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Besides lots of electronics highlights and exhibits, Audi will also show sophisticated innovations in series production cars and studies at CES. The Audi prologue piloted driving showcar provides a glimpse of the future, while the Audi TT Roadster*, Audi RS 7 Sportback* and Audi R8 LMX* demonstrate high-tech solutions available today. In addition, CES visitors can experience the interface concept and the connectivity of the new Q7 which will see its world premiere one week later in Detroit. Heralding a new design era: the Audi prologue piloted driving showcar The Audi prologue piloted driving show car is a focus at CES. It not only stands for a new design era, but also integrates many innovations in the areas of connectivity, infotainment and user interface which Audi will be showing at 2015 CES. In this connection, this show car’s laser matrix headlights and perimeter sensorics will demonstrate how the car of the future will become ever more of an assistant to its occupants. After all, the Audi prologue piloted driving stands for the state of technology, which includes piloted driving. A novel laser scanner, several video cameras, ultrasound sensors mounted out of sight and front and rear sensors, themselves invisible, all cooperate in data capture. The central controller known as zFAS (zentrales Fahrerassistenzsteuergerät, central driver assistance controller) is the keystone of piloted driving. This compact master unit calculates a comprehensive impression of the car’s perimeter based on the signals provided by the scanners, the camera and the sensors. At a length of 5.10 meters (16.7 ft), a wheelbase of 2.94 meters (9.6 ft), a width of 1.95 meters (6.4 ft) and a height of 1.39 meters (4.6 ft) the large luxury-class two-door coupé the Audi prologue is somewhat shorter and lower than today’s production A8*. A single frame integrated into the vehicle architecture and bearing the Four Rings dominates its low-slung front end.

With the A2 concept technology study, Audi is offering a peek at electric driving in the megacities of the future. The purely electric powered A2 concept is a classic space concept: a premium vehicle for metropolitan areas featuring generous amounts of space and composed road manners. Audi A2 concept and Audi urban concept The technology study is packed full with attractive, intelligent technologies. An innovative body technology – a further development of Audi’s ultra-lightweight construction – limits its weight to just 1,150 kilograms (2,535.32 lb). Audi connect technologies provide an Internet connection; the steering and brakes are purely electric (by-wire) systems. Exterior design The Audi A2 concept demonstrates the complete skill set of the Audi designers in a compact space. It is just 3,804 millimeters (149.76 in) long, 1,693 millimeters (66.65 in) wide and 1,494 millimeters (58.82 in) high; even so, it makes it makes and elegant, powerful and sporty impression on the road. As is typical for Audi, its clean appearance concentrates fully on the essentials. The opaque glass roof of the show car finished in flat Electric White becomes transparent at the push of a button. When an electric voltage is applied, small particles integrated into the glass align so that the light can pass through the glazing unhindered. When the glass roof is darkened, however, it blocks the infrared component of the sunlight almost completely, effectively shadowing the interior. This is a further contribution to efficient temperature management in the purely electric powered Audi A2 concept. As with every Audi, the front of the technology study is dominated by the single-frame grill, in this case, in a special version tailored to electrical operation. The upper two-thirds are designed as a closed, folding surface, behind which are the charging socket and the cooling water connection. The four Audi rings are intensively sculpted; the engine hood is permanently bolted to the body.

The second generation of the Audi Q7 has been on the market for four years. The brand is now equipping its largest SUV with a variety of visual and technical innovations. In addition to the powerful design, the Audi Q7 features HD matrix LED headlights including laser light, active roll stabilization, efficiency-increasing mild hybrid technology, and the digital operating concept MMI touch response. As the top model of its product line, the Audi SQ7 with its powerful V8 diesel presents itself in a new form. It will be introduced to the European market in mid-September. The base price for the Audi Q7 in Germany will be EUR 66,900. Combined fuel consumption l/100 km: 9.1 – 6.6; combined CO₂ emissions in g/km: 208 – 174 Information on fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions as well as efficiency classes in ranges depending on the tires and alloy wheel rims used. Audi Q7 Audi SQ7 TDI