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Audi Q4 E-tron 40 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
This is a quiet, refined, mature-feeling and fairly precise-handling zero-emissions family car. In many ways, it’s precisely the sort you’d have expected Audi to make - but not in every way. It has impressive space and practicality and creditable electric range, too, but it doesn’t have the classic Audi design appeal you might have expected of it, nor quite the detailed, materially inscrutable cabin quality.
The Q4 performs and handles a little unmemorably, but without major fault. It doesn’t attempt the dynamic agility of a Tesla Model 3, say, or even a Ford Mustang Mach-E. But it does have the secure, predictable dynamic assurance of a modern Audi - and from a car whose driven axle is at the opposite end of the chassis from the one at which Audi is used to having it, and in a package weighing what it does, that’s no mean achievement.
Does it do enough to stand apart from its cheaper MEB Volkswagen- and Skoda-brand platform buddies as a premium product, though, or simply to feel, in its own right, like Audi’s extra-special, premium-worthy, zero-emissions vision for the near-term future of family transport? I’m not so sure it does. It’s a start, and an important one at that in what’s rapidly becoming the big-volume part of the EV market. But, from a firm built on technical innovation, it does seem like a slightly tentative, conservative first step.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
This is a quiet, refined, mature-feeling and fairly precise-handling zero-emissions family car. In many ways, it’s precisely the sort you’d have expected Audi to make - but not in every way. It has impressive space and practicality and creditable electric range, too, but it doesn’t have the classic Audi design appeal you might have expected of it, nor quite the detailed, materially inscrutable cabin quality.
The Q4 performs and handles a little unmemorably, but without major fault. It doesn’t attempt the dynamic agility of a Tesla Model 3, say, or even a Ford Mustang Mach-E. But it does have the secure, predictable dynamic assurance of a modern Audi - and from a car whose driven axle is at the opposite end of the chassis from the one at which Audi is used to having it, and in a package weighing what it does, that’s no mean achievement.
Does it do enough to stand apart from its cheaper MEB Volkswagen- and Skoda-brand platform buddies as a premium product, though, or simply to feel, in its own right, like Audi’s extra-special, premium-worthy, zero-emissions vision for the near-term future of family transport? I’m not so sure it does. It’s a start, and an important one at that in what’s rapidly becoming the big-volume part of the EV market. But, from a firm built on technical innovation, it does seem like a slightly tentative, conservative first step.
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Audi Q4 E-tron 50 Sportback Edition 1 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
Even so, this is a practical and spacious family EV, pleasantly brisk yet quiet.
It's not truly sporty, because of its height and bulk, but it is smooth and serene to drive. A successful future in the UK surely beckons.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Even so, this is a practical and spacious family EV, pleasantly brisk yet quiet.
It's not truly sporty, because of its height and bulk, but it is smooth and serene to drive. A successful future in the UK surely beckons.
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Lovecars review of the Q4 E-tron
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WE HYPERMILED AN AUDI Q4 E-TRON ROUND COVENTRY SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO
Could we break the range of the new Q4 e-tron or would the electric SUV break us?
The ring road just wouldn’t be allowed today. It’s madcap, hare-brained, dangerous. A miasma of twisty turns, blind brows that fire you into traffic coming from all directions, endless roundabouts. It’s a cruel joke on the unsuspecting motorist, the true mark of a seasoned Coventrian being the ability to fling the car across deadly merges with abandon. In fact, the first thing my dad asks when I tell him about the challenge is whether I’m going to drive the ring road ‘properly’. You’re supposed to keep to the right until your junction comes up, to make it easier for cars to get on and off. I try it, but dawdling at 33mph feels safer in the outside lane.
