Review / 2009 Audi Q3 Preview |
21.06.2007
2009 Audi Q3 PreviewCar-reviews /
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Article summary:
Audi Q3
History
Competitors
The SUV segment has known a constant success even since its debut. Currently many sub-segments are emerging, one of the latest being the compact SUV. By 2010 most of the important producers will be featuring such a model. As shown to us by the recently presented Cross Coupe concept, Audi has such a project going on, and logically it should be launched in the next three years and marketed as the Q3.
A very good preview, for the next Audi sports SUV is the concept Cross Coupe. Where previously concepts on this theme, like the Steppenwolf were far from a production version, the Cross Coupe looks pretty much market ready. The design is a lot more conventional and it can be easily assimilated to the rest of the Audi range.
2007 Audi Cross Coupe quattro Concept As the Cross Coupe is based on the current Audi A3 (which is mostly a VW Golf V) it is expected that the production version of the Q3 will share its platform with the Volkswagen Golf VI. Many components will be therefore borrowed from the “organ donor”, such as the DSG dual-clutch transmission or the highly appreciated 2.0l TFSI engine. Also expected are a 3.0 V6 turbo diesel with over 200 bhp and a 3.6l V6 FSI with 300 bhp for the top of the range, Q3S.
The Q3 will be build on Audi’s new MLP (Modular Longitudinal Platform) platform, the same platform which will be a feature of future A4, A5 & A6 and A8 models. As the rest of the vehicles based on the Golf VI, the Q3 will be offered in both FWD & AWD. Gadgets such as height-adjustable suspension, lockable differentials or low-range gearing will not be available for the Q3, due to cost reduction measures. Such technologies will remain only for the more expensive Audis Q5 and Q3.
The computer generated images we bring to your attention, are an approximation on how the Audi Q3 will turn out, and are based on the latest information available, on the current design tendencies of the Audi brand and on other sources. When the new Q3 will go on sale in 2009, it will be a strong competitor for the Land Rover Freelander, BMW X3 and Volkswagen Tiguan. The Q3 will go on sale at a price of 27500 euro (the price from Germany, arround $37000), meaning 5000 euro less than the BMW X3. History Source: Internal
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