Audi will equip its upcoming Q6 E-Tron with lights whose sample modifications relying on the state of affairs or needs of the proprietor, the automaker introduced on Monday.

The electrical compact crossover, which has been stricken by software program improvement points which have held again its launch by greater than a yr, will function Audi’s second-generation OLEDs for the headlights and taillights, a know-how the automaker mentioned will allow the lights to behave as clever shows that may talk info to onlookers.

An instance is what Audi refers to as a communication gentle that may function within the taillights of the Q6 E-Tron. It will likely be capable of warn different street customers of accidents or breakdowns utilizing cloud-based visitors info and the show of particular gentle signatures. It is much like a system Audi already launched within the headlights of the A8 flagship sedan in 2022.

Audi mentioned the communication gentle is also used to inform different street customers for emergency help, an imminent rear-end collision, emergency or roadside help calls, and extra. One other software could possibly be to warn approaching automobiles or cyclists {that a} door is about to be opened.

Audi Q6 E-Tron prototype

One other state of affairs is utilizing a particular gentle signature for when the Q6 E-Tron’s automated park help function is in operation. After all, there is no such thing as a accepted which means for various gentle signatures, so the knowledge the lights impart could be as much as the interpretation of the onlookers.

Audi mentioned Q6 E-Tron homeowners may also have the ability to change the sunshine signatures for the daytime operating lights for each the headlights and taillights. Homeowners will have the ability to set up this function on demand through the infotainment system or Audi app. Audi will provide a number of patterns to select from, together with some that function an extra coming or leaving dwelling sequence.

The lighting features are managed by a software program module developed collectively by Audi and Volkswagen Group’s Cariad software program improvement division.

The Q6 E-Tron is being developed alongside a associated electrical Porsche Macan. The Q6 E-Tron is ready to debut later this yr whereas the electrical Macan will arrive in early 2024. Each fashions will use VW Group’s PPE platform for high-volume premium electrical automobiles.