We’re sizzling off the heels of the worldwide media’s first-drive preview of Audi’s tweener midsize EV crossover, the Q6 E-Tron. We aren’t in a position to share our impressions of that automobile till July 1st, however Audi’s executives did affirm to us that two expansions of the mannequin lineup are on the way in which. First would be the Q6 E-Tron Sportback, and later, a hotted-up RS model, possible dubbed the RS Q6 E-Tron.
Technically, the primary piece of stories isn’t all that shocking. In spite of everything, we’ve seen spy pictures of a closely camouflaged Q6 E-tron Sportback earlier than. But, on the Q6 E-tron’s launch occasion, the model confirmed off the clearest look of the Q6 E-Tron Sportback by way of a dark-colored teaser proven to all of the media within the room. Audi used the time period “Vorsprung,” which the model translated as “extra to return.”
Audi Desires To Cease Combustion Engine Merchandise By 2026
Regardless of rumbles of a softening EV market, Audi nonetheless plans to introduce its final combustion engined automobile by 2026, and section them out solely by 2033. The model says it intends to supply one EV in all core segments by 2027.
From what we will see, it’s a fairly snazzy improve over the present Q6 E-Tron. Apart from the roofline, many of the particulars are obscured, nevertheless it appears to observe the remainder of Audi’s Sportback fashions, including a sloping, extra impractical roofline to a mild-mannered and upright crossover design. The idea just isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, however I believe the rakish roofline on the This fall and Q8 Sportback provides a variety of visible zest to their resigns. It’s the identical story right here; this automobile is shaping as much as be a looker. I believe the Q6 E-Tron Sportback may very well be the best-looking iteration of this concept.
Audi’s representatives additionally confirmed a future RS Q6 E-Tron within the works — each it and the Sportback will possible be revealed someday subsequent 12 months.
Sadly, Audi was pretty doggish after we pressed them on what precisely would set the RS Q6 E-Tron aside from the SQ6 E-Tron. Nonetheless, they insisted that it could be a large improve, going past Audi’s adjustments to show the Q6 E-Tron into the SQ6 E-Tron. Keep in mind, the Q6 E-Tron makes use of the brand new PPE as the brand new Porsche Macan EV. We may probably see an RS Q6 E-Tron match the Porsche Macan EV Turbo’s 630 horsepower output, but additionally, we all know that Porsche would by no means let Audi surpass it in any manner, so we’ll should see how this all performs out sooner or later.
Audi Q6 E-Tron Sportback spy picture
It appears just like the PPE platform will play a fairly important half in Audi’s future. The model is now reconfiguring its mannequin lineup, with even-numbered Audi fashions just like the A4, A6, and Q8 shifting to completely electrical platforms. The odd-numbered fashions will stay combustion-based. Audi’s representatives talked about {that a} forthcoming new A6 would be the subsequent absolutely electrical mannequin primarily based on the identical PPE platform.
Audi was adamant that the RS Q6 E-Tron and Q6 E-Tron Sportback would possible be US-bound. We must always know extra about these vehicles when they’re formally unveiled very quickly, with the Q6 E-Tron Sportback coming first.
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