Audi begins 2023 Q4 e-tron sales in US

MANILA: Audi of America has introduced the Q4 40 e-tron as the newest addition to the 2023 Q4 e-tron portfolio.

The Q4 40 e-tron, a rear-wheel drive model, has an EPA-estimated range of up to 426km.

The Q4 e-tron lineup is introduced to the market with the goal of facilitating a smooth transition to electric vehicle ownership and making it easier than ever to purchase a fully electric Audi. With the arrival of the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, the brand's fourth and fifth models in its fully electric lineup, Audi now has the most number of fully electric vehicle options among car brands in the US.

The Audi Q4 e-tron lineup prioritizes comfort, functionality, and cutting-edge technology. These practical and advanced Audi models are now available in the US as the brand’s most affordable luxury electric vehicles. The vehicle’s striking looks reflects the owner’s distinctive taste. Its sporty appearance is reinforced by imposing muscular surfaces, which are complemented by elevated interior seating positions that not only provide a spacious cabin but also a wide view of the surroundings.

The Q4 e-tron lineup can accommodate up to five people. It also offers ample storage for daily items, as seen in the specially designed water bottle storage holder. The quattro models have an available towing up to 2,650lbs. When the rear seatbacks are raised, the Q4 e-tron’s capacity is 24.8 cubic feet, and when they are lowered, it is 53.1 cubic feet. The Q4 Sportback e-tron, on the other hand, has 26.1 cubic feet of storage with the rear seatbacks up and 54.4 cubic feet with them down, comparable to that of the popular Audi Q5.

The Q4 50 e-tron and Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron come standard with the S line exterior. Advanced line exterior is included with the Q4 40 e-tron as standard.

Matrix-design headlights with digital daytime running lights are also available as an option for the 2023 Q4 e-tron lineup. These also include customizable light signatures and animation for both the headlights and taillights.

On the inside, the Q4 e-tron is equipped with an 11.6-inch center MMI touch display. There is also an available augmented reality head-up display that provides clear projections of the navigation system’s directional cues, start points, and destination end points. Navigating unfamiliar roads is made easier by these floating navigational cues that are visible 33 feet from the driver.

The Q4 40 e-tron is powered by a permanently excited synchronous electric motor on the rear axle generating 201 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Q4 50 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron are driven by an asynchronous motor in the front and a permanently excited synchronous electric motor in the rear, producing 295 horsepower.

Using a 150kW DC fast charger, the Q4 e-tron models can be charged from 5% to 80% in approximately 36 minutes.

Audi Q4 40 e-tron is priced at $48,800 (approximately P2.8 million), while Audi Q4 50 e-tron retails for $53,800 (approximately P3.1 million). Audi Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron has a starting retail price of $56,800 (approximately P3.3 million).

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