Audi Urbansphere concept offers a radical vision for the future of urban travel

New CONCEPT Audi AG. continues its previous work which launched two electric-powered concept vehicles under the 'sphere' nomenclature, namely the Audi Skysphere and Grandsphere Concepts, and in April 2022, the Inglostadt-based automaker launched its newest known as the 3rd generation of the Sphere Concept, named the Audi Urbansphere Concept.

The Audi Urbansphere Concept car is the result of the Audi's designers in Ingolstadt and Beijing, which are designed for use in traffic-dense China' megacities. (Picture from: GoOto)

Wherever you are, of course you crave convenience... The Audi Urbansphere Concept car is the result of the Audi's designers in Ingolstadt and Beijing, which are designed for use in traffic-dense China' megacities. Because of that reportedly Audi has interviewed the Chinese customers to use input in the car development as part of a process known as "co-creation". 

A series of the Audi 'Sphere' Concept cars consisted of the Audi Grandsphere (in the left), Urbansphere (in the middle), and Skysphere Concepts (in the right). (Picture from: Audi)

The interior of the Audi Urbansphere is very striking, with a spacious design that can function as a relaxing sitting room on wheels, a mobile office, or as a third place to stay which is very comfortable when dealing with traffic jams. The advantages of this concept car, apart from the spacious interior space, are also smart by being able to combine technology with digital services while in the cabin.

The Audi Urbansphere Concept is a large-sized MPV with a length of nearly 217 inches, also featured with Level-4 autonomous driving system. (Picture from: OtoDetik)

As you can see, this concept car has four individual seats in two rows to give passengers flexibility. The rear seats have been designed to tilt up to 60 degrees. There is also a transparent, large-format OLED screen that pivots vertically from the roof area for rear seat passengers. The entertainment screen can be used for web browsing, streaming and making calls.

The Audi Urbansphere Concept has a spacious cabin that can function as a relaxing sitting room on wheels, a mobile office, or as a third place to stay which is very comfortable when dealing with traffic jams. (Picture from: Auto&Design)

Like its two other siblings, the Audi Urbansphere also known has a Level-4 autonomous driving system, which is likely to be available on the regular smart vehicles in the second half of this decade. In other words, the driver will be able to travel without having to hold the steering wheel for a long time.

The Audi Urbansphere Concept allow the driver to travel without having to hold the steering wheel for a long time, due to it has 4-Level Autonomous Driving features. (Picture from: OtoDetik)

The Audi Urbansphere is a large-sized MPV with a length of nearly 217 inches. The presence of the Audi Urbanshpere is also expected to support the Volkswagen Group's PPE (Platform Premium Electric platform for the newly launched electric vehicle, namely the Audi E6 and Q6 E-Tron.

The Audi Urbansphere Concept has four individual seats in two rows to give passengers flexibility. (Picture from: OtoDetik)

The PPE platform is known to use a 120 kilowatt battery includes the 800 volt fast charging system. The battery is capable of charging up to 270 kilowatts, which allows charging from 5 percent-80 percent in just under 25 minutes. The Audi Urbansphere's drivetrain capable of producing a maximum power of 395 hp and 508 lb-ft of torque to drive all-wheels.

As quoted of Audi's official site, with the three fascinating concept vehicles revealed to date, Audi is providing a glimpse of tomorrow’s progressive mobility. Innovative technologies and plenty of space to spend time in truly immersive ways let occupants enjoy an exciting world of experience on board. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUDI | AUTO&DESIGN ]

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