Audi Rumored to be Working on New Q4 SUV to battle Range Evoque

Audi will double the number of SUVs in its range, which currently includes the recently announced Q3 (pictured in the above sketch), plus the Q5 and Q7, with the addition of three new models by 2016, according to a company insider cited by Autocar magazine. The new models will be named Q2, Q4 and Q6, and according to the magazine�s source, will enable the Ingolstadt-based carmaker to cover every niche of the popular SUV segment.
The first addition to Audi�s SUV line-up is said to be the Q4, which will be a sportier version of the existing Q5 designed to compete against Range Rover�s Evoque and to a lesser degree, sister company Porsche�s upcoming Cajun. It is expected to launch sometime in 2014 or 2015.

Audi Challenges BMW, Mercedes and Lexus with new Ad Campaign

Audi of America has launched a new advertising campaign that will most likely generate a similar response from the competition in the premium segment. Under the tagline �Car Carrier�, the two Audi commercials feature a BMW owner that goes nuts when he sees a truck full of brand new automotive metal from Ingolstadt.

Audi Q5 Custom Concept

Audi engineers has prepared a custom Audi Q5 SUV for the W�rthersee Tour which is powered by Audi S4�s 3.0 TFSI V6 gasoline engine with supercharged and FSI gasoline direct injection to produce 408 hp (300 kW) at 6,000 to 7,000 rpm and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of maximum torque at 3,000 to 5,500 rpm.

With the figure above, the Audi Q5 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds with the top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The Audi Q5 Custom Concept comes in custom color Daytona Gray and 21-inch wheels of 7 twin-spoke design. The Q5 has also been widened by 90 mm (3.54-inch) and the ride height lowered by 60 mm (2.36-inch).

Overview of the Audi Q5 custom concept

• Engine: 3.0 TFSI, V6 gasoline engine with supercharging and FSI gasoline direct injection
• Max. power output in kW (hp): 300 (408) at 6,000 � 7,000 rpm
• Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft): 500 (369) at 3,000 � 5,500 rpm
• Drivetrain: quattro permanent all-wheel drive
• Gearbox: 7-speed S tronic
• Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) (governed)
• 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph): 4.4 seconds
• Paint: Daytona Gray matt with red applications on the rims, roof rails, front skirt and rear spoiler
• Special features and selected equipment: power-enhanced 3.0 TFSI engine from the Audi S4 with 408 hp (normally 333 hp), ceramic brakes, active sound exhaust system, 90 millimeter wider track, 60 millimeter lower ride height, 21-inch wheels of 7 twin-spoke design, modified air intake, cooling water strut brace in engine compartment, stainless steel-plated pedals, S line sport seats, panorama roof system, �W�rthersee 09? adhesive film, textile floor mats with �W�rthersee 09? print application, Audi drive select vehicle dynamics system, parking aid with rearview camera, voice control, Audi lane assist lane change assistant, headlight range control with cornering lights, etc
  

ABT's Tuning Packages for the Audi Q5 SUV

ABT Sportsline has published new photos of its modified Audi Q5. ABT has offers various performance packages for the compact SUV with power and style treatments across the range of trims. For the exterior, ABT's bodykit that includes front and rear aprons, rocker panels, new grille, a relatively large roof spoiler plus various alloy wheels (up to 22-inches in diameter) work to create an aggressive look for the German SUV. Back into the cockpit, ABT's tuning program includes a series of accessories ranging from the decorative inserts made of carbon-fiber to a full leather trim.

The more important news is under the hood as ABT's "power-kits' boost the 2.0 TDI diesel's output from 140 to 170HP, the 3.0 TDI diesel's from 240 to 310HP and the 2.0 TSI gasoline engine from 211 to 240HP with a 275HP version following in the next few months. The engine upgrades can be complemented by a sport brake system with 380mm disc and a sport suspension that brings the SUV closer to the ground.