On February 18, 2022, SAIC Audi Q5 e-tron was "quietly" listed, priced at 395,550-510,000 yuan. The launch didn't have a grand pomp, but that doesn't mean the Q5 e-tron isn't important. The Q5 e-tron is saicid Audi's first SUV and its first all-electric model. The new car has a total of 9 model configurations, with 2 power and 6/7 seat layout, in a variety of combinations to meet the different needs of consumers. This article will take the mainstream car demand as the starting point to see which model configurations are most likely to gain favor.
Q5 e-tron model profile
The SAIC Audi Q5 e-tron is built from volkswagen group's MEB pure electric platform, and the vehicle is positioned in a medium and large SUV, which can be said to be a twin brother to the SAIC Volkswagen ID.6 X, which is also a MEB product. However, compared with the ID.6 X, the appearance of the SAIC Audi Q5 e-tron is obviously more refined, and at the same time, the identity of the new energy also makes it have a stronger sense of technology in details.
The design of the front of the car has a very good sci-fi effect, which is very consistent with the image shown by Audi's new energy models in recent years. The split headlights are unified with the front grille in shape, and the lighting effect of the headlights when lit also shows Audi's achievements in lighting.
The vehicle's length, width and height dimensions are 4876x1860x1675mm, and the wheelbase size is 2965mm. Based on the MEB pure electric platform to build the reason, the vehicle has a shorter front overhang size, while the position of the firewall is also relatively front, which makes the Q5 e-tron in the wheelbase and internal longitudinal space of the oil to power model has a great advantage, and Mercedes-Benz EQC, BMW iX3 or relatively large differences. The vehicle taillights are designed with the more popular through-led strips, and the texture when lit is also very good.
The interior of the Q5 e-tron adopts the Design of the Audi family, but compared with the fuel model, the identity of new energy also makes its interior design more avant-garde and modern. The central control area is tilted to the main driving side at a certain angle, and the shift area adopts a suspended operator station design. On the whole, this set of interiors is still relatively in place in the creation of a scientific and technological atmosphere.
The vehicle has a three-row seat layout and is subdivided into 6/7 seats. Among them, the regular 7-seater model adopts a 2-3-2 layout, and the entry and exit of the third row needs to be achieved by overturning the second row of seats. The 6-seater model adopts the popular 2-2-2 layout, the third row is more convenient to enter and exit, and the second row of ride comfort has also been enhanced.
The Q5 e-tron is available in single and dual motor power configurations. Among them, the 40 e-tron star flare type is a single motor version, the motor is located in the rear axle, its maximum power is 150kW, the maximum torque is 310N·m, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 9.3s; the 50 e-tron quattro honor type is a dual motor version, and its front and rear axles are equipped with motors, the total motor power is 225kW, the maximum torque is 460N·m, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 6.7s.
The vehicle is equipped with an 83.4kWh battery, and under CLTC conditions, the single-motor version has a cruising range of 560km, and the dual-motor version is lower, at 520km. The chassis of the vehicle is a front McPherson, rear multi-link independent suspension.
Design highlights and colors
The Q5 e-tron launched this time has a total of three styling concepts, according to the official name are "Brocade Suit", "Mecha Suit" and "Yichuang Collector's Edition" (limited edition model). Among them, the Brocade Suit adopts the design of the same color roof and the same color exterior mirrors, while the Mecha Suit and The Art Creation Collector's Edition use a black roof and black exterior mirrors. In addition, the three models have some subtle differences in details such as the front bumper and front grille.
Q5 e-tron has a total of 8 body appearance colors, of which Dharma black and plum white are the basic colors, and colors such as dry red, mozi green, flower and wood blue, Pangu jade, zhuge gray all cost 4500 yuan to obtain. Edition one Yichuang Collector's Edition can be freely selected between zhuge gray or Dashenghong, while Dashenghong is the exclusive color of the edition one Yichuang Collector's Edition, and other configuration models cannot be selected.
