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2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron Specs, Price and MPG Review

2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron Specs, Price and MPG Review

2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron Specs, Price and MPG Review– Like the regular Audi A3 Sportback E-tron and cabriolet, the Audi A3 Sportback E-tron goes into the 2020 design year with a number of changes both all through. Although, 2020 Audi A3 Sedan Review neglected to upgrade our greatest problems with the plug-in hybrid hatchback: its high cost of gain access to and its middling gasoline-electric…

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Five category victories: Major success for Audi in the Auto Trophy readers’ poll of the magazine Auto Zeitung

Victories in five categories: Audi achieved a major success in the Auto Trophy 2020 voting by readers of the specialist magazine Auto Zeitung. The A1 Sportback, A3 Sportback, Q2, Q8, and e-tron Sportback models each won in their categories. For the A3, it was already the third important award within the space of a few weeks. It previously claimed victory in its category in the “autonis” design competition by auto, motor und sport and the “Golden Steering Wheel” from Auto Bild.

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Five category victories: Major success for Audi in the Auto Trophy readers’ poll of the magazine Auto Zeitung

Victories in five categories: Audi achieved a major success in the Auto Trophy 2020 voting by readers of the specialist magazine Auto Zeitung. The A1 Sportback, A3 Sportback, Q2, Q8, and e-tron Sportback models each won in their categories. For the A3, it was already the third important award within the space of a few weeks. It previously claimed victory in its category in the “autonis” design competition by auto, motor und sport and the “Golden Steering Wheel” from Auto Bild.

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Is Audi Q3 a Good Small Luxury SUV?

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It's been bound to happen. We've at long last gotten our hands on an Audi Q3. Truly, the model has been accessible in America for quite a long time, however regardless of how frequently we solicited and welcomed it to SUV from the Year, Audi enduringly declined to make the past model accessible. Presently, however, there's another one Audi's at last ready to share. The since a long time ago postponed initial introduction is solid. Recognizable Audi outside styling is adroitly custom-made to the little bundle, to such an extent that it was frequently confused with the indistinguishably toned and quite increasingly costly E-Tron. An or more for Q3 proprietors if less for E-Tron purchasers. Find out about other SUV of the Year contenders—including models from Ford, Cadillac, and BMW—HERE. The 2020 SUV of the Year is... So also, the dashboard—with its standard advanced instrument group and wide, frameless touchscreen infotainment framework—will make imminent purchasers feel like they've ventured into a substantially more costly model. Our first rate Prestige S-Line analyzer was well furnished with a top notch stereo, versatile voyage control, and a 360-degree camera defending its $8,200 premium over a base model. "Hard plastics can be found in such a large number of spots of this inside," senior generation supervisor Zach Gale said. "Maybe that is worthy at this value point, yet you could see that that is a piece of where the additional cash goes in the more costly (as tried) Lincoln Corsair. The Corsair's inside wasn't great, yet the hard bits weren't as in-your-face as in this Audi." Highlights supervisor Christian Seabaugh concurred: "Materials are each of the a blend, from feeling premium (infotainment, run screen, the majority of the switchgear) to modest, similar to the entryway cards and basically every one of the plastics beneath your beltline." Detroit editorial manager Alisa Priddle was progressively beneficent, calling it "alluring … yet more plastic than Audi typically conveys." Whoh, look at the 2020 Audi RS Q3 Sportback here. Various judges got out the middle support. It's plain and distinct and headed by a clear board, where the start catch and volume handle have been apparently dropped into an ocean of plastic with about as much suspected as placeholders. It's not all awful news, however. The judges had general applause for the vast back seat—extra focuses for USB ports and separate vents—regardless of whether it includes some significant downfalls to load space. Audi's usage of remote Apple CarPlay is prominently superior to BMW's, in that it really worked dependably, which is more than the pricier X5s and X7s present can guarantee.

