Video Summary
- Audi has a positive reputation when it comes to their electric vehicles- E-tron SUV: Stylish, comfortable, practical, drives really well
- E-tron GT: Very different exterior, a GT feel to the car, tons of performance
- Audi needed an electric vehicle to sell in its thousands
- The electric SUV segment is a massive battleground
- Q4 Sportback starts from £52,825. As tested £64,130
- Q4 e-tron styling is sensible and family-friendly
- SUV or a sport back body style is available
- Easy to get in and out of due to the raised seating position
- Front driver seat is manual, other adjustments available
- Interior quality is okay, has some shiny plastic
- Decent door pockets (not lined with any fabric)
- Centre arm rest is rubber lined and of a decent size/depth
- Glove box is lockable
- Styling hints of the Audi A2 and Q2
- Good, but not the very best cubby spaces
- Manual seat adjustment is a surprise, though a comfortable seating position can still be obtained.
- Dual-zone climate control, which is simple to use.
- Interior materials adequate but not exceptional.
- Range limited to 3.6 mpkWh in efficiency mode, limited top speed is less than some rivals
- Brake pedal is a bit spongy, making an emergency stop challenging
- Car performs quite well; all-wheel drive feels secure
- The extra door pocket and central armrest are both good.
- Car’s automatic braking system is particularly helpful for journeys
