The Audi Urbanosphere is essentially an autonomous SUV EV concept joining the SkySphere coupe and GrandSphere sedan concept ranges, giving us an idea of what to expect from Audis in the future.
see photosThe Audi UrbanSphere joins the SkySphere coupe and GrandSphere sedan concepts.
Audi has unveiled the new UrbanSphere concept, which kicks off its vision for a self-driving electric mobility future. The Audi Urbanosphere is essentially an autonomous SUV EV concept joining the SkySphere coupe and GrandSphere sedan concept ranges, giving us an idea of what to expect from Audis in the future. The German brand says that the design language has always been about ‘defining the progressive premium dynamics of the future’. The Audi Urbanosphere was about to make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show which was cancelled.
The front end houses a large singleframe grille, behind which is a digitally lighted surface and is driven by 24-inch alloy wheels.
The Audi Urbanosphere will have a much larger footprint, measuring 5500 mm in length and 1780 mm in height, while its width will be over 2000 metres. At the front, there is a large singleframe grille, behind which is a digital light surface. The three-dimensional lighting structure is dynamically arranged and the upper and lower sides of the singleframe are made of aluminum. The vertical connections are made by the LED as part of the lighting surface. The entire surface of the singleframe becomes a stage or canvas known as the “Audi Lite Canvas”. Audi says it can be used for communication – with dynamic lighting effects to clearly signal to other road users to improve road safety. Low beam and high beam are applied via light segments to the outer section of the singleframe and a similarly working matrix LED surface is integrated into the rear. And the light units to the right and left of the singleframe look narrow like a focused eye. Illuminated surfaces can be adapted to the traffic conditions, the environment or even the mood of the passengers. As with daytime running lights, the gaze may be focused or open, and the iris may be narrow or wide.
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The Audi Urbanosphere will offer more legroom and headroom than any Audi has till date.
As the name suggests, the Audi Urbanosphere is designed for urban use. The company designed the new UrbanSphere concept primarily for the Chinese market, but later announced that the production model would be sold worldwide. On the inside, the ingredients for the Audi Urbanosphere concept, such as Hornbeam Veneer, come from sustainable sources. The seat padding is made from a recycled polyamide econyl and this material can be recycled even after its use without any loss of quality. Audi has also used bamboo viscose fabric for the armrests and rear of the vehicle.
The Audi Urbanosphere has a wheelbase of 3.40 metres.
The Audi Urbanosphere will also have the largest interior space we’ve seen in Audi so far, courtesy a 3400mm longer wheelbase. The concept version features a very modern and curvy minivan design with suicide doors and two row-seating that offer a generous amount of knee room and headroom. The seating surface and back of both the seats are visually distinct with integrated seat belts. There is also a water dispenser and glasses in the center console between these seats.
There are seats that rotate outwards with a red carpet of light projecting onto the ground. The front seats are neatly fitted with a touchscreen.
Then, there are the seats that roll outwards with a red carpet of light projecting onto the ground. The front seats are neatly fitted with a touchscreen. There is also a large format and transparent OLED screen that is positioned vertically from the ceiling area to the area between the rows of seats. Although Audi calls this a “cinema screen”, which can also be used for video conferencing or movie watching, split-screen use is also possible. When the screen is not in use, it offers a clear view of the front thanks to its transparent design.
The Audi Urbanosphere will be powered by a premium platform electric or PPE platform, specially designed for battery-electric drive systems.
The concept vehicle comes alive at the touch of a button and features multiple displays in the form of wooden surfaces under the windshield. Depending on the driving position – whether manual or level 4 with the steering wheel – they are either distributed across the entire width of the dashboard or segmented for the driver and front-seat passenger, which delivers all the essentials in ultra-high resolution. Display travel information. during the journey. A sensor bar is integrated under the projection surfaces for quick switching between content for music or navigation. MMI Touchless Response is located near the interior cladding and the seats can be fully reclined so that passengers can make use of the feature, thanks to a combination of eye-tracking and gesture control.
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The Audi Urbanosphere will be powered by a premium platform electric or PPE platform, specially designed for battery-electric drive systems. It has room for a 120 kWh battery pack and has a flat layout for the battery between the axles, using up almost the entire base of the vehicle. It will also be equipped with two electric motors that will make a total output of around 295 kW or 390 bhp and 690 Nm of peak torque. It also uses 800V charging technology and can be charged at any fast-charging station in the shortest possible time. The company claims that just 10 minutes is enough to charge the battery for a drive range of 300 km. In addition, the battery, lasting over 120 kWh, can be charged from 5 to 80 percent in less than 25 minutes, giving a range of up to 750 km. It will also be equipped with a five-link axle that has been specially optimized for electric vehicles. The rear has a multi-link axle, which, like the front axle, is made of lightweight aluminum. It also gets adaptive air suspension with semi-active damper control.
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We expect more details to emerge when Audi is ready to reveal the production-spec model closer to 2025.
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