We have no shortage of Audi A4 rants and raves on the Northlake blog; after its major 2017 redesign, it was hard not to talk about the new tech, powertrain upgrades, new styling, and classic Audi feel.

But one thing that might surprise you about the newest 2018 Audi A4 is Charlotte--is how surprisingly practical, efficient, and easy to own it really is. Luxury sport sedans are bold, fun, and full of personality. But the Audi A4 can take it one step further, by being the perfect driver's car as well as a premium commuter car.

 

U.S. News & World Report's automotive division recently released their competitive list of the Best Luxury Compact SUVs for 2017--and the 2018 Audi Q5 took home the winner's cup with ease.

Though that shouldn't be too surprising.

In the spring, we looked at new major updates for the Audi Q5; enhancements, redesigns, and new tech that made this popular SUV an even more aggressive rival to other premium compact crossovers on the market.

It would seem that the industry is really taking notice of the impressive and powerful new SUV.

We previewed some new 2018 Audi SUVs arriving in Charlotte back in March, and we're excited to take a harder look at the beautifully-redesigned new 2018 Audi Q5.

Here's absolutely everything that you need to know now about the newest Audi Q5 in Charlotte:

If you haven't yet heard about Audi's new Virtual Cockpit, then you may have missed out on our extensive coverage of the new 2017 Audi A4 in Charlotte--the German brand's compact luxury sedan that's taking the segment by storm.

Bu,t while over the last year the Audi A4 has been reviewed by the likes of Car and Driver and rated a 'Best Buy' among luxury cars, we haven't really taken the time to dive into the benefits and innovative features found on Audi's Virtual Cockpit and accompanying Multi Media Interface (MMI) system.

?Summer weather = summer road trips
 

Summer weather brings summer driving--and service challenges that could be problematic for your Audi sedan, coupe, or SUV.

Tip #1: schedule your spring and summer car service with the experts at Audi Northlake, and avoid a host of common service mistakes.

We know all of the ins and outs of your Audi vehicle, and since we're local, we know exactly what kind of challenges our local terrain, climate, and conditions can present. 

A boutique experience at Audi Northlake 
 

Audi is more than just a brand; more than a car; more than a vehicle. Audi, to its true enthusiasts, is a way of life.

And you can complement your lifestyle, travels, and personal sense of style by selecting from hundreds of available parts and accessories for Audi A-Series, Q-Series, S performance models, Audi TT and TTS, and ultra-performance R-Series cars.

Our parts store is located on-site at our luxury car dealership, so you won't have to go out of your way to find the Audi parts and accessories that you're looking…

Contrary to what anyone may say, you really can have it all--at least, when you shop with Audi Northlake.

Our Audi demo vehicles, available for purchase at our Charlotte location, do let you have it all: the car you want, at the price you want, when you want.

We're pleased to be able to keep a well-stocked fleet of demonstration vehicles on hand for use by our managers, personnel, and select clients, which means we are frequently able to refresh our inventory of demo vehicles available for purchase.

 

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This is looking to be a very big year for new Audi SUVs--and if you've been thinking about upgrading to a new model, moving to an SUV for the first time, or downsizing to a smaller vehicle, you'll want to keep your eye on new models, arriving soon at Audi Northlake.Q5, Q7, or SQ5.

Young drivers in Charlotte, when it's time to buy their first car, are always looking for the best deals on a car that's fun to drive, reasonably priced, and offers the kind of connectivity and comfort that they're looking for. Now, while this isn't always a new vehicle, that new-car smell and confidence is always a tempting bonus.

And the new 2017 Audi A3 may actually be a perfect first car for you.

See New Audi A3 in Charlotte for Sale

 

From driver reviews of the Audi Q7, to long looks at the impressive driver-centric interior, everything about the new luxury SUV catches the attention of drivers seeking the best in performance and versatility.

But falling for the good looks and comfort of this three-row SUV doesn't mean that you're left without questions; and the question on the forefront of many Charlotte driver's minds focuses on the SUV's drivetrain.

Does the Audi Q7 have four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive?