yet, but we are sure that Audi will update all the details once the situation gets normal.