Audi Greenlights Q8 Flagship SUV

AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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plans to add one more SUV to its lineup, but instead of following the market and creating yet another compact SUV, it will create a high style, flagship SUV called the Q8. The car will compete against the new Range RoverLand Rover Range Rover (modern) Gen.3 [L405]United Kingdom, 2012 > present13 versions
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The Q8 will share a the long-wheelbase version of the platform for the Q7Audi Q7 Gen.1Germany, 2006 > 201450 versions
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, CayennePorsche Cayenne Gen.2Germany, 2010 > 201727 versions
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and TouaregVolkswagen Touareg Gen.2Germany, 2009 > present50 versions
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Styling is still too early to call, but expect it to have a steeply raked rear like the EvoqueLand Rover Range Rover EvoqueUnited Kingdom, 2011 > present128 versions
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. The engine range will be mostly shared with the Q7 with a possible exclusive, range-topping engine. 

The Q8 is still on the horizon. It is slated to go on sale in 2017 and would probably be shown as a concept about a year beforehand. 

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