Audi has disclosed plans to launch an entry-level crossover in the form of the Q1 which will go on sale sometime in 2016. The announcement was made together with the release of a sketch that serves as a teaser photo for the company’s base crossover offering. The vehicle is going to be manufactured at home in Ingolstadt, Germany and will adopt a five-door layout with plastic body cladding and what seems to be an angular design approach. In addition, the Audi Q1 will have muscular fenders, unique headlights and a prominent front grille.
Details about the car are not known at this moment but the automotive media is reporting the car will be around 3.8 meters long and will utilize the same platform as the Volkswagen Polo. Under the hood there might be 1.4-liter TFSI and TDI engines, along with a flagship SQ1 variant rated at 231 HP. Expect to see a hybrid variant encompassing a 1.2-liter gasoline engine and a 109 HP electric motor.
Source: Audi
