With the diversification of the travel needs of modern families, the MPV market continues to heat up globally. The latest collaboration between SAIC and Audi is a smart response to this trend. The two companies are working together to create a new MPV model, which is inspired by Audi's previously unveiled concept MPV, the "urbansphere". The model is expected to be officially unveiled in late 2025 or early 2026, and it is currently in the early stages of planning, and there is still a lot of suspense about the style and features that will actually be mass-produced and how many elements of the concept car will be retained.
The exterior design of the Urbansphere Concept has an Audi sense of the future. Its unique light strip design and trapezoidal front surround make it a real visual focal point. According to relevant media reports, the car will apply cutting-edge technology, such as its light system, according to different driving modes, display different light effects, this design idea opens up the car lights are no longer just passive lighting, but become a new medium of communication with the outside world.
From the side, Urbansphere continues the style of the concept car, with impressive consistency in its sleek lines and roof layout. At first glance, the design of the door split may be reminiscent of the luxury SUV Cullinan, but it is the first attempt in the Audi MPV lineup, and it is said that this design is very likely to appear in the production version. At the rear, the design of the top extending into a tail wing is reminiscent of an airplane, which adds a subversive element to the traditional MPV conception, making it both practical and sci-fi.
Audi has always prided itself on interior design, and Urbansphere is no exception. Its futuristic interior style complements the shape of the vehicle, and the recessed three displays contrast with the angular design and the rounded style of the current mainstream. The unique steering wheel can be hidden when idle, and although it is not clear what the specific application of this function is, it undoubtedly enhances the sense of technology. Shifters are moving to electronic buttons, and vehicles are expected to be equipped with the highest level of autonomous driving technology, giving consumers anticipation for the future of mobility.
The seating layout in the concept car is a four-seat design, but considering the needs of actual family users, the production version is likely to be converted to a seven- or eight-seat layout. In terms of power, the concept car is equipped with a four-wheel motor drive, with a comprehensive range of about 900 kilometers. Although the actual production powertrain has not yet been announced, the market generally expects that it will be equipped with an innovative powerplant to meet the dual challenges of environmental protection and mobility in the future.
At the same time, the cooperation between SAIC and Audi is not only a simple cooperation in the research and development of models, but also an in-depth exchange of cultural and technical cooperation between Eastern and Western car companies. What new technologies and new design concepts are adopted, and how to implement these innovations into every detail of the vehicle, these are the focus of attention of the industry and consumers. It is expected that in late 2025 or 2026, when this MPV officially meets us, its design, technology and concept will bring a wave of innovation to the entire automotive industry.
At present, the automotive industry is in the midst of great changes, and electrification, intelligence, sharing, and networking have become the key words for future development. With this vision model, SAIC and Audi are envisioning a new chapter in the future of mobility based on new energy and digital technologies. We have reason to believe that this jointly built MPV will not only become SAIC's new flagship in the high-end market, but also the latest demonstration of the Audi brand's technology and design concept on a global scale.
Undoubtedly, for consumers who are looking forward to discovering the new style of the future of automobiles, this car heralds an imaginative future and is an important embodiment of the brand's strength and technological strength. From now on, we can start to look forward to how this masterpiece of automotive design from the future will become a reality in a few years and affect the life of each and every one of us.