Audi introduces the A6 Sportback e-tron to the Mexican market

German automaker Audi has introduced the A6 Sportback e-tron to the Mexican market, the second model based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), but the first to use this platform with a “flat floor” concept.

Depending on the trim level, the A6 Sportback e-tron offers innovative features such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof that becomes opaque at the touch of a button, and an illuminated logo with rings at the rear.

The A6 Sportback e-tron RWD version, with a 270 kW (280 with Launch Control) motor on the rear axle and a battery with a gross capacity of 100 kWh (net: 94.9 kWh), has a range of over 750 kilometers according to WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) criteria.

With the same battery, but with two motors (one on each axle) and quattro drive, the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro delivers a system output of 315 kW (340 kW with Launch Control).

The clean design of the body focuses on dynamism, progressiveness, and elegance. The front end is harmonious yet expressive. The sleek design of the daytime running lights and the wide grille give the A6 Sportback e-tron a commanding presence on the road.

A black mask surrounds the closed, inverted Singleframe, reflecting the distinctive design language of the e-tron models.

The main headlights and other functional elements, such as the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensors and air intakes, are integrated into this dark mask, making them almost invisible.

As the heart of the car, the position of the battery is highlighted by a black insert in the sill area, giving the vehicle a sleek and dynamic appearance from the side.

This insert extends to the rear and integrates the reflectors, giving the A6 Sportback e-tron a visually elongated appearance.

A striking spoiler completes the rear of the Sportback, and the rear diffuser further accentuates the dynamic look.

With a length of 4.9 meters (m), a wheelbase of 2.95 m, a width of 1.9 m (without rearview mirrors), and a height of 1.45 m, the A6 Sportback e-tron offers maximum space, comfort, and versatility for everyday use.

In the Advance version, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes standard with 20-inch wheels in an aerodynamic design, while the S line, like the S6 Sportback e-tron, features 20-inch wheels with the Audi Sport logo.

In both cases, alternative wheels up to 21 inches are available as an option, with a variety of designs.

The A6 Sportback e-tron is available in eight exterior colors, including the standard colors Magnetic Gray, Glacier White Metallic, Typhoon Gray Metallic, and Mythos Black Metallic.

Two shades of blue are also available: Plasma Blue Metallic and Malpelo Blue Metallic, while Daytona Gray Pearl Effect and Siam Beige Metallic are reserved exclusively for the S line variants and the S model.

Exceptional Aerodynamics

The sporty design and tuning of the new Audi A6 Sportback e-tron contribute to an exceptionally low drag coefficient of 0.21 for the Sportback, making it the best Audi ever in terms of aerodynamics and the most aerodynamic vehicle in the entire Volkswagen Group.

The front end is aerodynamically optimized and features air curtains that influence the flow around the front and wheels. The glass surface has been reduced to a minimum and the roof line slopes toward the rear.

In addition, a controllable air intake under the Singleframe ensures that the airflow can flow around this area with minimal losses.

The interior is characterized by its high-contrast, three-dimensional design that deliberately places elements in the foreground or background, creating a spatial architecture tailored to the occupants in terms of design and ergonomics.

The MMI panoramic display, with its curved design and OLED technology, integrates the 30.2 cm Audi virtual cockpit and the 36.8 cm MMI touch display. Together with the 27.7 cm MMI display for the front passenger, they form a digital stage with a visually clear and defined design.

Performance

The rear-wheel-drive Audi A6 Sportback e-tron delivers 270 kW (280 kW with Launch Control) and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. With a newly developed lithium-ion battery for the PPE with a gross capacity of 100 kWh (94.9 kWh net), it has a range of 756 km.

This power is equivalent to 362 hp and 380 hp in launch control mode.

With a system output of 315 kW (340 kW with Launch Control), the A6 Sportback e-tron S line quattro is equipped with a motor on each axle and has a system output of 315 kW (340 kW with Launch Control).

Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 4.7 seconds (4.5 seconds in Launch Control mode), while the range in this case is up to 450 miles. This power is equivalent to 300 hp and 300 hp in Launch Control mode.

For the sportier version, the S6 Sportback e-tron, also with two motors and quattro drive, the system power rises to 370 kW (405 kW with Launch Control), allowing both models to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds (3.9 in launch control mode).

The top speed is 240 km/h, and the range reaches 675 km for the S6 Sportback e-tron, thanks to the high-capacity battery. This power is equivalent to 496 hp and 543 hp in launch control mode.

Thanks to 800-volt technology and a maximum DC charging power of 270 kW as standard, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron allows for short stops to recharge.

At a suitable HPC charging station, the A6 Sportback e-tron can recover a range of up to 310 km in just ten minutes.

In the case of the entry-level versions, the A6 Sportback e-tron recovers up to 260 km of range in the same time. For the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro, the figures are 290 km.

The state of charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80% in 21 minutes.

If a charging station operates with 400-volt technology, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron can use the “bank charging” mode, dividing the 800-volt battery into two halves, each with a voltage of 400 volts, which can be charged in parallel with a power of up to 135 kW.

Standard home chargers can recharge with alternating current at a power output

of up to 11 kW. It is compatible with AC charging of up to 22 kW.

The advanced recovery system (regenerative braking) is an important component in increasing the efficiency and range of the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron.

This technology can manage around 95% of everyday braking processes. The A6 Sportback e-tron recovers up to 220 kW.