Audi Q5: Spy shots!

Another spy shot of the Audi Q5. Don't get fooled by the car body.

Audi is developing a new compact SUV to take a place below the Q7 in the company's model range. Dubbed Q5, the newcomer is going to be a direct competitor against BMW's X3 and the Acura RDX. The Q5 rides on a platform featuring elements from the next A4 and A6. In order to be able to use V-8 engines, which are considered essential for the U.S. market, the engines in this SUV will be mounted lengthwise, not transversely.

Our computer illustration of the Q5 is shown here with original photos of the prototype captured during tests at the Nürburgring. The Q5 is expected to go on sale early in 2008.

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Source: The Car Connection

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