Lap after lap after lap – 177, in fact. There’s still four per cent showing on the battery, but mum is calling me in for dinner. Needs must. I’ve spent 14 hours coaxing the Q4 e-tron round the Coventry ring road at an intolerably glacial pace. Those 177 laps make 400 miles, at 5.6mpkWh. Mincemeat of the 312 miles of official range. I’ve stared Death and Boredom in the face – close cousins, don’t you know – and come out the other side. A hero? I don’t like to use the word. But maybe.
Could we break the range of the new Q4 e-tron or would the electric SUV break us?
The ring road just wouldn’t be allowed today. It’s madcap, hare-brained, dangerous. A miasma of twisty turns, blind brows that fire you into traffic coming from all directions, endless roundabouts. It’s a cruel joke on the unsuspecting motorist, the true mark of a seasoned Coventrian being the ability to fling the car across deadly merges with abandon. In fact, the first thing my dad asks when I tell him about the challenge is whether I’m going to drive the ring road ‘properly’. You’re supposed to keep to the right until your junction comes up, to make it easier for cars to get on and off. I try it, but dawdling at 33mph feels safer in the outside lane.
Lap after lap after lap – 177, in fact. There’s still four per cent showing on the battery, but mum is calling me in for dinner. Needs must. I’ve spent 14 hours coaxing the Q4 e-tron round the Coventry ring road at an intolerably glacial pace. Those 177 laps make 400 miles, at 5.6mpkWh. Mincemeat of the 312 miles of official range. I’ve stared Death and Boredom in the face – close cousins, don’t you know – and come out the other side. A hero? I don’t like to use the word. But maybe.
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Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option
New long-range Sportback model said to offer highest range in Audi’s electric model line-up
Audi has introduced two new variants of its Audi Q4 E-tron electric SUV: a four-wheel-drive version of the standard car and a 'long-range' version of the Sportback.
Pricing for UK customers hasn't yet been revealed, but in Germany the Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron costs €49,500 (£42,165) and the Q4 45 E-tron Quattro costs €50,900 (£43,360).
Audi says the Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron offers the longest range in its EV line-up, capable of returning up to 331 miles on a single charge. It’s powered by a 201bhp electric motor that drives the rear wheels.
The Quattro model is driven by two electric motors for four-wheel drive, producing 261bhp with a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec and a top speed limited to 111mph.
It’s fitted with a 77kWh battery, and while range figures are yet to be fully confirmed, it’s expected to be capable of between 256 miles and 304 miles on a single charge.
www.autocar.co.uk
New long-range Sportback model said to offer highest range in Audi’s electric model line-up
Audi has introduced two new variants of its Audi Q4 E-tron electric SUV: a four-wheel-drive version of the standard car and a 'long-range' version of the Sportback.
Pricing for UK customers hasn't yet been revealed, but in Germany the Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron costs €49,500 (£42,165) and the Q4 45 E-tron Quattro costs €50,900 (£43,360).
Audi says the Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron offers the longest range in its EV line-up, capable of returning up to 331 miles on a single charge. It’s powered by a 201bhp electric motor that drives the rear wheels.
The Quattro model is driven by two electric motors for four-wheel drive, producing 261bhp with a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec and a top speed limited to 111mph.
It’s fitted with a 77kWh battery, and while range figures are yet to be fully confirmed, it’s expected to be capable of between 256 miles and 304 miles on a single charge.
Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option | Autocar
New long-range Sportback model said to offer highest range in Audi’s electric model line-up
www.autocar.co.uk
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What happens at zero range? Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro Range Test | Joe Achilles
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What Car? review of the 2021 Q4 e-tron
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Audi Q4 E-tron 50 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
The biggest problem for the Q4 is its aforementioned cousins. It doesn’t feel special enough to justify the premium badge or price, and besides, this more potent powertrain isn’t exclusive to Audi.Given this, it will be interesting to see how Audi attempts to redefine ‘premium’ over the next few years.
