The Audi Q6 etron defines the future of Audi and Porsche!
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This is our in-depth review of the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron. It defines the future of Audi and Porsche. The PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric) builds the base of every new Audi and Porsche EV which is bigger than compact class. The Q6 etron is 4,70 m or 185“ long and sits between Q4 etron and Q8 etron. Here you see it still in camouflage paint and white 21“ wheels. There will be a 100 kWh battery and RWD and AWD versions, latter as 55 TFSI with 6 s acceleration and Q6 S with 4,5 s acceleration. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 First Audi Q6 e-tron EV SUV
01:38 Length, wheels, battery and range
03:03 OLED "alive" rear lamps
04:30 Recharging and suspension
05:17 Q6 e-tron S with light signatures
06:47 Frunk and trunk / boot
07:57 Interior: key and seating
08:51 Rear seats
09:20 Acceleration Q6 etron 55 TFSI AWD
11:58 Suspension and driving modes
14:29 Q6 etron vs Q8 etron
16:23 Regenerative braking
18:28 The EV platform feeling
Audi #AudiQ6etron
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►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzread.info 00:00 First Audi Q6 e-tron EV SUV 01:38 Length, wheels, battery and range 03:03 OLED "alive" rear lamps 04:30 Recharging and suspension 05:17 Q6 e-tron S with light signatures 06:47 Frunk and trunk / boot 07:57 Interior: key and seating 08:51 Rear seats 09:20 Acceleration Q6 etron 55 TFSI AWD 11:58 Suspension and driving modes 14:29 Q6 etron vs Q8 etron 16:23 Regenerative braking 18:28 The EV platform feeling Audi #AudiQ6etron Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
@kreigerbailey3550
10 ай бұрын
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎
There was an investor meeting presentation on the topic of PPE by Audi online for a long time (2021-07-07 UBS PPE deep dive). One slide displayed the differences between Macan and Q6 showing different e-motors, suspention and so on. So it's certainly not only software tuning, but a lot of hardware changes. What seems to be similar to the J1 platform is the power output of 475kW. Audi also claimed -30% energy comsumption compared to the e-tron 55, so we're certainly looking out not only for the WLTP figures but the Bjørn Nyland test of truth! Overall, as always good first impressions by Autogefühl!
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
I did not like insideevs mention 30 min charging 10-80%
@RamLin058
10 ай бұрын
I wonder about battery differences between the Q6 and the Macan EV - Porsche promises new type of battery together with Customcells. Wonder if the same will be available on Audi too
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
@@RamLin058 In what timeframe and for which future models?
@RamLin058
10 ай бұрын
@@abraxastulammo9940 see porshe scc55, silicone anode tech that is expected in the new Macan
@hankmoody7521
10 ай бұрын
@@RamLin058 my understanding was, Northvolt would deliver NCM811 cells with graphite anode, Si anodes are coming maybe next year, but not from Northvolt. Porsche's Cellforce will start pilot production only by next year.
Beautiful scenery. Interesting vehicle. Thank you Thomas!
Always enjoy the videos on the channel keep up the good work everyone 👍👍👍
As for the LED running lights, I love how they first started by Audi as white dots on the R8 and S5. Then they did lines. Now they have circled back to white dots!
@SDav21
10 ай бұрын
I don't like white dots. It looks old fashioned versus a solid smooth line.
@MrUser999999
10 ай бұрын
@SDav21 well said, for this model and apparently future models im afraid(given recent concepts they have released) , they look like the low resolution drls from vehicles in the early 2010s. Sure they can form different shapes but sadly they may age bad. Audi has had some really nice drl signatures in their current gen line up, such as the a3,a5, a7, and e tron. Their currently gen drls (models already on sale) did a nice job having unique drl that aren't just a solid smooth bar line or lines as other brands have or plan to adopt. Heck, volvo seems to be taking some inspiration from audi current line up, and implementing the design into their thor drls in their new ex30 and ex90. I think the size of the pixels is what's bad, if they want a good example of implementing pixel themed drls, they should take a look into hyundai ioniq5 and new Santa fe. The pixels are much bigger, but they fit well in design. Without looking like they are outdated drls.
Finally, Audi seems to be making a big change to the interior multimedia system!
Beautiful scenery.
love the paint job!
Love the twin charging ports! Really wish everyone did this
Thank you Thomas for this video. When you'll have the production car don't forget the "door closing sound" section 😂
The white wheels remind me of the original Audi Quattro. The rally style 4 door hatch.
