What's this then?
This is the concept version of Audi's forthcoming new RS Q8, a hot-rod edition of the BMW X6 and Range Rover Sport-rivalling Q8. While the standard Q8 will come in diesel, plugin hybrid and all-electric e-tron forms, this one is, er, a bit more angry.
How angry?
How about 476hp angry, plus 700Nm of torque? That's thanks to a new 3.0-litre V6 TFSI petrol engine that uses both a 'mild hybrid' electric boost and an electrically-driven turbo, which means basically no lag in performance. Audi claims that the RS Q8 will hit 62mph in just 4.7 seconds, and go on to a top speed of 170mph.
It might not be too thirsty either - Audi claims a touring range of more than 700 miles on a full fuel tank, although it hasn't revealed the size of that tank.
On the outside, the RS Q8 gets wheelarches 12mm wider than standard, and some extra body kit items.
Inside, the cabin is all screens with a new version of the Virtual Cockpit all-digital instrument panel plus a massive central touchscreen and a new heads-up display that includes augmented reality info.
Neil Briscoe - 7 Mar 2017