The Q4 Sportback e-tron concept is painted in the new kinetic grey colour, a light metallic and pearl effect colour that takes on a distinct greenish tinge depending on the angle of the light. In contrast, the lower sections of the body are painted in a dark grey colour. This segmentation emphasizes the width and horizontal orientation of the vehicle’s architecture.
The colour scheme emphasizes the sense of spaciousness. While light, warm colours dominate the upper section of the cabin, the dark carpet in the floor section provides a contrast. The headlining, the window pillars and the upper section of the door rail and dash panel are fitted with white and beige microfiber textiles. Sustainability is the top priority not only in terms of the electric drive in the Audi Q4 and Q4 Sportback: The floor covering is made of recycled materials. Instead of chrome-plated metal decor frames, the surfaces are covered with a high-quality multi-layer paint finish. The painted frosted Plexiglas on the applications creates an intensive depth effect. Four seats with integrated head restraints are upholstered with comfortable Alcantara material manufactured with exquisite workmanship. Double seams stitched with thick yarn adorn the upholstery.
As the centre console does not need to hold functional elements such as a gear lever or hand brake actuation elements, it is designed as a spacious stowage compartment that includes a cell phone charging cradle. There is a horizontal area in high-quality design into which the selector button for the transmission mode is integrated and that also serves as a cover for the front section of the console. In addition to the conventional lower storage compartment, the doors now provide the possibility to store bottles in the specially molded upper section, where they are easy to reach.
If the driver demands more power than the rear electric motor can supply, the electric all-wheel drive uses the front asynchronous motor to redistribute the torque as required to the front axle. This also happens predictively even before slip occurs in icy conditions or when cornering fast, or if the car understeers or oversteers.
The electric motor in the rear end has an output of 150 kW and mobilises a torque of 310 newton metres; the front motor supplies the front wheels with up to 75 kW and 150 newton metres . The system output is 225 kW. The battery in the vehicle floor stores 82 kilowatt hours, which allows for a range of more than 450 kilometres according to the WLTP standard. The battery is charged with a maximum of 125 kilowatts. It therefore takes little more than 30 minutes to reach 80 percent of the total capacity.
At the same time, the MEB opens up a huge synergy potential. This platform serves as the basis primarily for electric cars in the high-volume A segment. It allows the best technology available to be developed jointly across brands and used in many different electric cars. The MEB thus also helps electric mobility to break through even in the particularly price-sensitive compact segment.
*The collective consumption and range values of all models named and available on the German market can be found in the list provided at the end of this MediaInfo. Please note, Irish consumption and range values may vary due to difference in standard equipment.
Fuel consumption of the models named above:
(Fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures given in ranges depend on the standard equipment and the optional equipment selected)
Equipment of the models named above
(The equipment listed above is in relation to the concept car and does not necessarily reflect the standard equipment level in Ireland)
Audi e-tron 50 quattro
Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.6–22.4 (WLTP);
24.3–21.9 (NEDC)
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0
Audi e-tron 55 quattro
Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.4–22.4 (WLTP);
23.1–21.0 (NEDC)
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0
Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro
Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.3–21.6 (WLTP);
23.9–21.4 (NEDC)
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0
Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.0–21.9 (WLTP);
22.7–20.6 (NEDC)
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0