Crossover based on the Audi A1 will get a full drive of the Suzuki SX4

The new compact crossover of Audi, which plans to build on the base hatchback A1, will be equipped with wheel-drive system, borrowed a car v Suzuki SX4. In addition, this machine will be offered in versions with a drive only the front wheels. About this site reports Caradisiac. Borrowing technology from Suzuki became possible after the creation of the Volkswagen alliance with the Japanese manufacturer. Germans in December last year bought 19.9 percent stake Suzuki, a Japanese bought 1.3 percent stake, "Volkswagen", spending on the package of securities of the proceeds of the transaction on the basis of funds. The alliance between VW and Suzuki allowed the firms to establish joint development and transfer of technology to improve fuel economy, as well as to begin building a cheap car for Indian market. According to preliminary data, the crossover based on the Audi A1, which is expected to be named Q1, will be offered with a wide range of petrol engines from 86 to 160 horsepower and 105-140-horsepower diesels. In the market of car will appear not earlier than 2013. Prices will start at the crossover, approximately, 22 thousand euros for a front-wheel drive version, and from 27 000 euro per car with four-wheel drive.