Which Audi model comes with the gecko emblem?

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DelAriel
07/25/25 2:13pm
The model that comes with the gecko emblem is the Audi quattro. Detailed information about the Audi gecko emblem is as follows: 1. Origin of the gecko: In 1980, Audi developed the Quattro four-wheel-drive system and planned to equip it on a two-door coupe based on the 80 chassis. Coincidentally, this coupe was also named Quattro, and a gecko ornament was installed on the rear of this model. 2. Meaning of the gecko: Audi intended to convey to consumers that its cars can grip the road like a gecko, demonstrating the brand's confidence in its products.
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DelBlakely
08/11/25 9:01pm
I often hear people talk about Audi's gecko emblem, which is actually a nickname for the Audi Quattro all-wheel-drive system, derived from its powerful grip that clings to the ground like a gecko. Which car comes with it? The earliest classic was the 1980s Audi Sport Quattro, a legendary rally car that already bore the distinctive Quattro badge back then. Nowadays, this emblem appears on many modern models, such as the A4 Quattro or SQ7, but not every Audi comes with it as standard—you need to opt for the high-performance all-wheel-drive version. Thinking back to when I drove an older replica Quattro, it was rock-solid in the snow, a feeling I still remember vividly. I suggest you look up historical model information to understand why it has become one of Audi's masterpieces.
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