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From left: Audi Sri Lanka Director M. Fernando, the owners of the two Audis Chamindri Saparamadhu and Nadira Abeyakoon, and German Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Juergen Morhard – Pic by Daminda Harsha Perera
Speaking at the launch, Audi Sri Lanka Director Rajieve M. Fernando said: “Audi Sri Lanka is bringing a sporty sedan to the compact segment for the first time. It owes its sportiness to its low weight, which is thanks to Audi’s superior lightweight construction technology. The design of the 446 centimetre-long (14.63 ft) Audi A3 Sedan combines the classic three-box concept with the dynamics of a coupe. The flat roof ends in a C-pillar that flows smoothly into the shoulder of the body. The tornado line forms a stark shadow contour, and the fenders are strongly flared. Furthermore the large, 425-liter (19.07 cu ft) trunk can be expanded by folding down the rear seatbacks.”
Established in 1979, Senok has grown to be one of Sri Lanka’s top business groups with nearly a 1000 employees. Pioneers in the construction industry, Senok has diversified over the years and are now involved in key sectors including automobiles, energy, travel, wind-power, mining and more. Senok is associated with some of the world’s leading companies, contractors and specialised manufacturers, enabling them to meet their customer’s high expectations.
The flagship brand of Senok Automobiles being Audi is manufactured to rigorous standards in Germany and has proven highly popular in Sri Lanka. Owned and manufactured by the German Automobile giant Volkswagen, it is a market leader amongst European cars. Its plush interior, sleek design and absolute comfort and safety make Audi a very special driving experience.
Fernando went on to say that Audi offers the A3 Sedan with powerful, strong-pulling TFSI engines 1.2 and 1.8. “In terms of its chassis with the optional 17-inch wheels, assistance systems, multimedia and networking with its surroundings, the Audi A3 Sedan is state-of-the-art. The extensive list of optional equipment also includes the innovative LED headlights.”
One highlight of the Audi A3 is the power-retracting, 5.8 or 7-inch MMI monitor, which is just eleven millimetres (0.43 in) thick. The new electromechanical parking brake creates room on the centre tunnel console for the terminal of the optional MMI operating system. The top-of-the-line version MMI navigation plus with MMI touch features, is yet another innovation, while the top of the round rotary pushbutton is a touchpad. “Drivers can even enter letters and digits with their finger, just like in the Audi full-size class”.
Going on to describe the A3, Fernando said that the chassis of the Audi A3 provides for sporty driving pleasure with good comfort and supreme stability. He emphasised the fact that the sensitive power-steering system features a highly efficient electromechanical drive, while the in front-wheel drive models and the electronic stabilisation control (ESC) which includes the electronic limited slip differential, makes handling even smoother and safer at the vehicle’s cornering limit.
The Audi Group delivered approximately 1,575,500 cars of the Audi brand to customers in 2013. As one of the most successful models, the Audi A3 has been awarded the title of ‘World Car of the Year 2014’.
Today Senok Automobiles is the sole agent in Sri Lanka for world famous brands of automobiles such as Audi, Volkswagen and Subaru, with a superior after sales service and easy availability of spare parts.
