The Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron are a further development of the Audi design language for sustainable mobility developed by the company’s style centre under the direction of Marc Lichte. The electron-powered compact SUVs are inspired by the muscular design of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept (2019) and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept (2020) show cars, which feature short front overhangs, generous wheel arches and sculpted lines. The models are based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform specifically designed for electric cars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, in particular, has a sloping, coup\u00e9-style roofline and a sporty rear section whose dynamism is enhanced by a spoiler at the base of the rear window. Like the other models in the Audi e-tron family, form meets function: the manufacturer combines aesthetics and efficiency in terms of both aerodynamics – the coup\u00e9 version of the German SUV has a drag coefficient of 0.26 – and habitability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The avant-garde character of the Audi Q4 e-tron range extends to the Matrix LED headlights. They combine adaptive high beam management, which promotes both individual and collective safety by preventing dazzling of other road users, with the possibility of choosing from four different light signatures that can be activated via the MMI after the car has been purchased – a world first as well as a market first. At the rear, a light band connects the rear light clusters, while the colour range features eight shades, including the all-new metallic purple and geyser blue. Standard styling is complemented by Advanced and S line configurations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>