Audi is hard at work expanding its family of SUVs
and that will include an all-new model dubbed the Q8. Previewed in concept form
at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the Audi Q8 will be a sporty and sleeker
alternative to the Q7. Based on these spy shots captured by Carscoops reader
Robert van Gool, the production model looks strikingly similar to the concept.
At front, we can clearly see pointed
headlights almost identical to the concept. Elsewhere is an aggressive grille
and edgy air intakes in the lower corners of the front bumper. The similarities
between the production model and the concept continue at the side with similar
wheel arches, roughly the same ground clearance and side windows that appear
unmodified.
Under the sharp bodywork of the Q8 will sit Audi’s
MLB platform utilizing a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber, just like
the R8 supercar. A fleet of engines will
be offered to customers.
These will include the tri-turbo 4.0-liter V8 diesel
of the SQ7, a plug-in hybrid powertrain co-developed with Porsche and a
powerful twin-turbo V8 petrol for the inevitable RS Q8. Note that the Audi Q8 down for a global premiere in
2018.
Cr : Carscoops
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