This Is The NEW Audi S8?
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Rory has a look at the Audi Grandsphere concept, which previews the next generation Audi A8 and S8, as well as the bonkers-looking Audi Skysphere sports GT and Urbansphere self-driving MPV.
Looking for your next car? Auto Trader will help make finding your next vehicle easier than ever. Compare expert car reviews and recommendations, and find your perfect car through our official KZread channel.
Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk
Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything from SUVs to supercars, plus
✅ the latest car news
✅ top tips and car advice
✅ used and new car guides
✅ best-ofs
Subscribe for more from Auto Trader UK: bit.ly/1AqiIny
Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications
Looking for more inspiration? 🚗
• Auto Trader: www.autotrader.co.uk
• Facebook: / autotraderuk
• Twitter: / autotrader_uk
• Instagram: / autotraderuk
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/autotrade...
Пікірлер: 2 000
They need to make this car - so impressive but I’m tired of seeing amazing concepts never be manufactured.
@cr9179
Жыл бұрын
Spot on lad
@Divine_Serpent_Geh
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, same thing with all big Audi concepts. Like the A9 coupe (prologue) that was also never made. What a shame.
@SpiceAndSauce
Жыл бұрын
It takes time. Look at the concept cars from the 2000s. They are all a reality now.
@kennethsmith6899
Жыл бұрын
IKR!!
@xVIPER94x
Жыл бұрын
You can think of concept cars like this as “what cars might look like without rules and regulations”. Cars have to comply with a plethora of different safety regulations that can drastically alter the design.
Audi's concept designers are absolutely amazing. To me Audi has for the last years been my absolute favorite when it comes to new ideas and design.
@StephanWahlen
Жыл бұрын
Meanwhile at BMW Design HQ: "leTs mAKe tHE kIDnEyS BiGgEr..."
@user-gl4sd9xe3b
Жыл бұрын
@@StephanWahlen the new ix🤮😂
@alalal123421
Жыл бұрын
eaaasily
@MasterAppels
Жыл бұрын
They have subtly changed their design language over the last couple of years. The e-tron GT is so refreshing.
@jeanwagner1977
Жыл бұрын
Luúū
Really like this dude! Hope they keep him around. He gives good detail about the cars he's reviewing.
@celpabedn
Жыл бұрын
I have seen many white guilt comments on his channel, it's amazing ho many of you are there constantly typing similar words...
@cokemango
Жыл бұрын
@@celpabedn what?
@bolupopoola9794
Жыл бұрын
Hello
@bananaear23
Жыл бұрын
@@celpabedn nah bruh, he is just not annoying. Many of these large channels have annoying ass people. His commentary was the right amount. He let the car speak for itself without it being to much or too little
@zerocal76
10 ай бұрын
He's Rory Reid. He's damn good at his job!
One of the best auto channels on the internet. Thanks for always bringing us top quality, mate! 👊🏾🙂
I have never seen a concept review as detailed as this one. Very Good job. For the first time I could "feel" how owning one would feel.
@Hereforyou2
Жыл бұрын
S8 interior doesn’t look safe
Even those birds in the beginning were like “wow, Jim, you seeing this new concept? Good stuff aye?” But seriously Audi makes such sleek and beautiful vehicles! The V8 powered RS5 is still one of my favorites for sure!
@MrG77
Жыл бұрын
My neighbor has one ,it's beautiful and a beast one of my faves . It's also my alarm clock in the morning when he starts it.👍🙏🏴
@bhe915
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 RS5 and I wish Audi would make them again just with twin turbos or a super charger and about 700Hp. The sound is the best when it starts on in sport mode.
Wow, a very good job and entertaining show, Rory! Thanks Audi! I already drive an eTron Sportback and it feels more like a spaceship than a car when I drive it. I would really like to see these concepts as an everyday car!
Rory, You do know that you are if not the best, if not the best car reviewer on KZread, day I say in the country and soon to conker the world...Lol. I mean how do you make a still car seem more interesting than it is, don't get me wrong there lovely. But normally we look at static cars and move on, but to have a reviewer as good as yourself explain to us the details of it, we learn so much more. I personally was never ever interested in a car review where the car was not being driven, until I watched your reviews, so thank you sir..🙂
Production was great on this vid - Audi pls release these and w/o changing their visual design from concept to production. So many manufactures lose us when they do that.
@yaboiyosef7640
Жыл бұрын
The reason they often have to change the look is because of crash regulations. Car has to be a certain shape to be safer in a crash.
