Audi has transplanted its 3.0-liter diesel engine from the Q7 into four new vehicles, all of which took a bow at the 2012 LA Auto Show yesterday.

The Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q5 crossover are the recipients of the diesel engine, a move which the brand says will improve efficiency by 30 percent across the board.

Check out our first look video below.

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