Detroit Auto Show: Audi announces US plans for Q7 3.0L TDI
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We don't know when the Q7 V12 TDI might go on sale anywhere in the world, but Audi has stated that Americans can expect to see the Q7 with a 233 HP V6 turbodiesel sometime in mid-2008, with "other models" following afterwards.
The vehicle will be legal for sale in all 50 states due to its use of Bluetec emissions control technology, and specifically the selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system that employs AdBlue urea to control oxides of nitrogen. There are no solid numbers yet on fuel economy, but Audi claims a 20-25% improvement over standard gasoline engines. The automaker also claims that such an engine will perhaps not be as affected by the newly revised EPA fuel economy test procedure.
No word yet on pricing, and with all the factors potentially at play, we're not willing to even wager a guess at this point.
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ruggels 9:28PM (1/07/2007)
Nice, just as they promised last year :). 20/25 is a welcome improvement. Now if only they'd follow through with the rest of the line, ie: a V6 TDI option on the A4, A6, A8 and hell even the TT.
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chewy 7:27PM (1/07/2007)
Later than I thought but better later than never. By this time I think the engine could be pumping out 250 hp or so, or at least 250 hp in Europe.
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Undercover Soul Brother 10:31PM (1/07/2007)
And the torque will break every little kids' necks! I can't wait...
Where was Seal at this point? Probably figuring out where else he can sing "Crazy:"
"I wonder if Ford needs me to sing for the new Interceptor... because you know it looks... Oh, wait, it's the wife... wonder if she's ready for another piece of SEAL?!"
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Misaniovent 8:49PM (1/08/2007)
In black, this looks an awful lot like the Isuzu Axiom.
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SOhp101 7:02AM (1/08/2007)
#1, 233 HP out of a 3.0L engine is decent for a petrol (unleaded) engine but great for a diesel.
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TDI_Nick 3:36AM (1/08/2007)
I love my little TDI Golf but 12 cylinders? The Dodge PU is only 6 and it's made for towing and work. Come on Audi -- offer USA something normal like a A3 with 4 cylinder TDI or an Avant with a 6. And let people officially run B20 biodiesel.
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ruggels 4:19PM (1/08/2007)
sigh, we won't get a four banger, as already mentioned audi has already publicly stated there is not a financial case for many tdi engines in north america, that's their position.
the v12 isn't for towing work it's for pissing contests
ditto on the avant but don't limit it, all the cars should get the six, i'd wager it's debuting in the Q7 because it has the largest engine bay and thus they don't need to worry about spending as much time shoehorning it in
B20... not likely, i'd wager there's issues with emissions here, or more accurately, the 20% mixture causing enough of a variance to be a problem. They already support B5, and are the only auto maker in the US to allow the warranty to remain in tact when running B5. yeah B20 would be fun, i'd also like a diesel hybrid too.
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Peter 8:09AM (1/08/2007)
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This is not about the 12, but about a 3l 6.
#5
VAG's 2l TDI is already running 170 HP stock, the 3l is routinely chipped to ~270 HP by the tuners. Bluetec will eat into it, but a little more output from that engine isn't completely unrealistic.
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