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Audi A6 has come to an end

The Audi Group, like other German and European car manufacturers, is going through a difficult period, and the drop in demand for their cars further complicates an already difficult situation. Back in 2023, former Audi director Markus Duesmann said that some models will get new names, so the A6 will become the A7.

It was already obvious that Audi has decided to separate the electric models (A4 and A6) from the ICE models (A5 and A7) with new designations. Some models have since been retired, such as the Audi A1 and the Q2 subcompact crossover, and the same fate befell the sports model TT and R8.

The launch of the new A7 is scheduled for early next year, and no further details have been revealed. It will be a gasoline and hybrid sedan that will replace the standard A6. Thus, at the same time, the sedan and station wagon known to us under the designation A6 and A6 Avant, the model that appeared in 1994 (A6 C4) as the successor to the Audi 100, will disappear from the scene.

Fans of wagons do not have to worry because Audi has decided to launch the A7 Avant on the market, and whether the RS7 Avant will also be available remains to be seen. However, before the new A7 arrives, Audi intends to reveal the next-generation Q5 Sportback at the end of November.

Since the beginning of the year, Audi has seen a decline in sales, and with it a drastic reduction in revenue and profit. In the first 9 months, the Audi Group recorded a 10.9% drop in sales, which is the biggest drop for Audi. It sold 8.5 percent fewer cars in China, 9.8 percent fewer in Europe and even 16.8 percent fewer in America. Other Group brands also recorded a decline, such as Bentley, which sold as many as 26.8 percent fewer cars. The only one that achieved growth was Lamborghini. This caused a drop in profit, which in Q3 was only EUR 106 million (-91%).

Source: Audi

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2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron

This year’s Paris Motor Show has started, and some companies have already presented their new models, as well as refreshed editions of existing ones. One of them is the German manufacturer Audi, which expanded its fleet with two crossover coupes, the Q6 Sportback e-tron and the SQ6 Sportback e-tron. Starting price 65,900 euros.

Audi has kept the familiar design of the previous models Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron, but with some changes that make the Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron more sporty. This contributed to the reduction of the drag coefficient to 0.26, which is 0.02 better than the standard model. Both models retain the same wheelbase as the current standard models, but the Q6 Sportback e-tron is 37 mm closer to the ground than the SQ6 e-tron.

In the cabin, eco-friendly materials with recycled elements, ceiling, pillars and visors covered in Draft (a fabric made from up to 100 percent recycled polyester), demonstrate Audi’s focus on sustainability. Also, fabrics made from recycled materials such as Elastic Melange are available. When it comes to technology, standard equipment includes an 11.9-inch instrument cluster with a 14.5-inch infotainment system, a voice assistant enhanced with ChatGPT and allowing it to recognize more than 800 commands. Those who want more can choose an AR head-up display, a 10.9-inch screen for the passenger, a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 20 speakers, and four integrated into the front headrests.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Q6 Sportback e-tron is powered by a rear-mounted engine with 292 hp (214 kW), which is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds. It is equipped with an 83 kWh battery that enables a range of 545 kilometers on a single battery charge. There is also a premium version with a 100 kWh battery and a range of 656 kilometers, and a more powerful electric motor with 326 hp (239 kW). That’s not the end of the offer, because the most powerful version, the Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro, has 388 hp (285 kW), AWD and a range of 636 km. Customers can use a 225, 260 and 270 kW DC fast charger that allows the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes.

The SQ6 Sportback e-tron is far more powerful than the Q6 Sportback e-tron. This powerful car has 517 hp (380 kW) and all-wheel drive. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

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Audi reached an agreement with SAIC Motor

Chinese manufacturers have become absolute leaders in the EV market, so the only way to counter their dominance is synergy with some of them. The biggest pressure is on European manufacturers who are trying to increase their chances of survival by cooperating with Chinese companies. Representatives of Audi and SAIC reached an agreement on the production of a fully electric car that should reach the market in 2025.

Currently, Audi in China is not recording any notable results. Last year, they sold a total of 31,000 cars on the Chinese market, and this partnership could be a turning point. Also, this is not the first time that SAIC Motor cooperates with a European company. For years, they worked closely with Volkswagen, from which the German manufacturer benefited the most, increasing its presence on the Chinese market through this cooperation. That’s exactly what Audi is hoping for.

SAIC Motor is one of the largest automobile companies in China with over 5 million vehicles sold in 2023. The deal with Audi is somewhat unusual, as the cars will not carry the four-ring Audi badge. Audi will use the new Advanced Digital Platform (ADP), and sources say the first car from the partnership will be a mid-size electric vehicle. It should be launched in November, and will only be offered in the Chinese market from 2025.

Source: Reuters