@FeLiX13sLaVe
10 ай бұрын
Ur-Quattro was a 2-door.
@CookandBakewithSamer
10 ай бұрын
@@FeLiX13sLaVe you are right. Not sure brain said 4 door. Yes for sure. That was an awesome car. I wanted one. Never got to drive one.
I love the wild colour. 😊
I am not a fan of EV's but the Audi (q4) makes nice ones. This also looks really great. In color of the ur-quattro.......love it
Looks cool from the outside. win win for Audi designers.
Thumbs up they did not do a frunk-delete and for the Tesla-style chargeport placement with a flexible second door for AC. 🤩
At a glance it looks a bit like a Q4 e-tron that has a longer bonnet (hood)
Hi Thomas, nice video! Any idea when the A6 Avant e-tron will come?
nice Review!
Thank you Thomas...I'm intrigued to learn how this compares to the Mercedes-Benz offerimg and look forward to seeing a competitive test!!😊😊
I am loving the new Audi grills, can’t wait to see it on the A6 etron
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That's a pretty cool paint job on it!
LOVE the OLEDs!
Will the sportback version also be released?
Those wheels 😍😍😍😍
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
yeah i loved those too
Mainly waiting on A6 & A8 e-tron to come around. Those will be epic.
Wow a bigger Q4!
Beautiful car and great color 🇩🇰🍀
Very good solution with the charging ports, I would like this solution on my PS2 to simplify street charging!
@autogefuehl Is it "pedal power on" or antiquated power button? Did your regen setting aave between drives or resett like the Q8? Small frunk is a fail for such a huge bonnet.
Hello Thomas, When will you test drive the Lotus Eletre in 4k, full screen, full lenght? 😊
Danke @autogefühl! With no regard or the PPE efficiency details etc. I like the camouflage on these. Would have liked it for fun, trailing my urQuattro behind it.😂 But proportions seems more right than Q4. A6 will be interesting.
Love the paint - it should be an option :)
@romulus_
10 ай бұрын
probably decals. but it would be interesting if companies offered this from the factory.
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
@@romulus_Audi has an e-tron GT special edition afaik
@tkt557
10 ай бұрын
It's decals. Original color is metallic blue. Can Be seen on trunk.
Difficult to read on the while tire walls. Did you notice the rear/front dimensions on the two variants? I assume SQ6 have wider wheels. I also assume both have staggered setups. Porsche has official said that Macan will be available with 22" so I am hoping the same withRSQ6
Yes of course ❤
It looks like a trainer in that livery.
Someone should make white tires. That would look so cool.
Had 3 VW products: golf wagen, gti, tiguan. All three had issues. The wagen and the gti leaked rain.
May I get this colour for my Q6.
And there goes the buttons and scroll wheel from the steering.. I HATE this crap.
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
yeah...
Nice video Thomas 👍🏻👌🏻 but no passat B9 or Superb video from you? 🙌🏻👍🏻
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
we ll deliver soon !
I’m really surprised that you didn’t yet test drive the Lotus Eletre. All the other journalists test driven it. I’m looking forward to see one of your nice reviews about the Lotus Eletre.
What will happen to the A4/A5? Nowadays A4/A6 are very similiar except in size.
@autogefühl, could it be, that the annoying “S-Bahn” Noise of the (Q8) etron is gone?
Great review and car !!....really liking those white wheels which give me rally car vibes....shame there's no vegan interior which I for one would have opted for.
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
I bet there will be
@XENONEZZ2
10 ай бұрын
@@abraxastulammo9940 certainly hope so..!!..👍
From the size and elements that already been revealed, this should be the next-gen Q5 EV
@henryhilljr4250
10 ай бұрын
It is. The odd numbers will be ICE versions for now
Would be cool if OEMs would offer such wraps from factory
Great video as always! I wonder why they haven't revealed the interiors so late into the development cycle.
@nickbien
10 ай бұрын
i suspect it’s a different interior than what spy shots have shown
@burddog0792
10 ай бұрын
Probably because they cheaped out on capacative/touch screen BS.
@Noah-bu1vk
10 ай бұрын
I have seen pictures online which showed an interior that is very similar to the Q4, which is absolutely not in line with the pricetag that will be higher than the Q4. I would have expected (and am still hoping for) the dual screen setup from the A6/7/8 and Q7/Q8.
