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Some of the anticipated future Audi fashions is the totally electrical Q6 e-tron. Unrelated to the ICE-powered Audi Q6 that’s already accessible in China, the Q6 e-tron will likely be a sporty and premium SUV that shares its underpinnings with the upcoming Porsche Macan EV that includes the most recent developments when it comes to expertise and driving dynamics.

Moreover the quite a few pictures of camouflaged prototypes we’ve seen over the previous couple of years, our spy photographers have caught Audi’s subsequent SUV with an undisguised entrance finish leaving little to the creativeness. Utilizing this as a base, our illustrator created a brand new rendering of the Q6 e-tron, precisely depicting how the manufacturing mannequin will seem like.

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The Q6 e-tron will function break up headlights on the entrance, just like the A6 e-tron sedan. The higher models will sport matrix LED graphics for a high-tech look, at the least in some trims. Equally to the smaller This fall e-tron, the grille will likely be coated and painted in silver, however the bumper intakes will nonetheless be useful.

From the profile, the Q6 e-tron will look extra dynamic than your common SUV because of the sculpted physique strains and sporty proportions. The tail will likely be typical of the German model with aggressive-looking horizontally mounted LED taillights. Moreover the standard SUV bodystyle, Audi will even launch the Q6 e-tron Sportback coupe-SUV with a sloping roofline and an built-in spoiler. As with most Audi fashions today, a excessive performance-focused RS variant with an excellent sportier bodykit will be a part of the vary at a later date.

Inside, spy pictures have revealed a special structure to the present Audi vary. The dashboard is dominated by a big portrait-orientation infotainment touchscreen mixed with a digital instrument cluster. The multifunctional flat-bottom four-spoke steering wheel options Audi’s new and less complicated emblem, whereas the middle console has fewer buttons than ever earlier than.

Underpinnings Developed By Audi And Porsche

Not like the extra mainstream This fall e-tron which is predicated on the VW Group’s MEB structure and the bigger Q8 e-tron flagship that sits on an up to date model of the getting older MLB Evo, the Q6 e-tron will journey on the extra subtle Premium Platform Electrical (PPE). Those self same underpinnings will likely be shared with the upcoming Audi A6 e-tron and the Porsche Macan EV. The PPE is appropriate with single (RWD) or twin electrical motors (AWD), and a battery with a capability of as much as 100 kWh.

Audi is protecting its playing cards near its chest when it comes to the accessible energy outputs. Nevertheless, it has been confirmed that the Porsche Macan EV will produce as much as 603 hp (450 kW / 611 PS) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque from twin electrical motors. Audi might use the identical setup for the efficiency flagship of the Q6 e-tron vary bearing the RS badge, together with a sporty chassis setup.

Lesser variants may very well be provided with the twin electrical motors from the A6 e-tron idea which produced a extra wise 470 hp (350 kW / 476 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. As for the vary, the A6 e-tron sedan was stated to have the ability to journey as much as 435 miles (700 km) in idea kind. A extra restricted vary is a safer wager for the much less aerodynamic SUV, inserting it nearer to rivals together with the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and the BMW iX.

The Audi Q6 e-tron was initially anticipated to reach earlier than the top of 2022. Nevertheless, its premiere may very well be pushed again, although hopefully, it’s going to debut earlier than the mechanically-related Porsche Macan EV which has been delayed for 2024. Beginning in 2026, Audi will solely unveil totally electrical fashions earlier than turning into an EV-only model in 2033.