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20 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 16, 2002 Test Drive 2003 Theo Seibert President, Oakville Audi The 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet: Open-air m otoring takes on a sporty look - and fo u r passengers - w ith the North American in tro duction o f the 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet. The stun ning style o f this convertible delivers the dynamic performance and pure design o f its A4 siblings, w hile making more than a fe w bold statements o f its own. The new A4 Cabriolet's sporty double grille, aggressive wheels and high beltline serve as reminders th a t this luxurious car is also a fun-todrive convertible. The A4 Cabriolet sports many unique characteristics. Brushed aluminum trim around the windscreen and waist punctuates the elegance of design, w hile the w ide arc o f the roof accentuates the body's pure proportions and subtle wedge shape. The 2003 A4 Cabriolet offers an impressive drivertrain package w ith an un-shrouded, traditional longitudinal mount. The 3.0-liter V6 aluminum engine develops an impressive 220 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions per minute and 221 lbs. ft. of torque at 3,200 rpm. Combined w ith Audi's FrontTrak(r) front-w heel drive system and new multitronic(tm ) continuously variable autom atic trans mission, the 3.0-liter V6 has an electronically lim it ed to p speed o f 209 km/h and a 0-100 km/h tim e o f 7.5 seconds. As a mid-model addition, the acclaimed Audi 1.8 T w ill also be available in the 2003 A4 Cabriolet. The turbocharged, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine DYNAMIC DROP-TOP FUN FOR FOUR delivers 170 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 166 lbs. ft. o f torque across a range o f 1,950-5,000 rpm. W orking w ith FrontTrak, the 1.8 T accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and has an electronically lim ited to p speed o f 209 km/h. The refined 1.8 T features lighter pistons and redesigned rods to reduce rotating mass fo r smoother operation. Significant upgrades to the fuel injection system and a performance-based cooling system strategy achieve fuel efficiency gains, and have made the 1.8 T the first tu r bocharged engine certified to ULEV standards. The striking interior o f the all-new 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet features a centre console th a t is the cor nerstone o f its distinctly sporty cockpit. Round air vents w ith alum inum -trim rings underline the dynamic overall appearance. The A4 Cabriolet has among the most rear leg room in the convertible segment and generous tru n k space which is 0.31 cubic metres (11.1 cubic feet) w ith the convertible to p up, 0.25 cubic metres (8.9 cubic feet) w ith it down. Plus, a larger 70 litre (18.5-gallon) fuel tank means longer drive tim e between fillups. Safety is b u ilt into every Audi and the 2003 A4 Cabriolet is no exception. Six crash sensors detect the severity o f an impact and deploy appropriate safety features to help protect occupants. Sensors also trig g er a rollover protection system th a t includes a strengthened windshield and support posts to preserve occupant space fo r both fro n t and rear passengers. Dual fro n t and side airbags help protect the head and chest, w hile reinforced steel and alu minum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, a rigid occupant cell and side intrusion beams in the doors also serve to protect occupants. A dditional stan dard features include pretensioners on all fo u r three-point safety belts, force limiters on both fro n t safety belts and rear-seat lower anchors fo r securing child safety seats. Unique exterior colours exclusive to the 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet include Champagne metallic, Aquamarine Blue metallic, Cambridge Green pearl effect and Caribic Blue pearl effect. Complementing the exterior paint is a w ide selec tio n o f soft-top colours. Blue, black, red and beige allow fo r several colour combinations, giving the A4 Cabriolet owner one o f the more personalized convertibles on the road. It is a lim ite d tim e offer, so try n o t to stare a t the p ic tu re to o lo n g PURCHASE flN W K n 1 .9 1 V AUDI AD VANTAG E" The 2002 A u d i line, G e rm a n e n g in e e rin g . D istin ctive d e sig n . A va ila b le w ith le g e n d a ry quattro* all-w heel drive a n d new, lo w APR fin a n cin g . N ever quit Never do the expected. Never rest on your laurels. Never think great is good enough. NEVER FOLLOW .~ ................................ -- = ^ -- . -- __________ z 4 YEARS OR 80,000 KILOMETRES NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ` Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of 2002 Audi A4 1.8 T sedan with multitronic Continuously Variable Transmission of $33,600. Taxes, licence, title, documentation fees, PDI, administration fees, finance charges, $555 destination charge and other options additional. '1.9% APR purchase financing available from Audi Finance to qualified buyers for a 48 month term on ail new 2002 Audi A6 models and a 24 month term on allroad quattro, A4, A8, A8 L, S8 and TT models. Financing example: $20,000 at 1.9% per annum equals S433 per month for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $784 for an obligation total of $20,784. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on term, amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Not including licence, taxes, registration, PDI, administration fees and insurance. Must take delivery by November 5, 2002. Other attractive APR terms are available. See participating dealers for details. Offer available for a limited time and may change without notice. "Audi," "quattro" and the four rings emblem are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. "Never Follow" is a trademark and "Audi Advantage" is a service mark of Audi of America, Inc. ©2002 Audi Canada. To find out more about Audi and for information regarding performance tires, see your dealer or call 1-80O-FOR-AUDI or visit us at: a u d i c a n a d a . c a Oakville Audi I 557 Kerr Street, Oakville 905-844-3285