Audi opens its second showroom in Kerala
Audi India continues to be on a showroom opening spree. The German luxury car manufacturer has opened its second showroom in Kerala. Audi Kozhikode is the 35th showroom for the marque in India. It is located on NH 17, Calicut-Kannur highway, Kozhikode and is a 3S facility. Audi Kozhikode has a display area of 15,300 square feet with a showcase capacity of eight cars. The dealership will also include a section where Audi merchandise can be purchased.
Audi Kozhikode's workshop area is spread over 10,000 sqft and has a total of five bays which can service 10 cars in a day. Within the next five months, there will be a body and paint shop set up adjacent to the facility.
Along with the unveiling of the facility, Audi India also introduced the A3 sedan in Kozhikode at a price of Rs 23.5 lakh ex-showroom. Audi India aims to introduce five more showrooms across the country by the end of 2014.
"The launch of Audi Kozhikode marks our presence in one of the key emerging markets for luxury automobiles in India and provides us with an opportunity to capitalise on the growing demand for luxury in this region. Audi Kochi has been a key contributor to our success story in India and we are very confident that Audi Kozhikode will help us further consolidate our market share in the region. We see a huge potential for growth in Kozhikode and are delighted to continue our association with Mitesh and his team at K P Cars." said Joe King, head, Audi India.
| Audi drives into Kozhikode- opens its second showroom in Kerala 35th world-class showroom in India • Audi opens state-of-the-art 3S facility (Showroom & Workshop) in Kozhikode; Second luxurious Audi showroom in Kerala after Kochi • Spread over 15,300 sq. ft. located on N.H. 17 Calicut â€" Kannur highway, Kozhikode • High quality network growth is one of the four pillars of Audi's growth strategy; 40 showrooms by 2014 end • 'The next big Audi'- Audi A3 Sedan debuts in Audi Kozhikode Kozhikode, August 18, 2014 â€" Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today inaugurated Audi Kozhikode, its 35th world-class showroom in India and its second showroom in Kerala after Kochi. Audi also announced the launch of 'the next big Audi' Audi A3 Sedan - the first compact luxury sedan to be introduced in India. Priced at INR 23.54 Lakhs (ex-showroom Kozhikode) Audi A3 Sedan will be available with the entire Audi India model range for sale in this new showroom. The world-class Audi Kozhikode showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India and Mr. Mitesh Patel, Managing Director, Audi Kozhikode and Audi Kochi (M/S K P Cars (P) Ltd.). "The launch of Audi Kozhikode marks our presence in one of the key emerging markets for luxury automobiles in India and provides us with an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury in this region. Audi Kochi has been a key contributor to our success story in India and we are very confident that Audi Kozhikode will help us further consolidate our market share in the region. We see a huge potential for growth in Kozhikode and are delighted to continue our association with Mitesh and his team at K P Cars." said Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India. Located on N.H. 17, Calicut â€" Kannur highway, Audi Kozhikode is spread over a total area of 15,300 square feet. Audi Kozhikode has a honeycomb aluminum facade on the exterior with a display area that can accommodate 8 Audi cars. The showroom will display the entire model range of Audi cars available in India. Furthermore, Audi Kozhikode will also house an Audi Shop where customers can purchase a variety of Audi branded merchandise. Audi Kozhikode is equipped with a hand over area where customers experience would be taken to the next level. "We are also delighted to launch the much-awaited 'World Car of the Year 2014' in this market. The launch of the Audi A3 Sedan, the first compact luxury sedan in Kozhikode, is yet another first from Audi. In line with our customer-centric approach, we decided to launch the sedan version of the Audi A3 which is a segment up from the compact luxury hatchback. Sporty, stylish and path-breaking, the Audi A3 Sedan showcases Audi's 'Vorsprung durch Technik' in every single aspect, especially in the areas of design, ultra-lightweight technology, efficient drivetrains, high-end multimedia and infotainment systems. We are confident that the Audi A3 Sedan is the right product at the right time and will set new benchmarks," added Mr. King. "We are proud to continue our association with Audi in Kozhikode after Kochi. At Audi Kozhikode, we will ensure that customers are provided with a distinct luxury experience that the brand with the four rings is known for globally. Audi's global leadership position and its unparalleled commitment to luxury is what has driven us at K P Cars to deliver this world-class facility," said Mr. Mitesh Patel, Managing Director, Audi Kozhikode and Audi Kochi (M/S K P Cars (P) Ltd.). Audi Kozhikode also houses the exclusive Audi service facility in the same premises. The workshop is spread over an area of about 10,000 square feet and has a capacity to service 10 cars per day in a single shift on a total of 5 bays. The body and paint shop will be coming up adjacent to the facility in the next 5 months. The technicians at the facility are trained to ensure world-class services to the customers. The Audi model range in India includes the Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, new Audi A8L, Audi Q3 S, Audi Q3, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi S4, Audi S6, Audi RS 5 Coup, Audi RS 7 Sportback, Audi TT Coup, the super sports car Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder and the Audi R8 V10 plus available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi Central, Delhi South, Delhi West, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Karnal, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai South, Mumbai West, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Surat, Udaipur, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam. | |