Audi's ZEV-mandate-beating SUV gets a big range and quality upgrade | Autocar
Big-selling electric SUV looks to boost its well-established appeal
www.autocar.co.uk
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Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of 2021 Q4 e-tron
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CarGurus UK review of the 2021 Q4 e-tron
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THE BIG TEST: AUDI Q4 E-TRON VS SKODA ENYAQ IV
When it comes to the brave new world of electric pseudo-SUVs, is there any point in paying a premium?
Both cars averaged 2.8 miles per kWh at a motorway cruise, quickly bumped that up to 3.0 miles per kWh when some slower in-town running afforded re-gen opportunities, and neither can be driven as ‘one-pedal’ cars, because it doesn’t do to overegg the re-gen when you’ve only got a motor out back. Real-world range on a mild autumn day was 230-240 miles for both cars: this Audi claims 305 miles, the Skoda 326.
So, two chronically well-matched cars marred by a couple of design stumbles, but fundamentally sound high-riding family transport. But if you demanded a reason of me to buy a premium-badged EV versus a badge engineered supermarket own-brand version of the same ingredients, I simply can’t think of one. Where does premium go from here? How much does badge cachet matter to you? Funny how owning a Skoda used to mean you didn’t know anything or particularly care about cars. With this, it’s the exact opposite.
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When it comes to the brave new world of electric pseudo-SUVs, is there any point in paying a premium?
Both cars averaged 2.8 miles per kWh at a motorway cruise, quickly bumped that up to 3.0 miles per kWh when some slower in-town running afforded re-gen opportunities, and neither can be driven as ‘one-pedal’ cars, because it doesn’t do to overegg the re-gen when you’ve only got a motor out back. Real-world range on a mild autumn day was 230-240 miles for both cars: this Audi claims 305 miles, the Skoda 326.
So, two chronically well-matched cars marred by a couple of design stumbles, but fundamentally sound high-riding family transport. But if you demanded a reason of me to buy a premium-badged EV versus a badge engineered supermarket own-brand version of the same ingredients, I simply can’t think of one. Where does premium go from here? How much does badge cachet matter to you? Funny how owning a Skoda used to mean you didn’t know anything or particularly care about cars. With this, it’s the exact opposite.
The big test: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Skoda Enyaq iV
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Audi Q4 e-tron 50 AWD vs VW ID.4 GTX - Autogefühl
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New Audi Q5 E-Tron is MEB-based SUV for China
Latest Audi EV will be built by SAIC-Volkswagen, and will not come to the UK
Audi has unveiled the China-only Q5 E-Tron at the Guangzhou motor show.
The EV, previewed by the Concept Shanghai back in April, is built on the VW Group’s MEB electric vehicle platform, which also provides the underpinnings for the Audi Q4 E-Tron, Skoda Enyaq and Cupra Born, as well as Volkswagen’s ID models.
The Q5 E-Tron will be built by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture, and is mechanically identical to the Volkswagen ID 6 crossover.
Outside, the styling closely matches the Q4 E-Tron on sale in the UK, though the Q5 E-Tron is almost 30cm longer than the European-market car.
This extended length allows for a folding third row of seats in the back, giving this car seven seats as standard. The middle row of seats can be replaced by two captain’s chairs.
Three performance variants are available. The 35 entry-level model features a 174bhp rear-mounted motor powered by a 63.2kWh battery, allowing for a range of 261 miles.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-audi-q5-e-tron-meb-based-suv-china
Latest Audi EV will be built by SAIC-Volkswagen, and will not come to the UK
Audi has unveiled the China-only Q5 E-Tron at the Guangzhou motor show.
The EV, previewed by the Concept Shanghai back in April, is built on the VW Group’s MEB electric vehicle platform, which also provides the underpinnings for the Audi Q4 E-Tron, Skoda Enyaq and Cupra Born, as well as Volkswagen’s ID models.
The Q5 E-Tron will be built by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture, and is mechanically identical to the Volkswagen ID 6 crossover.
