Audi e-tron The Audi e-tron is the company’s fi rst fully electric car and promises a driving range of 400 kilometres, plus it will be capable of fast charging at 150kW. That means you could recharge the battery to 80 per cent in as little as 50 minutes. Power is sent to all wheels via two electric motors, giving the e-tron a total output of over 400hp in its sportiest driving mode. Acceleration is equally fast, with 0-100km/h taking less than six seconds. Among the many features of the e-tron, Audi is claiming it to have excellent levels of energy recovery, helping to extend the driving range further. Futuristic features such cameras that replace the traditional door mirrors are available too. These project the view onto small OLED screens on the tops of the doors. The rest of the cabin is well designed and almost button-free thanks to all the digital displays. Despite being so advanced, the e-tron still looks very much like a conventional SUV, albeit with some neat features.
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Audi Q8
Few large SUVs will turn heads like the Audi Q8. It sticks to a fi ve-seat format and features a more dynamic look than most Audi SUVs, with a bold grille and sloped roofl ine. Only when you see it in the metal do you appreciate how much presence it has. It comes highly equipped, with massive 21-inch wheels, adaptive air suspension and Audi’s Matrix LED headlights among the long list of equipment. Things are equally impressive inside where there are the same digital instrument and dual touchscreen setup as the company’s other top-line models. Performance-wise, the 3.0-litre diesel engine produces ample power at 286hp, though the automatic transmission isn’t the slickest around. A mild-hybrid system extends stop-start periods and allows engine-off coasting in certain circumstances. If fi ve seats are enough and you want a head-turning SUV with lots of toys, this is worth investigating.
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Audi TT
Audi’s compact coupe and roadster models are updated for 2019 with some subtle style tweaks to give them a more aggressive look. The minimalist cabin is entirely driver-focused, with almost everything controlled via the digital instrument cluster. While it is technically a 2+2 setup, the rear seats are tiny even for children. The TT Roadster does without rear seats completely. The 1.8-litre TFSI petrol engine off ers suffi cient performance, while a more sensible 2.0-litre diesel is available for those who want sporty looks without the larger fuel bills. Due to emissions regulations, the more powerful TTS model gets a slight drop in horsepower for 2019, but some software enhancements to the engine mapping and transmission manage to make it faster than the previous version. A range- topping TT RS model packs 400hp and a thrilling engine.
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