I’ve been putting off buying an SUV for a variety of reasons (lack of viable luxury/fuel economy combo from Germany being the main one, and the fact that I’d rather spend 50,000+ on an Audi then say a lexus)… anywho, with a tdi passat (one month old
) currently handling menial labor, I’m looking for a comfortable luxury SUV and I think I’ve found it.
I’m just curious what you all are willing to speculate about the power plant. Today’s news indicates V6, V8 and V10… all fine and good, however I’m interested in specifics.
Audi indicates the 4.2l FSI (from the RS4?) V8 and 3.0l TDI (available on the Touareg in europe).
I’m figuring 400bhp for the v8 and 233bhp (332 ft lbs torque) for the TDI V6.
Most importantly though, what are your thoughts regarding Audi finally bringing TDI power plants to the US?
Seeing as the TDI V6 is on the Audi Globe site that American customers visit; I would assume this is going to be an option here. Escalating gas prices would also factor into marketing a 35MPG Q7 (the Touareg with the same engine makes 32, the Q7 being lighter and less off road proficient, I’d hope for better mileage) as well.
Speculative comments appreciated.

I’m just curious what you all are willing to speculate about the power plant. Today’s news indicates V6, V8 and V10… all fine and good, however I’m interested in specifics.
Audi indicates the 4.2l FSI (from the RS4?) V8 and 3.0l TDI (available on the Touareg in europe).
I’m figuring 400bhp for the v8 and 233bhp (332 ft lbs torque) for the TDI V6.
Most importantly though, what are your thoughts regarding Audi finally bringing TDI power plants to the US?
Seeing as the TDI V6 is on the Audi Globe site that American customers visit; I would assume this is going to be an option here. Escalating gas prices would also factor into marketing a 35MPG Q7 (the Touareg with the same engine makes 32, the Q7 being lighter and less off road proficient, I’d hope for better mileage) as well.
Speculative comments appreciated.