Hoovey689

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Report: Audi developing Q6 to square off against BMW X6

Still think the BMW X6 is a dumb idea? Well, you're not alone, but given that the "Sports Activity Coupe" has reportedly sold more than double its original projections, you'd also appear to be betting against the market. Apparently Audi can't ignore those kind of numbers, spurring reports that Ingolstadt is preparing a coupe-like crossover of its own.

Tentatively dubbed (predictably enough) the Q6, the slant-roofed Audi crossover would slot in between the Q5 and Q7. Sources suggest it will be based on the same platform that underpins the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne (as well as the Audi Q7, albeit in an extended form).

Engines would naturally borrow from the Audi parts bin, but a hybrid version like the Touareg and Cayenne is also reportedly in the cards. As is a potential RS version, which would have another go at the on-again, off-again reports of Quattro GmbH delving into the hyperpower CUV game to battle the AMG-fettled Mercedes-Benz ML and BMW's X5 and X6 M.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/17/r...gainst-bmw-x6/

bad co

That rendering looks beyond terrible

trukn1

Second that comment. Rendering looks horrible and sadly, IMO, just about ALL Audi vehicles are starting to get terribly boring looking; especially in the rear. Seems as tho they are going the same route that Dodge did in finding one look that some people liked and then sticking it on just about EVERYTHING in their lineup. Was exciting and new when they "re-invented" themselves, but now they, IMO, are starting to suffer a SERIOUS case of overkill.

MPLexus301

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That pic is just the A7 concept stretched horizontally.

rdgdawg

Either a joke or Audi =





I agree 100%... stretched A7

speedflex

Is this segment worth it? Last I checked, the X6 was selling only moderate to poorly.

knihc2008

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You guys seriously can't tell that picture is just a distorted A7? haha

IS-SV

Save that pic for April Fools day.

I8ABMR

I am amazed that they would even think of trying to reproduce their own version of the huge failure that the X6 is. Its got to be one of the poorest selling BMWs ever. I watched a review of the vehicle on Top Gear the other day and it seemed like a huge waste . Clarkson couldnt even get the thing to go up a grassy hill. Its does nothing well and everything half assed