@Carfan678
Жыл бұрын
Concepts usually don’t pass certain regulations and because of that the designs ends up changing a lot
@ghostcode8809
Жыл бұрын
This is the most unrealistic concept cars you ever will see this year no way they make it in production at this level
@alalal123421
Жыл бұрын
ayyy swoozie
@jeanwagner1977
Жыл бұрын
@@Carfan678 edited
I must have said "Never gonna happen" about 20 times in this video. Beautifully shot and lovely location. Rory is excellent.
@jeff230394
Жыл бұрын
neva guna happun
@N1ckZ
5 ай бұрын
Well the next A8 is confirmed for next year and according to Audi it will look very similar to the grandshpere concept
Is it just me or does it look so unreal, that it seems to be computer generated😶
@rasheedlandi2151
26 күн бұрын
You understand these are jus concepts right 🙄
@SkitPete
15 күн бұрын
It's a BEVY of detail...almost surreal😂😂
So glad I found your channel, absolutely love everything about this video, great work👍
Well done Rory, what a great insight into future personal transport. Unfortunately this is at least another 20 years from now when the combustion engine is completely dead in my humble opinion.
the Skysphere is mind blowing. Never seen such design, it looks like a Cyberpunk interpretation of the batmobile. I really do hope it will eventually reach production (with or without the moving chassis) just to see these space ships in real life
I feel like the components that current/older cars had like the grill/wheel spokes that are starting to be reimagined may soon be completely redesigned. They're making small adjustments now but since the car is electric there can really be anything on the front in any design. I bet they'll start doing some crazy things with that or just make it plain like tesla
I really like the interior design of the skysphere interior (except for the analog clock). It is so clean and scifi spaceship looking. Not a fan of the gesture controlls though because they would probably be pretty hit and miss or trigger when you did not intend to and even in full autonomy mode I would still like to be able to take over seemlessly rather than having to wait for the steering wheel and pedals to emerge.
@boatoflol
Жыл бұрын
Guess you can decide not to retract the steering wheel at all and also use the knobs and buttons normally. Also supposedly the clock and some other design elements seem to be an homage to a 1930 Horch.
Absolutely stunning. Like something from Minority Report. Complete automation and optimum traffic management doesn’t require a seat belt.
@tyty0071
Жыл бұрын
I'll keep the seat belt on, thanks.
@bobimoto28
Жыл бұрын
@@tyty0071 🤣🤣🤣
Whilst its always good to see manufacturers stretch there minds and designs, there's a lot of impractical equipment and a lot of frustrating functions, And ones that will take more time to operate than to do things manually, but they are concepts and I presume only a few of the tech bits will actually reach the every day car. So well done Audi for giving us a small glimpse into the future.
@nonamenoname4641
Жыл бұрын
Concepts seldom go into production. But rather, individual pieces of technology within a concept is taken from it and applied to different models based on the company's agenda.
@luvpiggery
Жыл бұрын
yeah these are more like art projects than anything useful. It must be cathartic for the designers and engineers though to work on things that are pointless and not always be beholden to the consumer or regulators.
@nonamenoname4641
Жыл бұрын
@@luvpiggery like I said, they're not pointless. Some Pieces of technology from these spheres will be taken and copied onto newer year models of already existing lines. The current C8 gen got the Q8 got most of its tech from a concept that looked nothing like it.
@luvpiggery
Жыл бұрын
@@nonamenoname4641 auto expanding wheelbase isn't pointless in your opinion? Nor is a silly steering wheel that takes minutes to even be usable? Or a glass 'grill' that can display pong? Doors that open assuming nothing else is close by? I respectfully disagree 🙂
@christopheringanji2493
Жыл бұрын
I thought so too, most of these features am like “why?”
Damn ... that transforming Skysphere cockpit is wild! ... Cool video 👍
I was tearing. It's just so beautiful. Thanks for the no nonsense video! 👍
Nice job Audi Designers! Nice to see some cool vehicle concepts that can actually be produced and utilized. I prefer my steering wheel permanently placed! Need the Avant and SUV versions!
Awesome Audi concept cars, Audi has a bright future in EV. I like the moveable steering wheel and dashboard. I like the curve dashboard screen. I like the suicide doors and the minimalist seats. I like the sedan and sports car.
First time seeing your video on youtube. Love it! You are so engageing and relaxing to watch. Keep it up!
OUTSTANDING cars and presentation! They make everything else feel like they lack imagination!
Steering Wheel should fully deploy in 2 seconds. You might need the wheel RIGHT NOW! It can take its time folding away. All and all, the version in the AUDI RSQ from "I, Robot" (2004), works best to me. It deploys in less than a second and folds away about as fast.
