The size and shape of the D pillar
evokes memories of race winning
quattro competition cars.
Beneath the subtle mid section
The flare of the fender starts midway on crease, the bodywork tapers inward
the rear door and extends to integrate
to add sculpture to the torso.
elegantly with the rear liftgate. LED headlights flow into a
swell in the upper fender line,
taking inspiration from the
original Quattro coupe.
Drawing our heritage and our
destiny into the present.
Some understand what we call the present moment to last less than half a second, so how do we design a
contemporary vehicle to keep up With the all new 2019 Audi Q8, we started with our past, outlining our
all wheel drive pedigree in dramatic wheel arches inspired by the Ur Quattro vehicle that made the Audi
marque a rally legend. Then we drew in elements from our future. The striking surface tension in the sheet
metal emanates potential, mingled with the sloping roolf ine of Audi vehicles from the past. Taken togeth
er, our past and future compose this exact moment, embodied in the Q8.
The future has
a new face.
The Audi Singleframe grille has come a long way since
its origins in the Auto Union Silver Arrow racing car, the
if rst vehicle to wear the Four Rings. But the face of the
all new Audi Q8 has more to do with the future than
the past. A sculpted octagonal grille and vertical struts
articulate the vehicle’s width and capability. Massive air
intakes accompany the vehicle’s stark countenance and
give the design room to breathe. The available S line
exterior that accompanies the exclusive Year One package
off ers a Black optic mask grille surround as an alternative
to the standard body color for the grille surround, for your
choice of modern interpretations on the classic design.
2019 Audi Q8 Premium Plus shown in Dragon Orange metallic with available equipment.
Keeping current can
be enlightening.
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