German luxury carmaker Audi has officially landed on Nepalese shores with the Q4 35 e-tron electric compact SUV. The Audi Q4 35 e-tron is available in two body styles – Standard and Sportback. The all-new Audi Q4 35 e-tron is priced at Rs 1.45 crore while the Audi Q4 35 e-tron Sportback is available at Rs 1.50 crore.

Kaeros International in Kathmandu will be exclusively importing Audi electric cars in Nepal, with the dealer already being associated with Tesla. These two electric compact SUVs are the first of many EVs to come from the brand with the Four Rings, says the company.

Both the Q4 35 e-tron and the Q4 35 e-tron Sportback use a 55 kWh battery and combine this with an electric motor offering an output of 125 kW (170 PS) and torque of 310 Nm. In both body variants, this is sufficient for 9.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, and a WLTP-certified range of up to 349 km on a full charge. Both these models are purely rear-wheel drive.

At 4,588mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,632mm high, their external dimensions place them in the larger compact SUV segment. While the front overhang measures just 86 centimetres, the wheelbase measures a generous 2760mm – even more than in the medium-sized SUV segment.  The resulting interior measures 1830mm in length, which is similar to a large full-size class SUV. The boot space of the Q4 e-tron provides 520 litres of space for luggage and 1,490 litres when folded down at a ratio of 40:20:40. In the Sportback, the rear compartment holds 535 and 1,460 litres.

Audi Q4 35 e-tron Sportback

The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback 35 e-tron Sportback get 20-inch and 19-inch wheels respectively. The front tires are 235 millimetres wide throughout, and the rear tires are 255 millimetres. Similarly, both models have a ground clearance of 180mm to perform well on easy off-road terrain. The front axle of these compact electric SUVs is designed in the classic McPherson construction method while a five-link design works at the rear.

A muscular stance, a high front, and an expressive rear section – the two compact electric SUVs bring the progressive design that the brand introduced at the beginning of 2019. Its sporty character emerges from the striking proportions – thanks to short front overhangs, large wheels, a broad track and powerfully toned exterior. In the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, the especially low coupe-style roofline ends in the rear where the spoiler sits deep on the two-part window.

Audi Q4 35 e-tron

The cockpit of the Q4 35 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback 35 e-tron feature a three-dimensional design with geometric volumes. In both electric SUVs, the operating and display units take on the function of design elements. The digital instrument for the driver is embedded like a diamond between two volumes – a short one on the left-hand side, which incorporates an air vent, and a long one on the right-hand side. It extends all the way to the front passenger door and integrates further air vents. The central touch display occupies the space in front of it.

Depending on the equipment package, the further contours of the instrument panel are designed in silver and grey tones. Below this contour lies the climate control operating unit. Below it, a large operating panel with a black-panel look extends into the space which features a compact shifter for selecting the gears, a capacitive rotary volume control and the start/stop button. The hazard warning light switch as well as the Audi drive select buttons and the ESC stabilization control are designed in a black panel look and backlit with white backlighting. Important driver assist systems come as standard.

The Audi Q4 35 e-tron and the Q4 35 e-tron Sportback rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the upcoming Kia EV6 in the Nepalese market.