Introduction
Audi introduced the new entry-level Q4 e-tron electric SUV, while announcing a sleeker, but less practical version, the Q4 Sportback e-tron.
The 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has a sleeker profile than the more upright Q4. This sleek silhouette comes at the expense of rear passenger clearance and cargo capacity.
More compact than the Tesla Model Y but with arguably more distinctive styling, the Q4 Sportback e-tron surely stands out with its muscular form and futuristic touches, giving the brand its signature flair.
Because the Q4 e-tron shares its platform with the ID.4, and the mechanics are familiar.
Styles and Options
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige.
The Prestige features a head-up display, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, upgraded leather upholstery, LED interior lighting, rear window sunshades, power-locking doors.
Cold weather package, heated washer nozzles, heated outboard rear seats, battery preconditioning, towing package
It has a 4,000-pound towing capacity, trailer hitch receiver, and seven-pin trailer wiring connector.
Power train
The Q4 Sportback E-Tron rolls on a MEB platform whose dual motors produce 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque combined and are powered by an 82 kWh battery that has usable storage of 76.6 kWh.
interior style
The Q4 e-tron does not deviate from Audi’s high-tech design philosophy. The Q4 e-tron offers an acceptable level of comfort inside, but its greatest quality is a quiet cabin.
The front seats lack lateral support and feel a bit flat. The rear seats are comfortable for two adults and a teenager.
Like the standard Q4 e-tron, the Sportback can be equipped with a head-up display that projects an image designed to appear 30 feet in front of the vehicle, reducing the amount of driver attention straying from the road.
Audi chooses Sonos for both Q4 sound systems, marking the first time the manufacturer has produced a car audio system.
A 10.25-inch digital instrument panel sits in front of the steering wheel, while a 10.1-inch touchscreen tilted toward the driver houses the newest version of Audi’s MMI infotainment interface. You have to hold his hand to learn it.
There are plenty of USB ports on board, plus an optional wireless charger, as well as wired and wireless smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Audi’s voice control system understands some natural language, allowing you to adjust climate control and make all the usual common commands. But it’s not as advanced as some of the newer voice recognition systems from other brands.
Security
Safety features include anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, full-length side airbags, front and rear parking sensors control
There’s a suite of advanced driving aids standard, from adaptive cruise control with lane keeping, to blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
On the highway
Adjustable settings enhance your dynamic setup. Ride comfort is fine, but the rather soft suspension tuning means you’ll feel some pronounced up and down body movements when driving over bumps. Its dual motor setup makes a lot more power.
On a more positive note, the Q4 Sportback grips hard, giving you the confidence to carry speed along a twisty road. The suspension is well-sprung and imparts a sense of stability no matter the road or driving conditions.
Regenerative braking is the process by which a vehicle can use its engines to slow down and recover some of the energy spent.
The brake pedal requires too much finesse to come to a smooth stop in more casual scenarios. Lifting the accelerator initiates regenerative braking, but you still need to put your foot on the brake pedal to come to a complete stop.
The Q4 Sportback e-tron drives like your average compact SUV, while splitting the difference with a conventional electric vehicle (EV). So it’s fast by SUV standards.
Conclution
If you’re looking for a stylish premium electric vehicle, you can find it in the 2022 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron.
It’s somewhat more expensive and less practical than the standard Q4 e-tron, but the Sportback’s sleek design is sure to make an impression on anyone who admires it.
Precio: From US$53,895 to US$61,495
Range: The EPA estimates that the Q4 Sportback e-tron can go 241 miles on a full charge.