Outside, the styling closely matches the Q4 E-Tron on sale in the UK, though the Q5 E-Tron is almost 30cm longer than the European-market car.
This extended length allows for a folding third row of seats in the back, giving this car seven seats as standard. The middle row of seats can be replaced by two captain’s chairs.
Three performance variants are available. The 35 entry-level model features a 174bhp rear-mounted motor powered by a 63.2kWh battery, allowing for a range of 261 miles.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-audi-q5-e-tron-meb-based-suv-china
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Audi Q5 E-Tron revealed as premium rebadged Volkswagen ID.6
The Audi Q5 E-Tron has been unveiled as a Chinese market exclusive premium SUV which sources its underpinnings from the Volkswagen ID.6. With this, the new EV adopts a six/seven seater cabin configuration to accommodate larger families.
The Audi Q5 E-Tron measures 4 876 mm long with a wheelbase of 2 965 mm. It will be sold in 40 and 50 states-of-tune with the former being rear-wheel drive and the latter, Quattro. The 40 is powered by an 83,4 kWh battery pack which delivers 148 kW while the 50 employs the same unit to deliver 222 kW. Later on down the line, a 35 will be introduced which will use a 55 kWh battery to deliver 130 kWh to the rear wheels.
www.carmag.co.za
The Audi Q5 E-Tron has been unveiled as a Chinese market exclusive premium SUV which sources its underpinnings from the Volkswagen ID.6. With this, the new EV adopts a six/seven seater cabin configuration to accommodate larger families.
The Audi Q5 E-Tron measures 4 876 mm long with a wheelbase of 2 965 mm. It will be sold in 40 and 50 states-of-tune with the former being rear-wheel drive and the latter, Quattro. The 40 is powered by an 83,4 kWh battery pack which delivers 148 kW while the 50 employs the same unit to deliver 222 kW. Later on down the line, a 35 will be introduced which will use a 55 kWh battery to deliver 130 kWh to the rear wheels.
Audi Q5 E-Tron revealed as premium rebadged Volkswagen ID.6
The Audi Q5 E-Tron has been unveiled as a Chinese market exclusive premium SUV which sources its underpinnings from the Volkswagen ID.6. With this, the new EV adopts a six/seven seater cabin configuration to accommodate larger families.
www.carmag.co.za
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Autocar promo insert of the Q4 e-tron Sportback
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Video | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: through the lens of an FPV drone pilot
Discover how 323 miles of all-electric range, responsive performance and advanced in-car tech are the perfect match for a new creative vision
Advanced aerial drones have revolutionised filmmaking, offering never-before-seen perspectives that elevate visual storytelling to the next level. Now, first-person-view (FPV) drones are changing the game again, using VR goggles to put the pilot directly in the hot-seat for even-more dynamically thrilling results.
It’s a similar game-changing story with the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: the latest in Audi’s fast-growing line-up of advanced all-electric e-tron models. It sports up to 323 miles of range (WLTP) and ultra-rapid 125kW charging that delivers big boosts of range in just a few minutes. Equally, its impressive performance and advanced driving tech – including a digital cockpit and fighter-jet-style head-up display – are perfectly complemented by a refined cosseting ride and lots of practical space.
That’s why we gave an Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron to FPV drone pilot Chris Wilkinson: asking him to help us tell the story of the car from a fresh point-of-view, while also finding out if it’s the perfect car for his busy dynamic creative lifestyle.
www.autocar.co.uk
Discover how 323 miles of all-electric range, responsive performance and advanced in-car tech are the perfect match for a new creative vision
Advanced aerial drones have revolutionised filmmaking, offering never-before-seen perspectives that elevate visual storytelling to the next level. Now, first-person-view (FPV) drones are changing the game again, using VR goggles to put the pilot directly in the hot-seat for even-more dynamically thrilling results.
