Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video provided:- The Audi Q6 e-tron straddles the BMW iX3 and BMW iX in size, competing with the Mercedes EQE SUV.
- The Q6 has a normal, petrol SUV look compared to other EVs, appealing to Audi fans.
- In Australia, buyers hesitate to invest in EVs priced above the luxury car tax threshold.
- The Q6 range starts from $115,500 plus on-road costs. This test car, a Quattro, is $122,500 plus on-roads, and, with all options, totals $146,000 plus on-roads.
- Build quality of the interior is better than the Mercedes EQE and especially the Cadillac Lyriq.
- Compared to outgoing Audi models, material quality has declined; tactile buttons are replaced with touch-capacitive controls. More piano black is used.
- Interior practicality is average.
- Rear seat spaciousness is average.
- The curved infotainment display is 14.5 inches and very snappy with graphic processing.
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard; four USB-C ports are included.
- Seat ventilation, Mythos black metallic paint, front head restraint speakers, and rear window sun blinds are individual options.
- Seats are firm; leather is hard-grained for its price. Fine Nappa leather is only on the SQ6.
- Cooling front seat option feels nickel and dimey at an additional $2,100, when they are available free on a Tesla Model 3.
- An Augmented reality head-up display and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D stereo are available via the Premium Package option.
- A big panoramic sunroof, dynamic interior ambient lighting, and faster USB chargers are also included in the Premium Package.
- Rear seat space is average, not the most generous for its size. It's better if passengers aren’t tall.
- There is plenty of rear-seat legroom.
- Heated seats and triple-zone climate control are included. Sun blinds are extra.
- The boot's space is 526 liters; the shape is square with a low load height. It's decent but not the class best. Remote release for rear seats and air suspension height lowering are available.
- An almost 70 liter frunk is located at the front under the hood.
- At 260 kW max DC charging, there is 270 kW charging speed for the Quattro.
- In testing, urban electricity consumption was 19.5 kWh/100km, and 21.9 kWh/100km for highway use.
- Range test resulted in just under 500km of range in town, and 433km for highway use.
- An all-black specification looks good, like a burly-looking petrol SUV.
- Claimed 0-100km/h acceleration is 5.9 seconds, with one front and one rear motor, total output is 285kW/855Nm.
- Not many can find the right balance between normal SUV and an Electric Vehicle (EV).
- The Q6 needs to be driven to be understood and does have its faults like most cars.
- For those transitioning into EVs, the Q6 is a nice and comfortable vehicle that drives so easily.
Pros:
- The design is considered handsome.
- The PPE toolkit offers engineers a lot of bandwidth in terms of tuning an electric vehicle.
- Ride quality is phenomenal in most conditions, even on rough roads.
Cons:
- Regenerative braking tuning
- All cars are not eligible for a tax break.
Conclusion:
- Can be fun to drive; feels very similar to the out-going Q5, or Q7 model.
- Not very fun to drive; not something overly special to look at but all-in-all will appeal to most who just want an SUV to drive, not needing it to be all that complicated.
