According to a new report from Motor Authority, Audi will release plug-in hybrid versions of each of its “core” models. The first vehicle to get the plug-in treatment will be the Q5 55 TFSI e. The vehicle will feature a 2L turbocharged engine in combination with an electric motor and 7-speed automatic transmission, achieving a total system horsepower of 367…
Audi will unveil four new plug-in hybrid models of its existing A6, A7, A8 and Q5 vehicles, according to a report by Navva. The vehicles are slated to have at least 40 km of all-electric range and will be revealed at the Geneva Auto Show. Multiple styles of each model will be available. Read more.
Audi is set to unveil a deluge of plug-in hybrids over the next few years. The automaker announced at a conference that it intends on releasing up to twelve new plug-ins by 2025, according to a new article from Eric Evarts at Green Car Reports. The first new plug-in hybrid from Audi will likely be the Q5 e-tron plug-in. Evarts…
Audi debuted its 2019 A6 at the Geneva auto show last month, and now the company is bringing the model stateside. The 2019 Audi A6 will come with mild hybrid as the standard option, bringing 340 horsepower. Though this is one of the first Audi hybrids to make it to market, it will not be the last. The automaker is…
Audi is expanding its crossover lineup with the addition of the Q6 and Q8 models. The automaker previewed what the new Q8 flagship SUV will look like with the debut of the Q8 concept at the Detroit Auto Show. The Torque Report notes that the Q8 concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 3.0L V6 to…
Audi reported that the E-Tron plug-in hybrid accounts for 13 percent of its A3 sales over the past year, putting the company more than halfway toward its goal of having plug-in hybrids account for 25 percent of its global sales by 2025. Read more.
Audi is moving toward with its goal of having plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicles make up 25 percent of its sales by 2025. Hybridcars.com reports that “sporty small cars and refreshed sedans” featuring fast, high-performance engines will drive Audi’s product lineup in the next several years. The new lineup includes the Audi A6/S6 models (2018) that will be offered…
CheatSheet.com says car buyers looking for an plug-in hybrid don’t need to worry about the range anxiety that scares drivers away from pure electric vehicles. It spotlights seven plug-in hybrids with the most electric range, including the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (16 miles in EV mode, 560 miles of total range); Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (17 miles EV, 430 miles total range); Ford C-MAX…
The Truth About Cars says the 2016 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron, a small hatchback wagon that is Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, represents a luxury upgrade over the Chevy Volt that delivers a better driving experience and offers more cargo space. But the reviewer prefers Audi’s A3 sedan, a more nimble car with only a slight drop-off in fuel efficiency. Read more.
An Audi fan website has published a leaked product launch schedule which suggests the company will introduce the Q7 e-tron in the United State in October 2017. Read more.