The 2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback Electric is one of those that have added another dimension to an already established segment of SUVs. The electric counterpart is in contention against their engine siblings and might soon overwhelm them in their respective market shares. Audi E-Tron Sportback is very much expected to have the same proposition as that of its predecessor in most of the domains including the cabin accents, ergonomics, and tech-ends. This directs us to suspect that the three-level trim hierarchy of the Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige is likely to be as it is as in the previous model.
The Asynchronous Motor in Single-speed Direct Drive layout may retain its stature as a propulsion unit with an increase in its battery capacity, most probably, in the newer model which will, in the end, empower the dynamic-looking 20" 5-double-spoke Turbine design bi-color wheels. The narrative can be speculated to be true for the Volcano Gray Ash Natural Wood inlays, Moon Silver Headliners, and the Okapi Brown Leatherette for the ambiance touches that come as a standard in the Premium trim and continue in the higher trims as well.
Trims
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Premium
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Premium Plus
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Prestige
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MSRP(AWD) (Expected)
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$ 69,600
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$ 78,500
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$ 82,800
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Key Features
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Front Axially Parallel, Asynchronous Motor
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Digital Matrix-design LED Headlights
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Intersection assist
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Rear Coaxial, Asynchronous Motor
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Okapi Brown Leatherette
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Dark Brown Natural Sycamore Wood inlays
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20" 5-double-spoke Turbine design bi-color wheels
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Active lane assist
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Full Leather package, Valcona
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Heated Front Seats
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Heated & ventilated front seats
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Air quality package
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8-way Power-Adjustable
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Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System
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Individual contour front seats with heating, ventilation, & massage
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Memory Function
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Audi adaptive cruise assist
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Black Optic package for wheels
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LED headlights with high-beam assist
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SiriusXM
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Volcano Gray Ash Natural Wood inlays
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Towing package
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Though the Premium trim, itself, is more than enough than required as per the spec-sheet, the Premium Plus takes the impression way beyond one’s expectation with the addition of features like the Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System and ventilation-cum-heat-incorporated seats. The safety propensity also does get better with the Audi adaptive cruise assist and Active lane assist in the Premium Plus trim. If this might have impressed you then the Prestige scale will probably even amplify that as the Valcona Full Leather package as a clouding is something that is not a daily business for anyone and can be availed of in this apex format. In addition to that, the convenience is analogous to an epic theoretical drama in the making with the Individual contour front seats with heating, ventilation, & massage that have been kept exclusive for the Prestige only. Therefore, as mentioned earlier, it is likely to maintain all such belongings in the upcoming model and will be content in its suite and offers.
Which Trim should you buy?
The price is a pretty hefty one and it scrambles with high increments as we move up the trim tree. So, being cost cautious and feature-addict at the same time compels us to keep the Premium trim at the top of the wishlist. Soberly convenient for long travels, no compromise in its ambiance, and the inherent Roll Stability Control & Collision Mitigation nudges make it no less than its siblings. Hence, it has to be the base trim among all to be chosen as per the cost to value ratio.
2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback Electric Release Date
There is no specific confirmation from any sides yet regarding the pre-booking dates or sales dates of the 2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback Electric, so we will also avoid making any prediction as such keeping Covid-19 in mind.