AUDI demonstrated the second model without four rings

The presentation of the pre-production prototype of the AUDI crossover took place at the Guangzhou International Motor Show. The premiere of the serial version and the start of production are scheduled for 2026, the brand's press service reported on November 21.

The concept was named AUDI E SUV, it is the second model of the sub-brand, which was created by Audi and the SAIC concern specifically for the Chinese market. The first model, the E5 Sportback, entered the local market in September. The usual four-ring logos are missing from these models.

With a length of 5057 mm, the wheelbase of the E SUV concept is 3060 mm. The car is presented as exclusively electric, it has a twin-engine all-wheel drive system with a capacity of 680 hp, which accelerates the crossover from a standstill to 100 km / h in 5 seconds.

The car has a 109 kWh battery, which allows you to drive more than 700 km on a CLTC cycle without recharging. Thanks to the 800-volt architecture, you can charge the battery for 320 km of travel in 10 minutes. The crossover will be equipped with an AUDI 360 Driving Assist system with "innovative assistance systems specifically designed for China," the company said.

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