{"id":372519,"date":"2021-04-16T13:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T17:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.net\/\/?p=372519"},"modified":"2021-04-16T14:27:20","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T18:27:20","slug":"2022-audi-q4-e-tron-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automoblog.net\/2022-audi-q4-e-tron-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Audi Q4 e-tron & Q4 Sportback e-tron: Opening New Doors to EV Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

German automaker Audi is courting mainstream EV buyers with its newest all-electric crossovers: The 2022 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. They are the first electric Audi vehicles to utilize parent company Volkswagen\u2019s MEB platform, the same architecture underpinning the VW ID.3 (not coming to America) and ID.4 crossover<\/a> (which is here now).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are mechanically identical, with the only differences being styling and aerodynamics. The Q4 e-tron has a conventional SUV shape like the Audi Q3 and Q5, whereas the Q4 Sportback e-tron has a coupe-like vibe with its sloping roofline. And due to its curvier silhouette, the Sportback\u2019s drag coefficient is only 0.26 Cd, two points better than the Q4 e-tron\u2019s 0.28 Cd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audi Q4 e-tron & Q4 e-tron Sportback: Identical Twins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the nose to the B-pillar, the Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback are virtually identical. Both vehicles even share the same headlight and taillight clusters. The Sportback model is, well, sportier-looking with its rakish top, hatchback-style rear windshield, and rear spoiler. Both vehicles have striking proportions with muscular panels, short overhangs, and large wheel sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Europe, the Q4 e-tron and Sportback come with optional Matrix design LED headlights with customizable lighting signatures. It\u2019s a feature similar to what you get in an RGB keyboard, only better. We\u2019re not sure if U.S.-bound Q4 e-tron models will have this feature, but it\u2019s high time we get those fancy Matrix LED lights and laser lights for a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional across the board is Audi\u2019s sport suspension (15 mm lower ride height) and active air suspension. The Q4 e-tron Sportback has Audi drive select with multiple driving modes, while the same feature is optional in the Q4 e-tron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n