One of the more exciting segments in the automotive space is the entry-level, premium sport-utility vehicle category. It's a fast growing space and it's clear that everyone is trying to grab a bite of the pie.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the GLA, BMW acted quickly by getting the X1 on our shores, Audi has said the Q3 is coming stateside, Land Rover graced us with the Range Rover Evoque and MINI brought customers the Countryman/Paceman. If we were betting men — and we are — we'd say it's only a matter of time before Lexus join the ranks. Infiniti already has the EX (QX50) playing the part.
When it comes to Audi we've been told it will go on sale for 2014 but it wasn't clear if that means as a 2014 model year product or actually in the year 2014.
What I do know is this. Our friend, CW, came through again for us and found a rarity indeed. As you'll see in our cover shot, the Audi Q3 has been spied for the FIRST time on U.S. soil. Sporting a set of New Jersey manufacturer plates — note the "DTM" — it was seen in the northern New Jersey area.