New Audi A9 coming?

[donkeykong]

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I have a hunch that we may be in store for something quite spectacular.

And yet, I am inclined to bridle my enthusiasm. I recall my disappointment when VAG product planners decided not to evolve the stunning 2003 Audi Nuvolari Concept into a production vehicle. A disappointment similar to that of BMW not bringing the 2007 CS Concept into production.

Oh well...at least we can expect the A9 Concepts' appearance (with slight modifications) from the grill to the B-pillar to be echoed on the upcoming D5 A8/S8-according to several German automotive press sources.

 

[Monster]

Looking at that front end, it doesn't' seem like Audi has move its design language forward, it is more of the same with the obligatory exaggerated features for concept cars.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Looking at that front end, it doesn't' seem like Audi has move its design language forward, it is more of the same with the obligatory exaggerated features for concept cars.

With regard to the single-frame grill and headlamps, indeed evolutionary.

 

[Rolf]

With regard to the single-frame grill and headlamps, indeed evolutionary.

I am a little disappointed Audi doesn't bring out a 3D affect grill it would make the front end so much more distinctive. The headlights are a slimmer version of current Audi lights, it looks like their lights are becoming thinner and thinner in contrast to Mercedes headlights

 

[PanterroR]

Can't wait to see this one!

 

[JHF]

It looks to me production car already, how much the A9 going to change, when it hits to production, not much. Lets see soon when the Audi reveal a whole car, but I see now the new design language in the front, IMO.

 

[SKY]

This car looks fantastic already. The only thing I don´t like too much are the rims.

 

[JHF]

Audi A9 Concept Imagined by Evren Milano

http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/11/08/audi-a9-concept-imagined-by-evren-milano/

 

[Rolf]

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Audi A9 Concept Imagined by Evren Milano

http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/11/08/audi-a9-concept-imagined-by-evren-milano/

Not bad but the right side air intake on the bumper looks much thinner than the opening on the left side intake

 

[montana]

Front looks very good, perhaps the best front I've seen from Audi. Nice and clean. It's just that I hate the A7 shape, I hope they don't make this a fastback (or whatever it's called) as well.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

Agreed.

Even though I'm perplexed as to why Audi is up stepping the beautiful A8, I would hope the A9 will be a proper sedan, sans fastback.

 

[Busty]

Audi A9 Concept Imagined by Evren Milano

http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/11/08/audi-a9-concept-imagined-by-evren-milano/

This is just a chop-up of the 2009 sportback concept, isn't it?

The crucial point imo is whether the indeed better proportions of the teased A9 concept will really be translated into series production. If yes, this will be a turning point for Audi's design potential. However, in the past, Audi concepts often had better proportions than the latter product (probably because technical restrictions for concept cars are about none).

 

[Deleted member 1071]

This is just a chop-up of the 2009 sportback concept, isn't it?

The crucial point imo is whether the indeed better proportions of the teased A9 concept will really be translated into series production. If yes, this will be a turning point for Audi's design potential. However, in the past, Audi concepts often had better proportions than the latter product (probably because technical restrictions for concept cars are about none).

Quite true, that...

The 2009 A7 Sportback Concept was a bit more compelling than the later production model. And a prime example of how a mere 10-20 millimeters can influence the appearance of an automobile. The slightly heightened, convex rear window leaves the production model looking a bit hunchbacked from some angles.

 

[Busty]

Quite true, that...

The 2009 A7 Sportback Concept was a bit more compelling than the later production model. And a prime example of how a mere 10-20 millimeters can influence the appearance of an automobile. The slightly heightened, convex rear window leaves the production model looking a bit hunchbacked from some angles.

The concept was fantastic. Both front and back were sharper, the slope from roof to trunk was coherent. The interior showed a great color code and details that (despite huge overall resemblance) did not make into the A7. You mentioned the window shape already.

 

[Deleted member 25]

If only they could put some of this concept finesse in the upcoming car.

 

[SDNR]

If only they could put some of this concept finesse in the upcoming car.

I wish that with nearly every manufacturer Raby. It annoys me that we see such exciting concepts from Citroën, Cadillac, Toyota, Nissan, and others .....and then the production cars are so unremarkable.

 

[kingjr9000]

I have a hunch that it's going to be the s-class coupe competitor.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

If only they could put some of this concept finesse in the upcoming car.

The Nuvolari Concept is now 11 years old. It continues to look relatively fresh.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Todays' issue of Autobild (Heft 46) features a rendering of the A9 on page 12.