The Detroit Auto Show will start in the first month of 2017, and German luxury car maker Audi will be looking to start the New Year with a sensation. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Audi is planning to present the Audi Q8 concept. The near-production study represents a synthesis of the emotional styling of a coupé and the spaciousness that typifies an SUV – thereby it could essentially be called a massive crossover. With this move, the brand is unlocking a new segment for the full-size category. The study vehicle’s front end is imposing.
The octagonal single frame is considerably wider than that in Audi’s current production models. It is positioned well forward, with three-dimensional sculpting. Many design elements of the Q8 concept are reminiscent of the Audi Ur-quattro of the 1980s. They include the extremely flat but very wide C-post, and the prominent, flared shoulders above the wheels. These balanced proportions give equal emphasis to the front and rear wheels – typically quattro.“With the Audi Q8 concept, we have created a new spearhead within our Q model line. Its design strongly evokes sportiness and prestige,” declared Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte. “What’s more, we believe an important aspect of this show car is that it offers a spacious interior with four equally comfortable seats, even with the flat roof line.” So get ready to see this and many more interesting concepts when the Detroit Motor Show starts this coming week.