Audi: Q5 news

[gavriil]

...more derivatives of A4 planned - - DIANA T. KURYLKO | Automotive News - - Source: Autoweek ... To become a true competitor with German luxury brands BMW and Mercedes-Benz, "we will go into niches," he adds. Audi's product range consists of the A3, A4, A6 and A8. It lacks SUVs and sport coupes. Audi is rolling out the redesigned A4 in the United States. It will have at least two more derivatives than the previous generation, Winterkorn says. The last generation had three body styles: sedan, station wagon and convertible. One of the new A4 variants will be a small SUV, the Q5, Winterkorn says. Audi is developing the vehicle primarily for sale in Europe. It is expected on the market in about three years. Audi aims a larger SUV, the Q7, at the United States. The Q7 is due next year.

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[gavriil]

GCF Spy Photos Story: Audi Q5 - - by Przemek Lis - - Source: GermanCarFans.com

The premium compact SUV market is beginning to heat up. BMW is riding high with its X3, but both Mercedes-Benz and Audi aren’t planning on allowing BMW to roam free. Even Land Rover who created the segment are planning a new Freelander next year, with quality on par with the Germans.



Audi’s X3 fighter is the forthcoming Q5. Due in 2007, the 5 seater compact SUV will be based of the current A4 platform and feature the Torsen AWD system. The Quattro AWD system is set up to provide a 40/60 split for the front/rear torque distribution with 100% being transferred to any wheel when loss of traction occurs.



Styling is to follow closely to that of the 2006 Audi Q7 due to be unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto show. The distinctive shield grill dawns the front of the car with Q7 lower facia, and sleek like headlights. The rear design is reminiscent of both the A3 Sportback and recently facelifted A4 wagon. Unlike its bigger brother, the Q5 will only have room for 5. The Q5 forgoes with off-roading capability but will feature air suspension and hill decent control.



Engines likely will include the 2.0-litre FSI and 3.2-litre (or 3.6-litre FSI) V6, with the 4.2-litre V8 being fitted into the S version. Diesel power will be the main selling force in Europe with the 2.0 TDI and 3.0-litre V6 TDI both being offered.



Prices are expected to start from roughly $35,000 for a base model in the US and around 30,000 Euros in Europe. Unveiling is planned either at Geneva 2007 or fall 2007. Americans sales start in early 2008.

[titan]

Geezzz that looks good. I'd take it over the X3 anyday. Awesome pic.

[goldmemberer]

Very, very hot. And that's not even the S version!

[Crazy Acura]

2008? Geez Audi is always late to the game.

[titan]

Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout

2008? Geez Audi is always late to the game.

I disagree. I think, if anything, BMW recognized the market first. I wouldn't call Audi late, though. The RDX,BRX,CX, and X-Class will all come to the market in the next few years, practically right on top of each other. Now we know the Audi's in the mix to, though we're just now hearing about it. But if sales start in early 2008 then it's probably already under development.

[AsianRage]

Originally Posted by gavriil

GCF Spy Photos Story: Audi Q5 - - by Przemek Lis - - Source: GermanCarFans.com

WOW!!!!!

[Jaydef03]

audi strikes again. perfect. i wouldnt change anything about the design even if i was allowed to.

those headlights are MEAN as hell. and those LED strip trun signals are sick.

[TL CHROMETIDE]

I love it. I like the grill, it looks better on the Q5, not the sedans.

[AsianRage]

I love the massive tire width. Just imposing as heck.

[gavriil]

Originally Posted by Jaydef03

audi strikes again. perfect. i wouldnt change anything about the design even if i was allowed to.

those headlights are MEAN as hell. and those LED strip trun signals are sick.

This is just a CGI so dont hold your breath for what you see here.

[Jaydef03]

i saw a hyundai with similar signals. i was very suprised they had it. i was questioning whether or not it was aftermarket..

anyway, back to this hot audi...

[Infamous425]

hottt. has that FX look to it but looks a lot better

[KavexTrax]

I am really sick of seeing Muranos and FX35s, 350z's and g35's...all are saturating the roads. Hope this Q5 falls through, looks hot.

[gavriil]

Audi to build Q5 SUV, Q3 may be next - - By JASON STEIN | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS - - Source: Autoweek

PHOENIX, Arizona, USA – Audi will add a small premium SUV called the Q5 by 2008.

Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi’s head of concept development, confirmed a five-seat Q5 is in Audi’s immediate plans.“I think we need a Q5 and we will have it,” Hackenberg said at a press event here.

Hackenberg said the Q5 will be positioned against the BMW X3 premium SUV and will be sold in both Europe and the US. It likely will be based on the A4 sedan.

