Audi previews Q6 e-tron range in Sydney

AUDI Australia continues its electrification program with the arrival mid subsequent 12 months of the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron mid-size SUVs within the “Goldilocks phase”; to be adopted later by Sportback variations of each and a number of different new fashions throughout the 12 months.

The Q6 e-tron is Audi’s first on the BEV-dedicated Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) platform that was co-developed with Porsche and underpins the brand new Macan E with which the Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-trons have some commonality.

Native pricing begins with the Q6 Efficiency RWD mannequin from $115,500 shifting to the Q6 quattro (AWD) from $122,500 and the SQ6 from $151,400 (all excluding on-road prices).

Extra detailed specification will probably be out there at a later date, however within the meantime Audi Australia has airfreighted RHD examples of the brand new BEV Down Beneath for analysis, clinics, and EV Present functions.

The Q6 will probably compete with the Genesis GV70 E, Lexus RZ 450e, Tesla Mannequin Y, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Polestars 3 and 4, and naturally the Porsche Macan E.

The native launch is scheduled in H1 2025.

All variants share a excessive stage of specification and efficiency underlined by the Q6 e-tron SUV Efficiency RWD with 225kW/485Nm, the Q6 e-tron quattro with 285/580Nm and the SQ6 e-tron 360kW/580Nm.

Every is designed to ship a “distinctive” driving expertise, which Audi Australia says is “a big step ahead in Audi’s electrification technique, showcasing cutting-edge expertise, modern design, and unparalleled efficiency that embodies Audi’s imaginative and prescient for a sustainable and technologically superior future”.

The mannequin cuts a dynamic and dashing determine from all angles with unmistakeable Audi design cues together with sturdy wheel arches, varied aero aids to spice up effectivity, and a bespoke model of the Singleframe grille – despite the fact that it’s a BEV.

Likewise, the inside affords up an expensive and technologically superior cabin designed to ship a “premium expertise” for all occupants.

The premium expertise could be enhanced with Audi’s launch plan that can present clients entry to a spread of choices that cater to completely different driving preferences and desires.

The mannequin will arrive geared up with a number of superior options designed to reinforce the driving expertise together with a ten.9-inch entrance passenger touchscreen show, a primary for Audi, to offer quick access to infotainment and automobile controls.

It permits the entrance passenger to work together with the automobile’s techniques independently, enhancing comfort and engagement.

Additionally range-wide are Matrix LED headlights with a number of signature choices providing customisable mild signatures that Audi says give the Q6 e-tron a particular presence on the street.

Shifting as much as the SQ6 variant we discover extra luxurious and efficiency options together with adaptive air suspension and rear OLED taillights for a high-tech look and fillip to security.

The air suspension system adjusts the automobile’s experience peak and damping traits primarily based on driving situations which Audi says, “gives an ideal stability between consolation and dealing with”.

The adoption of PPE structure helps a excessive capability 800V electrical system for sooner charging, additionally permitting for a number of improvements in expertise, effectivity, security, and dynamics.

The superior suspension and chassis techniques are mentioned to ship exact and agile dealing with whereas the automobile’s electrical drivetrain is designed to offer immediate torque, making certain clean and speedy acceleration.

Audi Australia’s head of product, Matt Dale, mentioned the Q6 e-tron kicks off Audi’s new mannequin actions for 2025 that embody 20 new fashions.

“Lifecycle and mid-life modifications account for some, however we proceed down an electrification path with a spread of recent fashions scheduled for 2025,” he said.

“The final time we noticed this variety of new Audis was again in 2020, so we’re excited at what subsequent 12 months brings.”

Audi Australia’s product planning supervisor, Peter Strudwicke, mentioned on the Q6 e-tron preview that the mannequin is essentially the most superior Audi ever.

“It actually embodies the ‘vorsprung durch technik’ (benefit by means of expertise) philosophy. That is the ‘Goldilocks’ phase,” he mentioned referring to the scale and packaging of the brand new BEVs.

“We anticipate the Q6 may have large attraction to patrons predominantly over 50 years outdated with a male skew, tech savvy, and on a circa $200K every year revenue.

“It has a grille of kinds that imparts a traditional frontal look as a substitute of trying like a science experiment and options masks at both sides as highlights and a head-nod in styling to the Audi e-tron GT sportscar.

“It’s in a conventional SUV model and could be recognised as an Audi from 100 metres away,” he concluded.

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