New Audi Q5: An Answer to a Question Lexus Asked?

by Alex L. Dykes

Published: November 20th, 2008

new audi q5 an answer to a question lexus asked

Speaking of the new Lexus RX350, the Audi Q5 has made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. This cute ute was used by Audi execs to poke fun at the hybrid and electric car pushers (they’re look at you Carlos Goshn). With a nearly unique interior, the Q5 is sure to please new car shoppers who want a perfect interior and the ability to trundle down a manicured dirt road in style while feeling a bit better that they are not in a full-size off roader. With Q7 sales somewhere slightly north of non-existent, Audi dealers will surely welcome a down-sized, less-priced variant. Now that Porsche has gobbled up the Volkswagen Group (of which Ingolstadt is a part), will we see a pint-sized Porsche Cayenne version? How about a Lambo variant? The brand boggles.

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BlueBrat on Nov 20, 2008

The interior photos are too dark to really see. I'm sure there's others I can find though, but it looks nice in there. I'd hope this has the same fun handling that all Audi's have.

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Davekaybsc on Nov 20, 2008

BMW dealers should prepare for X3 sales to drop to around zero once this thing makes it to Audi lots.

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