Q3 / RS Q3 New Audi Q3 (Cross Coupe Quattro Concept).
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The Audi Q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV made by Audi. The Q3 has a transverse-mounted front engine, and entered production in 2011.
PanterroR
Lap Time Luminary
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
My very 1st impression: The same as X3!
Yeah, i know it's a concept, but we also know that Audi doesn't change the production car too much from concepts...
Why i've said X3? Nice interior and nice rear, but the front is a disaster! I'm sorry, but that's how i feel.
Plus, it has some weird lines in the 1st pic; i' getting the feeling if you remove the c-pillars and rear windshield you'd get a nice pick-up.
Anyhow, it's too early, that's why i say my 1st impression, let's wait for more pics...
My very 1st impression: The same as X3!
Yeah, i know it's a concept, but we also know that Audi doesn't change the production car too much from concepts...
Why i've said X3? Nice interior and nice rear, but the front is a disaster! I'm sorry, but that's how i feel.
Plus, it has some weird lines in the 1st pic; i' getting the feeling if you remove the c-pillars and rear windshield you'd get a nice pick-up.
Anyhow, it's too early, that's why i say my 1st impression, let's wait for more pics...
EnI
Piston Pioneer
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
This looks very much like shrinked-yet-bloated Roadjet, or like A4 Sportback Allroad - as you wish.
But since it is smaller: LxWxH = 4.38m x 1.82m x 1.60m; wheelbase: 2.60m (slightly larger than A3 Sportback) it could be A3 Sportback Allroad. Or like Audi will probably call it: Q3, or Q4. Based on upcoming Mk3 A3, also using Hladex instead of Torsen for Quattro.
VW's concept A, or even 2000 Audi Steppenwolf were much more interesting (and prettier) Sport Activity Coupe design studies.
This cross coupe looks very weird from profile.
This looks very much like shrinked-yet-bloated Roadjet, or like A4 Sportback Allroad - as you wish.
But since it is smaller: LxWxH = 4.38m x 1.82m x 1.60m; wheelbase: 2.60m (slightly larger than A3 Sportback) it could be A3 Sportback Allroad.
Or like Audi will probably call it: Q3, or Q4. Based on upcoming Mk3 A3, also using Hladex instead of Torsen for Quattro. VW's concept A, or even 2000 Audi Steppenwolf were much more interesting (and prettier) Sport Activity Coupe design studies.
This cross coupe looks very weird from profile.Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
It previews the Q5, which will be the X3's competitor (Q7 vs X5, Q5 vs X3).
But after seeing how coupe-like this car (Q5) is, I really don't see Audi developing a Q6 SAC? Unless it's a 2-door, 2+2. More sloping roofline and there goes the headroom for the rear passengers...
I agree with TycoonGTR, the rear is gorgeous but the front could really use an improvement!
It previews the Q5, which will be the X3's competitor (Q7 vs X5, Q5 vs X3).
But after seeing how coupe-like this car (Q5) is, I really don't see Audi developing a Q6 SAC? Unless it's a 2-door, 2+2. More sloping roofline and there goes the headroom for the rear passengers...
I agree with TycoonGTR, the rear is gorgeous but the front could really use an improvement!
EnI
Piston Pioneer
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
But this Concept is much smaller than X3 (text says its slightly larger than A3 Sportback).
Cross Coupe / X3
LxWxH (m): 4.38x1.82x1.60 / 4.57x1.85x1.67
I guess this concept showcases "Q3" / "Q4" - based on new A3 platform (note: it uses Haldex instead Torsen). Something that will compete with potential BMW X1/X2.
But this Concept is much smaller than X3 (text says its slightly larger than A3 Sportback).
Cross Coupe / X3
LxWxH (m): 4.38x1.82x1.60 / 4.57x1.85x1.67
I guess this concept showcases "Q3" / "Q4" - based on new A3 platform (note: it uses Haldex instead Torsen). Something that will compete with potential BMW X1/X2.
bmer
Tire Trailblazer
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I think I like it! There are some details that I'm not so sure about but overall I'm quite satisfied.
Bigger pics: Audi Cross Coupe quattro Concept (2007)
I think I like it! There are some details that I'm not so sure about but overall I'm quite satisfied.
Bigger pics: Audi Cross Coupe quattro Concept (2007)
warot
Track Technician
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I agree... the butt sticks out way too much. Looks like the car is crouched over
I agree... the butt sticks out way too much. Looks like the car is crouched over
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Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I don't know if i like the side profile but as usual we will get a new depressively boring audi.
