We already know that the 2016 Audi Q1 is on its way, but that is not the only small crossover in the German automaker’s plans in the coming years. According to a report from Automobile Magazine, Audi is planning a sub-Q1 two-door crossover coupe that is tentatively named Junior. This model would be a niche creator, as there is nothing similar to it in either BMW’s or Mercedes’ lineups. In fact, the closest model to it is the two-door Evoque, but the Junior will likely be a good bit smaller.
So why the odd name? Much like the Q4, which will be named the TTQ if it makes it to production, the Q2 name – the sensible name for the Q1 once a smaller model arrives – is owned by Fiat. So, the Q1 name will remain and this small SUV would be forced to hit dealers with a non-Audi-like naming scheme.
According to one Audi executive that Automobile Magazine talked to, it’s not the naming that matters within Audi’s lineup. What its buyers look for is a quality product built the Audi way. On top of that, with a price tag starting under $23,000, buyers likely wouldn’t care less what the name is.
Powering the Audi Junior would likely be a series of three- and four-cylinder engines, ranging from a 110-horse diesel three-cylinder to a 180-horsepower TSFI engine. It would feature Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive and an S tronic transmission to keep the Audi faithful interested.
Continue reading to learn more about Audi’s future crossovers.
Audi Plans a Sub-Q1 Two-Door Crossover originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 07:00 EST.
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