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๐ Audi Buying Guide: Every Model Explained (2025 Edition)
Thinking of buying an Audi? Whether you're looking for a tech-savvy sedan, a performance coupe, a family SUV, or a cutting-edge electric vehicle, this guide breaks down every Audi model available in 2025.
We’ve organized everything you need — body styles, engine types, price ranges, and expert tips — all in one place.
๐ฉ๐ช What Makes Audi Special?
Audi is a premium German automaker under the Volkswagen Group, known for:
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Sleek, minimalist design
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High-tech interiors (with virtual cockpits and MMI touch displays)
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Advanced quattro all-wheel-drive performance
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A reputation for safety, innovation, and driving pleasure
Audi’s motto? "Vorsprung durch Technik" — which means “Advancement through Technology.”
๐ก How Audi Names Its Cars
Understanding Audi’s naming system helps you shop smarter.
Prefix | What It Means |
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A | Standard luxury sedan/hatchback |
S | Sporty, performance version |
RS | RennSport (track-ready) |
Q | SUV or crossover |
e-tron | Fully electric vehicle |
The number (3–8) indicates size and luxury level. For example:
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A3 is a compact sedan
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A8 is a full-size luxury flagship
๐ Audi Sedans, Coupes & Hatchbacks
๐น A3 / S3 / RS 3 — Compact Starter Luxury
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Body Style: Sedan
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Engines:
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A3/S3: 2.0L turbocharged I4
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RS 3: 2.5L turbocharged I5 (400+ hp!)
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Base Price: From $35,400
Great for city driving and first-time luxury buyers
⚡ RS 3: 0–60 mph in just 3.9 seconds
๐น A4 / S4 / A4 Allroad — Everyday Executive
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Body Styles: Sedan, Wagon (Allroad)
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Engines:
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2.0L turbo I4 (A4)
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3.0L turbo V6 (S4)
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Base Price: From $41,200
✅ A solid blend of comfort and performance
๐ฒ Allroad variant adds ground clearance for adventure
๐น A5 / S5 / RS 5 — Style Meets Speed
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Body Styles: Coupe, Cabriolet, 4-Door Sportback
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Engines:
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A5: 2.0L turbo I4
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S5: 3.0L V6
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RS 5: 2.9L twin-turbo V6 (444 hp)
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Base Price: From $44,100
Sporty, elegant, and fun to drive
๐ฃ️ RS 5: 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds
๐น A6 / S6 / RS 6 Avant / A6 Allroad — Luxury for Families
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Body Styles: Sedan, Wagon
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Engines:
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2.0L I4, 3.0L V6 (A6)
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2.9L V6, 4.0L V8 (RS 6 Avant)
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Base Price: From $57,300
๐ RS 6 Avant: The ultimate performance wagon (621 hp!)
๐ A6 Allroad is great for off-road family trips
๐น A7 / S7 / RS 7 — Luxury Sportback Style
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Body Style: 5-Door Sportback (Hatchback Coupe)
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Engines: 3.0L V6 (A7), 4.0L TT V8 (RS 7)
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Base Price: From $71,200
A7 blends coupe looks with sedan practicality
⚡ RS 7 rockets 0–60 mph in ~3.5 seconds
๐น A8 / S8 — Audi’s Flagship Sedan
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Body Style: Long Wheelbase Sedan
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Engines: 3.0L V6, 4.0L TT V8
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Base Price: From $88,900
Executive-level comfort, tech, and luxury
๐บ Rear seats offer massage, entertainment, and footrests
๐ Audi SUVs & Crossovers
๐น Q3 — Small but Premium
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Engine: 2.0L turbo I4
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Base Price: From $37,000
✅ Perfect for small families and urban use
๐น Q4 e-tron / Sportback — Entry-Level Electric SUV
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Drive: Single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD
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Range: Up to 265 miles
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Base Price: From $49,800
A great starter EV — with Audi design flair
๐น Q5 / SQ5 / Sportback — Audi’s Best Seller
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Engines:
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2.0L turbo I4
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Plug-in hybrid
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3.0L V6 (SQ5)
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Base Price: From $44,600
๐ Perfect for everyday driving, business, or school runs
๐ Plug-in hybrid option available
๐น Q7 / SQ7 — 3-Row Luxury Family SUV
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Engines: 2.0L I4, 3.0L V6, 4.0L V8 (SQ7)
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Base Price: From $59,500
✅ Great for families needing space, tech, and comfort
๐ Bang & Olufsen sound + Audi virtual cockpit
๐น Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8 — Sporty Coupe-SUV Luxury
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Engines:
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3.0L V6 (Q8)
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4.0L V8 (RS Q8, 591 hp)
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Base Price: From $73,700
⚡ RS Q8 shares DNA with the Lamborghini Urus
๐น Q8 e-tron / SQ8 e-tron — Electric Flagship SUV
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Drive: Dual or tri-motor AWD
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Range: Up to 300 miles
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Base Price: From $74,400
Audi’s premium EV family SUV — quiet, quick, and luxurious
⚡ Audi Electric Performance: Grand Touring Power
๐น e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT
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Body Style: 4-Door Sedan
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Drive: Dual-motor AWD
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Base Price: From $106,500
๐ RS GT: 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds
๐ก Audi's answer to the Porsche Taycan
๐ Buying Tips
✔️ Best for Budget: A3 or Q3
✔️ Best for Families: A6 Allroad, Q5, or Q7
✔️ Best Performance: RS 5, RS 6 Avant, RS Q8
✔️ Best EVs: Q4 e-tron, Q8 e-tron, or e-tron GT
๐ Want to Import or Buy an Audi in Kenya?
At Buddies Lounge Auto, we help you:
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✅ Import new and used Audis from Japan, UK, or UAE
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๐งพ Assist with duty calculations and port clearance
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๐ณ Offer flexible financing & hire purchase
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๐ Provide delivery across Kenya
๐ Contact us today to find your perfect Audi — whether you want performance, luxury, or electric efficiency.
๐ Final Thoughts
Audi’s 2025 lineup is stronger than ever — offering something for every type of driver. Whether it’s the tech-rich A6, the ferocious RS Q8, or the eco-conscious Q4 e-tron, there’s an Audi that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Need help choosing the right Audi? Drop a comment, send us a message, or request a quote — we’ll guide you every step of the way.
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