As promised, Audi brought along several e-tron prototypes to this year’s Geneva Motor Show, giving the world its first official look at the all-electric SUV model. A proper unveiling is set to take place later in August, and the carmaker has given us a few details about what will feature on the production model.
Firstly, the SUV offers space for up to five people along with plenty of luggage, packaged within a body that is a lot sportier than say, a Q5. A wide Singleframe grille, angular headlights, side cameras and a wide taillight setup are just some of the design highlights on the prototypes, which aren’t very far from appearing production-ready.
Details about the electric powertrain’s output are still absent for now, but Audi did say the vehicle can be charged at stations with charging capacities of up to 150 kW. In the interest of being as vague as possible, it claims “in just under 30 minutes, the SUV is then ready for the next leg of the long-distance journey.”
The e-tron was first previewed by the e-tron quattro concept from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, which featured a trio of electric motors with an output of 496 hp and 800 Nm of torque.
The concept packed a 96 kWh battery, contributing to an all-electric range of over 500 km on a single charge. It was also able to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds before hitting a top speed of 210 km/h.
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- The Audi e-tron prototype offers a preview of the first purely electrically powered model from the brand. The SUV combines a roomy interior with a range capable of covering long distances.
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- The expressive sills with orange inserts show the location of the battery and therefore the energy center of the car.
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- The Audi e-tron prototype illustrates electrification with a specially developed design film. The “e” at the bonnet is literally electrifying
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- The distorted e-tron lettering stretches across the entire flank, as if it was charged with electricity.
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- Mimicking the high-voltage grid, orange elements illustrate the fact that the Audi e-tron prototype is fully electric – the lower part of the car, for example, is encircled with alternating orange and black segments.
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- The Audi e-tron prototype offers a preview of the first purely electrically powered model from the brand. The production version of the SUV launches on the European market at the end of 2018.
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
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- The Audi e-tron prototype in Geneva
GALLERY: Audi e-tron spyshots
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IF Proton had agreed to merge with VW, we will be seeing all this rebadged as Protons.
All the latest SUV becoing Proton.
Now, we get China made SUV to be rebadged as Proton.
So nice to have the Toureg and Tiguan SUV as Protons
Let me remind u of what u wrote, eh?
“Price of VW always drops because VPCM themselves throw prices and do firesales. Soon the current Passat owners will be crying when again VPCM throw prices and sell the brand new Passat for RM100k”
“Better buy in Mudah. Can get 2 year old Passat for half price. Who will give you 50& off?”
“VW in Malaysia is very arrogant. They price their cars like BMW and Mercedes. In Europe, Passat for example is a cheapo car. Mainly used by Mini Cab drivers in the UK.”
“Buy a VW here. You get to enjoy alot more bonding time with fellow VW kakis at VW SC.”
“VW….better not touch the car….becoz the repair will be more than the discount given. Just go to someworkshops and ask the problem of VW cars…..”
And thats just for this year alone…
No matter what you say here John, many will still buy VW cars. Cause the majority of Malaysians would rather read professional reviews rather than amatuer rantings
Not me, bub. Thats what he wrote in previous articles.
To be honest, I think it looks good as is, with the etron graphics camo and black rims.