Audi e-tron, e-tron Sportback India Launch Confirmed By Mid-2021

Audi India is all set to begin its electric onslaught and the company will be doing back-to-back launches of its two electric SUVs. The German auto giant has dropped the first teaser for the e-tron in India, which will be arriving in the country in the next couple of weeks. Joining the e-tron will be the e-tron Sportback with both models set to arrive by mid-2021. Audi had previously showcased the e-tron in India in 2019 with plans to introduce the electric offering in 2020. However, the pandemic delayed the arrival of the models.

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The Audi e-Tron electric SUV gets the conventional roofline with more prominent LED taillights

Both the Audi e-tron and the e-tron Sportback share the same underpinnings, but the latter gets the coupe-like sloping roofline and a redesigned rear profile. Both SUVs use the same powertrain. Internationally, the e-Tron is available in three variants - 50, 55 and the S with Quattro all-wheel-drive standard across the range. It needs to be seen if Audi will bring all three variants or a single fully-loaded version of the luxury electric SUV.

The Audi e-tron Sportback gets a sloping roofline that gives it a more distinctive look

In the 55 Quattro variant, the e-tron and the e-tron Sportback come with two electric motors that develop 265 kW or 355 bhp and 561 Nm of peak torque. In the boost mode, the power output goes up to 300 kW or 408 bhp and 664 Nm. The sprint from 0-100 kmph is achievable in 6.6 seconds, while the top speed is 200 kmph. The e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback use a 95 kWh battery pack that offers a range of about 452 km on a single charge and can be fully charged in eight and a half hours using a regular charger.

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When launched, the new Audi e-tron family will take on the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the upcoming Jaguar I-Pace in the segment. Prices remain under wraps but expect the same be between Rs. 1-1.5 crore (ex-showroom)