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Feelings on driving execution were blended, also. In spite of the fact that the judges concurred that it felt light and agile, they additionally concurred it wasn't extraordinary on harsh asphalt. Zach Gale was discretionary, calling it "excessively consistent," while MotorTrend en Español overseeing manager Miguel Cortina quit wasting time and marked it "fun." The powertrain moreover got a decent however not extraordinary audit in all cases. "It won't actually light your jeans ablaze in the engine," Seabaugh said. "It has an impeccably satisfactory transmission and motor however will probably be overmatched by four tenants and payload." Cortina noted it battled especially in quickening from 25 mph to 60 mph (a commonplace passing move), and Priddle felt some brutal moves in the transmission's Sport mode. Rough terrain execution split the judges. Some found the standard Quattro all-wheel-drive framework impeccably skilled; others were worried about it stalling to a slither in profound sand, our sub for profound day off mud. Since it depends on the amiable A3 car, we'd trusted the Q3 would carry a similar appeal to Audi's hybrids. Rather than a tall A3, however, we got a littler, less expensive Q5. That is just fine, yet it doesn't move the needle much in its group or against our SUVOTY criteria. Read the full article

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2020 Audi Q3 Sportback Specs, Release Date, MSRP

2020 Audi Q3 Sportback Specs, Release Date, MSRP

2020 Audi Q3 Sportback Specs, Release Date, MSRP – This is the new 2020 Audi Q3 Sportback because it’s a Sportback it’s got a sport your back, and it’s effectively like a standard Q3. Anyway, this car is actually a bit more expensive than normal Q3 because it’s cooler. This car starts at 32,000 pounds.

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2020 Audi A3 Review, Price, And Release Date

2020 Audi A3 Review, Price, And Release Date

2020 Audi A3 Review, Price, And Release Date – Alterations and enhancement because of the 2020 Audi A3 will likely be found in all segments. Thus far very well liked and dispersed design, Audi will do more if at all possible instance out there.

MQB platform would be the new basic of 2020 A3 model. Facelift on this period managed to A3 Sedan becomes a powerful front end. By the business, the…

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2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron MPG, Price and Release Date Review

2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron MPG, Price and Release Date Review

2020 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron MPG, Price and Release Date Review– Like the everyday Audi A3 e-tron and cabriolet, the Audi A3 e-tron explores the 2020 design year with a number of changes both all through. Even though, 2020 Audi A3 Sedan Review did not upgrade our most significant complaints with the plug-in hybrid hatchback: its high cost of accessibility and its middling gasoline-electric…

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Motor News: 2020 Geneva Motor Show

The 2020 Geneva International Motor Show was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. But, show organizers and automakers quickly moved the debut party online, and it was a virtual hit parade! 

Like the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. It focuses more on balance and agility than just max speed.

Meanwhile this Aston Martin V12 Speedster is all about no top extravagance.

The Mercedes-Benz E-class dons smoother updates front and rear, with dual 12.3 inch cockpit displays and next-gen driver assistance systems.

Porsche debuted the New-Gen 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet. Both get a 60 horsepower bump up to 640 from a new 3.8 liter twin turbo.

Volkswagen continues their EV Onslaught. Set to launch this year is the ID.4, a long-range electric compact SUV.

The 8th-generation golf GTI gets a Svelte new look and 245 horsepower. Two new hot-hatch models are the GTD hybrid and a GTD diesel.

The 2021 Audi A3 Sportback shows new brand styling emphasizing the wheel arches with a scooped out side profile. The Audi E-Tron adds an S model with more power and more dynamic handling.

BMW’s concept I4 foreshadows their first all-electric midsize sedan, set to arrive next year.

Also on the concept front, Hyundai showed this full EV prophecy, with a new minimalism design language. Geneva was to be the first auto show outing for Kia’s more tech savy 4th gen sorento mid-size SUV.

Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia GTA sheds 220 pounds and packs 540 horsepower, inspired by the successful lightweight 1960’s racer of the same name. 

Bentley Mulliner revealed their Bacalar open-air two-seater. Just 12 will be made-to-order.

And this Mclaren 765LT is the latest in the track-focused longtail line, boasting 755 horsepower and a carbon fiber body.

And that wraps up our coverage of the Geneva Auto Show that wasn’t. And this week’s Motor News.

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Coronavirus Takes Down Geneva, 2020’s Biggest Auto Show

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The 2020 Geneva Motor Show got the hook early Friday in the wake of the Swiss government’s concerns about coronavirus and a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The show’s first events were scheduled for Sunday, with media days beginning Monday, and public days from March 5-15. As of Thursday, show organizers had been reassuring exhibitors, the media, and the public that the show was definitely going ahead.

