#NAIAS: Bombs Away! Audi Debuts The All-New Q8 In Bombay Blue — See The BEST Real-Life Pics Of Its Exterior

If there's one vehicle that has, so far, captured my attention it is most definitely the all-new Audi Q8 Concept. Painted a unique blue that looks quite similar to Porsche's Riviera Blue, it's actually known as Bombay Blue.

Its exterior features an all-new look and feel for the four rings. Something that's eagerly been awaiting for quite some time. It seems like Marc Lichte has turned on the jets at full power.

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**READ the all-new Audi Q8's press release HERE!

Said to be a full-size sport-utility vehicle that takes a coupe-like approach, it is a unique product. Not sure about you, boys and girls, but I see a bit of vintage Audi in its side profile. But its beauty is not just skin deep.

Audi's equipped this concept with a plug-in hybrid system with total system output of more than 440 horsepower and 515+ lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to 60 happens in just under five and a half seconds and you can eek out just over 37 miles on a full charge. While I am not a fan of these "light EV' SUVs, I have to say that the Germans have caught my eye for the time being.

What about YOU?

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atc98092 - 1/9/2017 7:32:29 PM

+4 Boost

I am pretty much over concepts. Show us the cars you're going to be selling! VW, I'm talking to you!

MDarringer - 1/9/2017 7:34:50 PM

-4 Boost

So boring looking.

GermanNut - 1/9/2017 9:13:44 PM

+1 Boost

A spectacular and aggressive looking SUV by Audi. The future looks brighter than ever for the brand of the four rings!

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/9/2017 9:39:51 PM

+5 Boost

I never saw the point of these coupe SUV's other than as a fashion accessory. You can't see out of them. The utility is spoiled by the sloping roofline. Sometimes they are cut down to 4 seats. And yet people buy them...

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/9/2017 9:40:54 PM

+4 Boost

Dexter1 - 1/9/2017 11:32:44 PM

-1 Boost

A frightening-looking car.

valhallakey - 1/9/2017 11:48:16 PM

+4 Boost

Wow they have somehow made the front end look like a cheap plastic boom box. Maybe some people grew up with that and think that is a cool look ?? Rear and side profile look nice though.

porsche911 - 1/10/2017 8:09:50 AM

+1 Boost

Mother of God!! Hideous bloody thing.

skytop - 1/10/2017 8:28:57 AM

-1 Boost

Car designers are obviously desperate to try any outlandish and different for their front grill motif.
I wonder when polka dots will be next employed.

hangtime010 - 1/10/2017 9:26:34 AM

+5 Boost

Every company would like to have something distinctive in their design. Something people see and know immediately what brand it is.
The grille might not appeal to those on this site, but time and time again Audi is still proving to be a popular choice worldwide.
Maybe the focus group sessions they've held picked this grille over others. The scary thought would be what were the other designs???
The Q8 seems to fulfill a lot of peoples wants in an SUV/Crossover. It's big & imposing on the road and the tires will never see road worse than the gravel path to a golf course.

klipprand - 1/10/2017 11:21:38 AM

+3 Boost

It's a Bentayga, badged as an Audi. :P

GermanNut - 1/10/2017 11:50:20 AM

+4 Boost

All these comments prove that Audi was successful in creating strong opinions about this concept, which is exactly what the brand was trying to do.

Gone is the "same old" look that many people were critical of and now we have a bold, brash concept that creates discussion.