It’s a similar game-changing story with the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: the latest in Audi’s fast-growing line-up of advanced all-electric e-tron models. It sports up to 323 miles of range (WLTP) and ultra-rapid 125kW charging that delivers big boosts of range in just a few minutes. Equally, its impressive performance and advanced driving tech – including a digital cockpit and fighter-jet-style head-up display – are perfectly complemented by a refined cosseting ride and lots of practical space.
That’s why we gave an Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron to FPV drone pilot Chris Wilkinson: asking him to help us tell the story of the car from a fresh point-of-view, while also finding out if it’s the perfect car for his busy dynamic creative lifestyle.
Video | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: through the lens of an FPV drone pilot | Autocar
Discover how 323 miles of all-electric range, responsive performance and advanced in-car tech are the perfect match for a new creative vision
www.autocar.co.uk
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Audi sales fall slightly but EVs score success
Worldwide sales drop by 0.7% due to supply problems but electric models achieve 57.5% growth
Audi sales dropped by 0.7% last year as the firm was hindered by semiconductor supply issues, but sales were bolstered by the success of its EVs.
The German manufacturer achieved record-breaking deliveries in the first half of 2021 before suffering a significant 34.2% drop-off, selling a total of 1,680,512 cars by the end of the year.
Audi confirmed that the chip crisis hampered local production in China, while the impacts caused by the reduction in VAT in Europe was “noticeable”.
It also claimed to have its “highest order backlog ever", with a “high volume of incoming orders”.
It didn't say which models had the biggest backlog worldwide but told Autocar that the Q4 E-Tron and A3 were “by far and away the most in demand” models in the UK.
“The year 2021 was challenging, but with our worldwide team’s engaged effort, we very successfully overcame them,” said Hildegard Wortmann, Audi’s board member for sales. “We’re looking to the future with confidence.
“High demand for electric vehicles from Audi confirms our early decision in favor of zero-emissions drive systems. We're taking this momentum with us into 2022 and systematically pressing ahead with our transformation. The large number of incoming orders also shows that we have the right portfolio."
Despite the drop in worldwide sales, Audi’s EV range showed continued success. Around 4.8% of its total sales were electric, as it sold 81,894 EVs last year.
That figure represents 57.5% growth, with the Q4 E-tron and Q4 E-tron Sportback leading the way in terms of EV sales.
www.autocar.co.uk
Worldwide sales drop by 0.7% due to supply problems but electric models achieve 57.5% growth
Audi sales dropped by 0.7% last year as the firm was hindered by semiconductor supply issues, but sales were bolstered by the success of its EVs.
The German manufacturer achieved record-breaking deliveries in the first half of 2021 before suffering a significant 34.2% drop-off, selling a total of 1,680,512 cars by the end of the year.
Audi confirmed that the chip crisis hampered local production in China, while the impacts caused by the reduction in VAT in Europe was “noticeable”.
It also claimed to have its “highest order backlog ever", with a “high volume of incoming orders”.
It didn't say which models had the biggest backlog worldwide but told Autocar that the Q4 E-Tron and A3 were “by far and away the most in demand” models in the UK.
“The year 2021 was challenging, but with our worldwide team’s engaged effort, we very successfully overcame them,” said Hildegard Wortmann, Audi’s board member for sales. “We’re looking to the future with confidence.
“High demand for electric vehicles from Audi confirms our early decision in favor of zero-emissions drive systems. We're taking this momentum with us into 2022 and systematically pressing ahead with our transformation. The large number of incoming orders also shows that we have the right portfolio."
Despite the drop in worldwide sales, Audi’s EV range showed continued success. Around 4.8% of its total sales were electric, as it sold 81,894 EVs last year.
That figure represents 57.5% growth, with the Q4 E-tron and Q4 E-tron Sportback leading the way in terms of EV sales.
Audi sales fall slightly but EVs score success | Autocar
Worldwide sales drop by 0.7% due to supply problems but electric models achieve 57.5% growth
www.autocar.co.uk