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The '''Audi Q5''' is a [[compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover (automobile)|crossover]] to be released by [[Germany|German]] automaker [[Audi]] for the 2008 model year. It will be built using the new [[Audi MLP]] platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which debuted in the 2007/2008 [[Audi A5]] luxury coupé. The Q5 will be the second Audi model in the "Q" range, after the [[Full-size car|full-size]] [[Audi Q7|Q7]], and will compete with the [[Acura RDX]], [[BMW X3]], [[Infiniti EX]], [[Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class]] and [[Volvo XC60]]. The Q5 will slot |
The '''Audi Q5''' is a [[compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover (automobile)|crossover]] to be released by [[Germany|German]] automaker [[Audi]] for the 2008 model year. It will be built using the new [[Audi MLP]] platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which debuted in the 2007/2008 [[Audi A5]] luxury coupé. The Q5 will be the second Audi model in the "Q" range, after the [[Full-size car|full-size]] [[Audi Q7|Q7]], and will compete with the [[Acura RDX]], [[BMW X3]], [[Infiniti EX]], [[Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class]] and [[Volvo XC60]]. The Q5 will slot above the [[Audi Q3|Q3]], which will be based on the [[Volkswagen Tiguan]]. |
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The Q5 will eventually be offered with multiple engine configuations including [[gasoline]]/[[petrol]], [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]], and [[Hybrid electric vehicle|Hybrid gasoline/electric]]. Audi's new 7-speed ''S-Tronic'' branded [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]] transmission technology will also make its debut in the Q5. |
The Q5 will eventually be offered with multiple engine configuations including [[gasoline]]/[[petrol]], [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]], and [[Hybrid electric vehicle|Hybrid gasoline/electric]]. Audi's new 7-speed ''S-Tronic'' branded [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]] transmission technology will also make its debut in the Q5. |
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Revision as of 02:26, 22 April 2008
| Audi Q5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Production | 2008- |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Layout | front engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive |
| Platform | B8 (MLB/MLP) |
| Related | Audi A4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto mm |
| Length | Template:Auto mm |
| Width | Template:Auto mm |
| Height | Template:Auto mm |
The Audi Q5 is a compact crossover to be released by German automaker Audi for the 2008 model year. It will be built using the new Audi MLP platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which debuted in the 2007/2008 Audi A5 luxury coupé. The Q5 will be the second Audi model in the "Q" range, after the full-size Q7, and will compete with the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Volvo XC60. The Q5 will slot above the Q3, which will be based on the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Q5 will eventually be offered with multiple engine configuations including gasoline/petrol, TDI, and Hybrid gasoline/electric. Audi's new 7-speed S-Tronic branded Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission technology will also make its debut in the Q5.
The new vehicle will be built in Audi's home town of Ingolstadt. It will need an investment of about US$400 million in production tooling and expansion. The Q5 will also be produced in Changchun, China for the Chinese market. The first public introduction of the Audi Q5 was at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 19, 2008, although a convertible concept car named Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro was shown at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Powertrain options include a base 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a 3.2L variable valve lift gasoline engine, a 2.0L and a 3.0L TDI diesel, as well as a hybrid petrol/electric version for future model years. The only powertrain available for the USA market as revealed at Beijing for the first model year will be a 3.2L 6 cylinder petrol engine mated to Audi's 6-speed Tiptronic Automatic transmission driving Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive.
Expected delivery dates to dealers are late Summer 2008 for Europe, and early 2009 in North America as a 2009 year model. Future powertrain options for the USA market have yet to be announced.
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