Of course, government officials had there say as well: "The fact that such an important model for Audi is going to be built in Ingolstadt will provide a boost to
Bavarian industry as a whole, because its supply industry in the wider region will benefit, along with the immediate location itself," said Bavarian Prime Minister, Dr. Edmund Stoiber. "I am delighted at this future investment in Bavaria as a production base."
This is the third time in the last few months that Audi has chosen Germany over other potential plant locations for the production of a new model. The new Audi A5 was announced to be built in Ingolstadt only a few months ago, plus Neckarsulm was chosen for production of the new Audi R8 sports car. R8 production will start in Q4 of 2006.
And back to the Q5, how much will it cost? Prices are expected to start at about $35,000 USD for the base model, or around 30,000 euros in Europe.
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| When the Q5 becomes available next year, the BMW X3 will finally have some real competition. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
This is the third time in the last few months that Audi has chosen Germany over other potential plant locations for the production of a new model. The new Audi A5 was announced to be built in Ingolstadt only a few months ago, plus Neckarsulm was chosen for production of the new Audi R8 sports car. R8 production will start in Q4 of 2006.
And back to the Q5, how much will it cost? Prices are expected to start at about $35,000 USD for the base model, or around 30,000 euros in Europe.
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