Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit
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The e-tron Sportback, the latest addition to the growing Audi electric portfolio, combines the functionality of a spacious SUV with the elegance of a four-door coupe, all with the underpinnings of the most progressive brand in electrified mobility.
Powertrain and Performance • The e-tron Sportback achieves 355 horsepower, and with Boost Mode engaged – unlocking the full power output of the vehicle – achieves an increased 402 horsepower, reaching 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.1 • Standard-equipped electric quattro® all-wheel drive continuously regulates the ideal drive torque distribution between both axles within fractions of a second. • In most driving situations, the Audi e-tron Sportback relies exclusively on its rear electric motor to aid efficiency. If the driving behavior requires greater output, the front unit is instantly, and undetectably activated. • Positioned low in the vehicle within a protective honeycomb structure, the Sportback battery is engineered to utilize 91 percent, or 86.5 kWh, of the 95 kWh total battery capacity. This engineering approach ensures battery longevity, repeatable performance and peak charging power for longer amounts of time during the charge cycle.
High Function, High Design • Distinguished by its refined coupe SUV design, the e-tron Sportback offers everyday utility, with comfortable seating for five adults and ample space for luggage, and dynamic design through its sportback silhouette. • Showcasing a progressive electric esthetic and the distinct form inspired by the Audi A7, the sportback design is highlighted by a flat roofline extending over the linear SUV body, before dropping steeply to the rear at the angled D-pillars. Despite the sloped roofline, interior dimensions ensure for ample headroom in all seating positions. • The Sportback’s distinct road presence is defined by a large, enclosed Singleframe® grille framed by vertical struts. Lighting design at the front and rear is distinguished by four horizontal segments that distinguish the Sportback as an electrified e-tron model. • The e-tron Sportback features standard adaptive air suspension with controlled dampers to ensure the premium ride experience expected from an Audi. • Furthering its everyday usability, the e-tron Sportback offers a towing capacity up to 4,000 pounds when equipped with an available towing package.2
Technology and Driver Assistance • The e-tron Sportback features usable technologies that are both intuitive and purposeful, including the latest from Audi Connect, which includes a feature for location and connecting to available charging stations. • MMI® touch response with handwriting recognition and natural language recognition features two large, high-resolution touch displays with both haptic and acoustic feedback.4 • The e-tron Sportback offers a host of standard driver assistance systems, including Audi pre sense basic, rear and city, Audi side assist with rear cross traffic assist, and Audi active lane departure warning.5 • Available Adaptive cruise assist on e-tron models utilizes a capacitive steering system that helps the driver with acceleration and braking, maintaining speed and following distance, in traffic jam situations and at highway speeds.5
Latest Updates • New for model year 2021, the Audi e-tron model lines receive impressive revised packaging, including attractive entry pricing with a new Premium trim level. • Enhancing the charging experience are dual charge ports on the driver and passenger side of the vehicles, newly available on the Premium Plus trims of the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. • The usable amount of the high-voltage battery has increased for the model year 2021 e-tron lineup. The battery in the Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback have a total capacity of 95 kWh and now gives customers access to a net energy figure of 86.5 kWh— almost 3 kWh more than 2019 e-tron model. 3
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit - Key Specifications
2021 e-tron Sportback
Starting MSRP6 $69,100
Axially Parallel, Asynchronous (induction) Electric Motor Configuration - Front motor
Electric Motor Configuration - Rear Coaxial, Asynchronous (induction) motor
Dual, single speed transmissions (one per Transmission / Drivetrain axle) with electric quattro® all-wheel drive
Battery Configuration 95 kWh
Horsepower 355 (402 w/ Boost Mode)
Torque (lb-ft) 414 (490 w/ Boost Mode)
Acceleration (0-60 mph)1 5.5 (w/ Boost Mode)
Top track speed (mph)7 124
Curb weight (lb) 5,754
EPA-estimated MPGe (city/highway/combined)8 76/78/77
EPA-estimated range (miles)9 218 4
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Engine/Transmission/Suspension/Chassis Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Dual e-motors with 355 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque (increase to 402 ● ● ● hp/490 lb-ft in Boost Mode)
Electric quattro® all-wheel drive ● ● ●
Dual, single speed transmission (one per ● ● ● axle) Audi adaptive air suspension, comfort (with self-leveling, vehicle speed and driving style automatic control logic as well as five driver selectable ride height ● ● ● levels: Standard, Offroad+35mm, Lift +50mm, Allroad+17mm, Dynamic -13mm and Efficiency -26mm) Front and rear five-link independent ● ● ● suspension
Electromechanical progressive steering ● ● ●
14.8-inch ventilated front disc/ 13.8-inch ● ● ● ventilated rear disc Regenerative braking capability (up to ● ● ● 0.3g)
