Audi is expanding at an incredibly rapid rate. Behind the glamor of its show-ready body, the Cross Cabriolet previews the upcoming Audi Q5. This year has been spectacular from a product standpoint, with many new concept and production debuts. The overflow of models has even resulted in concept cars being shown at lesser known shows, not just the main stages at the biggest events. Perhaps the most important thing about these concept cars is that Audi has a track record of committing such prototypes to production in one form or another. In the past decade, at least, almost everything the brand has shown as a concept ended up on the road. The Q7, A5, R8, TT - all of these vehicles owe their exterior and interior designs to various concept cars. This metallic orange concept crossover you see here is different, as the brand has never done anything like this before.
While crossovers aren't new, it's a different sort of blend - convertible and premium compact SUV. Roof up, it has the profile of any new Audi convertible. The transformation from coupe to convertible is a fairly quick one, taking just 17 seconds from start to finish. The multi-layered fabric top might not be the “Acoustic Roof” that Audi fits to a variety of its convertibles, but it has been said that it provides comparable levels of noise and heat insulation to a conventional metal roof. To ensure that all occupants stay nice and warm, even in colder weather, all four sets are equipped with an airscarf system, which jets warm air through the headrests for comfort. Also, an intercom system allows each passenger to talk and hear everyone else clearly, even at high speeds with the roof down. Finished in Stone White, the interior of the Cross Cabriolet is a continuation on modern Audi interior design.
Interior is intelligently designed and beautifully finished. The dome-shaped console and dash house a variety of new technologies, including Audi's latest navigation display interface. While much of the system is controlled via MMI, a touchscreen system that features similar capabilities to a tablet computer notebook has been added. The screen can, for instance, feature menus that can be moved around by dragging and dropping; this is also handy for searching maps. And speaking of maps, the new system also works in conjunction with Google Earth to help you get exactly where you're going, complete with live updates for traffic, weather and other valuable services. Convertibles tend not to be practical vehicles, but cross-pollinating this vehicle genre with an SUV has really changed the outcome. Nav system works with Google Earth to give live updates for traffic, weather and more. Audi's engineers have actually designed the cloth roof with a hinging rear window for easier loading. What's more is that the trunk is quite deep, which gives the convertible storage space equal to that of its non-convertible competitors, measured from below the window line. In terms of the trunk's floor size, it is 3.8 feet by 3.5 feet.
Ignore for a moment the cloth folding roof, the lack of side pillars and the two missing doors and what's left is the basic outline for what will become the Q5 crossover SUV. At 15.1 feet in length, it's right in the thick of the compact premium SUV segment, dominated by the X3, RDX, LR2, and soon the Infiniti EX. Yet, you won't be mistaking the Q5 for anything else, as its styling is authentically Audi. The black cladding and raised suspension pay homage to Audi's allroad. Although LA, and all of California for that matter appear to be vehemently anti-diesel, the Q5's “oil burning” powerplant isn't just for show. Audi specifically chose to showcase its latest 3.0-liter TDI V6 diesel engine as a way to prove it's shifting its gears into diesel for North America. The body has a seamless profile to it, although it's a bit at odds with the high-riding nature of the vehicle. Audi to claim it as the world's cleanest diesel.
As of 2008, Audi will be able to sell a diesel car once more, including states where the toughest emissions standards apply. But diesel isn't just about going green. It's about power, torque and fuel economy. This engine makes 240 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque, most of which is available from just over idle. That's more than plenty to propel it to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and then on to a top speed of 150 mph. Fuel economy is nevertheless still excellent, at 32 mpg. The idea of selling a diesel car in certain North American markets might be as ambitious as bringing a premium compact convertible SUV to market, but one of these will indeed come true (hint, it isn't the convertible). The Q5 quattro is well on its way to production, and when it arrives will provide Audi with yet another strong competitor. While no dates or even a finalized version of the vehicle have been announced, the production Q5 should be making its debut during 2008. As for the production Cross Cabriolet? Keep your fingers crossed.
Today on 4th December, leading European auto manufacturer Volkswagen has launched its long awaited small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market. The company has launched only one variant of the car and it will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from company's Mexico based manufacturing plant which increases the Volkswagen Beetle price to a large extent. Volkswagen Beetle is priced at Rs 20.45 lacs (as ex-showroom prices in New Delhi). European auto major Volkswagen has launched its most awaited luxurious small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market in premium D-segment. The company has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which will be equipped with the 2.0L, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. The all new Volkswagen Beetle is a cute looking small car that carries unique and stylish exteriors. Volkswagen India has launched Volkswagen Beetle in India to compete with another D-segment luxurious small car Fiat 500 and another awaiting model Fiat Bravo, that might be launched in the Indian market in June 2010 in the same segment. The company officials announced that they will import the car as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from its Mexican based manufacturing plant.
The next-gen Volkswagen Golf has been spotted testing, and the engineers apparently didn't see much reason to keep the model under wraps because they left the hood up and the cabin largely exposed. It's rare to get such a good look at an upcoming model, but the shots tell us a lot about the new hatchback. There's no obvious camouflage on this Golf test mule, and its design suggests that VW's designers plan only small changes for the vehicle (see comparison above). The revised front end appears slightly blunter than the current model. At the rear, the a C-pillar looks more upright, which makes the eighth-generation Golf appear more boxy than the existing one. Underneath the skin, the new Golf reportedly rides on a modified version of the venerable MQB platform. An increased use of lightweight materials allegedly helps the hatchback shed around 110 pounds (50 kilograms). VW also intends to offer a variety of engines with a 48-volt mild hybrid system for improving fuel economy. The company's increased use of cylinder shut-off and engine-off coasting would also improve efficiency. The photos under the hood don't provide a clear view of this new tech. At this point, the Golf's engine bay still looks fairly messy with lots of visible wires and tubes. Inside, the development team still appears to have a lot of work to do, too. However, it's clear what VW is planning. A digital screen sits in the instrument panel, indicating this tech would be available. A blank housing on the center stack suggests there could be a display for infotainment and HVAC controls there, too. This one features an automatic gearbox, but a manual would still be available, too. 3.5 billion into its Wolfsburg factory in Germany, and much of this money will be for building the eighth-gen Golf. The company's venerable hatchback will begin production in June 2019, and European sales will start in the fourth quarter of the year.
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I mentioned in a previous rant that my hearing has improved dramatically; I can now hear faint sounds while driving my Focus Electric that I’ve never heard before while driving any other car. You know, like the Bionic Woman, except that I’m a man. Sure, the logical explanation for this phenomena is that an electric vehicle doesn’t have a noisy engine to mask out those faint sounds. If it was just one of my six senses sharpening up, I’d succumb to the logical explanation and leave it at that. But my sense of smell also improves when driving the FFE. Sometimes, with this particular superhuman power, I can actually smell what goes on inside of cars around me. For instance, this past Monday morning I picked up a slight stench of cigarette smoke while crawling southbound in the 405 HOV lane. The stench grew stronger as I inched up to a black LeSabre with the driver’s window rolled down.
