AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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is working on three new SUVs with hope to cut BMW'sBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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sales lead. The new crossovers will use the same platforms as the current Audi Q models but with sportier styling. 

The cars will be called the Q2, Q4 and Q6. The Q2 will be based on the Crosslane Coupe ConceptAudi Crosslane CoupéGermany, 2012 > 201214 photos
, and the Q6 will be a sportier version of the Q5Audi Q5 Gen.1Germany, 2008 > 201663 versions
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All three new Q models will combine sportiness and luxury. Audi is pushing for SUVs to become even more accepted in the premium segment and aims to eventually control the segment. Analysts predict that sales of luxury SUVs will increase by 36% by 2018. 

The first step for these new cars will be Audi's new factory in Mexico. The new factory will initially build the next generation Q5, but the Q6 will start production soon afterward. 

Audi will not be alone in its move toward more crossovers and SUVs. MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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has already announced an A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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-based GLA crossover, and BMW is reportedly working on new generation SUVs. 

Audi has clawed its way into the second place in worldwide sales for global luxury brands. Below it, it has a hungry Mercedes that wants to re-take its position as global leader of luxury cars. BMW holds first place globally and is trying to keep the position by offering more variations on its cars. 

Source: Automotive News Europe