{"id":75057,"date":"2024-07-31T09:03:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75057"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:03:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:03:41","slug":"1143980_audi-a6-e-tron-sportback-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75057","title":{"rendered":"Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback arrives to take over gas-powered A6"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>The A6 E-Tron and S6 E-Tron replace the gas-powered A6 in Audi&#8217;s lineup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The A6 and S6 E-Trons arrive in the U.S. next spring or summer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Audi hasn&#8217;t said how much the A6 E-Tron and S6 E-Tron will cost<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audi on Wednesday took the covers off the new <strong>A6 E-Tron and its S6 E-Tron<\/strong> performance variant.<\/p>\n<p>Available as a Sportback hatch or Avant wagon, depending on the market, the A6 E-Tron will take over for the current A6 range as part of Audi&#8217;s plan to phase out all internal-combustion vehicles by the early 2030s. The automaker&#8217;s last vehicle launch with a gas or diesel engine will take place as soon as 2026.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"static-marker-video-player-primis\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. will only receive the Sportback, <strong>sales of which are due to start here next spring or summer<\/strong>. Audi hasn&#8217;t confirmed whether the A6 E-Tron will arrive as a 2025 or 2026 model. The automaker also hasn&#8217;t revealed pricing information.<\/p>\n<p>The A6 E-Tron is the second vehicle from Audi to ride on Volkswagen Group&#8217;s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) dedicated EV platform which debuted earlier this year in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1143694_2025-audi-sq6-e-tron-test-drive-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audi Q6 E-Tron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1143808_2025-porsche-macan-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porsche Macan EV<\/a> siblings. The 800-volt platform enables DC charging at rates of up to 270 kw, and at this rate Audi said a charge of the A6 E-Tron&#8217;s standard 100-kwh battery from 10-80% can take as little as 21 minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hgmLayout hgmLayout1x2\" readability=\"8\">\n<div class=\"image_wrapper first_wrapper\" readability=\"7\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100937794_m\" title=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" class=\"first_image lazy\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"767\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937794_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/audi_100937794_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937794_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937794_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/audi_100937794_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/audi_100937794_s.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\" readability=\"7\"><img decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100937800_m\" title=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"767\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937800_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/audi_100937800_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937800_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937800_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/audi_100937800_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/audi_100937800_s.webp\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\" readability=\"7\"><img decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100937798_m\" title=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"767\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937798_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/audi_100937798_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937798_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/audi_100937798_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/audi_100937798_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/audi_100937798_s.webp\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New Audi S6 E-Tron Sportback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span>Concept car good looks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The A6 E-Tron was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1131950_audi-a6-e-tron-concept-previews-mid-size-electric-sedan-due-in-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previewed in 2021<\/a> by a concept of the same name, and the production version closely resemble the striking show car. There are split headlights up front, which flank a sealed-off grille and sit atop a blacked out front fascia that gives the car a wide-mouth look. At the rear, the Audi logo is illuminated and forms part of a LED light strip for the taillights.<\/p>\n<p>The A6 E-Tron measures 194 inches long, or a few inches shorter than the Tesla Model S. It has a long 116-inch wheelbase though, which should result in a roomy cabin. Audi says there&#8217;s plenty of space for four adults. Rear storage space is 26 cubic feet as standard or 40 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.<\/p>\n<p>The interior design is the same as what Audi uses in the <strong>Q6 E-Tron<\/strong>, meaning a curved panel angled toward the driver and integrating an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.5-inch for the Android-based infotainment system.<\/p>\n<p>For buyers who can&#8217;t imagine an empty space not filled by a screen, Audi offers a 10.9-inch unit for use by the front passenger. This third screen can be used to control some vehicle functions as well as display video. A so-called digital blind means the driver won&#8217;t be distracted. Additional controls are located on the driver&#8217;s door and on the center console, and a head-up display with augmented reality can be added.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\" readability=\"7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100937771_m\" title=\"New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"767\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937771_s.webp\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span>Three powertrains for U.S. at launch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the U.S., the A6 E-Tron will be offered with the choice of <strong>rear- or all-wheel drive<\/strong>. The S6 E-Tron will come exclusively with the latter.<\/p>\n<p>With rear-wheel drive, a single motor delivering a maximum 362 hp will spin the rear axle, and Audi estimates a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds. Upgrading to all-wheel drive will add a dual-motor setup rated at a maximum 422 hp, or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.3 seconds. Top speed will be limited to 130 mph for both configurations.<\/p>\n<p>The S6 E-Tron will come with a dual-motor powertrain delivering 496 hp, extendable to 543 hp briefly when using launch control. With launch control activated, Audi estimates the S6 E-Tron will hustle to 60 mph from rest in 3.7 seconds. Top speed for this model is limited to 149 mph.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\" readability=\"7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100937773_m\" title=\"New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"767\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/new-audi-a6-e-tron-sportback_100937773_s.webp\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>New Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span>High-performance RS 6 E-Tron likely coming<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The S6 E-Tron isn&#8217;t likely to be the end of the performance road for the A6 E-Tron family. Though it&#8217;s yet to be confirmed, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1142907_2026-audi-rs-6-e-tron-spy-shots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-performance RS 6 E-Tron<\/a><\/strong> model is thought to be in the works.<\/p>\n<p>No EPA range estimate for any A6 E-Tron member has been provided, though the A6 E-Tron rates up to 466 miles on the more lenient WLTP cycle used overseas, meaning a range of well over 300 miles should still be possible using the EPA cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Due to current regulations, the U.S. will miss out on technologies like matrix LED headlights, car-to-X communication, and light signatures that can be customized. The U.S. will also miss out on the A6 E-Tron&#8217;s camera-based side mirrors, Audi has confirmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The A6 E-Tron and S6 E-Tron replace the gas-powered A6 in Audi&#8217;s lineup The A6 and S6 E-Trons arrive in the U.S. next spring or summer Audi hasn&#8217;t said how much the A6 E-Tron and S6 E-Tron will cost Audi on Wednesday took the covers off the new A6 E-Tron and its S6 E-Tron performance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}