It’s been over a year since Audi launched its new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand in China that is simply called AUDI. Since then, we’ve been introduced to the E5 Sportback, which is the production version of the E concept developed together with the German automaker’s long-term Chinese partner, SAIC Motor, that launched in September this year.
The Audi-SAIC partnership shifts to another gear in 2025 with this, the E SUV concept that is making its debut at the ongoing Guangzhou Auto Show. Positioned as a large all-electric premium SUV, the production version of this concept will make its debut next year as the second model in the AUDI brand, with sales scheduled to start the same year.
Befitting its positioning, the E SUV concept measures 5,057 mm long, 2,024 mm wide, 1,786 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3,060 mm. Audi says the concept features two electric motors – one for each axle – for a total power output of 680 PS (671 hp or 500 kW).
This enables an all-wheel drive setup that will get from 0-100 km/h in about five seconds. The concept also gets a 109-kWh battery for up to 700 km of range following the CLTC standard, with the 800-volt electrical architecture (dubbed ‘Advanced Digitised Platform’) can recover 320 km of in just 10 minutes at a fast-charging station.
The E SUV also comes with the AUDI 360 Driving Assist System, which is a suite of driver assistance systems that is imperative in a market like China. The automaker says the systems have been customised for Chinese traffic conditions and driving scenarios, providing a relaxed and safe driving experience on highways, in dense city traffic and during assisted parking.
As for how the concept is styled, there’s clear reference to the original E concept. At the front, you’ll find the vertical matrix LED headlamps that blend into the full-width daytime running lights surrounding a blank grille, which is joined by an ‘AUDI’ script above and trapezoidal-shaped lower intake.
Elsewhere, there is a sculpted bonnet, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, prominent wheel arches, flush pop-out door handles and digital side mirrors. Moving to the rear, you’ll find a taillight signature that mimics the DRLs at the front, with a black lower apron and subtle roof spoiler. The company is not ready to reveal the interior just yet, but we can expect a minimalistic life inside with a bunch of screens stuck on the dashboard, similar to the E5 Sportback.
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if it weren’t for the spelled out ‘audi’ on the car, this could literally be any chinese car…or heck, a kia.
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are you saying that audi is now copycat the chinese ?
Ok lah. Sub-brand still called AUDI, not Lepas, Tak Lepas, Begini, Begitu, Langau.
“lepas” name is unimportant because there isnt any sekolah kebangsaan in mainland