Are the Urus and Q8 based on the same platform?
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The all-new Audi Q8, as the flagship luxury SUV of the Audi family, shares the similar MLBevo platform with the Lamborghini Urus. Here are the relevant details: 1. MLBevo Platform: The MLBevo platform primarily features front longitudinal vehicle models, characterized by its five-link virtual kingpin suspension system. 2. Advantages: The virtual pivot point offers the benefit of kingpin offset. This results in superior handling characteristics, steering response, and tire envelopment compared to traditional double-wishbone suspensions. 3. System Level: The MLBevo system's individual components are relatively simple in both structure and force distribution. The two control arms on each side are replaced by four independent two-force members (elements that only bear tension or compression). The rear suspension is a multi-link setup, essentially similar to the front suspension, also featuring a five-link virtual kingpin system. The steering tie rod in the five-link setup is replaced by a toe adjustment link with a fixed inner point. 4. Suspension Advantages: This suspension structure demonstrates outstanding performance in longitudinal driving force, lateral support, and vertical comfort. In addition to controlling front and rear air springs and adjustable dampers, it also manages active stabilizer bars at both ends. The entire drivetrain system achieves remarkable integration, significantly freeing up layout space in the front compartment and central tunnel, while also enabling equal-length half-shaft interchangeability.