On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:16:42 -0700 (PDT), john <jayatd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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commented:
>Surprisingly, the Q3 will be packed with several features that Audi
>generally reserves for its sportiest cars, the RS 4 and R8. Those
>options will include ceramic composite brakes like those of the R8,
>cross-linked dampers similar to the system on the RS 4, and driver-
>selectable suspension settings. In addition, a so-called drive-select
>program will give the choice of three different modes (sport,
>efficiency, and dynamic) that affect suspension tuning, throttle
>response, transmission shifts, and steering effort. As one would
>expect, in efficiency mode the Q3 will work toward maximizing fuel
>economy: The engine will shut off when idling and minimize the use of
>the air conditioning. Audi claims efficiency mode will boost fuel
>economy by 20 percent.
>http://www.zone-car.com/?2010-audi-q3-suv.php
I'm not sure why this is revelant in a Lexus newsgroup.
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