As if the the SUV-coupe segment defined by the BMW X6 and other new automobiles isn’t unusual enough, Audi today unveiled the Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept. The Cross Cabriolet could easily be described as an SUV convertible — something we certainly haven’t seen before.
Audi says it’s “introducing a new vehicle segment” with the unveiling of the car at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Does that mean Audi is considering production of such a vehicle? At this point in time, it’s impossible to know.
The Cross Cabrio “combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV,” Audi said in a press release.
The 240 bhp three-litre TDI engine with ultra-low emission technology delivers sporty driving dynamics with exhaust emissions on the level of the EU 6 limits — a standard that won’t be required until 2014.



11/14, 10:52 AM
posted by:
atourya
that instrument panel is beautiful.
11/14, 10:58 AM
posted by:
CA36GTP
What the ****?
11/14, 10:59 AM
posted by:
Rotman
I always wanted to go off-roading with my cream leather interior.
11/14, 11:06 AM
posted by:
roadrage
one BAD looking audi. thumbs DOWN
11/14, 11:07 AM
posted by:
Syrax
cool looking dash…it must be highly unpractical, but looks good…and no cabriolets for me please. the coupe, hatch, crossover (i don’t know how they’re calling it) is just perfect.
11/14, 11:17 AM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
Oh lord. The exterior is gross, of course the interior is awesome, it’s Audi after all, but as a whole, this thing is ugly.
11/14, 11:19 AM
posted by:
Aston Martin
YUMMY MUMMIES, FORM AN ORDERLY QUEUE.
11/14, 11:23 AM
posted by:
F451
Ugly as absolute hell. I usually like Audi vehicles, but this one is damn ugly.
11/14, 11:27 AM
posted by:
04focus
We’ve seen SUV convertibles before: original Jeep, anyone? More recently, we have the first-gen Bronco and Blazer both with removable hard tops. And the Suzuki Samurai with a soft-top. Even more recently, there’s the little-known first-gen RAV4 3-door convertible. Hell, there’s the just-released Wrangler. SUV convertible a new concept? I think not.
11/14, 11:29 AM
posted by:
CA36GTP
What’s so great about the interior? It looks terribly non-functional.
11/14, 11:31 AM
posted by:
SwerveEarly
Technically there reviving a sgment not inventing it. Convertibles: Land Cruiser, Blazer/Jimmy, Scout, and Jeep.
11/14, 11:37 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
‘Hello…Robby Gordon! Better throw that trophy truck on Craigslist and pick up one of these to run the next Baja. What’s that? It’s too ugly- might scare the scorpions before they get run over? Yeh, you’re right about that- it does look better than the Car of Tomorrow’
11/14, 11:49 AM
posted by:
christianboy10
U-G-L-Y
11/14, 11:55 AM
posted by:
buytheredcar
The grill simply doesnt work without the horizontal bar for the license plate.
Vertical lines going all the down looks boring and odd.
11/14, 12:30 PM
posted by:
SR
WTF?
11/14, 12:41 PM
posted by:
mazdaman
O.K. This would certainly fall under the category of “answers to questions nobody asked”. People buy convertibles because they want a sleek car to cruise in while enjoying the open sky. They don’t want an SUV wannabe product or particularly care to convey that image. If you want that type of vehicle (or convey that type of image), then you buy a Jeep Wrangler.
Just another example of a bored German luxury brand creating silly vehicle segments to capture attention. Unfortunately, they just manage to make themselves look completely foolish.
11/14, 12:58 PM
posted by:
e46Ne90
its new but this car just looks wrong…toy-like proportion
11/14, 1:03 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
Entirely unappealing.
11/14, 1:06 PM
posted by:
scottns
Most Audis have Quattro already. Why does this need to be jacked up in the air with nubby tires? Stupid. Be a sports car or be an SUV. I hate all these “crossovers”.
11/14, 1:18 PM
posted by:
planet_drive
I love Audi’s, one of the best driving cars out there but that grill is absolutely horrible. If that grill becomes the new look for Audi, I will stay away from buying one.
11/14, 1:36 PM
posted by:
jamaicandude
Utterly pointless. If I want top down off-road motoring, I’ll buy a Jeep Wrangler.
11/14, 1:47 PM
posted by:
cww
Now Audi has its Chris Bangle. Good for Mercedes and other tastful brands. This car is horrible.
11/14, 2:52 PM
posted by:
autonut
It sucks
11/14, 2:59 PM
posted by:
LP640
I have to say the Interior and the centre console look awesome. As foir the exterior this looks like something HITLER would buy
11/14, 4:33 PM
posted by:
sharpie
TT over this “Concept.” Please stay as a “Concept”
11/14, 4:44 PM
posted by:
Spingood Tanoya
Why does this “car” remind me of the old Saturday Night Live commercial: “It’s a floor wax!” “It’s a dessert topping!” “It’s a floor wax AND a dessert topping!” Maybe I’ll like it more when they add a third row and a snowplow attachment.
11/14, 7:35 PM
posted by:
jonmiles
This is not a car that Audi should build
11/14, 10:17 PM
posted by:
Veda
An interesting design study that might be successful in Europe but definitely not for US.
11/15, 12:27 AM
posted by:
MurcieMe
I’ve never ever said this about an Audi, but . . . That’s awful, really awful looking.
11/15, 2:14 AM
posted by:
Got Handling?
I think that as a regular quattro this might have some appeal, but this mock off-road bull**** is more of a turn-off than the Deanster Momma in crotchless undies, and both remind me of an ugly fish from the front: that grill needs a rethink.
11/15, 2:15 AM
posted by:
Got Handling?
This is really a similar idea to the awful PT Cruiser cabrio, but with a lift and some poser tyres. Has got me wondering what the FX35 would look like with a drop top though…
11/17, 2:25 PM
posted by:
Dindel
This is a preview for the A3 Convertible, a model not destined for the USA