Audi AI:Trail Quattro Concept
The Audi AI:Trail price has never been set, because the AI:Trail quattro is a concept rather than a production model. Unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, it is a fully electric, autonomous off-roader that pairs four electric motors with futuristic drones that fly ahead to light the trail. As a design study, it points to where premium electric off-roading could go rather than something you can buy today.
How much does the Audi AI:Trail cost?
There is no official Audi AI:Trail price, and the vehicle is not for sale. It is the fourth member of Audi's family of visionary concept cars, built to showcase ideas rather than enter showrooms. With AI finding its way into almost everything, the car world was never going to be left out, and electric powertrains are now widely accepted across the industry, so machines that mix both technologies are appearing on every manufacturer's radar. Full details are published by Audi on its official press site.
What is the Audi AI:Trail quattro?
The silhouette hints at a bulky machine made to munch up off-road terrain. As the quattro name suggests, it uses an all-wheel-drive layout, here created by four electric motors for a driveshaft-free system. Its open, buggy-style design makes clear it is built for proper off-road terrain, not just gravel backroads. The show car rides on huge 22-inch wheels with 33.5-inch tyres and offers 13.4 inches of ground clearance, enough to wade through water more than half a metre deep.
What are the AI:Trail's specs and range?
The quad-motor system produces 320 kW of power and 1,000 Nm of torque. According to Motor1, the AI:Trail offers an off-road range of around 250 km, rising to 400 to 500 km on the road under WLTP testing. On suitable roads it is designed for Level 4 autonomous driving, freeing occupants to enjoy the view.
What are the Audi Light Pathfinder drones?
The most futuristic feature is a set of five rotorless, triangular electric drones called Light Pathfinders. They can land on the roof rack to dock and charge, fly ahead to scout tricky sections, and beam video back to the driver via WiFi. They even replace traditional headlights, projecting light onto the trail ahead, exactly the kind of AI-driven idea the concept's name promises.
Where to find electric off-road vehicles
If the AI:Trail's vision of electric adventure appeals, explore capable off-roaders in TheArsenale catalogue: the Petrology x TheArsenale Land Rover Defender 90, the rugged Mil-Spec Hummer H1, the minimalist Reboot Buggy and the high-performance Rezvani Arsenal. Browse more in the Cars collection and the Electric vehicles collection.