Electromechanical parking brake ● ● ●
Lightweight technology – multi-material ● ● ● construction 5
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Exterior Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Octagonal Singleframe® grille with BEV ● ● ● adjustable aerodynamics
LED headlights with high-beam assist ● - -
Matrix-design headlights with high-beam - ● ● assist
Digital Matrix Headlight - - Available
Full LED taillights with dynamic indicators - ● ● with animation
Power sunroof with electric sunshade ● ● ●
Manual rear side window sunshades ● ● ●
S line exterior w/ full paint finish, ● ● ● Aluminum window surrounds Aluminum S line door sills, illuminated ● ● ● front & rear Power-adjustable, auto-dimming, power- folding and heated exterior side mirrors ● ● ● with memory LED turn signals integrated into the ● ● ● exterior side mirror housings Privacy glass for rear side windows and ● ● ● tailgate
Black Optic exterior Available Available Available
Second charge port (AC passenger side) - ● ● 6
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Interior/Comfort/Seating Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Four-zone automatic climate control w/ ● ● ● heat pump and enhanced pre-conditioning
Four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, ● ● ● w/ shift paddles (recuperation)
Power tilt and telescoping steering ● ● ● column with memory
Auto-dimming rear view mirror with ● ● ● compass
Driver and front-passenger extendable sun ● ● ● visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
LED interior lighting, white ● - -
Ambient interior lighting package - ● -
LED interior ambient & contour lighting, - - ● multi-color
Cabin comfort pre-conditioning ● ● ●
Power soft-door closers - - ●
Leather seating surfaces ● ● -
Valcona leather seats - - ● 7
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Interior/Comfort/Seating Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Heated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumber adjustment for ● - driver and front passenger Heated and ventilated 18-way individual contour comfort front seats with power - ● ● lumbar adjustment, seat memory Heated and ventilated 18-way individual contour comfort front seats with power - - ● lumbar adjustment, seat memory and massage function
Driver’s seat memory ● ● ●
Front passenger’s seat memory - - ●
Extended Leatherette package (upper part of dashboard, door armrest and lower part of center console in artificial leather to ● ● - match the selected color of the interior trim) Full Leather package (upper part of dashboard, door armrest and lower part of center console in artificial leather to - - ● match the selected color of the interior trim Air quality system (ionizer and aromatization) (Two high-quality - - ● fragrances, Summer and Winter)
Heated rear seats - ● ●
Illuminated Aluminum front and rear door ● ● ● sill inlays 8
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Infotainment/Technology Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Audi virtual cockpit plus (12.3” LCD fully digital instrument cluster with 1,920 x ● ● ● 720 pixel resolution and three visual modes: Classic, Sport and e-tron) MMI® Navigation plus with natural voice ● ● ● control system10
MMI® touch response4 ● ● ●
Limited time subscription to Audi connect® CARE assistance and security ● ● ● services11 Six-month trial subscription to Audi connect® PRIME12 and Audi connect® ● ● ● PLUS13 online services Audi music interface front and rear and Audi smartphone interface including ● ● ● wireless Apple Carplay® and wired Android Auto™ for compatible device14
Audi sound system ● - -
Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium Sound System with 16 speakers, 15-channel - ● ● amplifier and 705 watts
HD Radio™ Technology ● ● ● 9
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Infotainment/Technology Premium Premium Plus Prestige
SiriusXM® with 90-day trial subscription15 ● ● ●
BLUETOOTH® streaming audio for ● ● ● compatible devices
Audi phone box (signal booster and - ● ● wireless charger)16
Garage door opener (Homelink®) ● ● ●
In-vehicle e-tron trip planner ● ● ●
Integrated toll module17 ● ● ● 10
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Driver Assistance Features5 Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Audi advanced key—keyless start, stop and ● ● ● entry with hands-free tailgate release Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield ● ● ● wipers and headlights
High-beam assist ● ● ●
Cruise control with coast, resume and ● - - accelerate features
Audi pre sense® basic ● ● ●
Audi pre sense® front ● ● ●
Audi side assist and Audi pre sense® rear with Rear cross traffic assist and Vehicle ● ● ● exit warning Audi active lane assist with emergency - ● ● assist Adaptive cruise assist with Traffic jam assist, Turn assist and Predictive efficiency - ● ● assist Traffic sign recognition (includes vehicle - ● ● speed and sign recognition) Head-up display with navigation and - - ● assistance systems information 11
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Driver Assistance Features5 Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Intersection assist - - ●
Parking system plus with front and rear ● ● ● acoustic sensors Top view camera system with Virtual 360 ● - ● view 12
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Safety Premium Premium Plus Prestige
