AUDI Australia has priced its keenly anticipated SQ8 e-tron vary this week, the all-electric SUV and Sportback (SUV-Coupe) duo due in native showrooms from the second quarter of 2024 listed from $173,600 plus on-road prices and $180,600 +ORC respectively – or $19,700 greater than the present Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (ranging from $153,900 +ORC).
The worth tag locations the all-electric Audi duo inside cooee of the BMW iX xDrive50 (from $185,400 +ORC) and Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic (from $189,900 +ORC).
Growing a zesty 370kW of energy and 973Nm of torque from its three-motor driveline, the SQ8 e-tron can speed up from standstill to 100km/h in a formidable 4.5 seconds on its method to an electronically restricted v-max of 210km/h.
Every SQ8 e-tron variant includes a 106kWh (web) battery pack to supply a driving vary of as much as 471km (WLTP) and options high-capacity DC charging at a fee of as much as 170kW. The claimed 10-80 per cent recharging time is listed at 31 minutes.
As commonplace, the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron vary will function 22-inch alloy wheels, air suspension, LED headlights, autonomous emergency braking, and 360-degree digital camera and parking help.
Inside, a powerful gear checklist consists of sport seats with Valcona upholstery, a 12.3-inch Audi Digital Cockpit (digital instrument panel), a ten.1-inch infotainment array with 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB+ digital radio reception, an 8.6-inch local weather management array with four-zone local weather management, and wi-fi gadget charging.
A protracted checklist of elective gear is additional supplied, together with an Air High quality function as a part of the local weather management system, a leather-based dashboard higher, built-in rear window solar blinds, heated outboard rear seats, soft-close doorways, LED entrance lights, and LED digital matrix headlights.
A 22kW AC charger might also be optioned.
“The Audi ‘S’ fashions have at all times stood aside with their distinctive efficiency and dealing with, in addition to distinctive styling and extra gear,” mentioned Audi Australia managing director Jeff Mannering.
“The brand new SQ8 e-tron fashions now apply that coveted ‘S’ remedy to the highest of our electrical SUV vary with outcomes that impress proper throughout the board.
“The SQ8 e-tron makes a compelling case for many who worth all the advantages of electrical mobility however equally wish to benefit from the pleasure and engagement of high-performance motoring with out compromise.”
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron pricing*:
Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (a) | $153,900 |
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Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (a) | $165,900 |
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SQ8 e-tron (a) | $173,600 | New variant |
SQ8 Sportback e-tron (a) | $180,600 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
