Audi Q4 e-Tron Concept Previews Upcoming All-Electric Compact SUV


The Audi Q4 e-tron concept SUV has just premiered at the Geneva Motor Show which opened today for the Press and on Thursday for the public. It shares many styling traits with other ‘e-tron’ badged models in Audi’s range, but also has enough unique characteristics.

At the front, the Q4 e-tron concept features a large silver faux front grille and a set of angular air intakes. There’s also a glowing e-tron badge in the lower part of the bumper and a pair of slim headlights which appear slightly softer than the aggressive lights found on other Audi models, including the Q8.


Being a concept, it sits on a set of massive wheels and tires which probably won’t make their way into production. The rear end is dominated by a pair of taillights with a mixture of sharp lines and curved edges connected with an LED light bar stretching the width of the rear. A second glowing e-tron badge is also found at the rear, sitting just above a diffuser.

Interestingly, the Q4 e-tron concept doesn’t follow in the footsteps of the existing Audi e-tron SUV with rear-view cameras and instead uses traditional wing mirrors.


Powering the Audi Q4 e-tron Concept are a pair of electric motors that deliver a combined 301 hp (225 kW) of power. Of that, 150 kW (201 hp) and 310 Nm (228 lb-ft) comes from the rear electric motor, while the e-motor up front delivers 75 kW (100 hp) and 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).

Thanks to the dual electric motor setup, the SUV features quattro all-wheel drive and thanks to the instant torque can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a brisk 6.3 seconds. The vehicle’s top speed sits at an electronically limited 180 km/h (112 mph).


Apart from straight-line performance, however, potential customers will care about its range, too. Fitted with an 82 kWh battery pack, the SUV can exceed 450 km (279 miles) on a single charge a per the WLTP cycle. Moreover, the battery can be charged to 80 per cent of its capacity in 30 minutes.

Audi says that the Q4 e-tron Concept is technically positioned in the upper third of the compact class due to its dimensions. However, the generous 2.77-meter (9-foot) wheelbase puts it into a class above in terms of interior space. The airy cabin isparticularly roomy thanks to the lack of a traditional transmission tunnel required by an equivalent ICE-powered SUV of this size.


Speaking of the cabin, Audi has outfitted the concept with its latest Virtual Cockpit as well as a 12.3-inch touchscreen that is used to operate all infotainment and vehicle functions. The center console also includes a generous storage space with a mobile phone charging cradle.

The Q4 e-tron Concept will reach the production line at the end of 2020 and will be Audi’s fifth electric model. While the production model will look a little different, the German automaker says the visual changes will be minor. Which, given how good the concept looks, is a very good thing indeed.

carscoops

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Limited Edition Ford GT 'Competition Series' Is All About The Track

Image
Ford's new GT Competition Series was built with weight-saving in mind, but also with an improved center of gravity for better road-holding. Among its features, you'll notice the lightweight carbon fiber racing stripes, A-Pillars and side mirrors, as well as the unique race-inspired Perspex acrylic engine hatch with integrated venting. Thanks to the manual latch and the carbon fiber prop rod, weight near the roof has been reduced, though Ford engineers went even further in their quest to make the car lighter, by making the bulkhead Gorilla Glass behind the driver about half as thick (and as light) as on other models. "The Ford GT has racing in its blood," said Ford exec Raj Nair, while adding that the Competition Series "was developed with the most hardcore track enthusiasts in mind, providing a tailored set of lightweight features and unique livery to match." There are also plenty of remaining performance features from the production car, such as ...
Read more

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Is A Crossover For Droptop Lovers

Image
Droptop crossovers have always been rather odd and the T-Roc Cabriolet is no different. It will be the only convertible Volkswagen on sale for the foreseeable future and will celebrate its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Rather than simply removing the roof of the standard T-Roc, Volkswagen has drastically altered the vehicle’s structure and body. In fact, its wheelbase is 37 mm longer than the standard T-Roc while its overall length is up by 34 mm. In addition, the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet features structural strengthening in the underbody, side panels, cross members, doors, and windscreen frame to make up for the lack of a roof. The folding fabric roof developed by Volkswagen retracts in just nine seconds at speeds of up to 19 mph (30.5 km/h) and is similar in operation to the roof of the outgoing Golf Cabriolet. The presence of the soft top reduces trunk space by 161 liters down from the 284 liters of the run-of-the-mill T-Roc. We don’t think bu...
Read more

Alpine A110 Hits Geneva With Pure, Legende And GT4 Versions

Image
Renault’s reborn Alpine brand has been getting rave reviews for its new A110 and now, as promised, it’s revealed new versions of its coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the sold-out Premiere Edition, the A110 will now be offered in Pure and Legende trims. The A110 Pure is targeted at driving enthusiasts. It features one-piece Sabelt sports seats that weigh barely more than 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) each and, combined with other weight-saving measures, helps keep the curb weight below 1,100 kg ( 2,425 lbs). It’s not entirely stripped out, though, and still comes with features like air-conditioning and satellite navigation. Buyers can also add upgraded Brembo brakes and an adaptive exhaust system and can upgrade to the adjustable comfort seats. Those come standard on the Legende model, which is geared more towards every day driving and grand touring and comes with leather upholstery. Customers can also choose between two Focal sound systems and two wheel...
Read more