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- Industry News
- 2 April 2026
Audi South Africa has launched The Audi Open Haus Sales Event, a national retail campaign inviting customers into Audi Dealerships nationwide.
Here they can explore the brand’s current model range through curated test drives, personalised sales and product consultations, exclusive sales offers and tailored vehicle financing solutions.
Running from 16 March to 30 April 2026, the Audi Open Haus Sales Event marks one of the brand’s key retail moments of the year, while also celebrating Audi’s exciting entry into the official Formula One motorsport scene with the Audi Revolut F1 Team.
Customers will benefit from extremely attractive Audi Assured offers, Audi’s Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) finance solution. Audi Assured is designed to provide predictable monthly costs, end-of-term flexibility, and greater confidence in long-term vehicle value.
The future value of the vehicle is determined at the start of the agreement based on the selected Audi model, contract term, and expected annual mileage. Monthly repayments are calculated against the vehicle’s guaranteed future value. At the end of the agreement, customers have the option to return the vehicle, refinance the outstanding amount, or trade up into a new Audi.
During the Audi Open Haus Sales Event, Audi will introduce limited time Audi Assured GFV offers specifically on the Audi A1, Q2 and Q3 SUV.
“The automotive landscape in SA continues to evolve and we need to take every opportunity to remind customers of the intrinsic value of Audi’s premium brand credentials coupled with the trust and confidence we guarantee,” says Asif Hoosen, Head of Retail and Planning at Audi South Africa.
“Sales events such as Audi Open Haus provide customers with the platform to experience our premium product portfolio and brand promise firsthand, with the possibility of an exclusive Formula 1 experience for one lucky customer.
“Customers will also have access to our innovative finance products and exclusive offers, limited to the period of this campaign. Access to a premium brand at a fraction of the cost with a guaranteed future value, full maintenance plan for complete peace of mind… and with the chance of watching Audi perform at the pinnacle of motorsport in our inaugural Formula season,” Asif says.
Audi Open Haus will take place at participating Audi Dealerships nationwide throughout March and April this year.
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