The new Audi TT offroad concept car has been revealed to the crowds at the Beijing Motor Show.
Although it's just a concept at this stage, the TT offroad concept points towards a possible future production SUV based on the new TT, which was unveiled in Geneva last month. Audi's technical chief Dr Ulrich Hackneberg said: "The Audi TT offroad concept provides a glimpse of how we might imagine a new model in the future TT family.
"It combines the sporty genes of the TT with the strengths of a compact Audi SUV."
Underneath, the TT offroad concept is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine generating 188bhp and 280lb-ft of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed double-clutch gearbox which -- and here's where it gets really interesting -- features an in-built electric motor, developing 40kW and 162lb-ft of torque.
On top of this, there's a second electric motor in the rear axle, generating 85kW and 199lb-ft of torque, which can be used alone to power the concept electrically. Audi claims an all-electric range of 31.1 miles and an all-electric top speed of 80.8mph.
Combined, the TT offroad concept produces 402bhp and 479.2lb-ft of torque, giving a 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. But despite the impressive turn of speed, Audi claims an average economy figure of 148.7mpg is on the cards, along with CO2 emissions of just 45g/km.
The concept also features wireless charging: the driver simply parks the car above a 'plate', allowing the battery to draw energy up through the floor. Audi claims that charging takes roughly the same amount of time as it would through a cable and is around 90 per cent efficient.
Underneath, the TT offroad concept is based on Volkswagen's ubiquitous MQB architecture, with both the body and the front suspension made from aluminium to keep weight down.
Inside, there's space for four passengers and Audi's new virtual cockpit, which features a 12.3-inch TFT display in lieu of traditional dials is also included.
The concept also suggests that Audi may be looking to expand its TT line-up into a fully-formed luxury sub-brand, much in the way that Land Rover has done with the Range Rover marque and Citroen is planning to do with the DS sub-brand.
So, would you like to see Audi flesh out the TT name into an entire sub-brand or should it save the badge for its sportier offerings? Let us know by commenting below.
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