From those who come to Audi North Scottsdale of Phoenix to purchase a new Audi A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, TT or R8 or premium used car to owners who turn to our car service center for their routine maintenance - people always want to know what Audi has in store next.

That's actually one of our favorite things about carrying Audi cars and parts. Evolution is constant.

The latest example of advancement consumers can expect to see integrated into the new Audi lineup comes in the form of a concept car that recently debuted in Paris, France. Coined the Audi crosslane coupe, it signals significant change to future Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 models.

The three areas Audi has clearly focused the majority of their energies on are overall vehicle weight, cost (production and ultimately MSRP), and energy usage over the course of the vehicle's lifespan.

Audi crosslane coupe Concept At a Glance

• Average fuel economy rating: Nearly 214 miles per gallon
• Carbon emissions: Under 42 grams per mile
• Weight: Just over 3,000 pounds
• Drivetrain: Bi-mode hybrid
• Driving modes: Cruise and race
• Torque: Nearly 148 lb.-ft.
• Trunk: Moveable
• In car technology: Escape Manager (allows drivers to review and comment on routes and share the feedback with their friends.)

If you leave with just one takeaway, let it be this: Future Audi Q models will bring you the best of all worlds. Not both worlds. All worlds. Sophisticated style - check. Feisty driving experience - check. Dynamite fuel economy - check. Leading-edge, -in car connectivity - check. Adaptability - check.

Be sure to stay tuned for Audi's timeframe for when these changes might take effect. For a continuous flow of Audi news, subscribe to the Audi North Scottsdale RSS feed.