@nickbien
10 ай бұрын
@@Noah-bu1vk I don't think the q6 interior will look like any audi interior that came before it. Also, the material quality is already a lot better than the q4, especially the doors
@thomasbangjeppesen8232
10 ай бұрын
I hope for an alcantara headliner option.......
Where was this filmed?
Will Porsche trunks also get SMALLER than the one in the Taycan with its low hood?
What are the full dimensions of the Q6 etron (L x W x H x WB x TRUNK/BOOT)?
Nice presentation, again. Seems like Q6 is sort of based on Q4, similar design outside, similar steering wheel. Nice external lights but as a new Q8 e-tron owner having an all new digital-led headlights, I think Audi is taking too much time playing with lights where they should focus more on other things first. MMI still has bugs, even in Q8 e-tron for example. Second, the steering wheel buttons in new Q6 are an utter disappointment. Amazing that Audi still hasn't accepted the fact that touch buttons are a bad idea on the steering wheel - they are not intuitive, they are not precise and they take attention of the driver away from the road. While I do like the looks of whole infotainment in e-trons (congratz to Audi for still nicely integrating screens into dashboards), it's just wrong that manufacturers (especially Tesla) are trying to turn cars into "gaming" spaces. We need to drive cars, not play on the (huge) touch screens. It's so wrong, especially safety-wise. One practically needs to look at the screen for any setting (even A/C temp change). Also, since I'm 198 cm tall, Audi could finally figure out seats (I have the most premium ones available in Q8 but...) where the back of the seat could be vertically extendable, so we get same ergonomics (and headrest position) like 175 cm drivers. Oh, one thing I don't agree with in the review: Q8 and Q8 e-tron do not feel the same, not even close. We have Q8, Q4, Q7, e-tron and Q8 e-tron in the company and Q8 feels heaviest, probably most comfortable, leans a lot in corners and has more that "truck" (big vehicle) like feeling. Q7 is similar. Q8 e-tron sits better on the road, feels a bit smaller, hardly leans in cornering, still very comfortable. Q4 is the sportiest, hardest suspension of all, like a pocket rocket. It just makes you wanna drive it faster.
@hgh425
10 ай бұрын
Why buy a new EV that just a stop gap. Make no sense.
@rishinarang9966
9 ай бұрын
I have unfortunate news on the infotainment. Spy shots of the infotainment shows a giant iPad setup :(
Nice. It’s obvious that Audi actually wanted to bring this car last year. Still it’ll probably sell pretty well.
@7ludi
10 ай бұрын
Actually two years ago😅
@anemeth9281
10 ай бұрын
It's already an old design
@igeekone
10 ай бұрын
Correct, PPE was delayed causing the unwanted delay of the Macan EV and this.
I wish the cars came in the paint style it uses in these prototype videos.
Seems like they’re still going with huge battery over high efficiency. I wished they’d design pure BEVs around 18-inch wheels as standard.
Seems that Q5 mule seen testing is was the as Q6. Will Q5 be exactly the same but fuel powered? Proportions are great so lets hope so 😊 🤞
@poney3839
10 ай бұрын
It probably won't since Audi is now completely splitting it's EV vs ICE platforms / designs. The interiors might be similar though. They didn't make a public statement but from now on they'll probably slow down (if not stop) their investments into their ICE platforms and powertrains and make marginal improvements just to cope with regulatory requirements.
Hope and pray for alcantara headliner as an ekstra option
That sticker of prototype makes me have a reminiscence of EVA.
@j.r.986
10 ай бұрын
Get in the Q6, Shinji
Great video. Really interesting car. Love to location.
I would get this to replace my Model Y.
An app to adjust the playfulness of the headlights. What is the world coming to?
アウディ❤Audi❤️ from Tokyo .
What do you think about the performance? Is it better thnan a 3 motored E-tron S / Sq8 E-tron? Is it lighter as well i think?
@FrenchBulldogsCantSpeakFrench
2 ай бұрын
There will be SQ6 e-tron and RSQ6 e-tron
The left-hand side charging port should NACS in America!
The car is actually Thomas Blue colored. You can see the real color when the doors are open)
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
heheh yes
Looking at the side profile of the Q6 if those wheels are 21 inches I can't see how the total length comes in at 185 inches....it looks a whole lot shorter than that ...maybe around 140 inches or so.
