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Take a look at the best...
Take a look at the best pictures yet of Audiò€™s Q5 compact SUV. The German firmò€™s engineers are putting the finishing touches to the model ahead of its unveiling at next yearò€™s Geneva Motor Show.
A rival to the BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander and forthcoming Mercedes MLK, the Audi is based on the same platform as the A5 coupé and next-generation A4. These pictures reveal that the Q5 takes its styling inspiration from the bigger Q7.
Inside, there will be enough room to carry five adults in comfort, while the cabin is derived from the new A5. The Q5 will have limited off-road ability, and all models will feature a raised ride height and quattro four-wheel drive as standard. But with a chassis tuned for on-road handling, it will be sporty and fun to drive.
Under the bonnet, the Q5 will be offered with 2.0-litre turbo and 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines, plus 2.0-litre and 3.0 litre TDI diesels. There is also the chance Audi will make a high-performance 4.2-litre V8-powered model.
When the Q5 goes on sale in mid-2008, the range will start from around Ò£30,000.
It isnò€™t the only new Audi SUV on the way ò€“ our spies have snapped a Q7 flagship, too. This has a 500bhp 6.0-litre V12 TDI diesel, an aggressive nose with deep air intakes and should cover the 0-60mph sprint in 5.5 seconds.
The model will be revealed at the Frankfurt show next month.