In the interior, the brocade suit and the mech set each have two different sets of trim color designs. Among them, the brocade suit has a wood grain decorative panel of fir ash and warm balsam, trying to pursue a sense of home warmth, while the mecha suit uses 3D diamond grid bright light and arrow feather embossed matte aluminum trim panels, which is more modern. Edition One Edition features an interior design with 3D Chiling high-gloss aluminium panels.
In addition, the Brocade Suit and the Mecha Set each have 4 sets of different soft material stitching colors. Among them, the brocade suit has an exclusive orange plume stitching design, while the mecha suit has an exclusive red plume stitching design. As a limited edition courtesy, the edition one Art Creation Collector's Edition has an exclusive red collar - clean black color design.
Q5 e-tron provides a total of 6 shapes and sizes of the rim, in addition to the 21-inch Thunder Wheel exclusive to the Edition One Edition, the 40 e-tron Star Flare can freely choose the remaining 5 rims, and the additional price of 3000-6000 yuan when choosing a 21-inch rim will be increased. The 50 e-tron quattro honor comes standard with a 21-inch rim, and if you want to replace the 21-inch thunder shadow rim, you need to increase the price by 3,000 yuan.
Configuration analysis and model recommendation
40 e-tron Star Flare Brocade /Mech Set/Priced at 395,500 RMB
Referral index ★★★★★
In addition to the differences in appearance and interior, the 40 e-tron Star Shine Jinyi/Mech set is exactly the same in configuration, and the price of the two entry-level models of 395,500 yuan also makes the starting price of the Q5 e-tron enter 400,000 yuan. Although it is a low-end model, its price of about 400,000 yuan also ensures that the configuration of the vehicle has reached a very rich degree.
The vehicle has intelligent matrix LED headlights, flowing water turn signals, personalized light language, electric tailgate with memory, panoramic sunroof, exterior mirror heating, keyless entry, one-key start, remote start, double-layer thermal insulation glass, 7-seat layout, 14-way electric adjustment of front seats, front seat heating, steering wheel heating, front mobile phone wireless charging, three-zone automatic air conditioning, air purifier, 7-speaker sound and other comfort and functional configurations.
The cabin has a 10.25-inch full LCD dashboard, a central control screen size of 11.6 inches, navigation, voice control, Internet of Vehicles and other functions, and equipped with Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection. Two and four Type-C ports are provided in the front and four in the rear, respectively, and a 12V power connector is also provided in the trunk.
The 40 e-tron Flare Jinyi/Mech Kit features driving assistance as standard throughout the series, namely HUD head-up display, full-speed adaptive cruise, parallel assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping, active braking, road marking recognition, and fatigue driving cues. In addition, it is equipped with a reversing image, a tire pressure alarm, and a tire for air shortage protection.
Compared with the 10,000 yuan expensive 40 e-tron Star Flare Jinyi/Mech Set Day-by-Day edition model, the entry-level model only lacks the configuration of the winter heating optional package, which includes remote air conditioning start, full vehicle preheating, front windshield comfort heating, and heat pump air conditioning system. This configuration can be obtained through optional packaging, and the price of the optional package is also 10,000 yuan, which is exactly the difference in price.
In addition, the entry-level model can also get more comfort and functionality through optional installations, such as panoramic imagery, 6-seat layout, front seat ventilation/massage, rear seat heating, sensing tailgate, 13-speaker B&O sound, etc., which cannot be selected on the daily version. Compared to the higher-level 40 e-tron Star Flare Brocade/Mech Set Day by Day Edition, the entry-level model allows consumers to flexibly customize according to their own needs, so it is also the most recommended.
40 e-tron Star Flare Brocade /Mech Set Daily Edition / Priced at 405,500 YUAN
Referral index ★★★
40 e-tron Star Flare Jinyi/Mech Set The daily version is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the entry-level model, but this 10,000 yuan is reflected in the optional package of the winter warm suit, and this optional package entry-level model can also be obtained for 10,000 yuan, and the entry-level model also has the right to optional more configurations, which cannot be obtained in the daily version. In summary, we do not recommend that consumers purchase the 40 e-tron Star Flare Brocade/Mech Set Daily Edition of this configuration.
