Audi Still Planning Q8 Flagship SUV Hints Dürheimer

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is discussing its plans for a Q8 flagship SUV again, and according to the brand's R&D head Wolfgang Dürheimer the car will be aimed against the new Range Rover Sport. It will be marketed as the SUV equivalent to the A8Audi A8 Gen.3Germany, 2010 > present48 versions
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"We can go bigger than we have with the Q7Audi Q7 Gen.1Germany, 2006 > 201450 versions
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, and we can all see that this sector is growing.

"Audi has the biggest SUV in the group, and I don't see any reason to change that," said Dürheimer.

The new truck is expected to share a platform with the next generation Q7 and Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne Gen.2Germany, 2010 > 201727 versions
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, and styling is said to be coupe-like. Engines will be shared with the Q7

We last heard about the Q8 last November. The facts about the car are unchanged, and the rumor at the time is that the Q8 will go on sale in 2017.

Audi Greenlights Q8 Flagship SUV

Source: Autocar