Audi SQ5 and RSQ5 Sport Versions Rumored

 Audi SQ5 and RSQ5 Sport Versions Rumored
Audi Q5 Custom Concept - Worthersee Tour 2009

Could be launched in 2011

According to a recent report, Audi will introduce two high performance versions of the Q5 crossover.

While details are limited, L'Automobile is reporting the SQ5 will be launched in 2011. It will likely feature minor styling tweaks inclu ding revised fascias, a bright grille, and a four-tailpipe exhaust system. Like the S4, the SQ5 would be powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 333 PS (245 kW / 329 bhp) and 440 Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque.

If that doesn't peak your interest, perhaps the RSQ5 will do the trick. Inspired by the Q5 Custom Concept, the RSQ5 reportedly features a modified version of the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 408 hp (304 kW / 414 PS).

While these are interesting possibilities, neither model has been officially confirmed by Audi.

Source: automobile-magazine.fr

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 saijaS saijaS
Makes sense I guess. The Q5 drives pretty much like a normal car anyway, so a performance version isn't completely stupid like the Q7 V12.
March 22, 2010 7:28 am
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
Won't the RSQ5 be in its own class? I don't think there is any other high peformance small 4x4 since Subaru dropped the Forester STI.
March 22, 2010 8:05 am
 AmazingJerry AmazingJerry
Please don't make the Q5 something it's not.
March 22, 2010 10:08 am
 Batista Batista
@AmazingJerry - why not ? Is BMW X5 a M X5 ? Yeah right... The true is that SUV is not sports car...
March 22, 2010 10:19 am
 sub39h sub39h
RSQ? like I, Robot? i doubt they'll call it that... probs Q5 RS, but even then i doubt it'll exist. Q5 S - maybe. Q5 RS - no.
March 22, 2010 10:37 am
 PawL PawL
it sounds better RSQ5 :P and i also think they will only make the S...
March 22, 2010 3:00 pm
 justanotherfan justanotherfan
I agree the Q5 drives like a car anyway and well it was never that much of an offroader so it wont't change it's capabilities that much.
March 22, 2010 11:02 am
 997-GT500-STI 997-GT500-STI
Remove the stickers & red paint, and you got a winner...
March 22, 2010 11:01 pm