The 2019 Shanghai Motor Show will open its gates on
April 16, and several automakers have already announced their presence. One of
them is Audi, who will be pulling the cover off the AI:me Concept at the Brand
Night on April 15, that is the eve before the event. Teased for the first time
in a few official sketches, the study is described as the brand’s vision for
future urban mobility, with an emphasis on autonomous driving.
While the exterior of the concept may look like a
pod, the cabin has a very minimalistic styling. There’s an unusually shaped
steering wheel, a large widescreen display that runs across the width of the
dashboard, wooden trim and a few touch buttons on the door.
According to a previous report, the AI:me Concept has
Level 4 autonomous capability. This means that it can drive itself without any
human intervention whatsoever. As a result, drivers can eat, sleep, read and
occupy their time with pretty much everything else but driving – even leave the
driver’s seat.
We’re looking forward to finding out more about the
AI:me and other premieres set to take place at the event and, as usual, we’ll
be covering all the debuts. Meanwhile, you can check out our dedicated “hub”
and learn what else we know so far about the 2019 Shanghai show.