Geneva draws about 600,000 to its annual, early March dates. While other major shows draw a million visitors, Geneva has been important because it’s not seen as the host country’s show, the way Frankfurt, Tokyo, and Detroit are seen highlighting German, Japanese, and American cars.

The immediate issue is keeping the public safe, dealing with coronavirus (also called COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2), and its implications. Current research suggests coronavirus is fatal in 2 percent of cases while influenza is fatal in about 0.1 percent of cases – 20 per thousand infected versus 1 per thousand. What’s not known is what percentage of the population might be afflicted; with the flu, it’s about 8 percent, but can vary depending on the strain that season.

New Car Intros We Now Won’t See in Geneva

Among the major Geneva show introductions that now will have to be handled in some other way include:

Audi A3 Sportback (wagonlike), and possibly a sportier, longer-range e-tron S EV.

BMW i4 EV, as well as plug-in hybrids on the 3 Series and X2 crossover. Tesla scoffs at plug-ins, but they’ve got at least a decade of life where they can provide many of the benefits of EVs, but without the range anxiety.

Fisker Ocean, an electric SUV that was teased at CES.

Honda Civic refresh, plus EVs that won’t come to the US (Jazz, Honda E).

Hyundai was to reveal a new electric-drive platform with the Prophecy concept.

Jeep was to provide more details on its plug-in hybrids that were shown at CES.

Kia Sorento SUV, fourth generation.

Mercedes-Benz, E-Class midlife refresh, and the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, claimed to have the most powerful inline-four-cylinder engine ever.

Toyota crossover based on the subcompact Yaris sedan.

Volkswagen Golf GTI and (for Europe if not the US) and the sport Golf GTD, where D is for diesel.

Concerns for the Health of Auto Shows

The cancellation of the Geneva show will amplify the discussion about the financial health of auto shows in general. The last traditional Detroit show (NAIAS) was in January 2018, with soft attendance and the absence of many high-end, international automakers tired of spending millions to market cars Michiganders aren’t likely to buy when they have friends-and-family discounts for Fords, Chevys, and Ram pickups. And with the Detroit show in January, more high-profile introductions shifted to CES in Las Vegas. So that’s the reason for problems in Michigan. Detroit hopes for a reset with the re-emerging as a celebration of spring with more outdoor events, running June 9-20.

A worse sign for auto shows is the absence at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), which begins with press days the Wednesday before Good Friday, then has public days through April 19. The three biggest German automakers are gone this year: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Porsche will exhibit. Audi issued a statement that it will “continue to evaluate auto shows on a case-by-case basis moving forward to determine if they are the best platform for US and world premieres of our upcoming models.” For every luxury automaker, metro New York is typically their biggest market, and if not it’s in the top three along with Los Angeles and Miami.

Auto shows serve multiple purposes. New cars are introduced at the show. Automakers can sometimes milk the same car for as many as three go-rounds: world premiere, North American premiere, and on the off chance a car was introduced in Canada or Mexico first, the US premiere. Add the debut of the concept car, sometimes early concept and late concept, and you’ve got five. All this gives the media something to write about, and gets the public thinking about buying cars. But splashy events can become expensive. An off-site event with special effects and transportation of guests easily tops a million dollars.

The public days give potential buyers a chance to see cars. That’s when the automaker staffs are for the most part departed, leaving the regional dealer associations to staff the booths. There’s an open question about how effective shows are now at luring serious prospects when they can learn so much online. If automakers skip the shows, the dealer groups wind up shouldering more of the cost of the booth space.

Finally, there’s the interaction of automakers, media, analysts, and academics. The LA Auto Show, Nov. 20-29 this year, again has a conference and showcase focusing on green cars and the environment, called Automobility LA, that has been well received. Detroit countered with Automobili-D but it didn’t get quite the response. It’s also a time for automakers and suppliers to talk on background about future plans, and for job-seekers to pass around business cards.

The cancellation hit so quickly that Geneva’s media page was still offering credential information Friday morning.

All through the week, show organizers had said game on, but they urged automakers and media to be screened if they had concerns about being infected. At the same time, automakers had been pulling top executives from the show, which meant canceled briefings for analysts and media. And some organized media trips supported by automakers had been canceled as well. For small companies and individuals who bought non-refundable airline tickets and reserved hotels, that money is lost.

