Audi is planning on releasing a hybrid of version of its large Q7 SUV sometime next year, but the automaker has yet to release any plans for a smaller Q5 hybrid.
Frank Hermann, head of product marketing for the Q5 and Q7 recently unveiled that Audi is going to release a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Q7 in the US next year. A Q5 hybrid is not in the works yet as the automaker plans on releasing diesel powered versions of the Q5 first.
“We think our clean diesel engines are the most suitable solution for cutting CO2 emissions on the Q5,” Herman said.
The first Q5 that the US will receive next year is powered by a 3.2L V6 with 265 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque.
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Comments (4)
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Posted by Tommy Boy | May 12, 2008 11:31 PM
Posted on May 12, 2008 23:31
im going to put a R/C car engine in my car and run it off a rechargeable 9.7v battery and call it a hybrid. thank you TYCO
Posted by dennisil | May 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Posted on May 13, 2008 10:19
I love how you can go to the "new focus is hideous" forum, or anything involving times for the 'ring, and there are a ton of posts, and in here you can hear the crickets chirping. thats the official sign of no one caring. Soccer moms don't blog
Posted by akkadain | May 13, 2008 12:59 PM
Posted on May 13, 2008 12:59
Maybe the reason is that this hybrid really isn't going to be efficient. The Lexus 460h also comes to mind. In cars like this it's just a sales gimmick.
Posted by Kell | May 14, 2008 2:22 PM
Posted on May 14, 2008 14:22