Audi has revealed the cabin of its upcoming Q6 e-tron electric SUV, which debuts a new interior design language for the model.
The Q6 e-tron will lastly enter manufacturing on the firm’s Ingolstadt plant this yr, with software program growth points reportedly delaying its launch.
It might arrive in Australia during 2024.
Audi says the Q6 e-tron options its all-new E3 electrical structure.
Behind the steering wheel sits a big twin display screen “digital stage” show that gives driving knowledge to the driving force and acts as an infotainment hub.
The screens sit behind one pane of glass and have OLED know-how.
The “digital cockpit” in entrance of the driving force measures 11.9 inches whereas the infotainment touchscreen measures 14.5 inches.
Next to the curved show is a ten.9 inch show for the entrance passenger. This display screen includes a polariser movie permitting passengers to “watch motion pictures undisturbed with out distracting the driving force”.
Ahead of the driving force is an accessible augmented actuality (AR) head-up show.
Virtual pictures are tilted forwards to look extra pure to the driving force, with the digital show measuring 88 inches diagonally.
The show can solid pictures that seem like they’re 200 metres down the street. The pictures may even work together with the encircling atmosphere.
The digital show additionally exhibits vital data corresponding to visitors indicators and navigation data.
A new Android-based working system additionally includes a new self-learning voice assistant, represented by an avatar in the dashboard screens or on the AR show.
The assistant learns from the driving force to supply “proactive recommendations” and can study the driving force’s routines to arrange the cabin in line with what the driving force likes.
An optionally available 22-speaker 830W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system can be accessible.
Audi’s new-style steering wheel greets the driving force with the model’s new 2D badge and touch-sensitive buttons – at the same time as father or mother firm Volkswagen moves away from the technology.
There are two totally different wheel designs: one with a extra squared-off, three-spoke design and perforated leather-based, doubtless accessible as half of an S-line look package deal, whereas the opposite has a two-spoke design and leather-based wrapping.
Material selections differ between commonplace and S line variants, with “Softwrap” coated trim items including distinction.
Seats, headliner and Softwrap parts might be specified with Nappa leather-based or a mixture of sustainable and recycled materials.
These embody recycled polyester and Dinamica microfibre in S line fashions. Inlays can be found in wooden, brushed aluminium or a mesh trim additionally constituted of recycled polyester, whereas the ground mats are constituted of Econyl, derived from recycled supplies like outdated fishing nets and carpets.
In phrases of space for storing, the Q6 e-tron presents two cup holders, a wi-fi charging tray for cellular units and two smartphone charging ports.
The boot presents 526 litres of area that expands to 1529 litres with the rear seats folded down. That’s nearly similar to petrol- and diesel-powered Q5s, which provide between 520-1520L.
The rear seats can split-fold individually (40:20:40). A ‘frunk’ underneath the bonnet homes one other 64 litres of area.
The Q6 e-tron’s boot area remains to be eclipsed by the Tesla Model Y. The Model Y presents boot area of between 971 and 2158 litres, with its ‘frunk’ providing a further 117 litres of space for storing.
Complete with sustainable supplies and a three-screen structure, the Q6 e-tron takes Audi’s interior design in a new path.
“The three-dimensional, high-contrast design intentionally locations parts in the foreground or background, making a three-dimensional spatial structure with aesthetics and ergonomics completely tuned to the occupants,” the corporate says in its press launch.
Audi has kind of revealed the Q6 e-tron’s exterior, with the newest photographs exhibiting it with a particular wrap.
The Q6 e-tron rides on the new Premium Platform Electric shared with the upcoming Porsche Macan EV, and can sit between the Q4 and Q8 e-trons with related proportions to the present internal-combustion Q5.
Exact powertrain particulars are but to be confirmed however PPE-based autos will provide electric vary of as much as 600km, and assist each single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.
The platform may also provide an 800V electrical system just like the J1 platform used in the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT, and may have DC fast-charging speeds of as much as 350kW.
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