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Scaled-down Audi
For those who think that the Q7 is too much car for them, German car maker Audi has come up with a scaled down offering in the form of the Q5. Audi will strengthen its presence in the SUV segment this year, with the launch of the Q5, which debuts at
Auto China 2008 in Beijing.
The Audi Q5 is positioned below the Audi Q7 and will go up against the BMW X3 in India and the Mercedes GLK in the future.
The Q5 is also based on Audi’s Modular Longitudinal Platform which was launched with the A5 coupe. The Q5 bears a clear resemblance to the Q7, but with none of big brother’s menacing bulk. Powertrain options are expected to include both FSI petrol and TDi diesels, mated to Audi’s new seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox, dubbed S tronic.
This gearbox features more compact construction, allowing it to be used with longitudinally-mounted engines, and will also be used on the A4 and A5 in the future.
For India, engine options will probably be the 3-litre V6 TDi diesel, which also does duty in the Q7. If the Q7 is anything to go by, expect the Q5 to be a cracker as well.
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