That means innovations such as counter-hinged doors that swing wide open and rear seats that can swivel by 25 degrees for easier access and more intimate face-to-face conversations, while also reclining by 60 degrees. Truly first-class living.
The Audi Urbansphere concept is also incredibly high-tech. Facial recognition creates a high degree of personalisation and customisation for in-car apps for work and play. If the rear passengers want separate entertainment, or want to make a private call, they can use the privacy screen headrests with personal sound zones and individual monitors in the rear of the front seats.
Alternatively, a large full-width transparent OLED cinema screen pivots from the roof, letting the rear passengers watch a movie or video conference with friends – again, with split-screen personal options.
Henrik Wenders (Head of Audi Brand): “We know private space is highly valued, especially in big cities. The Audi Urbansphere concept allows maximum freedom, but it goes beyond that with innovative in-car technology that enables personal and immersive experiences: whether for relaxation, productivity, entertainment or regeneration.”
Hildegard Wormann (Audi Board Member for Sales & Marketing): “When more people are on the go and working remotely, we need new ways to come together. The Audi Urbansphere concept caters to that with new levels of freedom for collaboration and more flexibility to be with friends and family, no matter where we are in the world.”
Gary Telaak (Audi Exterior Design): “The Audi digital assistant is available to you wherever you sit, making your experience uniquely your own. Setup of your personal comfort zone – your seat position, the lighting, the temperature and the sound and display – are all individually adjustable. There’s even a privacy shield. So, while you’re making a conference call, another passenger could be relaxing with lower lighting and stress-reducing music, and neither of you would disturb the other.”
Henrik Wenders (Head of Audi Brand): “The Audi Urbansphere concept delivers a new kind of space for high-class quality time that enables productivity, creativity, and meaningful moments for every single passenger. It really has so much to offer. It’s your lounge, your office, your cinema. It’s your personal experience device.”