Versatile, sporty, elegant: the exterior design

The afternoon festivities of the 16th Enrique Zobel Memorial Cup kicked off with the traditional parade of horses and the ceremonial throw-in by Dee Zobel, the wife of Enrique Zobel and chairperson E. Zobel Foundation, joined by Audi Philippines head Benedicto Coyiuto and Manila Polo Club General Manager August Samala. Everyone also witnessed the Philippine debut of the all-new Audi

Polo games.

“We are very proud to launch the bold, new face of the Audi SUV family – the all-new Audi Q8. It is the most advanced SUV from Audi, bringing together the characteristic design of a coupe and the comfort and safety of a large SUV. The Audi Q8 is also equipped with mild hybrid technology, resulting to a

engine performance,” said Coyiuto during the reveal of the all-new Audi Q8. The Polo games started with four-chukker low goal match where the Audi Reds went against the Audi Grays with the Audi Reds winning the match with a score of 8-3. For the four-chukker high goal game, the Audi Whites triumphantly emerged as victors in an intense bout against the Audi Blacks,

score of 8-7.

Guests were also invited to join the traditional champagne toast during the half-time period of the high goal match. The afternoon’s festivities drew to a close with the awarding of trophies to the winning teams and the parade of the all-new Audi Q8, the top model from Audi.

leisure.

The drive systems are particulary

technology (MHEV) incorporated in the all-new Audi Q8. The Audi Q8 exudes sporty dynamics and upscale prestige like no other SUV from the brand with the four rings. With the imposing Singleframe in octagonal design, the Audi Q8 is the new face of the SUV family. The brawny radiator grille stands upright and, together with the spoiler that has been drawn toward the front and the large, highly contoured the forces to the front axle and rear axle at a ratio of 40:60 as standard. Audi offers the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping as a standard, with either comfort or sport setup. It adjusts the ride height depending on the driving situation and the driver’s preference by as much as 90 millimeters.

The all-new Audi Q8 is a powerful, yet

- cient thanks to the new MHEV. The 48-volt primary electrical system incorporates two important technology modules: a lithiumion battery and a belt alternator starter. During braking, it can recover up to 12 kW of power and feed it back into the battery. The MHEV technology enables long coasting phases with the engine deactivated and a start-stop range that begins at 22 kph. MMI touch response operating concept of the new Audi Q8, nearly every function can be accessed via two large displays. Operation is swift and simple: A tactile and

- vates a function. In addition to all this, the natural language voice control turns the Audi Q8 into an intelligent dialog partner. Drivers can word their commands freely.

The instruments are shown in the fully digital Audi virtual cockpit. Its high-resolution 12.3-inch display can be switched between two views via the multifunction steering wheel. The Audi Q8 is top-notch with respect to sound with the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. It delivers fascinating 3D sound with height