50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit / priced at 485,500 yuan
Referral index ★★★★
The price of the 50 e-tron quattro honor brocade suit suddenly came to 485,500 yuan, of which the configuration of the dual motor had a greater impact on the price. In terms of functionality and comfort, it also has a certain degree of improvement over the 40 e-tron Star Flare Brocade/Mech Set.
Compared to the start-up model, the 50 e-tron quattro Honor Jinyi suit is also equipped with exterior mirror memory, inductive tailgate, rear privacy glass, main driver's seat memory, front seat ventilation, rear seat heating, 13-speaker B&O sound, second independent airbags and other configurations. The cabin dashboard and center control screen configuration are the same as those of the entry-level model, but the vehicle comes standard with panoramic imagery, intelligent parking assistance, and adaptive suspension. However, for the entry-level model of 395,500 yuan, the above configurations can all be obtained through optional equipment. Also, it's worth noting that the 50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit doesn't come with an optional winter suit.
In fact, the optional price of the new configuration and the addition of a motor are not enough to cover the difference between the 50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit, but the configuration of the dual motors gives it some capital in hard conditions, which also gives consumers a problem. However, as far as the vast majority of consumers are concerned, their daily cars do not need too strong power, on the contrary, the configuration of a single motor can get more mileage.
50 e-tron quattro honor mech set / priced at 485,500 yuan
In addition to the appearance and steering wheel shape, the 50 e-tron quattro honor mech suit is not much different from the same brocade suit, and its front seats have a massage function, but do not have a ventilated configuration, but both can be optional. However, on the seat fabric, the same brocade suit has a high-grade punched Fine Nappa leather package, while the 50 e-tron quattro honor mecha set costs 5,000 yuan to get this configuration. Therefore, the 50 e-tron quattro Honor mech set is not recommended on the premise that the price of both models is the same.
50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit daily edition / priced at 495,500 yuan
As is the case with the 40 e-tron Star Flare, the 50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the day-to-day version of the brocade suit with the power version, which is also the difference in the winter warm suit optional package. At the same time, the daily version can not be other configuration options, the situation has become embarrassing.
50 e-tron quattro honor mech set daily edition / priced at 495,500 yuan
Compared with the same brocade suit day-by-day version, the 50 e-tron quattro glory mecha set has a staggered configuration in the seat ventilation/massage, and it also needs an additional 5,000 yuan to get a Fine Nappa punched leather seat, even if there is a winter warm suit, it is obviously not as suitable as the 50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit.
Edition one art creation collector's edition / priced at 510,000 yuan
Recommended index ★★★★☆
As the first limited edition of the Q5 e-tron, the significance of the edition one edition cannot be defined one-sidedly by price. In addition to the front seats not having ventilation/massage capabilities, it includes all the features that the Q5 e-tron can come with, and many exclusive styling elements are unmatched by other configuration models.
The price of the edition one art creation collection edition of 510,000 yuan still reflects a certain sincerity, and the identity of the limited edition also makes it sell out. Therefore, this model is more suitable for consumers who pursue individual trends and are willing to taste the early adopters.
Editor's comments: In general, we rarely use the entry-level version of a model as a recommended model, because in many cases, the entry-level model is launched by the manufacturer in order to reduce the price range of the model, and its practicality is not very good to meet the needs of the market. However, the customized optional package launched by SAIC Audi for the Q5 e-tron has made the entry-level model full of more possibilities, and this possibility has not significantly increased the purchase cost of the vehicle, which also makes the entry-level model stimulate consumers' greater desire to buy.
Therefore, from the perspective of price, configuration expansion and battery life, the 40 e-tron Star Flare Jinyi/Mecha suit is most worthy of purchase as a basic version, after all, for many consumers, they prefer to transfer the power cost to the improvement of configuration and endurance. But for a small group of consumers who put mobility first, the 50 e-tron quattro glory brocade suit is also a good choice. At the same time, this part of the consumer can continue to consider the edition one art creation collection edition, after all, the limited edition advantage plus a sincere price is still very tempting.