By Drew Johnson
Monday, Sep 24th, 2007 @ 8:19 am

Audi will delay the launch of three new SUVs models until 2009, a new report finds. The three models — which include the Q5 and diesel and hybrid variants of the Q7 SUV — will be delayed primarily for marketing reasons. Originally slated for a third quarter 2008 introduction, Audi feels the three new SUV could get lost among year end sales drives if released then.
Although yet to be seen, the Q5 will take on the BMW X3 and upcoming Mercedes GLK. A diesel version of the Q7 will be equipped with a 3.0L V6 producing 230 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, with the hybrid using a 260 horsepower V6. Source say all three vehicles will make their debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, with sales — as 2010 models — starting shortly after.

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