Many of the main luxurious manufacturers now supply full-size SUVs however the possibility continues to be lacking at Audi, although that scenario could change within the close to future.
Audi engineers are testing a prototype for a full-size SUV. Though in lots of circles it’s being known as a Q9, the car could find yourself being referred to as a Q7 L, or maybe Q8 L.
We nonetheless cannot rule out the identify Q9, although. Audi filed trademarks for the name as early as 2013, and the automaker’s executives have beforehand hinted on the want for an SUV greater than the Q7 and Q8.
There’s additionally a great likelihood that the thriller SUV might be bought in China solely. Audi already provides a handful of Chinese language-exclusive fashions, and extra are deliberate. Developing subsequent is a Q5 E-Tron.
However getting again to this thriller SUV. An earlier tester used a Volkswagen Atlas physique to cover its new mechanicals. The Atlas makes use of a stretched model of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform designed for mainstream vehicles however any Audi full-size SUV would doubtless journey on a stretched model of the premium MLB Evo platform present in a number of Audis, together with the Q7 and Q8.
We presently anticipate this thriller SUV to be revealed in late 2022 or early the next 12 months.
Do not be shocked if extra Volkswagen Group manufacturers launch their very own full-size SUVs to assist unfold the funding value of this Audi. Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark final 12 months hinted strongly that an SUV will fill the void of the Mulsanne because the model’s future flagship, and Volkswagen in 2016 rolled out the T-Prime Concept GTE and confirmed plans for a manufacturing mannequin. The T-Prime is a full-size SUV measuring 11 inches longer than the most recent Touareg.
Keep tuned for updates as growth continues.
