With a swoopy form, as much as 756km of vary and many tech, the all-electric A6 e-tron desires to lure you away from electrical SUVs.
First issues first. The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback you see right here just isn’t an all-electric alternative for the ICE A6 we’re all aware of. In truth, the 2 fashions have little in frequent. You see, below Audi’s new naming system electrical automobiles could have odd numbers within the identify with ‘e-tron’ as a suffix (eg. This fall e-tron, Q6 e-tron, Q8 e-tron) whereas ICE fashions will run odd numbers. The subsequent-gen A6 will turn into ‘A7’, ‘A5’ is the identify for what’s the latest-gen A4 and so forth.
This A6 e-tron is the second Audi mannequin after the Q6 e-tron to be constructed on PPE or premium platform electrical co-developed with Porsche. Developments on the motors, battery and structure promise enhanced effectivity, quicker charging and superior efficiency. The A6 e-tron has been unveiled in Avant or property kind that is sadly not headed to India and this Sportback bodystyle which is headed to India in 2025.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback design
The A6 e-tron seems to be substantial as a result of it’s. It is about the identical measurement because the A6 petrol we’re aware of, however there’s extra mass to the design, one thing most noticeable on the sides.
A black applique low down on the doorways, there to additionally point out the place of the battery, helps break the majority. The fastback tail provides the A6 e-tron Sportback its eye-catching form and to me, it seems to be finest from the rear three-fourth angle. There is a pretty circulation from roof to high-deck boot and the full-width lighting is absolutely slick.
A glowing rear brand is a primary for an Audi and the digital OLED taillights nearly have a language of their very own with eight selectable patterns and the power to show warning pictures to speak hazards to automobiles behind.
With break up headlamps, a semi-concealed grille and a black ‘masks’ on the bumper to cover the air dams and ADAS {hardware}, frontal styling is a dramatic departure from the Audi template. The LED DRLs positioned up high get eight selectable patterns and it is a cool contact. A truth of word is that the A6 e-tron Sportback is probably the most aerodynamic Audi ever, and this bodes effectively for vary. However, and that is simply me, I am not a fan of this newfangled natural styling. I like my Audi’s angular.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback inside and options
Inside, you will see the newest from Audi and that is a great factor. The essential structure is much like what we have seen on the Q6 e-tron which implies it is a innovative inside but additionally a screen-rich inside. There’s 11.9-inch digital dials, a 14.5-inch heart touchscreen in addition to a ten.9-inch passenger display. And that is not all. Variations with Digital Mirrors (digicam pods that change the wing mirrors) additionally add in screens close to the A-pillars. And lest I neglect, there’s additionally head-up show with augmented actuality!
The most recent-gen digital dials are an enormous improve from Audi’s Digital Cockpit devices we have seen for practically a decade. It is acquired crisp graphics, good colours and loads of information, although what’s missed is the choice to go in-depth into EV stats. Over the driving I did discover myself relying extra on the head-up show, although. There’s excellent detailing and the augmented actuality indications for ADAS and navigation that overlay warnings and symbols onto the driving atmosphere are implausible.
The middle touchscreen is, once more, slick and responsive however the menus can really feel intimidating at first look. Shortcuts and widgets do assist personalize the display for ease of use however packing in local weather management settings on the display just isn’t superb. Related tech provides entry to a full world of apps that may be downloaded on to the principle display. The passenger display is an effective solution to hold your entrance passenger entertained when you’re doing the arduous work of driving a really good and really soothing electrical automobile. What’s good is that the display just isn’t seen from the driving force’s viewpoint on the go.
Together with the intently associated Q6 e-tron, the A6 e-tron marks a return to kind for Audi when it comes to high quality. The whole lot you see and contact feels actually high-end. The gloss look to the screens seems to be wealthy and goes effectively with the piano black on the middle console. Additionally actually properly completed are the touch-sensitive controls on the steering. They work rather well and higher than what we have seen on the newest lot of Mercedes automobiles. There is a contact panel on the door too for the lights.
Entrance seat consolation is nice, helped partially by the choice for air flow, heating and therapeutic massage. A leather-free inside is non-obligatory and I’ve to say the material upholstery on the seats and dashboard is tastefully completed.
Of the opposite parts, there’s ambient lighting that subtly provides some colour to the cabin and flashes warnings comparable to for protected exits. The A6 can also be out there with the choice of a full glass roof that may go from clear to opaque on the contact of a button. There’s additionally the choice of an 830-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system. 4 of the 20 audio system are built-in onto the entrance headrest for a extra personalised sound correct close to your ears. Smooth shut doorways are a part of the package deal too.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback rear seat and baggage capability
The rear seat expertise is not fairly as good because the one up entrance. Kneeroom is respectable however not distinctive for what’s a big automobile with a protracted wheelbase, and headroom is simply sufficient for tall passengers. The backrest recline could possibly be extra relaxed too however the greatest spoiler is the knees-up seating place which is a recurring criticism on electrical automobiles that place their battery pack below the ground. Oddly sufficient, Audi mitigated the issue on the e-tron GT with intelligent ‘foot garages’ or cutouts within the battery. The A6 e-tron makes use of a completely flat battery pack.