I don't know if i like the side profile but as usual we will get a new depressively boring audi.
NarutoRamen
Kraftwagen König
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I'm not too fond of this. Apart from the nice AUDI design cues, I don't like this design. The rear looks too weird. I think Infinity were able to do a better job at designing crossover-coupe than AUDI...which is just plain weird.
I'm not too fond of this. Apart from the nice AUDI design cues, I don't like this design. The rear looks too weird. I think Infinity were able to do a better job at designing crossover-coupe than AUDI...which is just plain weird.
Yperion
Cornering Kingpin
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
The front is Ok, the rear is ugly.
This is what we know as "Q3" although it won't be named Q3 for production.
The Audi Cross Coupé quattro concept from the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show is significant for several reasons. First, it shows a continued evolution of the Audi design schema, further emphasizing the sans cross-bar look of the trademark Audi grille. The wheels, though mirror-chrome, seem to harken back to the forged rally 5-spoke design of the '80s from Fuchs.
More imortantly, the study likely hints strongly at the so-called upcoming "Q3" compact SUV. The concept's "compact" classification, transverse engine layout and Haldex all-wheel drive system point towards usage of the corporate A-platform shared with cars like the TT, A3 and upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV.
Rumors about the "Q3" have been that it will be more coupe-like compared to the Tiguan, in order to differentiate the Audi that much more from the VW and Audi's own confirmed mid-sized SUV the Q5. Likely, the concept's aggressive coupe-like fastback roofline are either a sign of things to come with the "Q3" or the company's way of guaging public tastes for the slanting shape.
When it does come to market, don't expect it to retain the "Q3" moniker, as we understand usage of the Q designation beyond Q5 and Q7 is not condusive to Audi's settlement with Infiniti over ownership rights to the letter.
Source: Audi Cross Coupé quattro Concept
The front is Ok, the rear is ugly.
This is what we know as "Q3" although it won't be named Q3 for production.
The Audi Cross Coupé quattro concept from the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show is significant for several reasons. First, it shows a continued evolution of the Audi design schema, further emphasizing the sans cross-bar look of the trademark Audi grille. The wheels, though mirror-chrome, seem to harken back to the forged rally 5-spoke design of the '80s from Fuchs.
More imortantly, the study likely hints strongly at the so-called upcoming "Q3" compact SUV. The concept's "compact" classification, transverse engine layout and Haldex all-wheel drive system point towards usage of the corporate A-platform shared with cars like the TT, A3 and upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV.
Rumors about the "Q3" have been that it will be more coupe-like compared to the Tiguan, in order to differentiate the Audi that much more from the VW and Audi's own confirmed mid-sized SUV the Q5. Likely, the concept's aggressive coupe-like fastback roofline are either a sign of things to come with the "Q3" or the company's way of guaging public tastes for the slanting shape.
When it does come to market, don't expect it to retain the "Q3" moniker, as we understand usage of the Q designation beyond Q5 and Q7 is not condusive to Audi's settlement with Infiniti over ownership rights to the letter.
Source: Audi Cross Coupé quattro Concept
MikeJ
M-Power Meister
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I don't know what to make of this one. Production Audi's always look better in my eyes than the concepts... maybe if it was in a nice, dark shade and with normal alloys instead of the horrible chrome jobs, it might actually look rather nice.
I don't know what to make of this one. Production Audi's always look better in my eyes than the concepts... maybe if it was in a nice, dark shade and with normal alloys instead of the horrible chrome jobs, it might actually look rather nice.
YoUhimhER
Autobahn Adventurer
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
agreeed, the sigh profile especially toward the back looks soo awkward. the front bumper is also too messy, tho i like the trapezoid-shaped front light.
agreeed, the sigh profile especially toward the back looks soo awkward. the front bumper is also too messy, tho i like the trapezoid-shaped front light.
DaSilva
Autotechnik Ace
Re: Official: Audi Cross Coupe Quattro Concept Revealed
I'll like the butt of the new german chick..
She got curbs... but me like that!
So, 4 out of 6
Production car will look better.
Audi you made it again
(steppenwolf was genius - this is 2007 so I'll take the CrossCoupé)
I'll like the butt of the new german chick..
She got curbs...
but me like that!So, 4 out of 6
Production car will look better.
Audi you made it again
(steppenwolf was genius - this is 2007 so I'll take the CrossCoupé)Similar threads
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