Good Audi💪
~6s time for 0-100 is a bit disappointing for the 55 version, a car that costs over €65k. I already drive a Tesla Model Y and a car like this with hopefully a more premium ride would be nice but is very expensive
@Rumblingbelly
10 ай бұрын
Yup, seems like to match the model Y performance you need RSQ6 or Macan EV. That of course takes way more money.
I swear 13mins in, Thomas was discussing the bellends mode 😂😂
Good review as always. I'm not sure if I like the front design of that car. It seems like Audi has taken a sort of VW ID design. So the Fareo Islands are "....sort of close to the British coast...." ...really....where have you got that idea from....??? Maybe you should check the map ....it is a direct (air) distance of 390 km ...when starting in Torshavn. So not really close i would say......and you would find yourself on deep water if you should try to swim that "close" distance.....
Basically the upcoming electric Macan
@Rumblingbelly
10 ай бұрын
Macan should be a faster car, right?
@benzo5799
10 ай бұрын
@@Rumblingbellyaparently performance should be above the s model with hardwarechanges to the motor and inverter
@Rumblingbelly
10 ай бұрын
@@benzo5799 sq6 etron has now been revealed 4.5s, in my eyes thats a bit too slow
@christianolsen9781
10 ай бұрын
@@Rumblingbellyagree the top Audi needs to be faster or at least match Y performance
@Rumblingbelly
10 ай бұрын
@@christianolsen9781 yeah I mean if Tesla can do fun/quick SUV then why even S-version Audi is 4.5s ? RS version you know it will cost too much extra..
I really hope they can get more than 500km from a 100kWh battery. Owning a Q4 I'm really interested by this vehicle for a replacement but so far, none of the features described is a significant improvement over the MEB platform : I currently get a 530km WLTP from a 82/77kWh battery pack and charge 20 to 80 in 27 minutes thanks to a very flat curve.
@Saddex
7 ай бұрын
The WLTP figure is expected to be around 600 km for the Q6 e-tron but generally Thomas seems to achieve 15-20% less in real life, ballpark figure. The 500 km figure is likely derived from this context.
Compare to Mercedes-Benz & BMW, Audi's design is far superior but personally... I still think Volvo, Polestar, and KIA did better design than the 3 German brand.
@unexplainedwearenotalone3537
10 ай бұрын
True Europe now try copying style EV by Korean by china I love Volvo I own kia and trust them because if we see many go try alliance with geely the big company in the world right now and Korean unique design style many copies by Kia in Europe.
@johannkruschwitz3959
10 ай бұрын
@@unexplainedwearenotalone3537you have no idea what your talking about 🙄 the designers from Kia Hyundai tec… are based in Munich Germany.
@S4MCRD
10 ай бұрын
Volvo is for nerds and Kia / Hyundai have been copying the germans their entire existence
@dragospahontu
10 ай бұрын
Genesis❤
@Avacado01
10 ай бұрын
I have no idea what you said.german trio quality, technological level doesn't match with mediocre brands like Volvo,polestar,Tesla,
is it true that A6 etron Avant is moved to be in production before the sedan? I got this understanding from something I read but not sure. So have you heard anything? I feel people liked to see a wagon now. So many SUVs already.
@7ludi
10 ай бұрын
No sedan comes first
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
@@7ludiThen Nio beats Audi in the sedan and wagon game 🙄
Someone please bring a black light!!
I'm struck by the natural green beauty, yet lack of trees ...per google "Thanks to strong winds and frequent gales, there are few trees on the Faroe Islands. And the ones that are here are not native. Most were brought in from Alaska and South America's Tierra del Fuego, which have similar climates to the Faroes"
How it compared to the audi Q4 e-tron? It looks more like the Q4 than the Q8 e-tron tbh...
Meet the new Macan people!
What’s the estimated price ,?
A much needed EV platform and size between the Q4 and the Q8. We just need them to adopt the NACS connector for the North American market otherwise it will not be an option for me at this point. Mercedes is switching so I am considering the EQE SUV and also hoping BMW will switch so I can also consider the iX. I am hoping for a trio to choose from!
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
Nacs has to provide 800V first, - seems to be a fanboy fetish these days to call for nacs when in reality specific unreliable chargers and bad service are to blame (bring Alpitronic to USA! 😉)
Hope This comes with bright colors like green, orange, red & blue😀!
I certainly don’t need all the bells and whistles. I want range, efficiency, comfort fast charging and a good gsp.