Advanced Airbag Protection System with 8 ● ● ● airbags18 Safety belt reminder for driver and front ● ● ● passenger Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ● ● ● (LATCH) in rear seats Power central locking system with safety ● ● ● unlock feature if airbags deploy18 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) wit Offroad mode, secondary collison brake ● ● ● assist and traction control (ASR) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution ● ● ● (EBD) and brake assist
Tire pressure monitoring system ● ● ●
Electromechanical parking brake ● ● ●
Rear view camera system ● - -
Top view camera system with virtual 360° - ● ● and curb views, parking system plu
Rear side airbags with illuminated seat - ● ● belt buckles 13
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Electrical All
Battery capacity 95 kWh
EPA-estimated range9 218 miles
Transmission/Drivetrain All
Dual, single speed transmissions (one per axle) ●
Electric quattro® all-wheel drive ●
Body/Suspension/Chassis All
Lightweight technology – multi-material construction (steel and aluminum) ●
Audi adaptive air suspension ●
Electromechanical progressive steering system ●
Steering ratio 15.9
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft) 40
Turning radius (ft) 20 14
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Exterior measurements All
Wheelbase (in) 115
Length (in) 193
Height (in) 65
Overall width with mirrors (in) 86.2
Width without mirrors (in) 76.2
Track, front/rear (in) 64.7/64.5
Curb weight (lb) 5,754
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.28
Trailer hitch provision for 4,000 lb maximum towing capacity2 Available 15
Audi e-tron Sportback 2021 Press Kit – Features and Options
Interior measurements All
Head room, front (in) 38.1
Head room, rear (in) 37.9
Leg room, front (in) 40.8
Leg room, rear (in) 39.1
Shoulder room, front (in) 58.6
Shoulder room, rear (in) 57.2
Cargo volume, with seatbacks fixed/down (cu ft) 27.2 / 54.5
Seating capacity 5 16
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1Always obey all speed and traffic laws.
2Maximum tow rating when properly equipped with towing accessories. Vehicle load, other accessories and options may reduce maximum towing capacity. See vehicle owner's manual for details.
3Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Audi connect should only be used when it is safe and appropriate. Audi connect services and features are optional, provided with the support of authorized affiliated and third party service providers, and may require additional subscriptions with separate terms and conditions. Available on select models. Certain services collect location information, see Terms of Service for information about how to disable and for other details. Connect services are subject to technologies remaining commercially available, and such services are not guaranteed.
4When using MMI touch response system, always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations.
5Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations.
6Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices and do not include destination and delivery ($1,095), taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.
7Top track speed electronically limited in U.S. Always obey all speed and traffic laws.
82021 e-tron Sportback EPA estimates: 77 combined city/highway MPGe. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age, and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
92021 Audi e-tron Sportback EPA estimated total range is 218 miles. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, accessory use, temperature and topography, battery age, load, and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. 17
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11Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Connect CARE services are provided with the support of authorized affiliated and third party service providers. Available on select models. Connect CARE services are activated prior to purchase or lease and do not require registration or paid subscription. Connect CARE services require vehicle cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal; certain services collect location information, see Terms of Service for information about how to disable. Audi Connect services, including Connect CARE are subject to technologies remaining commercially available, such services are not guaranteed, and may not be available after December 2021. See Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other details at www.audiusa.com/privacy and https://www.audiusa.com/technology/intelligence/audi- connect/connect-terms. Connect CARE services should only be used when it is safe and appropriate.
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13Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Wifi feature is provided through Connect PLUS. Connect PLUS features and technologies are optional, may require additional subscription with separate terms and conditions, and should be used only when it is safe and appropriate. See materials provided by wireless carrier for terms, privacy, data security details. Returning devices connect automatically and use data plan unless hotspot is removed from device settings.
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15Requires compatible smart device. This is a CONSUMER device. BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider. You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacture. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider. WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls serviced by using this device. 18
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18Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.