#NAIAS: Is It ME Or Should Have The Audi Q7's DESIGN Taken MORE Inspiration From The Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE?

The all-new Audi Q7 made its global, real-life debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS). As far as I can tell, interest remains at an all-time high, however, I think the general consensus is mixed on whether it's a stud or a dud.

There's good reason for this. The design isn't exactly a home run. Even in real life you don't approach the vehicle and say "Yes, I NEED one of those in my driveway." The only people who are seeing hearts are the guys who run Audi fan sites and swallow the Audi Kool-Aid. I wonder why? ;)

(NAIAS) Detroit Auto Show

As many have pointed out, it is rather wagon-like with its lower stance and streamlined style. It really is lacking masculinity.

But if you were at the Detroit show —  like me — and walked over to the Volkswagen booth, you would have seen the Cross Coupe GTE. This sport-utility vehicle, on the other hand, has a badass quality to it. It's higher, wider and, overall, much more sharp. Yes, I know it's a concept and exaggerated but something tells me THIS design is the better of the two.

It has a dash of panache, which is needed.

What say you, Spies? Should the Audi Q7 have taken some creative license from the likes of the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE?


**The 2015 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.


(NAIAS) Detroit Auto Show

cidflekken - 1/19/2015 12:58:15 PM

+2 Boost

Granted the Cross Coupe is only a concept, but if you showed only the interiors, with no badging, and asked me which interior came from an SUV flagship, I'd choose the Coupe's.

chewy - 1/19/2015 11:09:16 PM

+1 Boost

I think that's the key that one is a concept and the other is not. Concepts look like million dollars because they are probably literally are. If the VW 7 seat CUV comes decently close to its concepts it should by a nice CUV.

MarathonBob - 1/19/2015 1:17:58 PM

+3 Boost

Other than the cool electronic dashboard on the Audi, neither of them seem to have inspirational styling or breakthrough features. Both are rather dull for either a new car or a concept. I've owned several Audi's and Volkswagens and generally like their fit/finish and style but fear their durability and maintenance costs based on painful experience.

Dexter1 - 1/19/2015 9:08:25 PM

+1 Boost

It's you. Because both are ugly.

MDarringer - 1/20/2015 8:47:59 AM

0 Boost

It's you! You think that Audi should have based the looks of the Q7 off of the VW concept which is a rehash of the VW CrossBlue Coupe concept that was a rehash of the CrossBlue? Ridiculous.