Video Summary
The 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is a joy to drive. As a coupe SUV, it has a sloped roof styling and all mechanicals are in the front. It has all electric mechanics with no gas-powered motor, but no frunk. The cargo space has a power liftgate, underfloor storage, a portable charger, and all three seats fold forward with tethers for infant car seats. A privacy shade is included. The rear window is small, which is typical for coupe SUVs, so it has reduced visibility, compared to the more boxy Q4 e-tron.In the back seat, there is lots of room, with a flat floor. The panoramic sun roof opens, it’s not just fixed glass. There is tri-zone climate control and USB-C chargers. The arm rest has two cupholders, and two latch infant car seat systems, plus Sonos sound system with good-quality sound. To start, you just put your foot on the brake and the car starts. It has a fully digital gauge cluster and is built on the same platform as the VW ID.4, but has more features.
To drive, put foot on brake and it automatically starts, The adaptive cruise stock is located lower down, with buttons that are clear and easy to use. For drive mode, there's efficiency, comfort, auto, dynamic, and individual settings
The reviewer loves the steering wheel, which is of a unique, almost square design. It gets about 236 miles of electric range, about 400 kilometers. It has 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque, plus B mode regenerative braking.
The console features storage, cupholders and a wireless charging panel, as well as a clip to keep your phone in place. The review notes that the piano-key climate buttons are also a plus. Apple Carplay is said to be responsive and connect very quickly to a phone.
The Q4 e-tron Sportback starts at around $53,000 U.S., and under $60,000 Canadian. This one has 20-inch wheels, the premium plus package and Glacier White paint, and clocks in at around $68,000 Canadian, about $61,000 U.S. It's considered to be a luxury electric car.
