Audi Promises Greater Differentiation in Model Designs
Audi, long an industry benchmark of style and craftsmanship is headed in a new design direction. Criticized for having nearly indistinguishable model designs as of late, in the future there will be greater differentiation between the German luxury automaker’s models.
That creative foresight includes a number of things. Vehicle interiors and exteriors for instance will be more cohesive. Cockpits will be more cleanly styled with even fewer controls than today. This seems to hint at future infotainment systems with even greater functionality.
Additionally, upcoming Audis will show more technical aspects to their designs. This means technology will be “exposed” rather than “enclosed.” An example of this is the company’s crosslane coupe concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show back in September. Its Multimaterial Space Frame, which is made of aluminum, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer and glass fiber-reinforced polymer, was visible through the grille, hood intakes and sills. Beyond this, the show car strongly signals the company’s future design direction.
Audi’s Q line will be the initial focus of its styling reformation. Hinting at what’s to come, the luxury SUVs are expected to feature grilles with more three-dimensional details to give them a powerful appearance. The company’s A and R lines will follow.
Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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