AL Autos Special Release Event
Welcome one and all to the AL Autos booth here at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show! We are here today to show you something that we’ve been working on for a while now. We’ve been on a bit of a hiatus from designing as of late but not inactive. We used this hiatus to rethink how we could design our vehicles both on the outside and on the inside. We’ve been doing our research and figuring out a new approach in order to make sure that every AL Autos model is better than it was before. Using our newfound insight, we decided to perform a comprehensive update of one of our models and we would like to know what you all think. Now, without further a do, lets get on with things, shall we?
AL Autos is proud to present the newly redesigned 2020 AL Autos Quaestus
(A short film showcasing the new design of the AL Autos Quaestus made by me. Enjoy 
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The AL Autos Quaestus! Take on new perspectives.
RGXLEW2 trim shown in AL Crimson Red
The Underpinnings
To start things off with the newly redesigned compact luxury sedan, the Quaestus, we started with the underpinnings of the Quaestus. One of our objectives with this revision of the Quaestus was to provide a versatile selection of trims that would appeal to many different markets. To start, buyers would have a choice of a total of 4 newly designed powertrains. All 4 engines deliver their power through our AL4Road All Wheel Drive System that biases the power delivery more towards the rear (40F/60R) to provide for a sportier driving characteristics. The base powertrain contains a 2.3 L Turbocharged I4 producing 312.1 Horsepower and 240.8 lb-ft of Torque while providing MPG values up to 29.1 MPG. If that isn’t enough for you, the next level of powertrain available for the Quaestus is a 2.5 L Turbocharged I5 producing 349.2 Horsepower and 261.6 lb-ft of Torque , while providing MPG values up to 24.7 MPG. If that still isn’t enough to quench your need for power, the sportier trims up the anti with 2 high performance engines. The first is a 3.0 L Turbocharged I6 producing 423.7 Horsepower and 316 lb-ft of Torque while providing MPG values up to 23 MPG. The second is a beastly engine from our performance division, the Draconis Tuning Division: a DTD Specialized 4.0 L Twin Turbo V8 producing 545.7 Horsepower and 428.3 lb-ft of Torque while providing MPG values up to 18.8 MPG. The engines of the normal commuter versions are connected to ALTech Automatics that provide smooth responsive power delivery and shifting. The engines of the sport commuter versions are connected to ALSportTech Dual Clutch Transmissions that provide instant gear shifts along with instant power delivery. This allows for the Quaestus to accelerate from 0-62 MPH anywhere from 7.39 seconds down to a quick 3.6 seconds. The normal commuter versions have Double Wishbone F/R AL-Road-Ride suspension with specialized adaptive dampers and semi active sway bars to soak up the punishment of the roads. The sport versions have Double Wishbone F/R AL-Road-Sport-Drive suspension with Active Springs, Semi Active Dampers, and Passive Swaybars. To aid in slowing the Quaestus, the commuter versions have appropriately sized disc brakes. The sport versions have high quality powerful vented disc brakes. These will slow the Quaestus down as quick as 115 FT from 62-0 MPH. All in all, the Quaestus, while it may be our compact luxury sedan, still has the parts and gusto to go quick. Around the Airfield Test Track, the most hardcore Quaestus, the RGS DTD, goes around in 1:20.2. The Quaestus’ underpinnings are symphony of parts that know just what they are doing.
RGS trim shown in AL Blue
The Exterior Styling
The exterior design of the Quaestus was another aspect of the car that we pondered on for quite some time. We wanted the Quaestus to have a sleek look yet also have some hints of sportiness and such. In addition, we wanted this design to be fitting for both sedans and estates. To do this, we used inspiration from some of our other vehicles that we’ve released and tried some new design techniques as well. The front end was sculpted from a blank slate. If we were going to redesign the Quaestus for the new revision/model year, we wanted a look that set it apart from the older revisions of the Quaestus. We included a sleeker design for the headlamps and infused some sporty sharp angles with some more relaxed sleek angles. From the sides, we can see a sleeker side profile especially with the flush door handles. The rear end features a sleek tail lamp using various shapes. Again, we wanted the luxury and sport aspects to blend as well as it can. Overall, the Quaestus. Overall the new Quaestus embodies a new generation of the AL Autos motif: A complex combination of shapes and fixtures which allow for sleek and sporty profiles and designs.
RGXLE2 shown in AL Frosty White
The Special Amenities
The Quaestus is loaded with some of the newest tech and features to come out of our R&D department. Starting with the interior, the Quaestus comes with supportive and comfortable leather seats that can be adjusted perfectly to suit the drivers needs. To add onto this, the Quaestus comes with our newly redesigned infotainment system we decided to dub the ALInterConnect System. This was a newly designed system which provides control of many of the car’s functions, intelligent satellite navigation, as well as various bits of information such as weather, traffic, online calendar entries synced from many internet sources, and so much more. Most of all, however, the new ALInterConnect System provides a more minimalist modern look compared to the outgoing ALWorldConnect Infotainment system. Other amenities in the interior include a comprehensive HUD standard on all trim levels, a digital dashboard, and an auto diming windshield which protects occupants from the blinding lights that surround our daily lives. The safety tech and features have also been upgraded for the Quaestus inside and out. Starting with the airbags, the Quaestus comes with the standard airbags located around the cabin as well as inflating seatbelts, footwell airbags front and rear, and, new for this model year, inflating headliner and head rests. The safety technology is also visible in the car. Included are the usual autonomous emergency braking, 360-degree radar protection, and such. A feature which made it to the Quaestus is a feature that was previously debuted with the Aurum: ALMedAlert system. This system includes a heart rate sensor on the steering wheel as well as many other sensors integrated into the driver’s seat. In the event that this system detects irregularities or medical emergencies with the driver, the ALMedAlert system with either prompt the driver to see if they’re ok or, in the case of a major medical emergency (stroke, heart attack, black out, etc), will turn on an integrated autopilot system that will safely pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and immediately dial emergency services. Under the hood of the car, there are airbags that deploy when a pedestrian incident occurs which provides a cushion to soften the blow. Finally, another highlight of the tech is that the Quaestus comes with an integrated 360-degree dash cam which uses the cameras located around the car to monitor driving and parking conditions which can sync footage to your phone.
RGS DTD shown in AL Firey Glow
Prices for the Quaestus are as follows (Prices are Estimations):
RGLE: $46,000
RGLE2: $49,400
RGLEW: $46,100
RGLEW2: $49,400
RGXLE2: $56,700
RGXLEW2: $56,900
RGS: $68,900
RGSW: $68,400
RGS DTD: $90,200
That’s all for the presentation! Thank you for joining us in this special event! Feel free to look around the car if you so desire. More pictures bellow. The spec sheet will be available upon request if you would like a more in-depth look into what makes the Quaestus what it is! If there are any automotive journalists or curious persons who would like to test drive the Quaestus, don’t be afraid to ask! Again, thank you for joining us here at this special event! Have a lovely rest of your day!