By midday European time Friday, the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) landing page carried a brief note:

The 90th edition of the GIMS, which was supposed to welcome the media from next Monday and the general public from 5 to 15 March 2020, will now finally not take place. This is an injunction decision of the Federal Council of 28 February 2020 that no events with more than 1,000 people are allowed to take place until 15 March 2020.

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2020 Audi A3

The 2020 Audi A3 is a luxury five-seater small car. 2020 Audi A3 has a strong base motor, and there are three muscle motors to choose from. This Audi also has agile handling, so you can throw it hard in curves. In addition, the A3 offers a refined ride, comfortable front seats and a long list of features. The 2020 Audi A3’s cabin styling is minimalist and will appeal to some while disappointing others. The biggest problem is the trunk, even for a 2020 Audi A3 in this class.

2020 Audi A3 Interior

Inside, the front seats offer all-day comfort and plenty of passenger space. The rear seats may feel tight for larger occupants, but this is true of most cars in the class. People of average height find enough head and leg space to feel comfortable. The A3 has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats, as well as a rear center seat connector. The Insurance Institute for Rapid Safety has given this LATCH system the second-best rating of Acceptable for Easy Use. The tie anchors are easy to find, but the lower anchors can be difficult to move around.

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2020 Audi A3 2.0T S-Line Premium

2020 Audi A3 E-Tron

2020 Audi A3 Sedan Interior

2020 Audi A3 Sedan

2020 Audi A3 Sportback

2020 Audi A3 USA

Audi A3 2020 Coupe

2020 Audi A3 Convertible

Audi A3 2020 Exterior

Like most Audis, the Audi 2020 A3 has the excellent build quality and provides good materials. However, the cabin design is minimalist. If you like it, you will appreciate the clean lines of the Audi A3 and its smooth appearance. If you have a more classic view of what a luxury car should look like inside, there are a number of more capable and extremely stylish competitors in this class. The A3’s 12.3-cubic-foot trunk is one of the smallest in the segment, and capacity drops to about 10 cubic feet in four-wheel-drive models.

2020 Audi A3 Features

The standard features of the A3 are the MMI infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, Bluetooth, a 7-inch display, a 10-speaker audio system, HD Radio, and satellite radio. Available features include wireless charging, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, navigation and an upgraded MMI touch-enabled MMI infotainment system that can recognize handwriting. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit is also available. It replaces the traditional instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch digital display that displays navigation and media information, as well as driver gauges.

2020 Audi A3 Convertible

The MMI infotainment interface features a tablet-like retractable screen with sharp graphics and an intuitive menu layout. You can operate it using a touch panel on top of a knob mounted between the seats. The Virtual Cockpit displays much of the same information as the standard screen, so drivers can use themselves more frequently on this screen.

2020 Audi A3 Engine

Audi offers the A3 with four powerful engine options that deliver fast acceleration. All are paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The base four-cylinder of 184 hp contains more than enough muscle for most drivers. The four-wheel-drive models get extra power with their version of this 228-speed engine. The high-performance Audi S3 and Audi RS 3 versions have stronger turbo engines. The S3’s four-cylinder produces 288 horsepower, while the RS-3 four-cylinder delivers 394 horses. The RS 3 can go from zero to 60 km / h in about four seconds.

The A3 front-wheel drive gets a good fuel economy rating for the class: 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The numbers drop to 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway in four-wheel-drive models, and the performance-oriented S3 gets 22/29 mpg city/highway.

2020 Audi A3 Safety

The standard active safety features of the A3 include Audi Pre Sense Front, which includes forward collision and braking assistance, and Audi Pre Sense Basic, which prepares the vehicle for an impending collision by closing the windows and sunroof and activating the warning lights and tighten the seat belts. A rear camera is also standard. Available driver assistance features include customizable cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, parallel parking assistance and Audi Side Assist, a safety package that includes overall traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.

The A3 in 2020 achieved the highest score of Good in all six crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and was named a Top Safety Pick. Headlight ratings vary by the finish. The Premium finishes received the lowest price from Poor for how well they lighted the way forward, while the Premium Plus finishes achieved the one to the highest price as acceptable. In the front-end crash prevention test, the A3’s standard system achieved the highest rating of Superior.

