Advances in the field of the Bavarian concern the development of new, niche market segments can not be left alone a great rest of the German troika. Recently declassified Mercedes plans to build off-road coupe. Now down to business professionals come from Audi.
The new model will get the index of Q6 and will be born in 2016, shortly after the planned facelift Q5. Unlike the BMW X6, a large sedan from Audi will be more spacious, offer the driver better visibility, provide more convenient entry and exit from the car, as well as an option will get a full glass roof. Estimations by marketers, Q6 becomes a direct competitor to X6, and is likely to take place between the Bavarian and hit his direct relatives - X5 crossover.
The car will be built on the platform MLB Evo, which also will underpin the next generation of Q5 and Q7. It is a new chassis will allow the current models "lose weight" on the 100 and 300 kg respectively. So, Q6 in addition to comfort and stand out even a relatively small mass.
Gamma power units also promises to be rich. Almost certainly be offered to customers with current 3.0 TFSI turbonaddovom, the new 2.0 TFSI, whose power will rise to 217 hp, as well as a 3-liter diesel V6, 249 hp power. All power units will meet the standards of Euro 6. It is also possible and the emergence of hybrid drive consisting of a 2-liter engine and an inflatable 99-strong motor.
In addition to the competitor X6, in Ingolstadt are developing a competitor to be released BMW X4. The model also takes place in the line with index Q, having "4" in digital identity. On this car knows virtually nothing, except that it will be built on the same platform as the forthcoming three-door Porsche Cajun.
