It will be available at dealers in the second quarter from 84,610 euros and an electric range of almost 600 kilometers
The Q8 e-tron is the flagship of Audi’s range of electric SUVs and will hit dealers in the second half with an electric range of almost 600 kilometers. The model shows great versatility in everyday use and
enviable sports performance. It comes in two finishes, the classic and the Sportback with a coupe silhouette. The German brand markets it with a price that starts at 84,610 euros.
The Audi Q8 e-tron exudes security as soon as it is seen. Its robust appearance, with muscular wheel arches and its dimensions impress. A feeling that is confirmed behind the wheel, as we could see
on the driving test in Lanzarote, where it showed great balance on all types of tracks, both in urban areas with heavy traffic and on winding roads. This sense of security is greatly aided by its important technological load, such as the steering control system to maintain balance when attacking the most complicated mountain turns, where the instantaneous power of the electric motor helps a lot.
Another great tool that is appreciated when driving over uneven terrain is the adaptive air suspension, with software that, thanks to the electronic ESC stabilization control system, further enhances these properties, which is noticeable both in everyday driving situations and when the electric SUV becomes the main vehicle. extremely driven.
In its configuration, the Audi Q8 e-tron has a ground clearance of 172 mm as standard. The ride height can be adjusted over a total range of 76 mm.
On the road it is reduced to 26mm, which improves stability and aerodynamics at high speeds, improving autonomy. If the driver selects the “offroad” mode in Audi drive select, the ground clearance is increased by 35 mm compared to the standard height; For particularly rough and uneven terrain, the body can be raised by a further 15 mm. Together with the 14-degree approach angle of the body and the 20-degree departure angle in off-road configuration, the Audi Q8 e-tron is well prepared for track and road driving. In this mode, the drive-over angle of the electric SUV is 14 degrees.
Mostly, however, customers drive the Audi Q8 e-tron on the road, where the air suspension with damper control shows its full potential.
It is integrated in the electronic platform of the chassis and in the management of Audi drive select. The central chassis control unit manages the dampers for each wheel individually in millisecond intervals
according to road conditions, the driving style and the mode set by the driver in the Audi drive select dynamic driving system. In the “car” profile, it offers great balance. With the “comfort” position, the shock absorbers ensure a relaxed ride, even on rough roads. For dynamic driving, especially on winding roads, as we enjoyed on the climb to Mirador del Río in Lanzarote, the most suitable profile is the “dynamic” profile, which lowers the air suspension by 13mm. and changes the characteristic curves of the damper and accelerator pedals, as well as the characteristics of the steering. Compared to the previous model, there is more differentiation between the different driving modes.
The progressive steering, which is standard equipment in the Audi Q8 e-tron,
has undergone significant changes. The steering gear ratio has been lowered for a much more direct response to even small steering wheel movements. This gives more control over the car for effortless and precise maneuvering through corners, where the car feels more agile despite its size and weight. The Audi Q8 e-tron enters the corner spontaneously, without understeer, and remains neutral for a long time even at high speeds. At low speeds, the power steering is increased, adapting to any driving situation.
The effect of this more direct gear ratio (14.6 vs. 15.8 on the previous model) is enhanced by a stiffer front axle bearing, which applies steering movements more directly to the wheels,
also improves accuracy. Audi has optimized the tuning of the air suspension to adapt the vertical adjustment to lateral movements, which means that the dampers help control body movements that promote agility. The vehicle also feels more stable, as the body moves less. Likewise, the ESC system has been tuned to increase dynamics, allowing more room to maneuver in dynamic driving situations, which is particularly noticeable in very tight corners.
Engines: Electric of 340 and 408 CV. Engines: Electric of 340 and 408 CV. Trunk: 569 litres. Maximum speed: 200 km/h. Acceleration: 5.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. Electric autonomy: 595 kilometers
Despite its high body, the Audi Q8 e-tron has a low center of gravity,
similar to that of a luxury sedan. Ideally adapted to the dimensions of the car and in the form of a flat and wide block, the high voltage battery system is located on the floor of the passenger compartment, between the axles. This lowers the center of gravity and at the same time the weight distribution over the axles is perfectly balanced, with a ratio of almost 50:50. The front and rear axles have a suspension with 5 wishbones for ideal absorption of longitudinal and lateral forces. Laterally, the bushes show a firm and sporty fit, while longitudinally they are soft and soft, guaranteeing both an increase in comfort and increased driving dynamics.
The 19-inch aerodynamic wheels are fitted with 255/55 tires that are characterized by their low rolling resistance without compromising driving and braking performance. New are 21-inch wheels with tires with optimized rolling resistance. For its part, the SQ8 e-tron uses the larger wheel combination, with 22-inch wheels and 285mm wide tires.
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weight is not the only factor that determines consumption values and autonomy. The increased mass of the vehicle, mainly due to the heavy high-voltage battery, translates into a greater ability to recover electricity through the energy recovery system for braking and deceleration. For this reason, urban traffic is not the biggest challenge for electric cars, as stop-and-go driving puts a lot of electricity back into the battery. The biggest challenge comes when driving on the road, as air resistance increases exponentially with speed. Therefore, aerodynamics was a top priority during the development of the Audi Q8 e-tron, which allowed the drag coefficient cx to be reduced from 0.26 to 0.24 in the Q8 Sportback e-tron and from 0.28 to 0.27 in the Q8 etron.
The entry-level version for the Spanish market is the Advanced edition, with a price of 84,610 euros in the case of the Q8 e-tron 50; and 94,610 euros for the Q8 e-tron 55. The Sportback versions have an additional cost of 2,500 euros for the same engine and equipment compared to the SUV body.
The Advanced edition is fully equipped as standard, including MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response, rear view camera, Audi virtual cockpit plus,
Audi sound system, electrically operated front seats with memory in the driver’s seat, electrically dimming mirrors with memory, adaptive air suspension, artificial leather upholstery, rear side airbags and 19-inch wheels. Safety systems include Audi pre sense basic, Audi pre sense front and Lane Departure Warning with Emergency Assist. This edition includes as standard the mode 3 cable for public charging up to 22kW and the e-tron compact charging system up to 11kW (both in AC).
The S line edition adds the S line exterior, S line interior package, sports air suspension, Audi telephone box lighting, dashboard and
lower interior elements in synthetic leather, multifunction sports leather steering wheel and 19-inch wheels in Aero design. Also standard is the City Assistant package, which includes the Lane Departure Warning system, Audi pre sense 360°, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Side Traffic Warning and Junction Assist. The premium for the S line edition is 5,500 euros compared to the Advanced.
As an option, customers can choose from three complete equipment packages, named Comfort, Premium and Black, which are available for both the SUV and the Sportback.
The Comfort package, which costs 5,980 euros, includes Audi Matrix LED headlights, panoramic glass roof, comfort key, Tour assistant package, Audi telephone box, a second AC charging port on the passenger side, the new Singleframe light grill, the heated seats or the Audi connect key, among others. The Premium package, which can only be requested with the S line edition and costs 9,020 euros, adds to the elements of the Comfort package the complete package of assistants, including the parking assistants plus package, four-zone climate control, head-up display and the Ambient Lighting package plus. As for the Black package, aimed at improving the exterior design of the vehicle,
including 21” rims from Audi Sporttinted rear windows, black mirror housing, black roof racks and the black plus style package, with an additional cost of 2,510 euros.
Source: La Verdad
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