Audi exhibited the Steppenwolf, a small, three-door SUV concept, at the Paris auto show in 2000. That vehicle featured all-wheel drive and was powered by a 225hp, 3.2-liter V-6 engine.

Its first, the Q7, was introduced last autumn. The Q7 shares a platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne and is built in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Audi is adding new models in a product offensive aimed at doubling its annual global sales to 1.5 million units by 2015. Last year, Audi sold 829,100 vehicles globally, up from 779,441 units in 2004.

[titan]

If the Q5 is ANYTHING close to that beautiful pic up above, it'd get it over the X3 and RDX ANYDAY.

[Infamous425]

and i hope they put the 3.2 fsi with 300hp and also the 40/60 quattro in it

[stangg172004]

looks good! S5, has a ring to it....

[Sly Raskal]

damn that looks awesome! :suite:

[Sly Raskal]

Originally Posted by Infamous425

and i hope they put the 3.2 fsi with 300hp and also the 40/60 quattro in it

don't forget the 6spd manual tranny.

one of the deterants of me buying the a3 v6 model is that it doesn't come with the 6spd manual. Even though they are going to offer it on the s3.

[GunMetaL CLSPiG]

I'll take one

[gavriil]

Spy Shots: 2008 Audi Q5 - - Source: The Car Connection

Audi is developing a new compact SUV to take a place below the Q7 in the company's model range. Dubbed Q5, the newcomer is going to be a direct competitor against BMW's X3 and the Acura RDX. The Q5 rides on a platform featuring elements from the next A4 and A6. In order to be able to use V-8 engines, which are considered essential for the U.S. market, the engines in this SUV will be mounted lengthwise, not transversely.

Our computer illustration of the Q5 is shown here with original photos of the prototype captured during tests at the Nürburgring. The Q5 is expected to go on sale early in 2008.

[fabrikated]

weird...it doesn't have the new grill/headlights.

[CGTSX2004]

Originally Posted by fabrikated

weird...it doesn't have the new grill/headlights.

That's because they tried to hide it as a S4 Avant...that won't be the production body based on the CGIs.

[titan]

From the CGIs, that'll be a hot ass lil SUV.

[chungkopi]

if it looks like that red one, then that's my next car.

[M TYPE X]

Just show me the new A4 coupe.

[unlemming]

Cool, an Audi Magnum

[zeroday]

looks like an s40

[gavriil]

Car News briefs - - Source: Autoweek

FRANKFURT -- Audi AG has decided to build the Q5, a smaller SUV that will join the Q7 in its lineup. The Q5 will be built in Germany beginning in 2008.

Audi will invest $383 million for production of the Q5, which will be sold in the United States. The timing has not been released.

[titan]

^ A nobrainer. Knew that one was coming...

[gavriil]

Audi's compact SUV, the Q5, is on its way... - - Text: Automedia / Photos: Automedia - - Source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news

Audi will finally develop their Steppenwolf concept into a production vehicle, but won’t be using the A3’s chassis and body design. Instead, it is going to use a refined quattro all-wheel-drive system and powerful petrol engines as well as TDIs built around a redesigned A4 chassis. The car is likely to hit the roads in 2007 and will be amongst the first compact SUVs to be at the dealers, by then badged the Q5. While the massive bumpers, the sump guard and the chrome door sill protections can be regarded as pure show, the greater ground clearance in combination with powerful engines and an extended towing capacity will certainly appeal young buyers with sporty ambitions.

[Sly Raskal]

not bad, one of the very few suv's I may actually like, next to the Q7. I hope the mpg doesn't kill it for me though.

however, the shots above look like they are just mules, it's an a4 with larger wheel wells to test it the Q5 setup. Gotta wait and see what the final product will look like.

[danny25]

^^ that's just an A4 Avant

[Infamous425]

[Infamous425]

[phile]

That is the shiznitz!! See Acura? A techno CUV should LOOK techno. LED taillights, LED in the headlights. It's all in the details.

Holy crap that Audi looks cramped inside.

[nokiaman]

In terms of design...Q5>X3>RDX>*>GLK

[sho_nuff1997]

Originally Posted by phile

Holy crap that Audi looks cramped inside.

it's about the same size as the rdx. this will be great if we can get the 3.0 TDI.

Volkswagen AG unit Audi AG is building a plant in Changchun, northern China, to assemble its new compact SUV, the Q5, Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported, citing unspecified China-based sources.

http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/...fx4902890.html

[is300eater]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/18/a...uilt-in-china/