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Customizable Speed Racers

2014 Audi SQ5 is the First Car From the Series to be Gasoline Powered

— January 9, 2013 — Autos
The 2014 Audi SQ5 is the first vehicle from the series to be gasoline powered. Audi is shying away from the European centered diesel market and attempting to appeal to North Americans and the Chinese.

The stylish new version of the SQ5 is customizable in color, features and upgrades. The compact and beastly vehicle has 354 hp and 346.65 lb-ft of torque, making it a mean machine. It is a sporty car with a 3.0 TFSI engine that allows it to hit 0-62 mph in 5.3 second and it maxes out at 155 mph. It is speedy, sleek and comes with a black interior that can also be done in silver. Other fun features include seats covered in Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara.

The 2014 Audi SQ5 marks a new direction for the brand and branching out to different markets.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Vehicles - The trend of offering customization options to customers is disrupting the automotive industry and creating new opportunities for personalization and customer satisfaction.
2. Gasoline-powered Suvs - As Audi shifts away from the diesel market, the trend of gasoline-powered SUVs is disrupting the automotive industry and creating new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in fuel consumption.
3. Appealing to North American and Chinese Markets - As Audi aims to expand its reach, the trend of targeting specific global markets is disrupting the automotive industry and creating new opportunities for cross-cultural innovation and localization.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation in offering customizable options, expanding into new global markets, and creating more fuel-efficient gasoline-powered vehicles.
2. Personalization - The trend of offering customization options to customers is disrupting the industry of personalization and creating new opportunities for innovative product design and customer engagement.
3. Global Marketing - As companies expand their reach and target specific global markets, the industry of global marketing has opportunities for disruptive innovation in localized marketing strategies and cross-cultural communication.
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