Audi A3 2.0 TDI Wins 'Green Car of the Year' at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show

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reen and performance luxury neednt be mutually exclusive concepts. Thats a core belief at Audi. Today, that philosophy paid off with the all-new A3 TDI earning the prestigious title of 2010 Green Car of the Year®. The announcement came this morning during the Los Angeles Auto Show as Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and editor of GreenCar.com presented the award to Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. The Audi A3 TDI was among five model finalists nominated for the award, which began in 2005. The 2010 Audi A3 TDI arrived at US dealerships last month and initial sales have been promising. The A3 TDI is the latest example of the fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions benefits provided by the critically acclaimed TDI clean diesel product line, following the wildly popular Q7 TDI, which launched in June 2009. TDI clean diesel technology was first developed by Audi 20 years ago and has come to signify the brands commitment to trailblazing automotive performance executed in an environmentally responsible way. The groundbreaking TDI 2.0 engine available in the A3 delivers 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, yet achieves an EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy that is the best of any luxury car sold in America. That means the Audi A3 TDI achieve 50% better fuel economy than a comparable gasoline engine. We consider the Green Car of the Year® title one of the most important industry accolades, said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. It <b>...</b>

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