Audi O
concept
The Audi O
concept was designed by Ondrej Jirec, a design student from the Czech Republic,
and graduate of the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California.
The Audi O
concept was designed to fuse a powerful and innovative audio system with a
stylish and sporty four-seat hatchback. The exterior design uses several Audi
trademark styling themes, especially at the front where the square grille sits
neatly between the LED headlights. The doors feature glass windows running
along the bottom edge which provide an interesting shape to the profile of the
car. At the rear of the car the pullout door echoes the design of the squared
off Audi grille.
The styling
of the Audi O was influenced by a variety of sources including the Audi Shooting
Brake concept from 2005, the Apple iPod and music.
The interior
of the Audi O concept is bright and airy thanks to a full length panoramic roof
which floods the cabin with light. Inside, the passenger compartment has been
separated from the engine compartment by a double firewall to help keep out
external noise which might interfere with the powerful sound system.
The Audi O
concept features a unique audio system which has internet connectivity for
downloading music onto the built-in 650 GB hard drive. When parked up a
Bluetooth system can connect two or more Audi O cars to play audio over a wider
area. In this situation, a host Audi O is set to be the source of sound and the
other vehicles act as speakers.
The Audi O
also features a pullout rear door fitted with a DJ set with mixing decks. The
decks can also be removed and used anywhere outside the car.
Powering the
Audi O concept is fuel efficient diesel/electric hybrid drivetrain.
