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Auto Blog
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Audi Q6 And SQ6 Sportback e-trons On Sale This Month, But They'll Cost You
It's the pricier, less practical, but more stylish sibling of the Q6 e-tron Is it even a modern SUV if it doesn't have a more stylish, coupe-like sibling? The new Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron officially goes on sale this month, having been revealed for the first time last year. Although it shares much with the normal Q6 e-tron, the Sportback version boasts more distinctive rear styling and a higher base price. It's also joined by the powerful SQ6 Sportback e-tron, and considering that the normal Q6 e-tron is one of Audi's best-selling electric models right now, the arrival of the Sportback version is big news. Standard Quattro But Same Trim Structure Like the standard Q6 e-tron, the Q6 Sportback e-tron is available in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels, each adding more features than the previous model. Notably, the Sportback gets standard dual motors and quattro AWD, whereas the Q6 e-tron comes standard with RWD and a single motor. Pricing for the new Q6 Sportback e-tron is as follows: Premium: $69,600 Premium Plus: $73,400 Prestige: $75,400 By comparison, the base Q6 e-tron Premium starts at $63,800, a full $5,800 less than its Sportback sibling. Even after adding the dual motors and AWD to the non-Sportback model, it's still $3,800 cheaper than its Sportback sibling. The single-motor Q6 e-tron produces 322 horsepower and has a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, whereas the dual-motor powertrain (standard on the Sportback) makes 456 hp and drops the 0-60 time down to 4.9 seconds. That's quite a difference, so we'd be inclined to upgrade to the dual-motor variant on the Q6 e-tron. The total range on a full charge is barely affected by whether or not you go for RWD (up to 321 miles) or AWD (up to 319 miles). Sportback Is Generously Equipped Even the base Q6 Sportback e-tron comes with features like 19-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, and the sportier S line exterior. Upgrading to the Premium Plus adds an augmented reality head-up display, a top-view camera system, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a heated steering wheel. Finally, the range-topping Prestige gets an adaptive air suspension, acoustic front door glass, a 10.9-inch passenger-side display, and more advanced daytime running lights. The Sportback model is still decently practical, although it loses 1.4 inches of rear headroom due to that sloping roofline. Trunk space behind the second row is 26.1 cubic feet, down from 30.2 cubes in the non-Sportback Q6 e-tron. High-Performance SQ6 Sportback e-tron Power-hungry buyers will prefer the SQ6 Sportback e-tron, which combines the sportiest looks with a dual-motor powertrain that produces up to 509 hp. With standard AWD, it flies to 60 mph in only 4.1 seconds, but the range does drop to 283 miles. This variant is a pricey prospect, as shown below: Premium: $76,300 Premium Plus: $79,700 Prestige: $81,700 Standard 20-inch alloys, massaging front seats, and carbon micro-twill inlays in the cabin elevate this model above the normal Q6 Sportback e-tron, though. You may notice that these prices overlap with the Q8 e-tron, although 2024 was the latter's last model year, and the Q8 e-tron was starting to show its age. These new Q6 and SQ6 Sportback e-trons are now the electric Audi SUVs to have. They can now be configured on Audi's USA website, and sales begin this month. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Bloomberg
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Audi Resists US Price Hikes as 19% Sales Drop Adds to Tariff Woe
Volkswagen AG's Audi won't increase prices in the US in July after its sales there nosedived in the second quarter. The German brand's deliveries in the lucrative market fell 19% in the three months through June, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline there. Audi cited a challenging economic environment as well as model changeovers for the drop.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
India-bound New-gen Audi Q3 makes global debut with Matrix LED tech, hybrid engines
The 2026 Audi Q3 gets a sporty appearance identical to the new Q5, while also going big on tech and a futuristic cabin Check Offers Audi AG has taken the wraps off the third-generation Q3 globally, bringing all-new styling, tech, and new hybrid engines to the mix. The Audi Q3 is one of the most successful SUVs on sale from the Ingolstadt automaker, with over two million units sold since the first-generation model arrived. The latest Audi Q3 borrows cues from the bigger Q5 with the sporty design language and gets the Matrix LED and OLED technology for its lighting systems, previously restricted to the bigger models. Moreover, the compact luxury SUV is now available in mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engine options. New-gen Audi Q3: Design The latest-gen Audi Q3 looks