To be ‘unleashed’ on the world very soon.
Audi is putting the finishing touches on its new flagship SUV, the Q8, ahead of its launch in June. Designed to sit above the enormous Q7 three-row full-sizer, the Q8 promises to be more dynamic, athletic and upmarket. The former two are pretty well sorted, as the underpinnings of the Q8 is shared with the Lamborghini Urus.
The styling will, naturally, be completely unique to the Q8, though there’s little doubt in our mind that the design will be in keeping with what Audi’s been peddling of late. The rear end of the car has been teased in a sketch too, confirming a lot of what we’ve seen thus far with prototypes and test mules.
What is interesting is how Audi’s decided that they’ll drum up hype around the Q8 ahead of its launch. The company has commissioned a series of videos collectively called ‘Q8 Unleashed,’ with weekly updates beginning May 21st and concluding on the 5th of June. They’ve teased the series, too. Get this:
“Sandra and Quentin, an extravagant power couple from the Golden State, had it all. Successful careers, a design loft, an influential circle of friends and the perfect car to match it all. But in a split second, everything is about to change.”
We know that the Q8 will feature turbocharged V6 and V8 powertrains that are presently in service with the plusher models in the Volkswagen Group. We also know that the Q8 will feature Audi’s latest dual-screen infotainment system, and will likely feature an electrified powertrain in the future. The intelligent advanced driver assistance systems from the Audi A8 are also expected to feature, though they may be limited to top models.
More details on the Audi Q8 are expected to drop as we countdown to its launch, so stay tuned to CarShowroom as we bring you more updates as they come.
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