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2020 Audi A3

The 2020 Audi A3 is a luxury five-seater small car. 2020 Audi A3 has a strong base motor, and there are three muscle motors to choose from. This Audi also has agile handling, so you can throw it hard in curves. In addition, the A3 offers a refined ride, comfortable front seats and a long list of features. The 2020 Audi A3’s cabin styling is minimalist and will appeal to some while disappointing others. The biggest problem is the trunk, even for a 2020 Audi A3 in this class.

2020 Audi A3 Interior

Inside, the front seats offer all-day comfort and plenty of passenger space. The rear seats may feel tight for larger occupants, but this is true of most cars in the class. People of average height find enough head and leg space to feel comfortable. The A3 has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats, as well as a rear center seat connector. The Insurance Institute for Rapid Safety has given this LATCH system the second-best rating of Acceptable for Easy Use. The tie anchors are easy to find, but the lower anchors can be difficult to move around.

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2020 Audi A3 2.0T S-Line Premium

2020 Audi A3 E-Tron

2020 Audi A3 Sedan Interior

2020 Audi A3 Sedan

2020 Audi A3 Sportback

2020 Audi A3 USA

Audi A3 2020 Coupe

2020 Audi A3 Convertible

Audi A3 2020 Exterior

Like most Audis, the Audi 2020 A3 has the excellent build quality and provides good materials. However, the cabin design is minimalist. If you like it, you will appreciate the clean lines of the Audi A3 and its smooth appearance. If you have a more classic view of what a luxury car should look like inside, there are a number of more capable and extremely stylish competitors in this class. The A3’s 12.3-cubic-foot trunk is one of the smallest in the segment, and capacity drops to about 10 cubic feet in four-wheel-drive models.

2020 Audi A3 Features

The standard features of the A3 are the MMI infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, Bluetooth, a 7-inch display, a 10-speaker audio system, HD Radio, and satellite radio. Available features include wireless charging, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, navigation and an upgraded MMI touch-enabled MMI infotainment system that can recognize handwriting. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit is also available. It replaces the traditional instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch digital display that displays navigation and media information, as well as driver gauges.

2020 Audi A3 Convertible

The MMI infotainment interface features a tablet-like retractable screen with sharp graphics and an intuitive menu layout. You can operate it using a touch panel on top of a knob mounted between the seats. The Virtual Cockpit displays much of the same information as the standard screen, so drivers can use themselves more frequently on this screen.

2020 Audi A3 Engine

Audi offers the A3 with four powerful engine options that deliver fast acceleration. All are paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The base four-cylinder of 184 hp contains more than enough muscle for most drivers. The four-wheel-drive models get extra power with their version of this 228-speed engine. The high-performance Audi S3 and Audi RS 3 versions have stronger turbo engines. The S3’s four-cylinder produces 288 horsepower, while the RS-3 four-cylinder delivers 394 horses. The RS 3 can go from zero to 60 km / h in about four seconds.

The A3 front-wheel drive gets a good fuel economy rating for the class: 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The numbers drop to 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway in four-wheel-drive models, and the performance-oriented S3 gets 22/29 mpg city/highway.

2020 Audi A3 Safety

The standard active safety features of the A3 include Audi Pre Sense Front, which includes forward collision and braking assistance, and Audi Pre Sense Basic, which prepares the vehicle for an impending collision by closing the windows and sunroof and activating the warning lights and tighten the seat belts. A rear camera is also standard. Available driver assistance features include customizable cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, parallel parking assistance and Audi Side Assist, a safety package that includes overall traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.

The A3 in 2020 achieved the highest score of Good in all six crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and was named a Top Safety Pick. Headlight ratings vary by the finish. The Premium finishes received the lowest price from Poor for how well they lighted the way forward, while the Premium Plus finishes achieved the one to the highest price as acceptable. In the front-end crash prevention test, the A3’s standard system achieved the highest rating of Superior.

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Audi’s Baby Q4 E-Tron Electric SUV Is Here, and It Looks Fantastic

The conceptual stage of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept you see here will be a short one, as it will metamorphose into a production vehicle by 2021 or shortly thereafter. Once that happens, it will be the fifth electric model for the four-ringed brand.