@SunakStarmerisacunt
Жыл бұрын
yah imagine if you're a car thief waiting for the steering wheel to deploy so you can scarper. Then it malfunctions because it's a VW product.
@KelvindeWolfe
Жыл бұрын
Probably slowed it down so the car geeks don’t get injured
The car is impressive but I am really worried when all those moving parts stop working when the car gets old 😬
@nick_0
Жыл бұрын
I guess user experience varies as with anything, but these moving parts seem to put up pretty well against time
@SunakStarmerisacunt
Жыл бұрын
Old? They'll be malfunctioning during the warranty period! It's a VW product, so it'll be poorly wired and with cheap components. I can only imagine the recalls.
@timemachine9156
Жыл бұрын
You don't need to wait until the car gets old!
@llavero5
Жыл бұрын
My 31 years old car have pop-up headlight, and still working without problem.
@jaffaorange3809
Жыл бұрын
I feel old when I think about such things, although I'm 36. But yeah, since products aren't made for the long haul anymore, I can imagine all these moving parts break one by one.
That wheel base extension feature is so impressive
Impressive. Audi has come a long way since my 2013 Allroad :) Nice presentation Rory!
Audi makes some of the best concept cars I just wish most of the concepts made it to their production cars
Great concepts, i just wonder how may mechanically folding and retracting items will still work after 100,000
@305Nick
Жыл бұрын
Just like everything in the consumerism modern world it will become E-Waste. These cars after warranty will be unserviceable, Then again by the time these come out maybe in 10 years dealerships will have robotic service so they can fix issues.
Your presentation is as amazing as the vehicle’s you describe. Great job!
I love this guy's locations where he shoots , he really concerned about backgrounds , i love ur work bro....keep on doinnn frm India 🙏🏿
I remember watching Demolition Man in the 90’s, and thinking in 2010 cars would look exactly like this….in reality I underestimated the rate of change in autos by about 20-30 years!
@darkbassi5911
Жыл бұрын
Great film, I remember when SLY crashes and the car, it fills with a foam, I thought that's a great idea. Guessing in theory it would suffocate the passenger if it happened in real life.
I'd love to know how long it takes for the designers to build these concepts, an insight on the design & build process would be awesome.
@johnboscookpala7928
Жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here trying to imagine how much money was poured into these projects. Amazing
@SebDJ
Жыл бұрын
@@johnboscookpala7928 thats my thinking! Usually concepts are just painted clay sculptures, but these are something else!
@steverielly
Жыл бұрын
A number of these designs look like the concepts cars they drew up a decade ago, that looked wild....then the accountants got their hands on it and dumbed it down due to actual production capabilities at the time. Now, we're seeing a number of those factors out of the way, and what was only on paper is coming to life. It is so cool to see.
@BleedForTheWorld
Жыл бұрын
Not a whole lot. These concepts are sometimes built and finished several years ago as well. These projects are used to further elaborate on future road going vehicles for the company involved.
They look great, but unfortunately none of these are going to make production. There are loads of amazing concepts that manufacturers make to get some buzz, but very rarely, if ever, do they make production without some massive downgrades. Just something to remember for everyone, concepts are easy, but turning that into a profitable and practical mass-produced vehicle is a whole different ball game. Thanks for the video Rory!
@fredriksvard2603
Жыл бұрын
They made the r8, wasn't that far off from the concepts
@boatoflol
Жыл бұрын
@@fredriksvard2603 The R8 is basically a prestige model, it does not actually make a lot of money for the company if at all. But the sheer effect a supercar has on the image is worth manufacturing it. As far as im concerned the standard A8 let alone the S8 does not go so well right now. Maybe some of the Ideas and insights of these concept cars might end up in the new A8 who knows.
@N1ckZ
5 ай бұрын
That's not true. They have confirmed the next A8 will be revealed next year and it will look very similar to the grandshpere concept
Holy shit. This is perfect. One of the most exquisite cars I've ever seen. Closely rivals classic Aston Martins. Wow, absolutely incredible. Audi needs to listen to us viewers and make the production model as close to this as costly possible
Jeez, imagine getting into the car and waiting 5 minutes for the steering wheel to deploy.
Audi is literally insane when it comes to concepts..
Design element and gestures got me. The steering retraction thats what I love the most
Wow. The screen was put very cleverly into the back of the seat in front of it. Amazing.
If they make an actual car like that, it's probably gonna be an SUV 😁
@Alby911
Жыл бұрын
To be fair, companies have to react to market trends. In a sense it's our fault for the popularity of SUV's; not that it's a bad thing either way
@joeb4294
Жыл бұрын
@@Alby911 well, it's certainly not my fault - and it is a bad thing when vehicles keep getting bigger, heavier, more expensive, and harder to see out of
@Alby911
Жыл бұрын
@@joeb4294 Smaller cars still do exist. Agree on the rising cost though - yikes
Biggest question is what watch is that Rory?! Looks beautiful
This reminds me of that VW Golf concept W12 650. That was amazing at it's time!
