Audi is working on a range of full-electric cars. And while the e-tron GT's Taycan-rivalling acceleration is impressive, most "normal" people are probably going to be more interested in the Q4 e-tron. Ahead of its debut next year, the EV has been spied in normal and Sportback forms while letting us see its interior in detail.
The Q4 looks like a big hatchback, and while that would normally be called the Sportback, this fancy name is reserved for the version with a sloped roof. Developing two versions of a new car would be risky, but Audi has joint custody with the other VW Group brands.
The Q4 is mechanically identical to the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq. There are "coupe" versions of all those too, plus the Cupra Tavascan, which is also a Sportback style of car. However, while the platform, engines, and batteries are the same, all the interiors are wildly different.
Looking at the test prototype's dashboard, we see two steering wheel shapes, one like the one in the Q3/A3 and the other similar to the A8/S8. One of them even has an S-line badge, so we know there will be pricy options on the Q4 configurator.
The screens on the Q4 are arranged like in the Q3, having a hint of Lamborghini design. Meanwhile, Volkswagen uses floating displays in both the ID.3 and ID.4. However, the stand-out feature of the Audi EV is that floating center console, reminiscent of Toyota minivans.
The production specs of the Q4 and Q4 Sportback are unknown. However, we can tell you that Volkswagen plans to sell the American ID.4 model from around $39,995 with the 201 horsepower motor and a range of about 250 miles. Audi's model would be slightly more expensive, even before taking options into consideration.
There are other versions planned, of course. The preview concept of the Q4 boasted 302 horsepower, and we believe some markets will be offered as little as 150 hp.
The Q4 is mechanically identical to the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq. There are "coupe" versions of all those too, plus the Cupra Tavascan, which is also a Sportback style of car. However, while the platform, engines, and batteries are the same, all the interiors are wildly different.
Looking at the test prototype's dashboard, we see two steering wheel shapes, one like the one in the Q3/A3 and the other similar to the A8/S8. One of them even has an S-line badge, so we know there will be pricy options on the Q4 configurator.
The screens on the Q4 are arranged like in the Q3, having a hint of Lamborghini design. Meanwhile, Volkswagen uses floating displays in both the ID.3 and ID.4. However, the stand-out feature of the Audi EV is that floating center console, reminiscent of Toyota minivans.
The production specs of the Q4 and Q4 Sportback are unknown. However, we can tell you that Volkswagen plans to sell the American ID.4 model from around $39,995 with the 201 horsepower motor and a range of about 250 miles. Audi's model would be slightly more expensive, even before taking options into consideration.
There are other versions planned, of course. The preview concept of the Q4 boasted 302 horsepower, and we believe some markets will be offered as little as 150 hp.