The Audi e-tron marked the entry of the German brand into the era of electromobility in 2018. Five years later, continuing its ambitious electrification strategy, the new Q8 e-tron is set to become the benchmark in its class. To do this, it offers optimized handling, improved aerodynamics, greater charging power and a larger capacity battery.
The new Q8 is available in two body types, SUV and Sportback. Both have a length of 4.91 meters, a width of 1.93 m and a height of 1.61 m for the Sportback and 1.63 m for the SUV. The SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron versions, arriving this May, have a 2mm lower and 39mm wider body.
The 2.92 m wheelbase allows for plenty of legroom in the rear seats. In addition, the boot capacity is remarkable, with 569 liters of volume for the SUV and 529 liters in the case of the Sportback. Under the front hood, both have an additional 62 liters of storage space.
The Q8 e-tron adopts an optimized aerodynamic concept that reduces drag and increases efficiency, with cx of 0.27 for the SUV and 0.24 for the Sportback. New solutions have been introduced such as spoilers on the underbody or a controllable air intake to optimize cooling and aerodynamics.
The front design stands out for its Singleframe concept and inverted grille, details to which must be added the new flatter and two-dimensional Audi rings. It also features a horizontal light signature integrated into the headlamps, a new projection light that creates a connection between the headlamps, Digital Matrix LED headlamps, and new features such as advanced traffic information, back-road guidance light, and lane light with indicator. of direction.
The interior stands out for its remarkable space for five occupants, who can optionally enjoy seats with ventilation and massage, an air quality package, or an ambient and contour light package. The design offers an elegant and minimalist style, with a wrap-around dashboard and MMI touch response touch screen. Audi offers new decorative inserts, with sustainable technical fabric, sports seats, Audi Sport seam package, etc.
The 8.6 and 10.1-inch MMI touch response screens with haptic feedback and the option of virtual mirrors with touch screens. Voice control, Audi virtual cockpit and head-up display option are also available. The brand with the four rings offers an extensive portfolio of Audi connect services and, essential for music lovers, the Bang audio system
In the assistance and digital services section, Audi pre-sense security is standard and there are optional City, Tour and Park packages, even with remote park assist plus. The route planner and further expansion of vehicle functions are also possible.
The Audi Q8 e-tron is an exciting car to drive. The center of gravity is low and the weight distribution is balanced. Stability is guaranteed by the standard air suspension, progressive steering and chassis tuning. The standard Audi drive select allows you to choose between the driving profiles auto, comfort, dynamic, efficiency, individual, allroad and offroad.
The propulsion system is entrusted to electric quattro traction with a motor on each axis. The Q8 50 e-tron has a power of 250 kW (0-100 km/h in 6 seconds), which rises to 300 kW in the Q8 55 e-tron (0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds) . In the case of the SQ8 e-tron, a second motor is added to the rear axle to deliver 370 kW and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.5 seconds.
The lithium-ion battery in the Q8 50 e-tron has a gross capacity of 95 kWh. The Q8 55 e-tron and SQ8 e-tron versions have a capacity of 114 kWh. The respective autonomies are up to 487 km, 501 km and 483 km. The standard direct current load can be up to 170 kW. The approved consumption of the Audi Q8 e-tron starts from 19.7 kWh/100 km.
