Audi Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron EVs open for pre-order in Malaysia – four variants, RM369k-RM476k

The Audi Q8 electronic and Q8 Sportback e-tron are now open for pre-order in Malaysia, after open registration for last month’s interest for the all-electric vehicle line of the domestic German manufacturer. The announcement of these electric SUVs was joined by Malaysian preview of e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT.

The order book is now open for the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron in Malaysia and the estimated price is from RM369,000 to RM476,000. The Q8 was renamed the Audi e-tron, it was the automaker’s first mass-produced battery-powered car that went into production for the first time. Global launch in 2018.

Initial details from Audi importer and distributor in Malaysia, PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) reveal that the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron will be specified with a battery capacity of up to 114 kWh (with battery capacity of up to 114 kWh). 106 kWh can be used). Back in January, a total of four Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron variants were listed in the ROI online form.

The Q8 e-tron range starts with the advanced Q8 e-tron 50 which has a 95 kWh battery (89 kWh usable) for a maximum range of 410 km according to PHSAM and key equipment for this variant includes air conditioning. auxiliary air, Audi front and rear sensors, adaptive cruise control and Audi phone box lights.

All variants are all-wheel drive and as such all have dual-motor powertrains starting with the advanced e-tron 50 making 340 PS and 664 Nm in boost mode.

Next up is the Q8 Sportback e-tron, also in the Advanced 50 variant – and therefore expected to be equipped with the same battery pack as the Q8 e-tron Advanced 50 – which offers matrix LED headlights, a color style package black, red painted brake calipers, adaptive sport air suspension and sport seats.

Joining the cutting-edge 50 duo are higher-spec variants, the e-tron 55 variants for both regular styling and the Sportback in S line trim.

Here, the Q8 e-tron S 55 series features a larger 114 kWh battery (106 kWh usable) for a maximum range of 481 km according to PHSAM, providing a more powerful dual-motor powertrain, creating a more powerful dual-motor powertrain. outputs 408 PS and the same 664 Nm of torque. torque. This gets an upgraded 22 kW integrated AC charger that will charge the 106 kWh battery in four hours and 45 minutes (the standard 11 kW AC charge does the job in nine hours and 15 minutes).

In terms of global specifications, variant 50 of the Q8 e-tron supports DC charging up to 150 kW, while variant 55 supports 170 kW DC charging; the latter will give 10-80% charge in 31 minutes to achieve a range of 420 km.

On the outside, the exterior of this S line 55 variant is distinguished by digital matrix LED headlights and virtual exterior mirrors (cameras). Inside, the Q8 e-tron S line 55 is equipped with a panoramic glass sunroof, a display screen on the windshield, a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system as well as a power latch door and many other equipment.

So far, limited to the Q8 e-tron lineup is the 55-series Q8 Sportback e-tron S, which adds sport seats plus specs, a black style package, red-painted brake calipers and suspension sport adaptive gas.

In addition to the upcoming launch of all-electric models, PHSAM is also developing a range of warranty and after-sales programs specifically for this all-electric Audi to improve customer loyalty. client. More details will be provided when these models are officially launched in the near future.

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