Audi Readying New Concept for Detroit Auto Show

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Could preview the A3 or A6

Audi may unveil a new concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

While details are limited, Audi stated their press conference will feature a "showcar (that) underscores Vorsprung durch Technik (advancement through technology)."

We're not exactly sure what to expect, but Audi's production timetable seems to suggest the company will unveil a concept version of the next-generation A3 or A6. Other possibilities include the long-rumored R4 roadster and the entry-level Q3 crossover. Audi will also show the new A8 which was unveiled earlier this month in Miami.

Regardless of what Audi unveils, stay tuned to WCF for full coverage of the 2009 NAIAS.

Source: fourtitude.com

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ShinyG

Wow, look, A6 with two cuts on the trunk lid! Audi, stop boring me!!!

December 30, 2009 11:57 am

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BrianWCF

Your comment is boring me. That's an A8 sketch, like the caption says.

December 30, 2009 12:12 pm

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ghent2008

The production A8 looks nothing like the concept. It's a huge disappointment.

December 30, 2009 4:23 pm

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out4ride

I needed a good laugh. Thanks BrianWCF:)

December 30, 2009 12:36 pm

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nederina

My gut feeling tells me it is a A6 concept car which is basically an A7 with more rear headroom and a seat for the 5th passenger. They might disguise it as a Sportback or a shooting brake or an allroad. The A3 is feeling its age. Audi Q3 concept perhaps? Probably a baby Audi Hybrid or the A8 Hybrid to woo the Americans.

December 30, 2009 12:38 pm

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sergeklapwijk

I think this will be the anwser to BMW's Vision Efficient Dynamics concept, it surely sounds like it. If that is true, it will be more of a R4 hybrid-electric car. What i'm hoping for is a aluminium hatchback with diesel-hybrid drive, something like the Up Lite! concept. Audi could price it correctly as their market position is more premium, so VAG could decide to convert the concept in a Audi production model instead of a VW.

December 30, 2009 12:38 pm

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alessandro

The "single-frame philosophy" driven "grill-party" in Audi design saves us all (two first comments)from being bored.

December 30, 2009 12:39 pm

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IN_ACtion

i rather think its something like a A5 superleggera which is roughly 400kg lighter than the standard one (thanks to aluminum bodywork ect) and likely to be equiped with a enging similar to the one seen in tts (4-cyl & 275hp)

December 30, 2009 1:11 pm

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out4ride

I think it might be an rs4 with high performance diesel engine.

December 30, 2009 2:40 pm

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hunkeers87

Audi the best, others just can learn :) keep that way Audi, good job...... :)

December 30, 2009 4:43 pm

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2010S5

Maybe it's an RS5 concept..

December 30, 2009 4:56 pm

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SebXX

Isnt the TT also supposed to be refresh?

December 30, 2009 7:15 pm

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thethirdjq

I would appreciate seeing the next generation A3. Its about time, a facelift can only go so far. But I doubt that, if it is next gen A3, it falls far from the MKVI of the GTI.

December 30, 2009 11:20 pm

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DrPlacebo

RS4? no. hopped up/next gen R8? done (eTron). A7? done. allroad? done. q3? boring. A1? redundant. I like the idea of high performance diesel. The A5 superleggera was already revealed to the world. TT? They did the clubsport concept sometime in the last two years and this platform is too new to pose a replacement for. A6? not flashy enough for this attention. RS5? only if they do something big with the drivetrain like a KERS system. I think WCF hit the nail on the head: R4 concept with mules to follow. I'm picturing metroproject-style hybrid on steroids considering the eTron.

December 31, 2009 3:22 am

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Gile

What Audi might present in Detroit is production ready RS5, as they have been testing it for quite some time now, and we saw some of the spy photos. On the other hand, this article says that they will present a concept, meaning something completely new.

December 31, 2009 10:00 am

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December 30, 2009 6:30 am By Michael Gauthier

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