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If you’ve been waiting for Audi to introduce a more affordable electric vehicle, the new 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron is welcome news. The automaker expects new Q4 E-tron prices to start under $45,000, not including destination charges. And that’s before you factor in the federal income tax credit and any state or local incentives.
Two versions will be available, and Audi says the Q4 is similar in size to the popular Q5, inside and out. The Q4 E-tron has a traditional compact crossover SUV shape, while the Q4 Sportback E-tron adopts fastback styling to qualify as a so-called “SUV coupe.” Series designations include 40 and 50, the former indicating rear-wheel drive and the latter all-wheel drive.
Once they go on sale by the end of 2021, Audi will offer five fully electric vehicles, more than any other luxury brand by the automaker’s estimation. Audi will build the Q4 E-tron in a net carbon-neutral factory in Zwickau, Germany.
Though its been proven multiple times, the 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron demonstrates that aerodynamically efficient electric vehicles can look terrific. Aside from its enclosed Singleframe grille, which gives the beautifully chiseled Q4 E-tron a familiar face, nothing about the exterior design hints at the electric powertrain residing within or at a coefficient of drag as low as 0.26.
Four exterior colors limit choice, but you can dress the new Q4 E-tron up with different wheel designs, sporty S-Line styling cues, and Black Optic exterior trim. The available Matrix LED headlights also let owners configure the daytime running light signature to one of four styles.
The Q4 E-tron’s interior emphasizes geometric design and the fine attention to detail for which Audi is known. The company says it uses numerous recycled materials within the electric SUV’s cabin and emphasizes intelligent storage solutions throughout.
Aside from how the 10.1-inch Multi-Media Interface (MMI) Touch Response display is definitively angled toward the driver, one of the most notable Q4 E-tron interior flourishes is a steering wheel with a flattened top and bottom. It includes capacitive hands-on recognition as well as touch-sensing controls for the instrumentation and infotainment technology.
Because the Q4 E-tron has no center drivetrain tunnel, Audi claims the SUV will supply generous rear-seat legroom. A configurable load floor adds utility.
When the new Audi Q4 E-tron goes on sale, its direct and indirect competitors will include vehicles such as the BMW i4, Ford Mustang Mach E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo C40 Recharge.
Clearly, the EV race is on, and Tesla is no longer the only player in the space. The 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron’s combination of style, utility, value, and range should make it appealing to consumers who are just getting ready to give owning and driving an EV a try.
Audi is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of April 14, 2021, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
