Audi Q5 Cabriolet coming in 2012 - report

 Audi Q5 Cabriolet coming in 2012 - report
Audi Cross Cabriolet concept

Production could be limited to 5,000 units

Convertible crossovers may not make a lot of sense, but Audi is reportedly considering a production version of the Cross Cabriolet concept.

Details are limited, but Auto Express says the model would retain the concept's two-door layout and canvas roof. Furthermore, the Q5 Cabriolet would have a bespoke interior which would help to justify the premium £40,000 ($65,375 / €45,700) price tag.

If approved, production could be limited to 5,000 units and the crossover would be built, in late 2012, by an independent contractor such as Magna Steyr or Valmet.

Source: AutoExpress

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 Vroom-vroom Vroom-vroom
First Nissan and now Audi. Let the carnival begin.
May 9, 2011 4:56 pm
 tbrodie tbrodie
Think of it as a high end Dune Buggy. I bet the Audi will have some kind of rollover protection.
May 9, 2011 6:50 pm
 Mikeado Mikeado
It won't be nearly as capable off-road as that. The high body just creates a more commanding driving position.
May 10, 2011 2:56 am
 nforspeed91 nforspeed91
I doubt Audi owners will be taking their $65k investment off road.
May 10, 2011 6:17 am
 Hellbound Hellbound
I think Audi are the only ones who make all wheel drive convertibles, so this isn't really all that unusual.
May 10, 2011 2:15 am
 Mikeado Mikeado
Oh great, a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet for badge whores...
May 10, 2011 2:55 am
 garyk1 garyk1
Why...spend your develop budget designing an A4 that looks sporty again
May 10, 2011 3:21 am
 GTurbo GTurbo
Audi need to rediscover their global reputation for innovation! Nissan got there first with the CrossCabriolet; the last car firm you would have thought of to make such a move in the ultimate car market, USA!
May 10, 2011 6:03 am
 Poseidon91 Poseidon91
Love that idea of a CrossCabriolet.
May 10, 2011 6:56 am
 SPORTINGUISTA_29 SPORTINGUISTA_29
nice version of the AUDI Q5
May 10, 2011 7:18 am
 Titra Titra
Looks like Jeremy was right.....
May 11, 2011 5:45 am
 HEMI426 HEMI426
In the usa $65000 for a Q5 may be expensive, but where I live ?45000 is about the base price. Nice tax system we've got here.
March 5, 2012 9:42 am