Just compared the JBL 110 vs Boombox 3. Definitelty prefer the 110's bass and power! How does this Soundcore x600 compare with a speaker like the JBL 110 sound-wise? Thanks!
Fancy lights show, how easy is it to change a broke light.???
Thank you, very good review. Probably will be very pricey as Audi makes you add every little thing a la carte. I suspect a fully loaded to be $80+
@autogefuehl
8 ай бұрын
Cheers!
Is this Iceland ? Nice landscapes.
@stp926
10 ай бұрын
Thomas said it is The Faroes.
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
Faroe Islands yes
@Orbit353
10 ай бұрын
@@autogefuehl I initially through it was Iceland, where part of the public road network are "fjallvegur" (F-roads) that have river crossings without bridges, thus you drive on the riverbed (and 4WD is mandatory). It would be a good demo to have the Q6 wading through water :)
Will ID4 also get onto this platform, or is that still considered compact?
@abraxastulammo9940
10 ай бұрын
No, because it has premium in the name 😅
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
ID4 is MEB platform, compact
@Cloxxki
10 ай бұрын
@@autogefuehl 🙏
The problem with this is Q4 and Q8 etron has similar interior space. Is this similar also? Why?
@MrRaitzi
10 ай бұрын
Q8 will be discontinued likely and moved to this new platform later.
Can Audi please put all autopilot, lane keep assist and acc control buttons on the steering wheel? It is essential for convenience control for every driver nowadays.
Any news on when it will be released?
@abayamangali
10 ай бұрын
Probably in 3-6 months
@Antraxx84
10 ай бұрын
At IAA in Munich in September
I think this car is not any smaller than Model Y, how come the back seat space is so limited? I think most people would rather give up some storage space at the back for more leg room for the back seat. It’s very disappointing that they make this like a normal ICE car with an ev platform.
where is the 7 seater etron that i need?!?
Bigger battery than in the Taycan and New Macan?
@autogefuehl
2 ай бұрын
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And WHAT TO DO with the cow leather as a side product of the beef meat??
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWWVsLyen8Tanag.html). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6SGsM2QadHYoto.html And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKqMx7KKmcKzcc4.html New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p21ou7qDZ5W7hKQ.html More and more natural materials are rising: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIaH1bp-ntqudNI.html Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oISTpdiFnMSsnKw.html For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pp-epaOmoZTFaKg.html Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.
1:48 I don't find the overhangs to be that short for an EV to be honest. Especially in the front it appears quite a bit larger than the one of the Q4. But maybe they put more stuff underneath the hood in this model. The current colouring of the car plays a role in that as well probably. Also it's interesting that there is apparently not more legroom available than in the Q4. What is the target group for this vehicle since the Q4 was already quite spacious ?
@randy2558
10 ай бұрын
Long overhang to accommodate the useless frunk that most people will never use, but ev nerds always cry about if it's absent.
@eirik500
10 ай бұрын
I am also dissapointed by the smallish interior size and a meaningless huge bonnet.
@Wasabi9111
10 ай бұрын
@@randy2558is there even a frunk? The worst is for EVs to have a long hood w no frunk. I use my frunk all the time in my rivian.
@benzo5799
10 ай бұрын
@@randy2558“that no people will ever use“ thats the most ignorant statement ive heard in a long time. charging cables? Stinky shoes? A frunk is perfekt for that. Literally eryone who owns an ev agrees on that
@randy2558
10 ай бұрын
@@benzo5799 charging cables can be stored in the trunk. If your shoes stink that bad, maybe you should throw them out? Actual data (not just anecdotes) shows people rarely use frunks. It's a trade-off. A smaller footprint/roomier interior/larger trunk has more real world utility than a long hood with a gimmicky frunk.
Great review as always. One key fact I would like you to include is whether the battery will preheat for charging. I love my Q4 but this is a major omission that means the charging curve is rarely achieved.
@poney3839
10 ай бұрын
I keep hope they add it in the next OTA, this is not a HW issue and this can be adressed with a proper software update.
Learning about cars learning German, 2 birds one shot 😅
Overall looks good but is too round, nice rims, i hope @Audi release a new Q2 and Q3 sharp/square design
I bet in FSD it still drives within an inch of the car in front
I assume the Q6 will offer Adaptive regen. But maybe the software was not ready. You did not say anything about it. I prefer that over one-pedal driving.
@autogefuehl
10 ай бұрын
Ye sure it does