The Audi Q6 e-tron will make its debut on March 18 this 12 months, the corporate introduced just lately. Introduced in prototype kind final March, the Q6 e-tron would be the model’s first electrical car (EV) to be constructed on the Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) structure co-developed with Porsche. Different EVs that use the identical platform embody the newest Macan in addition to the upcoming A6 e-tron.

The PPE structure operates on an 800-volt system, with studies claiming a DC quick charging fee of as much as 270 kW. Audi isn’t offering a lot in the way in which of particulars on the Q6 e-tron’s powertrain for now, however it’s mentioned to be a dual-motor setup offering round 380 PS (375 hp or 280 kW) and a 100-kWh battery for a WLTP-rated vary of as much as 600 km. A high-performance SQ6 e-tron can also be rumoured to be on the way in which with 490 PS (483 hp or 360 kW).

The inside of the Q6 e-tron is much less of a thriller, because the German carmaker revealed it in full final September. Recycled supplies are closely used for the cabin, which is able to characteristic the Audi MMI panoramic show. The curved show is made up of an 11.9-inch Audi digital cockpit in addition to a 14.5-inch MMI contact show.

One other show is a ten.9-inch unit situated forward of the entrance passenger, which is built-in into the dashboard and options an lively privateness mode with shutter expertise in order to not distract the motive force. Ambient lighting can also be a serious facet of the inside, with the Interplay gentle (IAL) system offering a welcome perform and visualising dynamic flip alerts for security, together with the cost degree and charging course of.

There will even be an optionally available augmented actuality (AR) head-up show that initiatives data onto the windscreen, with gadgets depicted as far forward as 200 metres. The sector of view for AR content material corresponds to a diagonal of about 88 inches from the motive force’s perspective.

Audi additionally mentioned beforehand the Q6 e-tron will even be its first automotive to make use of a brand new E3 software program structure developed with CARIAD and based mostly on Android Automotive. Options embody over-the-air (OTA) software program updates, a digital voice assistant and a collection of apps.

For audio playback, there’s an optionally available Bang & Olufsen sound system with 22 loudspeakers and 830 watts of amplification. The audio system are fastidiously positioned all through the cabin, together with within the entrance seat headrests, entrance doorways and varied different areas to create an immersive aural expertise.

On the practicality aspect of issues, the Q6 e-tron will supply 526 litres of boot house that’s expandable to 1,529 litres with the rear row of seats folded down. There’s one other 64 litres out there within the entrance trunk (frunk) to accommodate a charging cable or small luggage, whereas the centre console is designed to characteristic two cupholders, a wi-fi telephone charging pad and two USB ports.

The outside design can also be fairly clear to see regardless of the decals and camouflage, with spotlight cues being a closed-off grille flanked by matrix LED headlamps that characteristic a first-for-the-brand lively digital gentle signature. That is mentioned to allow a wide range of lighting signatures, with a devoted software program module chargeable for the “dance” seen on the headlamps in addition to the 360-segment taillights, the latter with second-generation OLED expertise. There will even be a Sportback physique type.

The Q6 e-tron has already been confirmed for Malaysia, with PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) revealing final March that the electrical SUV will arrive right here someday in 2024. At current, the e-tron line-up right here consists of the e-tron GT, Q8-e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron.

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