like a shrunken Q5 with the larger single-frame honeycomb mesh grille at the front, flanked by the split headlamps with the Matrix LED technology. The pixel-shaped LED DRLs look futuristic, while the Matrix headlamps positioned below come with 25,600 micro-LEDs that maximise illumination. Also Read : Audi A4 Signature Edition launched in India at ₹ 57.11 lakh. Check details The new Q3 gets the massive single-frame grille and split headlamps with the pixels-shaped LED DRLs, and Matrix LED headlamps The profile remains true to the Q3 and is proportionate with several sharp cuts along the side. The window line extends around the D-pillar and blends well into the rear windscreen, while the roofline has a sloping effect at the rear, albeit without eating into the rear headroom. The side skirts are now finished in body colour, while the window trim is finished in black for a sporty look. Audi offers a range of wheel sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches. The rear sports an equally sporty appearance as the front, with the split-light setup, followed by the connected bar sitting lower, similar to the new-generation Audi A6. The taillights come with OLED technology (optional) and offer up to six graphics, while the four rings logo is illuminated as well. The bumper looks more aggressive while hiding the exhaust tips on the SUV. The connected taillights on the new Q3 are similar to the new-gen Audi A6 New-gen Audi Q3: Cabin The cabin gets an all-new layout, ditching the vertically stacked screens. The new dashboard features an 11.9-inch digital instrument console, complemented by a new 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, angled towards the driver. The new infotainment unit runs on Android Automotive OS, bringing more seamless connectivity for Android phone users. It does get wireless Apple CarPlay as well. Other upgrades include the new three-spoke steering wheel with capacitive touch buttons. The gear selector has now moved from the centre console to behind the wheel, similar to Mercedes-Benz cars, liberating more storage space between the seats. The cabin gets an all-new dashboard with the three-spoke steering wheel, while the infotainment system runs on the Android Automotive OS New-gen Audi Q3: Tech Apart from the latest Matrix and OLED lighting technology, the third-generation Q3 comes with additional technology, including a more advanced ADAS system with active support at speeds up to 210 kmph. The new ADAS tech will also support lane change assists in excess of 90 kmph. The new assistance systems use cloud-based data to actively maintain a lane even when there are no lane markings. That said, the feature is available as a subscription after the first three years. The new Q3 goes big on tech with advanced ADAS and even an Emergency Assistant that will self-steer the SUV to the side of the road if the driver is unresponsive The new Q3 also features the Emergency Assistant that will be able to self-steer the SUV to the shoulder of the road, in case the driver becomes unresponsive. This system will provide auditory, visual, and haptic warnings, including brake jolts, before pulling the car to the side of the road. Furthermore, the system will inform emergency services if the driver does not respond to any warnings. New-gen Audi Q3: Engines The new Q3 will be available with turbo petrol and diesel mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, depending on the market. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine will come with 148 bhp and 320 Nm with cylinder deactivation tech. There will also be the 2.0-litre turbo petrol churning out 261 bhp and 400 Nm that sends power to all four wheels via the Quattro all-wheel drive system. Diesel power will come from the 2.0-litre oil burner tuned for 148 bhp and 360 Nm, sending power to the front wheels. All three engines will come paired with the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The new Q3 will be available in 2 turbo petrol, 1 diesel, and PHEV powertrain options, depending on the market Audi will also offer the Q3 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) in select markets with the 1.5-litre TFSI motor producing 114 bhp and 330 Nm, coupled with an electric motor churning out a combined output of 268 bhp and 400 Nm. The PHEV model uses a 25.7 kWh battery pack that delivers an EV-only range of up to 119 km. New-Gen Audi Q3: India Launch & Rivals The next-generation Audi Q3 is slated to go on sale in Europe in the last quarter of 2025 (October - December). The luxury SUV will make its way to the Indian market sometime in 2026 and is likely to be locally assembled. The new-generation Q3 will continue to compete against the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Range Rover Evoque, and Lexus NX. However, the segment also has full-size SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner and Skoda Kodiaq at similar price points. Expect the new Q3 to witness a bump in price when it arrives next year. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 17 Jun 2025, 16:33 PM IST
