It was a matter of time Audi Q4 Sportback etron made an appearance in our lives. If you do a little memory you must remember the presentation of the Q4 e-tron that took place at the Geneva Motor Show last year. Both models, in addition to sharing a commercial name, enjoy similar aesthetic features, although the Sportback looks more dynamic and sporty. But beware, it is very real.
So much so that the house in Ingolstadt wants to have up for sale 20 electric models for the year 2025. When the Q4 Sportback e-tron It will hit showrooms in 2021 and it will be its seventh electric-powered product, but there will be more, many more. All in all, the BMW X4, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and Porsche Macan will have to do a lot of smarting up, because this Audi is going to make things very difficult for them.
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron sports a stylized and muscular silhouette
On an aesthetic level, The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is part of the SUV's Coupé sub-segment. On the front we find a "false" grill with metal inserts that closely resembles the one mounted on the first Q4 e-tron. This element is flanked by some Optical groups with slanted design and Full LED technology. The lower part of the bumper has a small splitter and the backlit e-tron sign.
The side view is the most prominent, mainly because of the marked descending line of the roof. Here we find very marked lines, such as those that shape the wheel arches or the lower area of the doors. Another element that stands out, especially due to its absence, are the door handles. Lastly, we have some alloy wheels that help the aerodynamic penetration coefficient to be 0,26.
Finally we take a look at the rear. This area is the one that receives the greatest number of new design elements. The rear window, in addition to being very stretched out, is divided in two by a spoiler. Under this are some Full LED optical groups configuration similar to that seen in the latest launches of the brand. The lines of the bumper are very marked, highlighting the word e-tron in the center, the "false" diffuser and the no exhaust outlets.
High quality minimalist style interior
El interior of the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron stands out for offering simple and clean lines. The horizontality is the note that dominates, helping to increase the feeling of space available in the cabin. First of all we have a great 12,3-inch central touch screen. Its information is complemented by that offered by the configurable digital instrument panel that is located behind a cubic design steering wheel.
Regarding habitability, Audi claims Q4 Sportback e-tron will be class-leading. To do this, it has an exterior size of 4,60 meters and a wheelbase of 2,77 meters. Thanks to these dimensions, plus a width of 1,90 meters and a height of 1,6 meters, it should be in the lead. All this should translate into a space available for the legs and the head relaxed, although this data will have to be verified in situ.
The technique of the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is modular and electric
At a technical level, Audi Q4 Sportback etron sits on the modern modular platform for electric vehicles MEB. Thanks to it, you can place the battery pack on the ground, offering optimal weight distribution and greater stability at high speed. Regarding the mechanical scheme, uses two electric motors (one on each axle) to have total four-wheel drive and a really high level of performance.
The engine located in the rear train delivers 150 kW (204 hp) of power and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. For its part, the front axle motor offers a power of 75 kW (102 hp) and 150 Nm of maximum torque. On the whole, the power is 306 hp and they feed thanks to a lithium ion battery with 82 kWh of energy capacity. Everything, to offer a range of up to 500 kilometers according to the WLTP protocol.
We will have to see how it evolves Q4 Sportback e-tron when it goes into production. It is scheduled to start at the end of 2020 to start sales in 2021. Only then will we know if it offers other configurations or is satisfied with this one.
Source - Audi
