20 Apr 2008
2009 Audi Q5 unveiled in Beijing
The compact Audi Q5, designed to go against the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK, has been unveiled at the Auto China show in Beijing. While it brings absolutely nothing original to the table, initial unconfirmed reports suggest it will be built in China.
While tricking the public with “German” quality is nothing new for Audi, considering the TT is built in Hungary and the A3 in Belgium, Chinese production would be a suicidal leap off the deep end for the poor-performing luxury brand that, around here at least, survives on fleet-sales of A6 wagons to airlines and hotels.
Engines for this all-wheel-drive vehicle will include an automatic-equipped 265 hp 3.2-litre V6 and probably a VW-sourced 200+ hp 2.0-litre turbo as well. Expect the Q5 to debut in the GCC early next year, assuming the rumours of Chinese assembly are false.
by Zao, on April 20 2008 @ 1:08 pm
this looks much better than GLK…
by rivo, on April 20 2008 @ 4:56 pm
what if it was made in China? it doesn’t necessarily mean the standards are gonna sink right?
by Zao, on April 20 2008 @ 7:10 pm
afteralll we r gettin everything chinese now….soon we gonna get chinese assembled cars….
by assassin, on April 21 2008 @ 2:57 pm
all my R/C carS before was made in chaina, SO, i have no affair getting (made in china) car
by asad, on April 21 2008 @ 6:34 pm
the new 7 series from inside.i think merc is a lot better shame in bmw
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-7-series-dash/760249/