Audi's mysterious test mule has surfaced online and has left the public in utter confusion whether it is the next - generation of the company's popular SUV — the Q3 or an all - new Q4, since what strikes the most is the roofline of
test mule which resembles the TT Offroad concept from the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.
Some weeks ago, our spy photographers had a close encounter with a Mercedes - AMG A45
test mule which sported the sleek Panamericana grille and imposing quad exhaust.
Not exact matches
My default is black and white (
which also helps not interfere with
test shooting scenes), so I relied on my trusty blazer, a vintage wash tee, cropped pants, and
mule booties to help me start the day.
A most memorable testament to Dr. King
which stands the
test of time, and is worth the investment for Nina Simone's haunting rendition of «Why (The King of Love Is Dead)» alone, heard as Dr. King's
mule - drawn casket led over 100,000 silent mourners from Ebenezer Baptist Church on a 3 1/2 walk through the streets of Atlanta.
The prototype is lapping the track alongside a C7 Corvette and a few Caddies like the CT6,
which the photographer says should provide some perspective on the
test mule's stance and size.
You're looking at a development
mule of the next - generation Jeep Wrangler,
which our spy photographers recently caught
testing in both two - door and four - door forms.
Our spy photographers have spotted a
test mule for the heir to the French hypercar throne,
which is believed to be called the Bugatti Chiron, camouflaged inside a chopped - up Veyron body.
This
test mule also lacks a visible rear tailpipe,
which could mean it's all - electric.
The details reportedly come from an FCA dealer meeting, and the spy shots,
which appear to show a diesel - powered
test mule's Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, come from a forum user.
A quick look at the camouflaged
test mule reveals extra-heavy padding around the C - pillar,
which our insider hints is hiding F1 - inspired design.
The two new renderings provide details about the luxury SUV
which could not be seen in spy shots of a
test mule spotted earlier.
The
test mule lacks an exhaust pipe and no engine noise could be heard
which gives away the fact that this is the electric version of the KUV100.
Note that the
test mule is not in black,
which possibly means that BMW have gone to the next level of
testing — more like pre-production cars then prototypes.
The front end of the CLA
test mule, snapped undergoing winter
testing, looks strikingly similar to the larger CLS,
which was revealed late last year.
Various accounts state that engineers have been seen
testing a GM prototype with a very wide rear track,
which is thought to be a
test mule for the next generation Corvette.
We haven't spotted the
test mules yet
which means the launch would certainly be in the latter half of the year.
Now, a couple of
test mules have been spotted
which are believed to be the 2018 Defender.
Other cars that were being driven alongside the
test mule were AMG versions of the S - Class, G - Class and C - Class,
which adds to the argument that there is actually a Mercedes underneath that Dodge Viper sheetmetal.
Now, a couple of
test mules have been spotted
which are...
Unfortunately, it's rare to find Alpina's offerings here in the states,
which makes the recently spied B5
test mule pictured here a forbidden fruit.
This
test mule also shows a bit more of the headlamps too,
which will be larger and conjoin with the signature kidney grills.
The Range Rover Facelift
test mule is seen running on a set of twin - five - spoke alloy wheels and an updated rear section,
which comes with new LED taillamps, a roof - mounted spoiler, rectangular dual - exhaust tips, and new rear bumper.
For us too, a
test mule sighting is a matter of luck and timing that reveals a lot about the upcoming vehicle even before the actual launch is scheduled to take place,
which could be months or maybe even years away at times.
Motor Trend has confirmed that not only has Mercedes - AMG begun
testing prototype
mules on public roads, the production - spec version be good to go sometime next year,
which, conveniently, coincides with AMG's 50th anniversary.
The pre-production unit also had a red JTP logo on the grille
which is missing on the
test mule and while this one was seen running on steel wheels, the production unit is expected to get sportier set of alloys.
Rumor has it the actual production version of the Lamborghini Urus SUV could be unveiled at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show,
which would make sense as the Concept was shown in Beijing five years ago, and judging from the
test mule that has been spotted during winter trials in Northern Europe the styling has been modified since then.
It seems that Aston will carry over the new bi-turbo 4.0 litre V8 AMG,
which you can find under the bonnet of the AMG GT and the C 63 AMG, even if Aston has been
testing a variety of engines in its
mules.
Appearance wise, the
test mule had a new stylish headlight design
which, sans camouflage, will look similar to the new 5 Series.
Unlike the C6
which has dual pipes separated by about 6 inches, the
test mule shows the four exhaust pipes together sort of like the layout on the Corvette Stingray Concept.
Despite it being obvious that this particular
test mule has loads of fake body panels on to try and deceive spy photographers, one clear detail
which seems to have been retained from the Enzo are its upward - swinging doors based on the position of the door handles and the panel gaps from the door
which stretch over half of the roof on either side.