KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Audi to assemble Q6 e tron in India.
- Dual motor setup with AWD, up to 641 km range.
- SQ6 e tron expected early 2025, priced around 1 crore.
- Competing with Porsche Macan and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Audi India has recently confirmed that it will assemble the upcoming Q6 e tron in India. The upcoming electric SUV will be the third EV in the automaker India portfolio. It could make its India debut by later 2024. The upcoming Q6 e tron will be strategically priced to give a run to its rivals such as the Porsche Macan and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. A test mule of the upcoming electric SUV under the ARAI evaluation has been recently spotted in India before the launch. Find out more details below and join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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Audi Q6 e tron
Audi Q6 e tron will arrive in India with a price tag of around 85 lakh (ex-showroom). All the small luxury EVs including the Mercedes EQB, Volvo XC40 and the BMW iX1. On the other hand, the larger ones like the Q8 e tron, BMW iX1 and the Mercedes EQE SUV all go above the 1 crore range.
Recently, Audi showcased a 388 hp dual motor setup with an AWD system and 625 km range per charge. There's also a smaller 240 KW (326 bhp) single motor setup variant that returns a higher range of 641 km.
The automaker is also expected to launch a smaller battery pack variant. According to a report, it could be a higher spec 285kW Quattro variant of the electric SUV.
What After the Audi Q6 e tron?
We are expecting the launch of range-topping SQ6 e tron trim to make its way to India. It is expected to land on Indian shores by the early 2025. The top-end SQ6 e tron will also source its power from the similar dual motor AWD setup. It will also get a stiffer suspension for a better experience. The range-topping variant will offer a maximum range of 598 km at an estimated price of up to 1 crore in India. After the SQ6 e tron, we can also expect other derivatives of the E-SUV such as the RS Q6 e tron, Q6 Sportback e tron and even the A6 e tron sedan.
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Verdict
Audi's strategy with the Q6 e tron in India appears ambitious, aiming to compete fiercely in the luxury electric SUV segment against Porsche and Hyundai. With promising specs like dual motor AWD and impressive range, its local assembly could enhance affordability. However, future high-end variants like the SQ6 e tron might test the market's appetite for premium pricing in electric vehicles.
