Going green is the newest trend among all vehicles, from inexpensive economy cars to pricey performance cars. Many automakers have incorporated clean hybrid alternatives, one of which is the German automaker Audi. Their clean diesel cars feature TDI (turbocharged direct injection) to maximize efficiency and minimize emissions. Even so, many drivers have expressed an interest in a hybrid version of their vehicles.

After much speculation from car fans and plenty of rumors circulating that the Audi Q5 hybrid was set to premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, Audi confirmed the story was untrue; however, the German car manufacturing company does indeed have a Q5 hybrid in mind. The company has shown hybrid concepts at auto shows before, one of which was their A8. Reports state that the Q5 will feature the same hybrid configuration as that found in the Audi A8 concept. This is comprised of a 2.0L 4-cylinder fuel and motor combination. Other specs of the Audi A8 concept included a 0-60 mph speed of 7.5 seconds, 245 horsepower, and 38 miles to the gallon.

While Audi has shown a reluctance to jump on the hybrid bandwagon, they have kept environmentally conscious with the belief that diesel offers the superior environmental friendliness in their vehicles. Currently they tout TDI as superior clean diesel, and while it is so, many drivers look forward to the day that an Audi electric-motor hybrid will finally hit the production line.

The automaker has caused much speculation among their audience, featuring an Audi A8 concept car at the Geneva Auto Show earlier in 2010; on top of that, car aficionados have circulated rumors amongst themselves of the Q5 going hybrid. Only time will tell whether they indeed decide to push forward with the hybrid concept, but for now, they offer clean diesel as a show of solidarity toward the environment.