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<p>Audi India will increase the prices of all its models by up to 2% from January, owing to rising input and operating costs. The Indian subsidiary of the German brand currently offers a number of models, including the Audi A4, A6, A8 L, Q3, Q3 Sportback, Q5, Q7, Q8, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback, RS Q8, and Q8 50 e-tron. The automaker has announced a price increase in order to ensure sustained growth for the brand and its dealer partners in the market. However, it has promised to minimise the impact of the price hike on customers as much as possible. In the last month, the German carmaker launched the Platinum edition, a limited-edition S5 Sportback, in India. Priced at Rs 81.57 lakh (ex-showroom), it comes in two colour options – District Green and Mythos Black. The car is powered by a 3.0-litre TFSI V6 petrol engine, which delivers 349bhp and 500Nm of torque.</p>

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<h2>Audi India Recent Price Hike: What the Company Has to Say?</h2>

<p>Commenting on the upcoming price hike, Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, ‘Achieving profitability through a sustainable business model remains a critical part of Audi India’s strategy, and we are committed to providing the best to our customers. Due to rising supply-chain-related input and operational costs, we have implemented a price correction across our model range, maintaining the brand’s premium price positioning. The price correction aims to ensure sustainable growth for Audi India and our dealer partners, and we will ensure that the price hike's impact is as minimal as possible for customers.’</p>

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<h2>Audi India Sales in First Nine Months of 2023: Key Highlights</h2>

<p>The Indian division of the German brand announced last month that it sold a total of 5,530 vehicles between January and September 2023. This was a significant increase from the 2,947 units sold during the same period last year, showing an astounding 88% YoY growth. During that period, the firm's SUV division saw a 187% increase in sales, while performance and lifestyle vehicles witnessed a 42% increase in sales. The automaker attributed the growth to the launch of new models, including the Audi Q8 e-tron, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, Q3, and Audi Q3 Sportback, and the ongoing demand for existing vehicles like the Audi A4, A6, Q5, Audi Q7, Q8, A8 L, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback, and others.</p>


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<p>Audi India has publicised its sales data, revealing that the premium automaker sold a total of 5,530 cars from January to September 2023. This helped the company to achieve an impressive 88% YoY increase over the 2,947 units delivered in the same time the previous year. During the same period, the notable firm's SUV division recorded an incredible 187% growth, while the performance and lifestyle cars&nbsp;witnessed a solid 42% increase in sales. Audi claims that the introduction of new models such as the Audi Q8 e-tron, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, Q3, and Audi Q3 Sportback, as well as ongoing demand for existing vehicles such as the Audi A4, A6, Q5, the&nbsp;&nbsp;Audi Q7, Q8, A8 L, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback, and more, has resulted in the sales increase.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Audi India Sales Performance: What's More?</h2>

<p>Aside from the aforementioned, Audi India's pre-owned car corporation—Audi Approved Plus, saw a significant growth of 63% from January to September 2023. There are now 25 Audi Approved Plus facilities located throughout the country's key locations. The firm intends to develop these facilities&nbsp;further and open about 27 pre-owned car dealerships by the end of 2023.</p>

<p>Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, commented on the sales and said&nbsp;"Audi India retailed 5,530 units witnessing a strong 88% growth; our SUVs have witnessed a growth of 187%. With the upcoming festive season, we are expecting this growth to continue on the back of sustained demand for our best-sellers including the Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q3, Audi Q3 Sportback, Q5, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8.''</p>

<p>He further said ''With our recent launches, the Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron (offered with an impressive 114 kWh battery which is the industry's best), we now have the widest EV portfolio in the segment. We are confident of good demand during the festive season for our electric range which also includes India's first EV supercars - Audi e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mr. Dhillon also added ''"Robust sales performance owing to strong demand, expansion in the luxury car segment, evolving demographics, and favorable economic conditions are leading to growth.''</p>

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<h2>Audi India Electrification Strategy Updates</h2>

<p>Audi India recently launched a 'Charge my Audi' campaign for EV clients via the 'myAudiConnect' app. This helps&nbsp;Audi e-Tron owners with hassle-free access to a number of electric vehicle charging providers via a single app. Over 1,000 charging&nbsp;sites are currently available to Audi e-tron buyers via 'Charge My Audi'. The automaker intends to increase the number of charging points in the future.&nbsp;</p>


Audi India Posts 88% Sales Growth in First Nine Months of 2023

Audi's pre-owned car business called the Audi Approved: plus, also experienced an impressive growth of 63% during the period of January to September 2023. 

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