XeroK00L

Can the Q1 and the Q-minus-1 be not far behind?



http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...0-audi-q3-suv/

Audi’s compact Q3 soft-roader is expected to be given the green light by senior management within months, which means we should see the first cars roll off the production line by early 2009. Before the Q3 arrives, Audi is expected to launch the mid-sized Q5 SUV along with its Tiguan sibling from sister brand Volkswagen.

The Q3, meanwhile, will be based on Audi’s Cross Coupe concept car that was showcased at April’s Shanghai Auto Show. These renderings show that designers are sticking with the lines of the concept car and that final production versions will feature a five-door body. A smaller three-door version is also planned, targeted as more of a lifestyle cruiser rather than a serious off-roader. This is reflected by the fact that AWD will be optional rather than standard, and there’ll be no adjustable suspension, lockable differentials or low-range gearing.

Many of the car’s mechanicals will be lifted straight from the A3 hatch. Engines will include a 147kW 2.0L TFSI, plus a 171kW 3.0L turbodiesel and a 210kW 3.6L FSI pair of V6 engines.

Threxx

The definition of SUV is wandering close and closer to exactly what used to be called a 'wagon' only a decade earlier...

LexFather

Dude, that is a GREAT point. Never thought of it like that.

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

I had heard more of a Q5, rather than a smaller Q3.

Who knows?

Lexmex

It's about time they get into this size SUV market.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

True.

I still see most crossovers as elevated station wagons with third row seating instead of true off-roaders...

GS3Tek

iTrader: (8)

Well, an alternative to the q7, not bad.

Slightly off-topic

Remember this?
The stupidest idea mb has done....3rd row rear seat facing the car that's going to rear end you

Saw 2 young children sitting in the back with a lifted 4x4 right behind them

kit cat

iTrader: (6)

at least it has a 3 point seatbelt for that time. I just saw a newer Buick without a headrest on the backseat...talk about whiplash.

anywho, back on topic. I bet they'd make more money if they made a W12 Q9 out of the A8 .

blacksc400

iTrader: (4)

looks too much like Q7.. can't they make them look little different???