Baggage capability appears rather a lot bigger than the 502 liters talked about on the spec web page. And will the necessity come up, you may fold down the rear seats to release as much as 1330 liters of room. There is not any provision for a spare tyre, at the least on this European spec. The tailgate is powered and handily, Audi has added in a light-weight information for the gesture management so you already know exactly the place to kick to activate the opening or closing perform. There is a small 27-litre frunk too and uniquely, it too could be opened with a swipe on the bonnet.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback battery, motor and vary
On to the center of the matter. The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback makes use of a lithium-ion battery pack with a nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry. Battery choices embody 83kWh and 100kWh capacities. The bigger of the 2 is on the market with rear motor in addition to twin motor, all-wheel-drive layouts. The model most probably headed to India is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback Efficiency that makes use of a single rear everlasting magnet synchronous motor.
Energy is rated at 367hp with as much as 380hp on name with launch management. Peak torque is 565Nm. The headline quantity for this model, nonetheless, is vary – 756 kilometers on the WLTP cycle. What’s extra, the 800V structure permits DC charging at as much as 270kW, which implies a 10-80% cost in simply 21 minutes. We’re nonetheless a while away earlier than 270KW chargers turn into commonplace in India so the usual 11kW AC charging and non-obligatory 22kW AC charging capabilities are of larger relevance.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback efficiency and dealing with
A drive across the breathtakingly beautiful island of Tenerife within the Canary Islands gave a sign of what to anticipate.
The Efficiency model is perhaps the lengthy variant of the A6 e-tron, effectively, vary nevertheless it’s no gradual coach. 0-100kph takes 5.4 seconds and high velocity is capped at 210kph. In fact, this being an EV, it is quick, it is responsive and overtaking do not require a lot pondering. However what’s completely different in regards to the A6 is that it isn’t a type of EVs that slams you again onto your seat. Its construct of energy is sweet and gradual and the final feeling is of an easygoing and chilled out automobile that wishes to do luxurious higher than all different issues.
You’re feeling as a lot when toggling between the drive modes too. There’s consolation, effectivity, dynamic and balanced modes and every affect the throttle responses, steering and damping. Even within the sportiest of the driving modes, the A6 nonetheless feels very relaxed and delicate across the curves. Positive, there’s nicer weight across the steering and the suspension does agency up however if you would like an agile sporty automobile, it is best to most likely be trying on the RS e-tron GT in Audi’s lineup. Do not get me fallacious as a result of the A6 drives with confidence and is enjoyable to drive once you’re within the temper. It is simply that it masks its velocity eerily effectively. Refinement is spectacular and there is solely a little bit of wind noise from the wing mirrors at speeds upwards of 100kph.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback journey consolation and braking
The A6 e-tron Sportback is absolutely good on journey consolation too. Metal springs are customary however higher-spec variations like our check automobile get air suspension. Sadly (or thankfully) there weren’t any India-spec potholes to check on our drive route in Tenerife. Even so, the 21-inch tires dismissed any uneven surfaces with the air suspension doing a terrific job of preserving physique actions in test. Experience peak lowers by 20mm in effectivity and dynamic modes for finest aero however in India, house owners will most likely use the elevate perform greater than the rest.
Fast because the A6 is, it is simply as glad to decelerate. The A6 e-tron packs in regen braking and you may management the degrees of regen utilizing the paddleshifters. There’s additionally a ‘B’ mode which brings in a single pedal driving. It feels very pure and was my go to setting for the drive on the hills of Tenerife. The fascinating factor is that Audi’s system marries the motor braking with the precise friction brakes, so that they work collectively to present a stronger impact of regen braking. What’s very nice is you could’t sense that handover from regen braking to friction braking or once they’re working collectively. The regen braking dietary supplements the slippery form, vitality dense battery and excessive effectivity motor to ship implausible vary.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback worth and verdict
The Audi A6 e-tron will observe the Q6 e-tron electrical SUV and can probably launch in India within the second half of 2025, the A6 e-tron sportback has an attention-grabbing form and is high-tech inside, although it is a car to purchase for the entrance seat expertise somewhat than the one on the again.
Refinement and vary are highlights and even the middle-rung efficiency variations get you all the ability you could actually use. We anticipate costs to be within the area of 1 crore rupees ex-showroom, which can be aggressive for this measurement and sophistication of electrical automobile. The A6 e-tron Sportback represents the form of issues to come back from Audi and it positive does impress.
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