New Delhi: This isn't a good time for you if you are planning to buy Audi’s mid-sized SUV, the Q5. The emissions from the Q5 were found to be quite higher than the approved limits in tests conducted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). As a result, the German manufacturer has suspended the sales and production of the Q5 for the time being.
As per a report in The Times of India, high levels of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) found in the diesel model tested seems to be the prime matter of concern. The source in the article quoted, “The company has undertaken fine-tuning of software calibration pertaining to NOx trade-off.” Reacting to the tests, Audi confirmed that they have investigated the concern and have also identified corrective measures. Thus, in order to put a stop to the ‘faulty’ Q5s, Audi will be taking the said model out of dealerships. In return, a fresh new ‘rectified’ batch of this compact SUV will be supplied to the dealerships very soon.
Being a part of the Volkswagen Group, which has already undergone its share of the ‘emission scandal’ worldwide, Audi officials disagreed to link this matter with the global emission issue. “This is an altogether different matter. There is no link between the two,” a company official expressed. On the whole, Audi will be working diligently to get the Q5 back on the sales chart, but the timing of this matter may hamper sales for the German giant as the festive season is just around the corner.
Source: CarDekho.com
