Is too small for your needs, while n is too big? Well, look no further than , the latest electric Audi crossover designed to split the difference between its larger and smaller siblings. That’s not exactly the most exciting introduction, but it’s true, and it’s also exactly how Audi pitched the Q6 E-Tron to us in its presentation. Make all the “same sausage, different lengths” jokes you want, but it’s a smart, pragmatic approach to filling out the lineup.
Especially since, if we’re going to run with the old cliche, I would argue the quality of the sausage is much more important than the fact that you can get it in different sizes. Also, as is Audi’s first vehicle to ride on the new Premium Platform Electric architecture , it’s our first taste of Audi’s reformulated recipe. While it didn’t wildly alter my understanding of what an electric crossover could be and discombobulate my brain in the process, the Q6 E-Tron did prove to be a very competent, well-rounded luxury crossover that should sell well when it arrives in the U.
S. because, at the end of the day, it’s an Audi that just so happens to be electric. For those who aren’t familiar, let’s get the basics out of the way first.
The Q6 E-Tron uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup that makes 422 horsepower in daily driving, but there’s a launch control mode that temporarily gives you 456 hp. Weighing in at 5,269 pounds, it’ll hit 60 mph in a claimed 4.9 seconds.
It also packs a 100-kWh battery,.