The concept made its global debut at the Geneva auto show and builds on Audi’s promise to launch 12 purely electric vehicles by 2025. The e-tron name goes back several years, but the family didn’t get going in earnest until the arrival of the e-tron crossover that goes on sale in the U.S. this summer. It will be followed early next year by the e-tron Sportback, which has a roofline like the Audi A7 and shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan. Audi showed a camouflaged version of the production Sportback at the show and promised a true look at the production car by the end of the year. The E-Tron GT four-passenger sedan will go on sale at the end of 2020, and then the Q4 e-tron will arrive. The fifth e-tron, the Q2 L, is for China only and will be unveiled in a few weeks at the Shanghai auto show.

The Q4 e-tron is being billed as the first affordable A-segment—which is to say subcompact-ish—electric vehicle, and there will be few changes made to the concept for production. The batteries are positioned in the floor of its curvaceous, wide-stanced body, and the wheels are pushed to the corners to maximize interior space and minimize the overhangs. It sallies forth wearing Audi’s latest design language, including the latest shape of the “singleframe” grille, thin LED headlights, and big, jowly intakes in the front bumper—presumably to help cool the batteries—although it sort of looks to our eyes like Audi swiped some cues from Lincoln (who had been swiping cues from Audi). Customers will also be able to design their own graphic for the headlights, whatever that means, but Audi says it’s a first for the company.

As expected, there is a lot of tech at the driver’s fingertips, from the Virtual Cockpit customizable digital instrument cluster to the large dual-screen infotainment system, all brimming with information and functions. A huge head-up display is a first for Audi in terms of size. The Q4 will have a range of about 280 miles as measured on the European WLTP test cycle; figure the number will come in a bit lower when it is rated by the EPA.

After 2022, Audi will trade in the modified MLB platform it is using for its initial electric vehicles and adopt the VW Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture for performance/luxury electric vehicles. Porsche will also switch to PPE for the economies of scale, as well. Mainstream brands in the Volkswagen Group will use the MEB platform for their electric vehicles, as will some Audis including the eventual roadgoing version of the Q4 e-tron.

Audi is also preparing to launch plug-in-hybrid versions of the A6, A7, A8, and Q5, all of which also made their official debut in Geneva. The existing A3 and Q7 PHEVs have been upgraded to the latest powertrain hardware and software. The plug-ins will go on sale this year in Europe and a decision will be made in the next few months whether to offer the PHEVs in the U.S., said Fermin Soneira Santos, Audi vice president of marketing. If they do come, it won’t be in 2019. This year is the year of e-tron in America in the belief that buyers in this market prefer pure EVs—thanks, Tesla!—over plug-in hybrids. But Santos thinks the U.S. will get the PHEVs “eventually.”

For his part, Herbert Diess, VW Group CEO, said which products and powertrains are offered where is often tied to local regulations. But he says does not see a market for PHEVs in the U.S. “There have been plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and none of them really have been successful so far,” he tells us in an interview. Finally, Audi CEO Bram Schot has said one in three new Audis will have some form of electrified powertrain by 2025.

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Audi’s Baby Q4 E-Tron Electric SUV Is Here, and It Looks Fantastic

The conceptual stage of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept you see here will be a short one, as it will metamorphose into a production vehicle by 2021 or shortly thereafter. Once that happens, it will be the fifth electric model for the four-ringed brand.

The concept made its global debut at the Geneva auto show and builds on Audi’s promise to launch 12 purely electric vehicles by 2025. The e-tron name goes back several years, but the family didn’t get going in earnest until the arrival of the e-tron crossover that goes on sale in the U.S. this summer. It will be followed early next year by the e-tron Sportback, which has a roofline like the Audi A7 and shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan. Audi showed a camouflaged version of the production Sportback at the show and promised a true look at the production car by the end of the year. The E-Tron GT four-passenger sedan will go on sale at the end of 2020, and then the Q4 e-tron will arrive. The fifth e-tron, the Q2 L, is for China only and will be unveiled in a few weeks at the Shanghai auto show.