Great reviews. Really interesting. Very well presented.
I like the design direction Audi is going. Very nice and futuristic.
@matthewspry4217
Жыл бұрын
Very I ROBOT
@jeremijakrstic1968
Жыл бұрын
@@matthewspry4217 Unfortunately, this is a dead end. Since VAG overdosed on touch shit and tablets, their sales profile changed. Even BMW managed to realize it's harmful to their business. Japanese and Korean manufacturers never fully followed that craze. These days, they have the upper hand when it comes to parts availability. In the long run, usability always beats short-lived trends. It's visible, especially now, when cars' availability is lower, while prices - higher.
Wow.. what a car.. I wish it's manufactured just as shown in the video..🤩🤩🤩
These concept cars are jaw dropping however some of the feature seem oddly placed if you want ti change settings but need to focus on the road, for example the climate control buttons being on the door.
Oké, normally I don't like VAG group, but when Audi went full EV all the big / study or concept models are stunning looking!!! 😍 👌
Almost all of Audi's concept never translate into production cars with exception of the original TT.
@keegzwhittal
Жыл бұрын
Ever heard of the Etron?
@vincentmartin5360
Жыл бұрын
The etron gt is pretty similar to the concept, I think for electric cars its easier to stay close to the concept
@matthewtemprell5422
Жыл бұрын
The lemans concept is basically the gen 1 R8. And the sport back concept became the a7.
@JeDxDeVu
Жыл бұрын
They had a beautiful concept for a new quattro. Never happened. It was beautiful
I think these are some amazing cars and beautifully designed but I feel there are a lot of tech not may look good but is unnecessary and expensive that the consumer will end up paying for and either never use or become frustrating
From the commercials on Danish tv, this is a concept car. I _hope_ they'll let us enjoy seeing it on the roads...but I doubt it.
I have never seen someone describing a vehicle so cool and flowing. great video great tour.This guy should get a buck.
Those are some proper concept cars, amazing job by Audi. The retractable steering wheel looks stunning and the whole thing really looks like it came from the future.
@fartknockers
Жыл бұрын
In reality though it would annoy the f&&k out of you waiting to use the steering wheel.
I love these type of cars, but we need smaller cars! I do think that’s the future.
@Random.ChanneI
Жыл бұрын
@Janthony That’s funny
The Urban Sphere is the same length as the ldv convoy I lived in for 5 years with my daughter and two dogs!
Man!! This is absolutely insane! Love those designs … exterior and interior! Audi again awesome job! I’ve been big fan since 2000’s . Keep creating and making it! Audi! You inspire all car manufacturers around the world. Audi is always ahead of everyone and it’s all good! It’s just some naysayers and critics can’t simply swallow the truth.😅 Especially Ford, Kia, Hyundai fans! 😅 ( don’t bother with your nonsense offending replies with bla,bla to my comment … I won’t reply anyway 😎) …..Audi please make RS5 coupe with this exterior design update! That would’ve be so game changer! Audi is truly best in exterior and interior designs and technology! 👊🏼😎
My d2 a8 has maybe 80% of the little servo motors that adjust things like seat and steering wheel position still work, (great for an almost 25yr old frauline) in my case the car is still comfortable and functional. the steering wheel still moves in and out but no longer up or down, the seat adjustment works except for the drivers side headrest and the passenger seatbelt height adjustment. This dosent effect the functionality of the car, i wonder however what will happen with this new fangled thing if the little motor for deploying the steering wheel or opening the doors fails. are you essentially left with a brick? are there going to be manual overrides? like flip a switch and manually pull the steering wheel out? with the reliability of global supply chains and audi dealerships this stuff just dosent seem like a viable form of transportation yet. not to say it isn't a cool toy to show off on the floors of a trade show!
Excellent presenter Rory. Way classier than Matt Overexcited Watson.
Sky Sphere is my favorite concept, the long front is absolutely gorgeous
Incredible concepts and a fantastic tour production. 👏
Amazing concept by Audi, but the real question is when will our roads and infrastructure become 21st century to allow these motors to function well without failure.
@Alby911
Жыл бұрын
How long is a piece of string?
Great review as ever Rory. Amazing looking cars, but electric just ain't for me. Keep the reviews coming and don't forget the bikes!!! 😃😃😃 Cheers...
