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Audi showcased its coupe-shaped utility vehicle, the Q8 concept at this year’s North American International Auto Show 2017 which was kicked-off on January 8, 2017, in Detroit, Michigan. At the event, the car garnered a lot of applauded among visitors and grab the world-wide attention. We are excited to know when this sharper and aggressive newest Q-range vehicle will be lined up for the production. Well, this time Audi is kind to share the production date of Q8 along with the Q4.
The German auto manufacturer has officially confirmed that Q8 will hit the production floor in Bratislava, Slovakia, in 2018. Adding to this, Audi also said that Q4 will also join the utility vehicle league and will be seen into production in 2019. The first production ready unit of Audi A4 will come out from Győr, Hungary.
Now, the major concerns are what are these new additions to Audi utility vehicle lineup and where will they be slotted in the hierarchy? Well, the Audi Q8, as it sounds, will be the range-topping model of the carmaker’s utility vehicle division and sit above the Q7. The Q8, however, it will not rival the Mercedes-Benz GLS, instead, its coupe-like silhouette says it will take on the like of BMW X6 and with the seat for four in lavish comfort, the Q8 will lock the horn against the like of Volvo XC90 Excellence.
Moreover, it is likely to be the first ‘Q’ model which will be powered by Audi’s e-tron hybrid system similar to the Volvo XC90.
On the other hand, the Audi Q4, which will be placed between the Q3 and Q5, will boast of the coupe-like stance similar as Q8. Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV) Q4, this is what Audi calls, will be sportier in nature. Audi will be battling this one against the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, Range Rover Evoque and the upcoming BMW X2.
Digging an inch more on the company’s Slovakian plant where the upcoming Q8 will be produced, has been running production of the Audi Q7 since 2005. The same facility will also build the S and e-tron plug-in hybrid versions of the iconic Q7 SUV. As for the other facility in Hungary, it will kick off the production of Q4 from 2019 alongside the Q3 which will also be produced in the same facility from 2018. Until then, the Q3 will continue to be built in Martorell, Spain.
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