In 2009, Audi outsold all the other premium automotive producers in the world and has topped global sales for all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. The carmaker made 316,824 vehicles equipped with its quattro AWD system, accounting for about a third of all vehicles sold by Audi for the year.
The quattro vehicle that had the highest sales was the Audi Q5 medium sized SUV, which recorded a production figure of 109,117 units. This global trend was also seen in Germany, where the quattro vehicles won over their competitors. Audi delivered 72,049 AWD cars last year, giving it its rightful top place in the premium segment.
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