Audi India has announced a 3 percent price hike for its cars and SUVs effective January 1, 2025. Earlier this month, Audi’s rival German brands, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, have also announced price hikes that will come into effect next year.
- Audi sells locally assembled as well as fully imported models in India
- Price hike will be across the board for all models
- More car brands expected to announce price hikes
Why car prices are being hiked in India
Most automotive brands announce price hikes before the start of a new year. The common reasons for these increases are rising input costs, higher commodity prices and transportation costs, depending on the brand. As mentioned above, Audi is the third German brand to announce price hike, and the reasons cited by all three are similar.
All three brands have a long list of locally assembled, as well as fully imported models in their line-up, and the hike in prices is valid for the entire range.
For Audi, its locally assembled range includes the A4 and the A6 sedans, along with the Q3, Q3 Sportback, Q5 and Q7 SUVs. The brand also sells imports like the A5 Sportback, the Q8 SUV and its electric derivatives, and the e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT in the Indian market.
Hormazd Sorabjee
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