Audi plans to assemble its model Q5 locally, a Crossover Utility Vehicle that made its debut globally earlier this year. If the volume of this luxury car is high enough, then there is the chance of assembling the CUV in Aurangabad facility near Pune.
The company would have to make the Q5 compliance to the Indian condition that is likely to hit the Indian shores by the second half of 2009. Recently, Audi’s sports car R8 made its debut in India with a price tag of Rs 1.3 crore. With this launch, Audi has great expectation and the luxury car manufacturer is confident of selling 20 cars by next year.
The Audi R8 had bagged 15 orders even before it was launched in India. This was an amazing response from the price sensitive Indian consumers. The company also has high hopes with its model Q5.
Will Audi Q5 be able gather the same attention as R8? Well it’s too early to say!
I think that both Audi Q5 and Audi R8 are two different cars, completely different in terms of specifications, performance, engine technologies, and even acceleration. They both belong to different segments so no competition can be done between them. Both the cars are good in their own respect.
Great news for a auto lover like me..Q5 assembly in Pune.. its a flow of wonderful news from Audi. the super car R8, and now Q5. May be I'll visit the plant along with Volkswagen plant.