Audi Launches Q6 Sportback e-tron in Mexico

Audi has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio in Mexico with the introduction of the Q6 Sportback e-tron, a body-style variant of the Q6 e-tron that combines the dimensions of an SUV with a coupe-like silhouette. The model offers a range of up to 680 kilometers under the WLTP cycle.

The vehicle measures 4,771 mm in length, 1,965 mm in width, and 1,665 mm in height, making it 37 mm lower than the SUV version. It has a wheelbase of 2,899 mm.

In terms of cargo capacity, the Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 511-liter trunk and a 64-liter front storage compartment. With the second row of seats folded down, cargo capacity increases to 1,373 liters. The cabin also provides up to 25 liters of additional storage space.

The approximately 680-kilometer range applies to the Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro, which is equipped with a battery pack offering a gross capacity of 100 kWh and a net capacity of 94.9 kWh. Its drag coefficient is 0.26, compared with 0.28 for the SUV variant.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is available in Mexico with 422 hp, increasing to 462 hp when Launch Control is activated. The quattro version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, or 5.1 seconds with Launch Control. Its top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h.

The vehicle's electrical system operates on an 800-volt architecture and supports a maximum DC charging power of 270 kW. Under ideal conditions, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 21 minutes.

The model features a battery thermal management system and a suspension configuration incorporating a redesigned front axle. Frequency Selective Damping (FSD), a passive damping system, is also standard on the Advanced trim level.

Adaptive air suspension with controlled damping is standard on the S line model and available as an option on the Advanced model. The system adjusts the vehicle's ride height according to load conditions.

The Audi Q6 e-tron family received a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing, scoring 91% for adult occupant protection and 92% for child occupant protection.

Safety features include the communication capabilities of the digital OLED taillights, which can display warning signals to alert other road users to accidents or breakdowns.

The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is manufactured at Audi's Ingolstadt plant in Germany and is now available at Audi dealerships across Mexico.