Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Unveiled
Filed under: 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Audi, Auto Show Pictures, Concept Cars, Convertibles
Audi introduced a new vehicle segment with its presentation of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The two-door, four-seater car measures 4.62 metres in length and combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV. The muscular, powerful, but also elegant lines make no secret of this vehicle’s potential. The 240 bhp three-litre TDI engine with ultra-low emission technology delivers sporty driving dynamics with exhaust emissions on the level of the EU 6 limits. The quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system and high-tech chassis with electric ride height adjustment are a recipe for driving pleasure on all terrain and in any curve radius.
The Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro offers a new dimension in open-top driving among the SUV field: its fabric hood lowers itself to disappear completely behind the rear seats in a spectacularly brief 17 seconds; no B-pillar and no roll-over bar obscure the view of the heavens. And for convertible fans, it offers a new dimension in spaciousness: as an SUV, the Cross Cabriolet quattro provides its occupants with copious headroom, legroom and shoulder width in addition to an off-roader’s typical height and comfortable sitting position. So when cruising along the beachfront, for instance, all four occupants can enjoy the open-air experience to the full.
The longitudinally mounted six-cylinder TDI in the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro is the brand’s latest diesel engine. With a power output of 240 bhp and 500 Nm of torque, at this stage in its evolution the 3.0 TDI is now more efficient than ever – its average fuel consumption is a mere 7.3 litres of diesel per 100 km. The engine is also equipped with what is currently the most elaborate emissions reduction system developed for a production engine: the ultra-low emission system.
This does more than just ensure that the vehicle complies with all current exhaust emissions standards worldwide. It already meets the expected limits of the EU 6 standard, which is only due to be introduced in 2014 – and does so with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and tiptronic transmission.
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[...] The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show. We’ve brought you video and written coverage from Audi’s Concept debut and now we have photos from the show for you to browse. Click here to see more coverage on the Cross Cabriolet Concept. [...]
Pingback by Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Photos | Roadfly Auto Show Blog — November 26, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
you guys are doing great at the design of the cars! i like them, but instead of always going for the rounded body, make it more sharp looking! i like that fact the you have so many different looking cars, but go for the cleaner, shaper look.
Comment by cory guess — February 27, 2008 @ 11:52 am