Comments on: BMW X1 vs. Audi Q3

By: L1ndja

L1ndja — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:08:15 +0000

Well as far as i can see the Audi isnt anywhere near the Bmw in terms of looks it is outdated and it doesnt look good the X1 is better looking by far

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:51:41 +0000

@Brookside: I think they will both do great in their segment, now let’s who’s gonna bring the car globally, that might be the winning card.

Also, it will depend on the engine offerings as well, I really hope that a hybrid X1 will be available within a year or so.

By: Hantra

Hantra — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:43:58 +0000

@Hantra:

I meant to say the Q3 has that Gremlin line.

http://www.cartype.com/images/page/AMC-Gremlin-X_71.jpg

By: Hantra

Hantra — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:42:54 +0000

X1 simply because it has that AMC GREMLIN looking line in the rear.

By: Brookside

Brookside — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:42:52 +0000

2 things:

I think this is going to be a highly competitive segment- and that little Q3 looks fabulous. Put quattro on it and the direct-injection 4-banger, make sure that there’s Audi’s usual attention to the interior….woo-hoo! It might turn out to be Audi’s first real market hit in the US.

Head-to-head Q3 vs X1…..? Proof will be in the final version of production models. And Audi N/A inevitably finds a way to shoot themselves in the foot with poor financial deals or a short list of options that seem to penalize the consumer. (Proof- see the current A3).
BMW, on the other hand, is much more consumer friendly- they just do a better job of delivering the right product to a specific market.

So….an initial verdict…..based on the history of both companies….X1 will beat the Q3 in sales….but the Q3 looks like a very strong offering.
Nice advance in their design language with sharper creases….more dynamic tension in the overall impression of character.

By: Karl

Karl — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:24:04 +0000

I imagine that other competitors (on the basis of dimensions and price) of the X1 will include the Nissan Qashqai, the VW Tiguan and the Toyota Rav4. Having said that, I think that the new X3 will be somewhat bigger than the current one in order to create a more clear distinction between the X1 and X3.
Looking forward to seeing this car on showroom floors and on the road.