The Audi E-Tron SUV hasn’t even gone into production yet, and it already has a pretty long history. It started life as the Audi E-Tron Quattro concept, and since then Audi has been pushing the E-Tron Prototype – even going so far as trying to generate social media attention while it was roaming the streets during the Geneva Motor Show. More recently, Audi announced that it would be priced at double that of the Q7, or $99,000. Be that as it may, and despite the fact that we’ve pretty much seen the whole design, Audi will pull the camo off on August 30th at the Audi Summit in the Brussels.

What Can We Expect from the Audi E-Tron SUV?

Truth be told, the E-Tron SUV will slot in between the Q5 and Q7 SUVs, albeit with an all-electric drivetrain in tow. Of course, it’s pricing has already been set at double that of the Q7 – $99,000 – so all that EV technology with an Audi badge must be inherently expensive. As far as the interior goes, you can expect the same design cues we saw in the 2015 Audi E-Tron Concept mixed in with some cues from the Audi Q7. It will be kind of like a Q7\E-Tron hybrid of sorts. It won’t have things like the side view screens, but the digital instrument cluster and HVAC controller will almost definitely make it into production. The battery pack will be built into the floor, though, so headroom in the rear may suffer a bit.

On the drivetrain front, expect it to carry around a 95 kWh battery – just like the unit found in the original concept. It will be paired with a large motor up front and two smaller units in the rear. The concept could deliver 429 horsepower under normal terms or 495 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque when in the limited, boost mode. Audi claimed the concept could hit 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 130.5 mph. Don’t expect wireless charging as it’s still unfeasible but a 220-volt quick charger will be a very desirable option for the home garage.

Final Thoughts

Since we’ve already seen the E-Tron SUV wearing “official” camo, we already know what it looks like. And, we know how much it will cost, so what we’re really waiting for is a good look at the production-ready interior and those official drivetrain specs. Considering the near-$100,000 price tag, it’ll have to be something special and, even at that, it’ll probably be something that finds a home with only the most loyal and deep-pocketed Audi customers.

References

Read our full speculative review on the 2019 Audi E-tron Quattro.

Read our full review on the 2015 Audi E-Tron Quattro Concept.

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