Audi e-tron Sportback to roll out this summer

MANILA: The 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback, which is the second purely electric model of the auto company, will roll out during the summer. Marked by its elegant SUV coupe style, the e-tron Sportback offers dynamic design and versatility through its design. This newest addition to the Audi electric vehicle lineup will be available for sale in various Audi dealerships for test drives.

The e-tron Sportback incorporates the functionality of a spacious SUV with the elegance of a four-door vehicle, with the underpinnings  of the auto brand making a name for itself in electrified mobility.

The Audi e-tron Sportback comes with a sunroof and offers SUV versatility with convenient seating for five passengers and sufficient luggage space. The e-tron Sportback offers standard adaptive air suspension along with adjustable dampers to guarantee quality riding experience from the Audi model.

A flat roofline stretching over the linear SUV body highlights the sportback design, before dropping steadily to the back at the angled D-pillars. Despite the sloping roofline, Audi promises that interior dimensions guarantee adequate headroom.

A broad, enclosed Singleframe grille surrounded by vertical struts defines the unique road presence of the Sportback. Four horizontal sections that distinguish the Sportback as an electrified e-tron model differentiate the lighting design at the rear and front of the vehicle.

In line with the e-tron model lineup, the Sportback offers premium Audi features that involve e-tron badging, a top-view camera, and standard cooled or heated front seats. Other features include a complete suite of available and standard driver assistance systems and massaging front seats.

A significant factor behind the smooth driving efficiency and excellent handling of the e-tron Sportback is the low placement of the drive components, which leads to a low center of gravity. The most substantial components are situated in the central part of the vehicle. The axle load distribution has a balanced ratio. The neutral steering behavior leads to a more active and responsive driving experience.

The regenerative braking system allows variable control of energy recovery in the two electric motors. This occurs in coasting mode, once the accelerator pedal is released and during braking. The level of coasting recovery can be set to three levels through paddles on the steering wheel. Generally, the energy acquired through recuperation provides around 30% of the total range of the e-tron Sportback.

The standard electric quattro all-wheel drive continuously controls the optimal drive torque distribution between the two axles in seconds. The Audi e-tron Sportback depends solely on its rear electric motor to promote efficiency in most driving circumstances. When the driving behavior demands a higher performance, the front unit is enabled automatically.

Audi drive select holds a consistency across the Audi lineup. It permits the driver to shift between Audi drive select settings. This adjustment can make a significant difference between sporty, steady handling, and sleek, rolling convenience.

Drivers can also choose the accessible e-tron-specific digital cockpit display, which provides detailed infotainment, route, battery, and charging information in the line of sight of the driver behind the steering wheel.

The Audi e-tron Sportback allows state-of-the-art vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology, which includes Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA) and Traffic Light Information (TLI). It is also the first Audi model to have a standard Toll Module Integration, abolishing the necessity for state-specific transponders.

A comprehensive range of e-tron Sportback support services aids in guaranteeing confidence in terms of electric efficiency. These include the myAudi app for charging station and vehicle details, extensive roadside assistance, and a specialized Audi electric vehicle customer service.

Amazon Alexa is wholly incorporated into the e-tron Sportback. When integrated with an active Audi Connect Prime subscription, it allows continuous virtual access to audiobooks, music, information, and news. It also allows the regulation of Alexa-enabled devices directly from the steering wheel of the e-tron Sportback.

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