Audi has shelved plans to produce a hybrid version of its Q5 mid-sized SUV. We’ll see the Q5 on Mzansi roads by May 2009. It competes primarily with the BMW X3 and new Mercedes-Benz GLK. Q5 range includes 2.0 TFSI (155kW, 350Nm), 2.0 TDI (125kW, 350Nm) and 3.0 TDI (176kW, 500Nm) powerplants, which are incidentally the only confirmed engine choices for Mzansi so far. As an Audi it uses a quattro 4x4 system to pull all four wheels.
As part of the features and optional extras, things listed would be the likes of MMI infotainment system with satellite navigation, power steering, air conditioning, leather interior, iPod and Bluetooth phone connectivity.
Audi’s change of mind makes sense since hybrids are most popular in the US where currently the market is extremely bad. The Germans make very good diesel engines anyway, so sticking to that is probably the better option.
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