The completely new 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron is about to come very soon. The all-new electric crossover is expected to be a real boomer next year.
Electric cars are the future of the car industry, but most of the manufacturers still struggle to make a model that will have enough balance between range and price to be competitive. There are just a few models that feature these characteristics and this should be the newest addition. Although we still don’t know the exact specs for the upcoming model, it is pretty much for sure that will feature a long 300+ miles of range.
Besides that, it will be a true premium car, just like other models of this premium brand. With its recognizable conservative design philosophy in a combination with modern technologies, we are pretty sure that the 2018 Q6 e-tron will get a great reception.
2018 Audi Q6 e-tron redesign
The 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron will be a completely new model from the famous German manufacturer of premium cars. For now, we don’t know much about the new model. However, we can make some predictions based on a test model, which has been spied few times. The first thing that you will notice is that the new is pretty much the same as other models of the brand. It features Audi’s classic shape, while the design language is pretty much the same as on the other latest crossovers.
In terms of design and base characteristics, the 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron should resemble the latest version of Q5 closely. Although the new model still wears a camouflage, we expect to see styling close to the new Q5. However, we also expect to see many unique details, mostly of cosmetic nature, which should emphasize its electric character.
2018 Audi Q6 e-tron interior design
It is still unknown how the cabin of 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron will look like, but we have no reason to believe that the new model will be much different compared to other Audi models. If we consider that German manufacturer always plays on safe, it is pretty much for sure that we won’t see some radical changes. The complete interior design should be very close to the new Q5. We will see pretty much the same dashboard, although there will surely be several unique details. Those are common for electric cars, especially when it comes to the instruments, gauges and similar things.
When it comes to equipment, we expect to see new 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron is a single trim. However, this model will come with a full load of features. Expect plenty of technologies in terms of driver’s assistance, safety, and entertainment, but plenty of conveniences too.
2018 Audi Q6 e-tron powertrain
The 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron will get a completely new powertrain. Although we still don’t know the exact details, most of the reports suggest that the new crossover will feature the same system as the upcoming Porsche Mission E. This model is based on the sporty Panamera, so we should expect great performances from this car. Most likely, this car will feature a system that consists of two electric motors. It will feature a combined output of around 500 horsepower. This amount of power will provide excellent performances. So, expect amazing numbers, such as 0-60 time in less than 4 seconds etc. When it comes to range, some reports suggest 350 miles. So, if we consider all these numbers, it is clear that the new 2018 Audi e-tron will be an arch-rival to the Tesla Model X.
2018 Audi Q6 e-tron release date and price
The 2018 Audi Q6 e-tron should come very soon. According to some reports, it should go around 70.000 dollars. Compared to the potential rival Model X, it will feature similar number in terms of power and performances, as well as in terms of max range. On the other side, it will probably be much cheaper.