The Crosslane Coupe is also powered by an innovative hybrid powertrain that combines a microscopic 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with a pair of electricmotors to deliver 176 horsepower, an 8.6-second 0-62 time and a 53-mile range on pure electric mode.

The concept is also built on a lightweight platform made of aluminum, carbon fiber and fiberglass polymers to keep its weight down to little over 3,000 lbs – a veritable featherweight when it comes to crossovers.

Although many of the features packaged into the Crosslane concept won't make it as a whole into production, the show car does preview styling language to be adopted by the next stage in the evolution of Audi's Q series crossover SUVs. Expect, then, that the replacements for the Q7, Q5 and Q3 will look something like the Crosslane Coupe concept, while a two-door Q2 crossover is tipped to be in the pipeline to more directly translate the Crosslane's design into a vehicle you'll be able to buy.