Audi sales up 82 per cent in September

Audi India has recorded an 82 per cent hike in sales after it sold 1,011 units as compared to 555 units in the corresponding period last year. This is largely due to the recently launched Q3 compact SUV, which with its low purchase price (for a luxury car) has increased the company's sales figures by a significant margin. 

Speaking on the achievement, Michael Perschke, director Audi India said “With the strong numbers in September, we have already crossed last year's total sales numbers. It is a big achievement for us. We are now fully confident of crossing our target of selling 8,000 cars in 2012 by a good number." 

However, Audi is also mulling the prospect of raising the prices of all its vehicles by the end of the year to combat fluctuation in foreign exchange and variations in rates of raw materials. "We do not want to spoil the festive season. So there will be no price hike in October. However, we seriously need to revise the prices and an increase is expected in November or December," Perschke said. The automaker recently raised the price of its Q3 compact crossover by two per cent.