Photo Renderings: 2009 Audi Q5

We were pretty disappointed at the LA Auto Show, when the Audi Q5 was a no show despite word from credible sources prior to the press days. Instead we had to pretend to be pleased with the fugly Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept (of which you’ll see hints of in the Q5). However, the Audi Q5 has been spotted many times after the LA Auto Show and we now have photo renderings based on the latest spy shots.

To clear up some confusion, we’ve been asked many times what the Q5 will compete with. Initially when word came about of the Q5, many said the smaller sibling to the Q7 will compete with the likes of BMW X3 and the upcoming Mercedes GLK. However, that’s not the case. Audi is working on a more compact SUV dubbed the Q3, which will go head-to-head with the X3, GLK and the Acura RDX. The Audi Q5 is a mid-sized SUV which is built on the Audi MLP platform like the A5 and is targeted more towards the Acura MDX, Lexus RX and Mercedes M-Class crowd.

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EnvyofyouRS5 - 2/6/2008 11:28:05 AM

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almost 100 percent sure the a4 front facia will transfer over the a5's on this thing. the x3 is such a girl suv , but i wouldnt let my gf drive one. this looks a semi masculine bearing its non "suv" stature

0to60 - 2/6/2008 12:09:17 PM

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nice

DaHarder - 2/6/2008 12:57:51 PM

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If this 'rendering' proves accurate, then Audi is set to have the best looking premium compact SUV, and Mercedes had better consider some mighty appealing lease rates on the (IMO Hideous) GLK or they'll be looking at another R-Series debacle...

1evlaudi - 2/6/2008 1:11:55 PM

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completely agree, the GLK is a disaster, the X3 looks made out of plastic, oh, but wait...it is.
The RDX so far was the good looking one of the bunch, hopefully the Q5 will take the spot.