Audi has managed to combine elements from a number of vehicle types for the fourth and final member of its series of Sphere concept vehicles.
Unveiled on Thursday, the new Audi Activesphere concept is a crossover with a coupe-like body that integrates a bed and a tailgate at the rear. The concept is designed for active lifestyles and as such features a high ground clearance and underbody protection to ensure it can handle rough terrain, but also storage solutions like the bed and a roof-mounted ski rack to carry all the essential gear.Take away some of the off-road gear, and the smooth fastback profile of the Activesphere would make for a sexy next-generation A7, which might not be so far-fetched as the Activesphere's 196-inch length is the same as the current A7's.
A standout element of the design is a clear glass front section that includes a window in the shape of Audi's traditional grille. By keeping this section clear, occupants get an unobstructed view through the front trunk and at the road ahead. The occupants also have headsets that provide an augmented reality experience. The headsets show the real environment to its wearer, while simultaneously overlaying additional information with 3D graphics. The information is configured differently for the driver and occupants, as the driver is primarily given driving-related information. The wearers can also interact with the information shown in the headsets by controlling touch-sensitive areas of the cabin.
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