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      07-30-2012, 10:26 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by epiphone3 View Post
I find it funny that there is no discussion of the Cayenne competing with the X5 even though they are clearly closer in type than the Cayenne and the X6. Same is true from the spy shots I have seen of the Macan when comparing to the X3 or X4. Seems like the Macan will compete against the X3 more than an X4.
Cayenne = X5, you are right about that. Porsche does not have a competitor to the X6.

However,
Macan = X4
Audi Q5 = X3

There is going to be extensive part sharing between the q5 and macan, so the macan will be more "coupe" focused styling and performance oriented, while the q5 will have more usable storage space and traditional greenhouse styling. Porsche will bring hi-po engine options to the macan, while q5 will get more TDI and hybrid. Expect X3, X4 to follow suit with a diesel X3 and maybe an M35i/M40i version of the X3, but a full blown X4M to compete with the macan turbo.
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