Series production, also zero-emission, of the two new all-rounders begins Audi Q4 e-tron e Q4 Sportback e-tron: the new sport utility compact and electric of the House of Ingolstadt. These two models cover the constantly growing market segment of SUV premium compact. They represent – for now – the gateway to Audi’s electric mobility.
Audi Q4 e-tron will be physically unveiled at Milan on April 16 inside BAM, the Library of trees in Milan in conjunction with the new edition of Interior Designer’s Week, the urban event dedicated toIndustrial e Furniture Design.
The characteristics of the Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi Q4 e-tron, with its 4.59 meters, combines small external dimensions with a superior category of living space. The credit goes first of all to the overhangs front and rear extremely short. This choice provides more space between the two axles. Furthermore, the reduced volume of seats and the dashboard combined with the absence of the central tunnel make the passenger compartment more comfortable. More space which also translates into a series of containers for a total of 25 liters of stowage. 1 liter bottle holders are included.
The Audi Q4 e-tron is available in three engines: 35 da 125 kilowatt (170 cavalli), 40 da 150 kilowatt (204 horses) e 50 da 220 kilowatt (300 horses). The longest WLTP autonomy is that of version 40 with 520 kilometers. The other two range from 341 on the 35 to 488 km on the 50. The autonomy of the more powerful version is lower due to the four-wheel drive given by the two motors: one per axle. But the front one only intervenes if a sudden increase in power is required. In both the typical and the Sportback version, the traction of the 35 and 40 models is exclusively rear.
Net battery capacity starts at 52 kilowatt hours of the 35 to get to the 77 kilowatt hours of the other two versions. In the first case, the Audi Q4 e-tron recharges in alternating current with a maximum power of 7.4 kilowatts and 100 kilowatts in the HPC columns. In the second, that is, with the 77 kilowatt hour battery, the Audi Q4 e-tron recharges in alternating current up to 11 kilowatts (highly recommended) and up to 125 kilowatts in the super-fast HPC columns. Both models, in ideal conditions, can travel up to 130 kilometers with a 10 minute charge. The Audi Q4 e-tron will go on sale in Europe from June 2021. Currently only the sale price in Germany is available which starts at 41,900 euros gross of state incentives.
… And those of the Q4 e-tron Sportback
The Sportback concept in Audi is inspired by fastback 1960s – see Ford Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro or Dodge Charger. We are therefore talking about sports cars with two-volume bodywork, sloping and tapered coupe-style tail, steeply sloping rear window and trunk included in the same volume as the passenger compartment. It seems much longer, but the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron reaches 4.6 meters. So just one centimeter more than the twin. A length also characterized by limited changes it’s a generous step from 2.82 meters.
Same engines also for the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. It should be emphasized that the 50 version (as in the traditional one) has a torque of 460 Newton meters against the 310 of the other versions. Autonomy is superior thanks to a lower friction coefficient of 0.26. This leads the Sportback to travel 349 kilometers in the 125 kilowatt version, 528 kilometers in the 150 kilowatt motorization and 497 in the 220 kilowatt one. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron will be available during the third quarter of 2021 and will have an additional price of 2000 euros. We will then leave from 43,900 euros always gross of state incentives.
The new technology
Audi Q4 e-tron in the typical version and Sportback adopts the headlights Matrix Led a 16 celle. They are able to adaptively illuminate as much surface as possible without disturbing the drivers of the cars they meet. But the peculiar feature of this optical group is the possibility given to the driver to be able to choose between four luminous signatures. Even after the purchase of the car. Each with its own theme. This choice is made through the management of options in the sistema MMI Audi. The rear lights cost-to-costinstead, they can be animated when the car is turned on and off.
The MMI system acts as the technical backbone for all functions and is accessible via the 11.6-inch display tilted towards the driver. Also new on multifunction steering wheel of the sport utility compact electron. Double spoke flat design with black and glossy surfaces touch. Its functional touch areas are backlit to indicate active buttons. Behind, the two vanes to intensify or reduce regenerative braking. While for music, all sound engineering was developed by Sonos, well-known Silicon Valley brand, which provided a audio system premium consisting of 10 speakers.
A muscular design
The Audi Q4 e-tron fascinates with its muscular design. The sinuous lines e i vigorous blister quattro i.e. the ends of the wheel arches. Very elaborate shapes. Especially in the Sportback version whose rear is characterized by the confluence of multiple lines. In practice, the perpendicular engagement of the C-pillars in the doors is transversely accompanied by the development of the spoiler and the four blisters which are completed in the eyelid above the rear lights. A very complicated interweaving of shapes that will surely have given the production engineers some headaches.
Yes, because the simplicity of a line inserted in the side corresponds in production, more often than not, to complications raised to the nth degree. This is why it must be emphasized that in the case of the Audi Q4 e-tron the search for beauty put on paper and sculpted on clay by the designers becomes a reality thanks to the mastery of Audi mold department. The molds used for the side panels are real cast iron giants 4.5 meters long, 2, 4 and another 1.35 meters wide. Weighing up to 47 tons, they are the result of tens of thousands of hours of work and use over 500 components.
The navigator with augmented reality
L’head-up display, that is the images that are projected on the windshield to have speed, direction and road limits always at a glance, with the Audi Q4 e-tron is enriched by the augmented reality or AR. Augmented reality combines concrete and virtual elements, transforming itself into a sort of sixth sense capable of enriching perceptions.
In practice, the device projects the main information on the windscreen at two levels. That of state is the closest. It concerns the behavior of the car such as speed, signs and driving assistants. That of the augmented reality it is placed with illusory effect at 10 meters or more. This dynamically shows the warnings of the safety systems and the turning arrow, called drone, linked to navigation. The floating drone goes to position exactly on the exact point on the road to change direction.
Taking the wrong path with this augmented reality system really seems to be impossible. The starting and ending points are also shown as AR content so that they appear as an integral part of the outside world. The AR content display area is equivalent to a 70-inch diagonal monitor.
Sustainable also in production
No, electric cars do not pollute any more than diesel cars. Not even in the production phase. To strongly emphasize this concept, Audi has reconverted it Zwickau plant in Saxony in carbon neutral. This historic site fully satisfies the energy needs through renewable sources and has a highly efficient cogeneration plant.
Finally, Audi is agreeing on various measures with suppliers to further reduce emissions of the entire life cycle of the car, including the terminal phase, when the compact SUV’s batteries will be recycled or reused for static energy storage.
Thus, after 111 years, the first establishment in the history of brand of the four rings, thanks to the new MEB production platform, it will produce not only the Audi Q4 e-tron, but also the Volkswagen ID.4 and another future model. A production plant that also becomes the symbol of the collaboration of the different divisions of Audi and Volkswagen.
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