The Q4 e-tron is being billed as the first affordable A-segment—which is to say subcompact-ish—electric vehicle, and there will be few changes made to the concept for production. The batteries are positioned in the floor of its curvaceous, wide-stanced body, and the wheels are pushed to the corners to maximize interior space and minimize the overhangs. It sallies forth wearing Audi’s latest design language, including the latest shape of the “singleframe” grille, thin LED headlights, and big, jowly intakes in the front bumper—presumably to help cool the batteries—although it sort of looks to our eyes like Audi swiped some cues from Lincoln (who had been swiping cues from Audi). Customers will also be able to design their own graphic for the headlights, whatever that means, but Audi says it’s a first for the company.

As expected, there is a lot of tech at the driver’s fingertips, from the Virtual Cockpit customizable digital instrument cluster to the large dual-screen infotainment system, all brimming with information and functions. A huge head-up display is a first for Audi in terms of size. The Q4 will have a range of about 280 miles as measured on the European WLTP test cycle; figure the number will come in a bit lower when it is rated by the EPA.

After 2022, Audi will trade in the modified MLB platform it is using for its initial electric vehicles and adopt the VW Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture for performance/luxury electric vehicles. Porsche will also switch to PPE for the economies of scale, as well. Mainstream brands in the Volkswagen Group will use the MEB platform for their electric vehicles, as will some Audis including the eventual roadgoing version of the Q4 e-tron.

Audi is also preparing to launch plug-in-hybrid versions of the A6, A7, A8, and Q5, all of which also made their official debut in Geneva. The existing A3 and Q7 PHEVs have been upgraded to the latest powertrain hardware and software. The plug-ins will go on sale this year in Europe and a decision will be made in the next few months whether to offer the PHEVs in the U.S., said Fermin Soneira Santos, Audi vice president of marketing. If they do come, it won’t be in 2019. This year is the year of e-tron in America in the belief that buyers in this market prefer pure EVs—thanks, Tesla!—over plug-in hybrids. But Santos thinks the U.S. will get the PHEVs “eventually.”

For his part, Herbert Diess, VW Group CEO, said which products and powertrains are offered where is often tied to local regulations. But he says does not see a market for PHEVs in the U.S. “There have been plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and none of them really have been successful so far,” he tells us in an interview. Finally, Audi CEO Bram Schot has said one in three new Audis will have some form of electrified powertrain by 2025.

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Audi’s Baby Q4 E-Tron Electric SUV Is Here, and It Looks Fantastic

The conceptual stage of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept you see here will be a short one, as it will metamorphose into a production vehicle by 2021 or shortly thereafter. Once that happens, it will be the fifth electric model for the four-ringed brand.

The concept made its global debut at the Geneva auto show and builds on Audi’s promise to launch 12 purely electric vehicles by 2025. The e-tron name goes back several years, but the family didn’t get going in earnest until the arrival of the e-tron crossover that goes on sale in the U.S. this summer. It will be followed early next year by the e-tron Sportback, which has a roofline like the Audi A7 and shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan. Audi showed a camouflaged version of the production Sportback at the show and promised a true look at the production car by the end of the year. The E-Tron GT four-passenger sedan will go on sale at the end of 2020, and then the Q4 e-tron will arrive. The fifth e-tron, the Q2 L, is for China only and will be unveiled in a few weeks at the Shanghai auto show.

The Q4 e-tron is being billed as the first affordable A-segment—which is to say subcompact-ish—electric vehicle, and there will be few changes made to the concept for production. The batteries are positioned in the floor of its curvaceous, wide-stanced body, and the wheels are pushed to the corners to maximize interior space and minimize the overhangs. It sallies forth wearing Audi’s latest design language, including the latest shape of the “singleframe” grille, thin LED headlights, and big, jowly intakes in the front bumper—presumably to help cool the batteries—although it sort of looks to our eyes like Audi swiped some cues from Lincoln (who had been swiping cues from Audi). Customers will also be able to design their own graphic for the headlights, whatever that means, but Audi says it’s a first for the company.

As expected, there is a lot of tech at the driver’s fingertips, from the Virtual Cockpit customizable digital instrument cluster to the large dual-screen infotainment system, all brimming with information and functions. A huge head-up display is a first for Audi in terms of size. The Q4 will have a range of about 280 miles as measured on the European WLTP test cycle; figure the number will come in a bit lower when it is rated by the EPA.

