so is it correct that the Q5 is on the A platform and haldex-based?

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12-06-2007, 08:52 AM

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so is it correct that the Q5 is on the A platform and haldex-based?

nice that it will have DSG, but Haldex is pretty weak for an Audi-branded SUV, IMHO

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12-06-2007, 09:41 AM

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no. Q5 is MLP based, same as upcoming A4, A5, and A7. no haldex

S Tronic transmission (DSG) is being developed for longitudinal MLP layout.

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12-06-2007, 07:43 PM

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Haldex? Haldex? We don't want no stinking Haldex!

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