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measures aimed at optimizing its service and dealer network. In addition, the Company is
preparing a diesel initiative in the United States. New TDI engines featuring the ultra low
emission system are to be brought to market. They are notable for their high efficiency cou-
pled with low fuel consumption and emissions.
Audi also posted significant growth rates in the relatively new markets of Central and
Eastern Europe. In Russia, the region’s most important growth market, the brand succeeded
in increasing vehicle sales by an outstanding 49.3 percent to 15,007 (10,050) premium vehi-
cles.
Vehicle sales by model
2007 2006
Audi A3 71,701 73,678
Audi A3 Sportback 159,148 161,886
Audi TT Coupé 38,745 16,753
Audi TT Roadster 13,026 2,745
Audi A4 Sedan 157,258 162,239
Audi A4 Avant 136,135 142,302
Audi A4 Cabriolet 23,819 27,410
Audi RS 4 Sedan 2,408 4,375
Audi RS 4 Avant 2,193 2,661
Audi RS 4 Cabriolet 704 585
Audi A5 Coupé 18,553 232
Audi A6 Sedan 149,026 148,227
Audi A6 Avant 69,567 76,556
Audi A6 allroad quattro 15,622 9,799
Audi Q7 81,775 52,771
Audi A8 21,362 22,601
Audi R8 2,952 108
Total, Audi brand* 964,151 905,188
Lamborghini Gallardo 1,793 1,610
Lamborghini Murciélago 613 477
Total, Lamborghini brand 2,406 2,087
Other Volkswagen Group brands 234,144 228,279
Total, Group 1,200,701 1,135,554
* including internal vehicles for launch purposes
Sales of the Audi A3 and Audi A3 Sportback totaled 230,849 (235,564) units in the past fiscal
year, matching the previous year’s outstanding level. In addition, Audi unveiled its first
open-top version in the premium compact category to the public in November 2007. The
new Audi A3 Cabriolet embodies supreme driving enjoyment and will be available with a
choice of four powerful four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines featuring progressive TFSI
and TDI technology right from market launch in April 2008.
The new Audi TT Roadster made its debut in the spring of 2007. This sporty two-seater
retains the unique styling of its predecessor and, like the Audi TT Coupé, offers particularly
dynamic handling. A total of 51,771 (19,498) Coupés and Roadsters were handed over to
customers last year. The ultra-sporty Audi TTS Coupé and Roadster versions will be appear-
ing on the market in early summer 2008.