Audi CEO Gernot Döllner made it clear that the company is seriously considering the possibility of creating a full-fledged off-road SUV that will compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender. According to Autocar, when asked directly about such a model at the conference, the head of the brand advised not to give up on this dream.
Döllner emphasized that the potential of the brand allows the implementation of a project of any scale. He said Audi is capable of producing everything from affordable entry-level electric vehicles to sports cars and SUVs with strong off-road capabilities. According to him, much can be expected from the company in the future.
According to the publication, the future SUV can be built on a frame platform, which is initially being developed for the Scout line in the USA.
Rumors about the possible appearance of a frame SUV in the Audi range have been circulating for years. Back in 2023, representatives of the brand noted that such a model would organically fit into the brand’s lineup, closing a segment where Audi is not yet represented. It is noteworthy that the company’s current chief designer, Massimo Fraschella, previously worked on the current Land Rover Defender.
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