With all the competitors coming from all over the world, Audi of America is considering rolling out the Q7 diesel in 2008 as well. Johan de Nysschen, Audi’s U.S. chief, said diesel SUVs coming this fall from
Mercedes-Benz and
BMW AG may force Audi to bring out the diesel Q7 ahead of schedule. The Q7 will have Audi’s first diesel engine in the United State
Audi had planned to introduce both the diesel and hybrid variants of the Q7 along with its smaller Q5 crossover in early 2009, a move that de Nysschen said would " make more economic sense."
By delaying the three models until the first quarter of next year, Audi also would be able to label the vehicles 2010 models. The turbodiesel Q7 will be powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that makes about 230 hp and about 400 pounds-feet of torque.
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