Report: Audi may bring the Q3 crossover to the United States

The year 2011 marks Audi Group of America Inc.’s major push into the upper reaches of the U.S. luxury market, as the top-end A8 model gains momentum and the new A6 and A7 are rolled out in what Audi is calling as Phase Two of its brand development in North America. Meanwhile, the U.S. arm is reconsidering its decision not to sell the upcoming Q3 model (Audi’s smallest cross/utility vehicle) after segment sales were seen to rise by 22.3% in 2010. Audi’s A1 small car that launched in Europe late last year also appears to have better prospects to join the U.S. lineup.
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tecnopolis - 1/24/2011 3:58:03 AM

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This is a "no brainer" as BMW has already introduced the Countryman here, and soon the X1. So there is a market here for luxury compact sport utilities here in the US.

LACMAN - 1/24/2011 11:53:37 AM

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The X1 is coming here? Where did you hear that at?

BimmersNme - 1/24/2011 8:16:17 PM

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You joking right LacMan? Last time I checked, BMW had postponed the launch of the X1 in the US because of strong demand in Europe.Though here in Brazil We already see lots of X1s.