Audi is preparing the Q4 e-tron compact crossover for the luxury-EV spotlight when it launches in early 2021. Adding to the growing lineup of all-electric e-tron models, the Q4 will accompany the e-tron SUV and the future e-tron GT sedan when it eventually goes on sale. It’ll be the first Audi to use Volkswagen’s MEB modular electric vehicle platform. The Q4 e-Tron will go up against other small luxury electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC40 Recharge when it goes on sale in 2021. It’ll offer an 82.0-kWh battery with a range of up to 280 miles. Unlike the larger e-tron SUV, this smaller model will seat only four. A fastback Q4 e-tron Sportback model is also expected to be available and was previewed by a concept car in July 2020.
Audi’s electric compact crossover available in standard and sportback body styles shares the volkswagen’s platform 77 kilowatt hour battery and drivetrain choices audi’s newest electric model is its most mainstream yet the q4 e-tron are smaller and more affordable than the e-tron suv and e-tron sedan being based on the same platform as the id for electric
Crossover audi says the q4 e-tron will start at around 45 thousand dollars when it goes on sale in the us by the end of 2021 the standard configuration comes with a single 201 horsepower electric motor on the rear axle with a 77 kilowatt hour battery pack that is standard and audi expects an epa estimated driving range of 250 miles for this lower powered version
Which it claims will get to 62 miles per hour in 8.5 seconds the more powerful q4 e-tron 50 quattro incorporates an all-wheel drive setup with front and rear electric motors that provide a total output of 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque it will likely have a lower range number than the standard configuration and audi claims a zero to 62 miles per
Hour time of 6.2 seconds the q4 e-tron will allow for fast charging capability of up to 125 kilowatts and audi says it expects to offer some amount of free charging at the volkswagen group’s electrify america charging stations paddles on the steering wheel will allow the driver to adjust the level of regenerative braking that kicks in when you let off the gas
Pedal a 10.1 inch touchscreen infotainment display is standard as is a 10.3 inch digital gauge cluster screen there’s also an augmented reality head-up display available that projects moving icons for navigation onto the windshield a conventional round steering wheel is standard and a more squared off will with a flat top and bottom is optional even with those
Shrunken dimensions though audi thoughtfully packaged the interior to use all of the available space designers and engineers extracted 18.9 cubic feet from the cargo hold behind the second row in the standard q4 sportback and 51.6 cubes with the second row folded flat in terms of materials audi will offer buyers the choice of either artificial or napa leather
The s-line model specifically will come standard with the real hide joining the faux leather is a high quality dina mica trim that looks and feels like suede but consists of 45 percent recycled materials trim options like wood and aluminum will also be available as well as plastic on the base model the q4 e-tron is shaping up to be an appealing alternative to
The id4 especially considering that the more down-market volkswagen starting price is only a few thousand dollars less expect the sportback version to command a slight price premium as is the case with the larger e-tron and e-tron sportback the q4 e-tron and q4 sportback e-tron will go on sale in germany beginning in june with a starting price of 41 900 euros
The us should see both models arrive closer to the end of the year with audi noting a starting price of under 45 thousand dollars not including the available seven thousand five hundred dollars in federal incentives it’s obvious at first glance that the q4 e-tron adopts a number of visual cues from its larger etron siblings like the faux hexagonal grille on the
Front fascia and the distinctive full width led light bar in the rear otherwise the compact crossover wears a few distinctive cues that help it stand out the sportback model in particular gets a slinkier roof line in the rear versus the traditional tapered shape of the normal q4 buyers can also choose from available will options unique to this model and up to
Eight exterior colors one thing the american market won’t get though are europe’s fancy matrix led headlights those still aren’t legal in the u.s so subscribe to our tv you
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