The SUV class is hotting up over the coming months, especially for the premium brands. We’ve already revealed how the new Audi Q5 could look (pictured, above), but here are the difficult new rivals it has to beat:
BMW X3
By the time the Q5 arrives in 2016, the X3 will look a little outdated – but recent facelift has guaranteed it’s much more efficient and hi-tech than ever.
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The newest version gets a fresh headlight design, bolder kidney grille, revised front and rear bumpers, tweaked side skirts and a new alloy wheel design. view the X3 in profile, though, and the subtly flared wheelarches and rising crease on the flanks are retained.
Inside, BMW has introduced a refreshed centre console, with added chrome and gloss black inserts on the lower section and on the dash. It also provides a larger variety of upholstery trim and exterior finishes than before.
Jaguar C-X17
Striking concept previewed first-ever SUV from Jaguar. production model is due in 2016, based on a lightweight aluminium platform.
Although the C-X17 is officially just a design concept, prototypes have been found on the road, suggesting a 2016 launch – hot on the heels of the Jaguar XE – is likely.
Jaguar design director Ian Callum also hinted at how close to production the C-X17 is, saying: “We were caught out with the C-XF concept and underdelivered; we now need to show things we know we can deliver.”
Baby Land Rover Discovery
A new, smaller model will replace the Land Rover Freelander. It’ll focus on practicality and off-road ability.