After 2022, Audi will trade in the modified MLB platform it is using for its initial electric vehicles and adopt the VW Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture for performance/luxury electric vehicles. Porsche will also switch to PPE for the economies of scale, as well. Mainstream brands in the Volkswagen Group will use the MEB platform for their electric vehicles, as will some Audis including the eventual roadgoing version of the Q4 e-tron.

Audi is also preparing to launch plug-in-hybrid versions of the A6, A7, A8, and Q5, all of which also made their official debut in Geneva. The existing A3 and Q7 PHEVs have been upgraded to the latest powertrain hardware and software. The plug-ins will go on sale this year in Europe and a decision will be made in the next few months whether to offer the PHEVs in the U.S., said Fermin Soneira Santos, Audi vice president of marketing. If they do come, it won’t be in 2019. This year is the year of e-tron in America in the belief that buyers in this market prefer pure EVs—thanks, Tesla!—over plug-in hybrids. But Santos thinks the U.S. will get the PHEVs “eventually.”

For his part, Herbert Diess, VW Group CEO, said which products and powertrains are offered where is often tied to local regulations. But he says does not see a market for PHEVs in the U.S. “There have been plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and none of them really have been successful so far,” he tells us in an interview. Finally, Audi CEO Bram Schot has said one in three new Audis will have some form of electrified powertrain by 2025.

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Audi Q4 E-Tron Concept Bows in Geneva

The Q4 E-Tron Concept is an electric SUV concept that will go into production in 2021 at the earliest and will be the fifth electric model for the Audi brand.

The concept made its global debut at the Geneva auto show. It continues on Audi’s promise to launch 12 pure electric vehicles by 2025. The E-Tron family started with the E-Tron crossover that goes on sale in the U.S. mid-year. It will be followed by the E-Tron Sportback in early 2020 which has a roofline like the Audi A7 and shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan. Audi showed a camo’d version of the production car at the show and promised a true look at the production car by the end of the year.

The E-Tron GT four-passenger sedan will be available at the end of 2020, and then the Q4 E-Tron in 2021 or later. Another E-Tron, the Q2 L for China only, will be unveiled in a few weeks at the Shanghai auto show.

The Q4 E-Tron is billed as the first affordable A-segment electric vehicle, and there will be little change to the car for production. With batteries in the floor, the crossover has an extended wheelbase and short overhangs. The body is curvaceous with a wide stance.

The Q4 E-Tron continues the latest design language with the hexagonal grille, thin LED headlights, and big jowls for the inlets in the front bumper. Customers can design their own graphic for the digital headlights, an Audi first.

As expected, there is a lot of tech at the driver’s fingertips, from the Virtual Cockpit customizable digital instrument cluster to the large dual-screen infotainment system, all brimming with information and functions. Another first is the huge head-up display.

The Q4 will have a range of about 450 km (280 miles) as measured on the European WLTP drive cycle.

After 2022, Audi will trade in the modified MLB platform it is using for electric vehicles and adopt the new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture for performance luxury electric vehicles. Porsche will also stop using its J1 architecture and switch to PPE for the economies of scale. Mainstream brands in the Volkswagen Group use the MEB platform for their electric vehicles, and some Audis, including the Q4 E-Tron, will use MEB.

Along with the Q4 E-Tron, Audi will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the A6, A7, A8, and Q5. All made their official debut in Geneva. The existing A3 and Q7 PHEVs have been upgraded.

The plug-ins will go on sale this year in Europe and a decision will be made in the next few months whether to offer the PHEVs in the U.S., said Fermin Soneira Santos, Audi vice president of Product Marketing.

But the U.S. will not get them in 2019. This year is the year of E-Tron for the U.S. in the belief that Americans embrace pure EVs—courtesy of Tesla—as opposed to plug-in hybrids. But Santos thinks the U.S. will get the PHEVs “eventually.”

Herbert Diess, chairman of the Volkswagen AG Board of Management, said product offerings and powertrains are tied to local regulations. But also he does not see a market for them in the U.S. “There have been plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and none of them really have been successful so far,” he tells MotorTrend in an interview. VW has the platforms to proceed when the time is right but it does not make sense right now.

Audi CEO Bram Schot has said one in three new Audis will have some form of electric powertrain by 2025.

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