Audi's Future-5 L future rant

[Jon Linkov]

On 3/27/04 7:07 AM,
> 
> Is the I5 a replacement for a lowly 4?
> Or is it a "lets make the base price cheaper by
> offering a 5 instead of a 6" decision?

I believe they offer a 4 AND a 5 in the truck...but don't quote me. I'll
have to check

> 
> I still think the US consumer mind set, when faced
> with a choice between 4, 5, and 6 cylinders, will
> tend to go with the bigger number, unless fuel
> economy or initial purchase cost is a factor.

Yup, it will be interesting to see what sales are like against competitors
who offer a V6, even if the V6 is less than or just as powerful as the
I-5....that whole perception thing again...

JL