Audi, compared to its German rivals, hasn’t gone crazy with crossover and SUV variants – at least not yet. Over the last few years, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have raced to fill holes in their SUV lineup – pushing out variants of SUVs to cash in on the crossover/SUV craze sweeping the world. But according to a new report from Autozeitung.de, Audi could take its first step in matching its rivals. The publication says Audi is developing a Sportback – coupe-like – version of its Q5 crossover.
The rumored Q5 Sportback will debut this fall before arriving at German dealerships next spring, according to Autozeitung.de. The new variant is being developed alongside a refreshed Q5. Spy photos have shown the regular non-Sportback Q5 with camouflaged front and fear fascias, indicating the model is due for its mid-cycle refresh. The publication also expects an SQ5 Sportback version, too, giving the coupe-like SUV some performance oomph.
The Q5 Sportback…
