Q5 competitor from Nissan

1990V85speed · 08-16-2007, 07:33 AM

Saw this on Autoweek.com today.

Jason, when do you think we'll have a Q5 forum up-and-running? Thanks!

2008 Infiniti EX35

DM-S4 · 08-16-2007, 08:27 AM

Rocky-in-Connecticut · 08-16-2007, 09:41 AM

..plus no diesel.

I am only buying a Q5 w/ TDI. If the Q5 does not launch w/ the 3.0l TDI. I am not buying. I will wait till the following year, or buy a competing model w/ a diesel. That upcoming Merc GLK I'm sure will have a diesel.

1990V85speed · 08-16-2007, 10:43 AM

diesels included.

India's Mahindra plans to enter U.S. in 2009

***Cadmium*** · 08-16-2007, 10:54 AM

It's a Nissan. In the UK we don't have the Infiniti brand yet, thank goodness. It's just a Nissan with a V6 engine designed and made by Renault. As such it's sales in Europe will be non-existant. Surely, even in the US, Nissan can't be thought of as a competitor for Audi ?

1990V85speed · 08-16-2007, 11:41 AM

The M35 is a direct competitor to the A6 here in the states. It's been getting great reviews by all of the US car magazines. And, yes, you can get AWD as well.

Do you have Lexus in the UK, or just Toyota? In Japan, Lexus has just become available or will soon. In the US, Lexus competes against all the European luxury brands, as well as Acura and Infiniti.

***Cadmium*** · 08-16-2007, 11:50 AM

We have had Lexus since 1993 or so, we don't have Infiniti or Acura, though Honda plan (and need) to introduce Acura in two years.

The UK is a country where BMW sold more 3-Series (despite the fact they're pig-ugly) than Ford sold mondeos. We're hung up on brands !!! Trouble is the brands are diluting themselves too... we have the Jaguar X-Type (which is a Ford Mondeo in drag), we have the BMW 1-Series which is laughable... it's very confused. Most people over here who buy premium cars have no idea at all as to why they have done it !!! BMW of course don't need to dilute their brand, their Business Prevention Officers have ensured that the entire car range is so odd looking that it wasn't necessary. ;-)

1990V85speed · 08-16-2007, 11:55 AM

for the money. I saw a UK review on the web, and the guy really liked the car for the money. Have you driven it yet?

Yes, I'm not a big fan of Bangled Motor Werkes these days. Really like the new engine in the 335, but the car is pretty ugly, in my opinion.

***Cadmium*** · 08-16-2007, 12:12 PM

Best have a shufty at this link. Mr Clarkson is probably the most well known motoring journalist, together with his Top Gear show / magazine. He hates the Q7 but his reviews are funny in the extreme... worth a look... especially at the 335 and new 335 cabrio

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...remy_clarkson/

***Cadmium*** · 08-16-2007, 12:20 PM

And this is a pretty good resume of countries and their output ...

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...cle2047749.ece

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Rocky-in-Connecticut AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,620	big meh... ..plus no diesel. I am only buying a Q5 w/ TDI. If the Q5 does not launch w/ the 3.0l TDI. I am not buying. I will wait till the following year, or buy a competing model w/ a diesel. That upcoming Merc GLK I'm sure will have a diesel. __________________ Sig Begins--- "...We Reject as False the Choice between Our Safety and Our Ideals" -Barack Hussein Obama, President of the United States of America in his Jan 20, 2009 Inaugural address to the nation Handy Links: Stoney's A6 FAQ TT MkI FAQ Vag Com Tool Locator Ross Tech Vag-Com “I'd put my money on solar energy… I hope we don't have to wait til oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” —Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, March 1931 Current stable: 2001 Audi TT 225 Quattro 2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro 1980 BMW 635csi Euro w/dogleg 5 speed ..and soon.... a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa (CIS) which I will be restoring.

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1990V85speed Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,144	Or you can buy two of these for the price of the Q5. . . diesels included. India's Mahindra plans to enter U.S. in 2009

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*Cadmium* AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 116	Re: Or you can buy two of these for the price of the Q5. . . It's a Nissan. In the UK we don't have the Infiniti brand yet, thank goodness. It's just a Nissan with a V6 engine designed and made by Renault. As such it's sales in Europe will be non-existant. Surely, even in the US, Nissan can't be thought of as a competitor for Audi ? __________________ UK 3.0TDi S-Line, Daytona Gray, 20" 20 spoke, Tech Pack, Comms Pack, Comfort Pack, Visibility Pack, Load Pack, Rear airbags, BOSE, AMI, Verano Leather, Heated front and rear seats, privacy glass, Non Smoker Pack...

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1990V85speed Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,144	Actually, the Infiniti brand is a direct competitor to Audi in the US. The M35 is a direct competitor to the A6 here in the states. It's been getting great reviews by all of the US car magazines. And, yes, you can get AWD as well. Do you have Lexus in the UK, or just Toyota? In Japan, Lexus has just become available or will soon. In the US, Lexus competes against all the European luxury brands, as well as Acura and Infiniti.

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*Cadmium* AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 116	Re: Actually, the Infiniti brand is a direct competitor to Audi in the US. We have had Lexus since 1993 or so, we don't have Infiniti or Acura, though Honda plan (and need) to introduce Acura in two years. The UK is a country where BMW sold more 3-Series (despite the fact they're pig-ugly) than Ford sold mondeos. We're hung up on brands !!! Trouble is the brands are diluting themselves too... we have the Jaguar X-Type (which is a Ford Mondeo in drag), we have the BMW 1-Series which is laughable... it's very confused. Most people over here who buy premium cars have no idea at all as to why they have done it !!! BMW of course don't need to dilute their brand, their Business Prevention Officers have ensured that the entire car range is so odd looking that it wasn't necessary. ;-) __________________ UK 3.0TDi S-Line, Daytona Gray, 20" 20 spoke, Tech Pack, Comms Pack, Comfort Pack, Visibility Pack, Load Pack, Rear airbags, BOSE, AMI, Verano Leather, Heated front and rear seats, privacy glass, Non Smoker Pack...

08-16-2007, 11:55 AM	#8
1990V85speed Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,144	Interesting. I did hear that the new Mondeo is pretty good product. . . for the money. I saw a UK review on the web, and the guy really liked the car for the money. Have you driven it yet? Yes, I'm not a big fan of Bangled Motor Werkes these days. Really like the new engine in the 335, but the car is pretty ugly, in my opinion.

08-16-2007, 12:12 PM	#9
*Cadmium* AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 116	Re: Interesting. I did hear that the new Mondeo is pretty good product. . . Best have a shufty at this link. Mr Clarkson is probably the most well known motoring journalist, together with his Top Gear show / magazine. He hates the Q7 but his reviews are funny in the extreme... worth a look... especially at the 335 and new 335 cabrio http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...remy_clarkson/ __________________ UK 3.0TDi S-Line, Daytona Gray, 20" 20 spoke, Tech Pack, Comms Pack, Comfort Pack, Visibility Pack, Load Pack, Rear airbags, BOSE, AMI, Verano Leather, Heated front and rear seats, privacy glass, Non Smoker Pack...

08-16-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
*Cadmium* AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 116	Re: Interesting. I did hear that the new Mondeo is pretty good product. . . And this is a pretty good resume of countries and their output ... http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol...cle2047749.ece __________________ UK 3.0TDi S-Line, Daytona Gray, 20" 20 spoke, Tech Pack, Comms Pack, Comfort Pack, Visibility Pack, Load Pack, Rear airbags, BOSE, AMI, Verano Leather, Heated front and rear seats, privacy glass, Non Smoker Pack...

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