Audi Announces New A4 Advertising Campaign

- Broadcast, digital and experiential are focus for the entirely new A4

- Audi takes on the competitors in the new Audi A4 campaign

- Audi A4 is the biggest, fastest and most fuel-efficient car in its class

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 27, 2008 - In a new advertising campaign launching this month for the 2009 Audi A4, Audi of America demonstrates product superiority versus the perceived leaders within the luxury automotive segment with the introduction of the entirely new Audi A4. The campaign uses television, digital and driving experience platforms to make bold and declarative claims about the advantages of the 2009 Audi A4 and features the tagline "Progress is beautiful."

Audi's advertising agency, Venables Bell & Partners, created the broadcast ads. The 60-second "Living Room" made its debut in select cities during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on August 8th. That spot highlights the Audi brand while the remaining spots are product focused and reinforced with verifiable claims. "Living Room" ran regionally during the Olympics telecast and both spots will run nationally during such high-profile events as the MLB playoffs, the NFL Sunday Night Game of the Week and other highly-rated shows, such as "The Office" and "Grey's Anatomy."

"Audi was already on a roll with the launches of the R8 and the A5 and we're continuing that trend with the entirely new A4," said Scott Keogh, chief marketing officer, Audi of America. "With the A4, we have a car that is quicker, more fuel-efficient and roomier than the competition. This campaign sends that message in a clear and dramatic fashion. We used AMCI and EPA data to prove every claim we make in these spots. We simply reported the facts in an engaging fashion. We're no longer content to be among the leaders in luxury, we want to be the leader."

The new spots represent the continuing evolution of Audi's "Truth in Engineering" campaign that launched last year. During the 2008 Super Bowl, Audi and its R8 sports car put the competition on notice by declaring itself the face of New Luxury. The Audi A5 launch followed, firmly establishing Audi and the A5 coupe as the new, better choice in luxury. This third wave of work, focused on the entirely new Audi A4, includes two separate spots that maintain the campaign theme and are reinforced with real product proof points.

In "Living Room," Audi reinforces the message that its brand represents a new era in luxury. In the spot, a traditional living room that features characteristics of an older luxury ideal morphs into a modern and luxurious, yet comfortable and approachable, new space. As the living room evolves, keen-eyed viewers will notice that it actually takes on certain characteristics of the 2009 A4, including technology references like the Bang & Olufsen stereo system, craftsmanship cues such as the use of chrome, glass, lighting and the specific wood employed, as well as efficiency references represented by the recycling bins outdoors. The spot introduces the concept of progress and delivers the message that the all-new A4 embodies that concept. In the other two spots, the product benefits of the A4 take center stage and the claims become more specific.

"Separation" depicts a testing dramatization that captures a photo finish moment as the Audi A4 crosses the finish line before the other competitors in a 0-60 mph situation. The ad closes with a statement that this new A4 is not only the fastest, but also the most fuel-efficient with the most interior room in its class. The 2009 Audi A4 2.0 TSFI travels from 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds and is the longest and widest car in its segment, at 185.2 inches and 71.9 inches, respectively. That engine also achieves 21/27 MPG. Independent testing that verified the 0-60 mph claim against the 2008 BMW 328xi, Lexus IS 250 AWD and the Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC, was handled by Automotive Marketing Consultants Inc. (AMCI), the automotive industry's unbiased, third-party vehicle testing authority.

Audi's new campaign will run exclusively on television and will be supported by unique online extensions that highlight the competitive nature of the campaign. Audi has created a series of banner ads that succinctly showcase the true product capability distinctions between the A4 and competitive models. Customers interested in testing Audi's claims for themselves can join Audi at a stop on the traveling Audi Driving Experience (ADE) Tour. At the ADE, consumers have the opportunity to try out the entirely new A4 against the competition in a closed-track test. Audi received over 8,600 registrants for this opportunity before the first event occurred. For more information on the Audi Driving Experience Tour, visit www.truthinengineering.com/audi-driving-experience/ .

Audi is further supporting the 2009 A4 launch with the first automotive OEM release of a dedicated iPhone application, as well as a supporting A4 iPhone experience web site. "Audi A4 Challenge" is a driving game that utilizes the iPhone's accelerometer (motion sensor) to give players the opportunity to pilot the new A4 through a series of challenging courses. Customers who visit www.truthinengineering.com/a4/iphone on their iPhone will find a unique interface and content on the A4, specialized videos, an exterior color customizer, a dealer locator and a link to install "Audi A4 Challenge." The application is now available free of charge on Apple's iPhone Application store.