Q7 Hybrid Out, Q5 Hybrid In Says AoA's de Nysschen

Q7 Hybrid Out, Q5 Hybrid In Says AoA's de Nysschen

When it comes to Audi's next Hybrid, we're a bit lost as the words have been conflicting. You may remember the first Audi Hybrid to be shown was a Q7 design study in Frankfurt back in 2005. Then, back in January, we had a chance to test the upcoming Hybrid drivetrain in a Q7 3.6 Prototype back in October.
Since then, there'd been conflicting reports as to whether the Hybrid would show up first in the Q7 or the upcoming Q5 - a smaller Audi crossover.
Audi's American dealer council chief said Q5, while other sources within Audi of America and Audi AG said either of the two. Now, this week, Audi of America boss Johan de Nysschen says Q7 Hybrids will see very limited production and that the Hybrid drivetrain will likely see production first in the Q5.
Check out the full summary of Automotive News' story via EGMCartech below, then check out our 2007 review of the Q7 Hybrid prototype just in case you missed it. EGMCartech Story Fourtitude Q7 3.6 Hybrid Review