Audi has officially announced that it will present a new prototype crossover coupe at the Detroit Motor Show, revealing the first teaser photos of the expected Q1.
The new Q1 is expected to be launched in 2016. From the first teaser photos of Audi, we see that the new crossover model will have compact dimensions and a familiar grille on the front.
Also, the luminaires will follow the design philosophy of the German brand, while it will step on 19-inch alloy wheels.
The new Audi Q1 will be based on the MQB platform borrowed from the VW group, on which the upcoming Polo (2015) will be based, as well as the new A1 (2016). The length of Q1 is estimated to be 4.000 mm, the width to 1.750 mm. and a height of 1.570 mm.
According to information, the option of four-wheel drive will be optional, but for the most part most versions will be two-wheeled. The range of mechanical units will most likely have low-displacement engines (3-cylinder 1,0-liter turbo), which will also be equipped with the Start / Stop system.
There will also be a 4-liter 1,2-cylinder, as well as the new 1,4-liter. TFSI. In the future, this engine will be combined with a plug-in hybrid system, just like the A3 e-tron. At the top of the engines is expected to be a 200 hp turbo engine, which is intended for the SQ1.