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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron |
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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback |
The Audi Q4 e-tron is offered in two different body styles; a normal and spacious version that starts at 41,900 Euros plus additional costs and the coupe-like Sportback variant that starts at 43,900 Euros. Whichever body style you went for, you will notice that the design looks almost similar to the concept version it draws inspiration from.
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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback interior |
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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron interior |
While admiring the exterior design's concept appeal, it's the same story for the interior as well. Although the interior design's almost similar to the concept car, it still boasts futuristic features some drivers will find it surprising and annoying at the same time, especially speedo boys behind the wheel. One such feature is the AR HUD which makes drivers feel like they're in a video game, almost.
On the passenger side, despite being smaller than the Q5-based Audi e-tron SUV, it's still a spacious crossover for up to five people, depending on which body style you're on. On the normal Q4, it has a boot space of 520 to 1,490 liters, while the Sportback variant, thanks to its sloping roofline, is slightly less spacious than the normal one. Either way, they're good enough to carry hunks of junks for all walks of life, be it business and leisure, for family use, or for personal use. Whatever floats your boat.
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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron |
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| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback |
What about performance? The Q4's electric powertrain consists of a choice of two battery packs and three drive variants. The range-topping variant has a combined power output of 299PS of power, 460Nm of torque, and a range of 482km based on WLTP standards. It does 0-100kph in 6.2 seconds and has a top speed of 180kph, which is very Japanese for a luxury German electric crossover with such aerodynamics. As for charging times, the battery will be at 80% capacity in 38 minutes when plugged in a super-fast public charging station. At home, it takes less than seven hours to fully charge this crossover, an hour less than the equivalent of a typical human sleeping period.
That said, the Q4 is rear-wheel-drive by default because of the electric motor positioned in the rear end and when you take it for a spin, it has a mild driving feel no matter how sporty your driving style is. With the quattro all-wheel-drive system made specifically for electric vehicles like this, it's still mild and tangy to drive but it's capable and stable even when the roads are wet, freezing, dirty, and sandy.
Of course, being a technologically focused crossover built for the new normal, the Q4 e-tron comes with a plethora of driver-assist systems that covers numerous traffic situations like it's in charge, like it or not.
With the arrival of the Q4 e-tron, Audi's electrification strategy is still going on strong, and expect more to come as the opportunity arises. While most speedo boys delivered an annoyed grunt over the addition of an electric crossover in the lineup, the Q4 e-tron is commonsense in the new normal, like it or not. Those who are looking for a new luxury electric crossover that is worth a trip to the office on Mondays and outings on the weekends should look no further.
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