PHOTO: AudiThe all-new Q6 e-tron, which slots between the Q4 and Q8 in the Audi electric SUV lineup, introduces a new dedicated BEV platform, a new electronic architecture and a new design philosophy.
The high-voltage battery that powers the Q6 motors has an energy capacity of 100 kWh, of which 94.9 kWh is useable. In all-wheel-drive performance terms, the Q6 produces 285 kW and does the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds, while the more powerful SQ6 produces 380 kW and does the century sprint in 4.3 seconds with launch control activated.
Everything from Audi's suite of market-specific connected services to popular third-party apps is integrated with the Q6 MMI for easy operation. Boosting the onboard entertainment factor is an optional Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with 830 watts of hi-fi output and 22 loudspeakers, including four embedded in the front headrests — perfect for some headbanging to heavy metal.
The 11.9-inch virtual instrument cluster and the newfangled augmented reality head-up display provide crucial driving information, while the 10.9-inch display above the glovebox provides personal infotainment options for the front passenger, with an Active Privacy mode to prevent the secondary display from distracting the driver while driving.