Audi on Tuesday launched U.S.specs for the brand new This autumn E-Tron battery-electric compact crossover, in each common and extra rakish This autumn Sportback E-Tron guises. They’ll value $44,995 once they attain dealerships towards the tip of the yr as 2022 fashions.

The This autumn E-Tron is a smaller sibling to the E-Tron that was launched for 2019, Audi’s first quantity electrical automobile and the mannequin that set the tone for future EVs from the model with the 4 rings. Since then we have seen the arrival of the E-Tron Sportback and E-Tron GT, and now the brand new This autumn E-Tron duo.

The This autumn E-Tron is the company cousin of the just lately launched 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, with each automobiles designed round Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular platform for mainstream electrical automobiles.

There’s nothing mainstream in regards to the This autumn E-Tron, nonetheless. The automobile sports activities idea automobile appears and an inside that is each bit pretty much as good as what you discover in high-end Audis. As an example, there is a digital instrument cluster (10.25 inches) and touchscreen show (as much as 11.6 inches) within the sprint, plus a sport steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls.

The true spotlight is what you do not see. That’s till you are out on the highway. Audi is making an augmented actuality head-up show obtainable on the This autumn E-Tron. The HUD system shows data on the windshield in two sections and may show particularly useful when utilizing the navigation. As an example, a dynamic floating arrow seems to information you to appropriate turns and exits. Due to the way in which the picture is projected, it seems as if it’s forward of the automobile, permitting for real-world highway options to be clearly highlighted.

The HUD may show essential site visitors data. This must be particularly useful in low visibility situations. As an example, as you method a automobile forward, a lightweight bar will seem to focus on the opposite automobile. Different mild bars will spotlight essential highway options like lane markings, stopping you from drifting into one other lane.

Past the tech, patrons may even have the ability to go for typical Audi premium options like sport seats lined in Nappa leather-based. Given the roominess of the associated ID.4, we anticipate the This autumn E-Tron to be snug for adults no matter whether or not they sit up entrance or within the again. The automobile measures 180.6 inches lengthy, 73.4 inches large, and 63.5 inches excessive, with a wheelbase of 108.7 inches. That is about the identical size because the ID.4 however nearly 6.0 inches shorter than the rival Tesla Mannequin Y. Most storage is 51.5 cubic ft with the rear seats folded flat. Be aware, the This autumn Sportback E-Tron will naturally have much less house than the This autumn E-Tron as a result of its decrease roof.

Within the powertrain each U.S. This autumn E-Tron will probably be powered by an 82-kwh battery. The bottom rear-wheel-drive 40 grade may have 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque delivering a prime velocity of 99 mph and 0-60 mph dash of seven.9 seconds. Audi is quiet on the vary for this entry-level mannequin thus far.

The highest 50 grades have two electrical motors, one on every axle, for all-wheel drive and a complete energy output of 295 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. Prime velocity for these fashions will increase to 112 mph whereas the 0-60 mph time drops to five.8 seconds.

For the USA, Audi has confirmed we’ll see the 40 and 50 grades solely. EPA-rated vary will probably be introduced nearer to the market launch, however Audi mentioned to anticipate an EPA-estimated 241 miles on the 50 grades. The 50 grade will possible have a decrease vary as a result of its additional efficiency and all-wheel drive.

Audi mentioned the battery allows charging at as much as 125 kilowatts, which implies it is going to be attainable to cost the battery from 5-80 p.c capability in a bit underneath 40 minutes. Audi ensures that the batteries may have at the least 70 p.c capability after eight years of operation or 100,000 miles.

Manufacturing of the This autumn E-Tron and This autumn Sportback E-Tron is being dealt with at VW Group’s plant in Zwickau, Germany.