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- Audi Q8 e-tron makes regional debut
- Launching in Malaysia in June
- Up to 408 PS/664 Nm, 106 kWh battery, 481 km range
We’re bringing you live photos of the upcoming Audi Q8 e-tron that is currently showcased at the Audi House of Progress event in Singapore, marking the Southeast Asian debut of the EV SUV.
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PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the official distributor for Audi cars in Malaysia, noted that Malaysia will be amongst the first countries in Asia to receive the new Q8 e-tron, with a local launch happening in June later this year. Prices are estimated to start from RM 369,000 to RM 476,000.
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Both the standard SUV and Sportback body style will be offered, and both with e-tron 50 and e-tron 55 variants available. The display unit shown at the event is the Q8 advanced e-tron 50 quattro.
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For the Malaysian-spec Q8 e-tron, the range starts with the Q8 e-tron advanced 50, which outputs 340 PS and 664 Nm from two electric motors (AWD) that are juiced up by an 89 kWh (usable, 95 kWh nominal) battery. Electric driving range is claimed at 410 km.
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The Q8 Sportback e-tron advanced 50 gets the same drive unit, though features are bumped up with Matrix LED headlamps, sports adaptive suspension, and sports seats, along with black styling package.
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Moving up to the Q8 e-tron S line 55 variant, it gets a larger 106 kWh (usable, 114 kWh nominal) battery with more powerful motors that outputs 408 PS and 664 Nm. Range is up to 481 km.
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Standard equipment include single-frame projector lighting, digital matrix LED headlights, virtual exterior mirrors, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and Bang & Olufsen sound system.
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The Q8 Sportback e-tron S line 55 adds black styling package for the exterior, sports seats, and sports adaptive suspension.
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As for charging, the Q8 e-tron 50 variants support up to 11 kW AC charging, while DC fast charging is up to 150 kW
the Q8 e-tron 55 variants get the upgraded 22 kW AC charging capability, and DC fast charging is rated at 170 kW.
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Bookings are currently open for the fully electric (EV) Audi Q8 e-tron in Malaysia, though we've been told that orders made from today can only be fulfilled from 2024 onwards. To reiterate, estimated prices start from RM 369,000 to RM 476,000.
Also read: Est. price from RM 369k - RM 476k: 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV and Sportback EV open for booking
