GST 2.0: Audi cars become cheaper by up to ₹7.8L
What's the story
In a major move, Audi India has announced a price cut across its entire range of vehicles. The decision comes in light of the implementation of GST 2.0, which has reduced the overall tax burden on passenger vehicles in India. The price cuts range from ₹2.6 lakh to over ₹7.8 lakh, depending on the model, making luxury cars more affordable for Indian consumers.
Price reduction
Entry-level SUV Q3 now starts at ₹43.07 lakh
The revised prices under the new regime have made Audi's entry-level SUV, the Q3, more affordable. The model now starts at ₹43.07 lakh, down from its earlier price of ₹46.14 lakh. Other models, such as the top-end SUV Q8 and mid-range SUVs like Q5 and Q7 have also seen a reduction in their starting prices after GST 2.0 implementation.
Sedan prices
Sedans like A4 and A6 have also become more affordable
Along with the SUVs, Audi's sedans have also been made more affordable. The starting price of the A4 model has been reduced from ₹48.89 lakh to ₹46.2 lakh after GST 2.0 implementation. Meanwhile, the starting price of the A6 sedan has also seen a reduction from ₹67.38 lakh to ₹63.74 lakh under this new tax regime in India.
SUV pricing
Price cut extends to high-end SUVs as well
The price cut also extends to Audi's high-end SUVs, the Q7 and Q8. The starting price of the Q7 model has been reduced from ₹92.29 lakh to ₹86.14 lakh after GST 2.0. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Q8 now starts at ₹1.1 crore as opposed to its earlier price tag of ₹1.18 crore under this new tax regime in India.