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Audi Q1 Crossover Confirmed For 2016, Concept Teaser Released
Audi has officially confirmed the Q1, a crossover model that the German luxury automaker will manufacturer starting from 2016 in its Ingolstadt facility. The announcement is accompanied with a teaser image of a concept car.
"The Q1 is part of our broad-based SUV strategy. It is designed on the basis of the modular transverse engine concept and will round off our Q series at the bottom end," said Rupert Stadler, chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG.
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The Q1 crossover, which will become the 6th model in Audi's ‘Q' family of SUVs, will be built on VW's MQB modular platform, a platform which it will share with the Audi A1. The Q3, RS Q3, Q5, SQ5 and Q7 are the existing model in the ‘Q' product lineup.
The upcoming B-segment crossover will measure 3,800mm long and will feature rugged exterior design. However, being an entry level vehicle Audi will not equip it with its Quattro all wheel drive system.
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Audi Q1 is expected to arrive powered by a 1.4 liter TFSI petrol, 1.4 liter TDI 3-cylinder diesel and a top of the line 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engines. All three engines will reportedly be coupled with the seven speed dual clutch transmission.
Audi Q1 will be a global model and should arrive in India soon after its global launch. A product priced below the high selling Q3 will allow Audi to tap into to a new segment of buyers, further strengthening its position in countries such as India.
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