PROMISES AUDI Q8 SUV BY 2018

12 January 2017

On Monday in Detroit Audi presented a concept Q8 Sportback body the ultimately the newest

On Monday in Detroit company Audi has presented the concept of Q8 with the body the ultimately the newest (in the Audi sportback applies the name). The representatives of the brand say that it is almost production-ready new full-size luxury crossover, which will be launched in 2018 to compete with the models BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

According to Dietmar Voggenreiter, head of Audi AG for sales and marketing, concept Q8 is the quintessential modern Audi in top shape. "Our customers require the extension of the line models such as this... crossover, offering innovative technology and luxury," he added.

Serial "Kew eighth" will be equipped with 8-speed automatic transmission and a 3.0-liter turbo V6 c direct injection in a hybrid version Plug-In will be complemented by a 100-kilowatt electric motor that will provide a total capacity of 443 HP and 700 N·m of maximum torque. On the concept of Q8 motor is "powered" from the lithium-ion battery емкостью17,9 kWh. 

Exterior Q8 combines elements of coupe and SUV, and the styling is partly dates back to the earliest Audi Quattro models of the early 80-ies of the last century, especially in the area of the flattened roof and wide rear pillars.

The lack of window frames in the doors helps smooth lines of the roof. Led lighting, including flat wedge-shaped integrated headlights, additionally emphasizes brand design.

And all the same technology dominates the concept Q8. Four doors open via touch sensors for a predetermined angle, once the door detects the accompanying stress from the hands.Inside the cabin, virtual cockpit Audi is a whole array programmable and adaptable displays and built-in projection display, which is reflected in  the field of vision the most important information.