@badlt5897
Жыл бұрын
Horse and buggy more your speed?
Oh man, these are absolutely gorgeous. Especially love the 2nd car you showed.
Wow amazing car , thanks for the detail well presented by the presenter.
I love Audis tremendously , they really need to implement this design concept into their newer models.
WOW, Audi has always done design for cars, like Apple do design for consumable tech. We’re seeing the x-over from cars being cars to cars being experience and entertainment spaces. We’re seeing the future right here
Audi’s are honestly just pure elegance & Minimalism. Stunning!!
Stunning vehicles, however, if your windshield cracked do you have to replace the whole windshield & top sunroof?
Exterior: I'm impressed. Pure awesomeness Interior: Looks uncomfortable and impractical. Projections on wood aren't the future, integrated screens and good software are (like what we saw from Apple at WWDC 2022) Also, the seats look unergonomic and I doubt that hand gestures will ever get intuitive. Better to focus on the stunning exterior :)
@carlosandleon
Жыл бұрын
it's almost like it's a concept
I have to say I personally am not looking forward to these future vehicles, they're just too autonomous, too gimmicky, and more so they're electric. As a petrol head the future is a nightmare for me😭. Anywho, one of the features Rory is highlighting here being the gesture open/close door function Mercedes already has in their current production S class, which begs the question - what and/or how much more can engineers and technicians cram into these vehicles?!
@ninoloso
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's too gimmicky This concept is trying to create a whole new category of luxury... I dont think it will catch on
@densmac
Жыл бұрын
If EV's came before ICE's you'd be of the opposite sentiments. It's all in the mind.
Not an expert in the field but I am assuming that autonomous mode aka steering wheel moving in and out etc, will be the first hurdle in most western countries. These are beautiful though I’d like that convertible. I was crushing on teslas new roadster but now lol this took the cake here! Awesome vid as usual
I don't know if I'm more impressed by the car or the video editing and recording skills.
📌I don’t know who but someone actually needs to hear this.You’ve got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability.
This video was such an eye-candy. Incredible editing & post-production if I'm being honest. Cool cars too
Love the walking birds 🐦 at the intro. Very fearless creature 2 be walking so close next to a giant like him.
I have a Vauxhall Meriva B with the same suicidal doors, but ours is probably 10x cheaper, if not way more 🤣😂 Love these doors so easy to come in and out, but I would say for older passengers on the back you will want that grab handle attached to the middle pillar; I guess this one is for different clients. 😀
That steering wheel has gapping areas around it when it comes out, will they sort of cover the gapping?
Startrec level tech thank you so much lovely presentation ❤
The bird at 0:30 - “oh dang, you’re filming? Sorry bruv”
Great great review as always sir. Astounding cars...breathtaking. this is how you design a car. Im a bmw fanboy, but bmw has nothing on audi in this department. Audi and merc are just a marvel to look at.
Some of the features in the Grand Sphere reminds me of the autonomous Audi RSQ sports coupe in the 2004 “I, Robot” movie.
Awesome vid! Ideas on the Audi Q6? Might be Urban Sphere in production already?
The bird on the right at 0:34 admiring the rims
All look sick. Audi's are definitely one of best looking cars for me. Simply classy
Thanks Rory, these concept cars are amazing👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
It's the Urbansphere and it's absolutely massive. Makes a lot of sense.
Never thought I'd fall in love with all three cars all at the same time.
I have just realized that its this Grandsphere concept we have been seeing as Santa's new Sledge in the new Christmas TV Advert.
swamp doors, are viable if you use a b pillar .. the b pillar can go with the opening door .. a T middle will avail too ... i will drive all the conceptsz
Am surprised you not talk about how far they come of design thinking etc compared to the car used in film I-Robot as it’s first thing was thinking .
Amazing! Thank you
Can’t believe what I’m seeing. I saw the advert of TV not long ago. Future is finally here
You are very knowledgeable on the product did you use to sale car's?
Cadillac already said hold my beer with the introduction of the Celestiq. Nothing else compares to it now. The combination of Uber luxury and futuristic EV design is second to none. But this is cool though
Let us wish many of the features and the bodylines come to the production cars. 3:11 what airmax 👟 💯 are those plz? And the colorway? 🔥
Cool, very cool. I'm sure I'll never get any closer to one of these than these videos.
If travelling by coach could be like this, it would be a real game changer.
Very nice only complaint is how slow and loud everything is when moving
As they used to say on Car Talk; “What a heap”. Some of the many things that we don’t need on this planet any more.
Every car company is like.. this is what we could make... but we just going to do 5% towards this for 20 years. Well done video on every front.