Audi Q8 e-tron & Q8 Sportback e-tron EVs Now In Malaysia From RM383,990

PHS Automotive launches the Audi Q8 e-tron family in Malaysia from RM383,990.

Audi has finally begun their electric offensive in Malaysia with the introduction of the Audi Q8 e-tron family and the e-tron GT range. The Q8 e-tron family consists of two bodystyles, the standard Q8 SUV model and the Q8 Sportback model, each with two variants. Here’s the price breakdown:

● Q8 e-tron advanced 50 quattro – RM 383,990 to RM 396,990
● Q8 Sportback e-tron advanced 50 quattro – RM 389,990 to RM 402,990
● Q8 e-tron S line 55 quattro – RM 474,990 to RM 487,990
● Q8 Sportback e-tron S line 55 quattro – RM 484,990 to RM 497,990

The Q8 e-tron is unrelated to the Audi Q8, which goes for over RM700,000 in Malaysia. In fact, this all-electric model was simply called the Audi e-tron before the facelift brought about a change in naming convention. The Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron are alternative body styles of the same vehicle with the Sportback featuring a more sloped coupe-inspired roofline from the B-pillar back.

Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron advanced 50 quattro models

Both the standard SUV and the Sportback models are largely similar in a lot of ways, but come with some key differences.

Performance figures for both models are as follows:

• Electric all-wheel drive with 2-stage single ratio planetary gearbox
• 340PS and 664Nm of torque
• 0-100km/h in 6 seconds
• 95kWh battery

Standard equipment for Malaysia for these two models includes:

• 8 airbag system
• Audi pre sense front and rear
• Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, efficiency assist, swerve assist and turn assist
• Lane departure warning
• Front and rear cross traffic assist
• LED rear combination lamps
• High-beam assist
• Leather-wrapped double-spoke multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
• Upper part of dashboard in leatherette
• Audi virtual cockpit plus
• Audi connect Navigation & Infotainment
• Audi smartphone interface
• Audi phone box Light
• MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch response
• On-board charger (AC) up to 11 kW
• Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function for the driver seat
• 4-way lumbar support for the front seats
• 4-zone climate control system
• Auxiliary air conditioning
• Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing

The Sportback model has some minor differences here including:

• A smaller boot (528L vs 569L)
• A longer range (505km vs 481km)
• Valcona leather seat upholstery vs Leather/leatherette “mono.pur 550” combination seat upholstery
• Sport Adaptive Air Suspension vs Adaptive air suspension
• Matrix LED headlamps vs LED main headlights with lens
• Black Styling package vs High-Gloss styling package
• Brake calipers painted in Red
• 20” Graphite Gray 5-arm “aero” alloys vs 20” Graphite Gray 5-arm dynamic style alloys
• Decorative inserts in dark Matte Brushed Aluminum vs Glossy black operating buttons with haptic feedback and aluminum look

Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron S line 55 quattro models

As with the base models, there are similarities and differences here to note as well.

Performance figures for both models are as follows:

• Electric all-wheel drive with 2-stage single ratio planetary gearbox
• 408PS and 664Nm of torque
• 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds
• 114kWh battery

Added equipment for Malaysia for these two models includes:

• Digital Matrix LED headlamps
• Singleframe projector lighting
• Virtual exterior mirrors
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Door entrance LED projector lights in front and rear
• 21″ diamond-turned 5-arm black turbine style alloys
• S line interior
• Valcona leather with embossed “S”
• Scuff plates with aluminum inserts in front and rear, illuminated, with “S” logo in front
• Sports contour 3-spoke flat-bottomed leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
• On-board charger (AC) up to 22 kW
• Air ionizer and aromatization
• Power-assisted door closing
• Electrically adjustable front sports seats with memory function for the driver seat

The Sportback model also has some minor differences here including:

• A smaller boot (528L vs 569L)
• A longer range (600km vs 582km)
• Sports Adaptive Air Suspension vs Adaptive Air Suspension
• Audi Sport 21” Black Metallic 5-arm “Aero” structure style alloys

All models come with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty and an 8-year/160,000km battery warranty and 5-years of complimentary roadside assistance. All models can be packaged with the Audi Assurance Package (AAP) which offers 3 additional years of warranty and 3 years maintenance at 15,000km service intervals.