The up to date system will nonetheless start with letters like A for “low-floor” autos or Q for “high-floor” ones. That will likely be adopted by numbers 1 via 8 that assist symbolize the dimensions or classification of the automobile. Nevertheless, Audi says it should now not use odd and even numbers to symbolize what powertrain applied sciences it makes use of.
Then comes the physique model, which incorporates Avant, Sedan, or Sportback, the place relevant. Lastly, Audi will add to the tip a powertrain code, together with the TFSI (Turbo Gasoline Stratified Injection) combustion engine, TFSI e (plug-in hybrid), and E-tron (all electrical). The system additionally replaces Audi’s two-digit energy output illustration which actually made issues complicated.
This new naming system will debut with the brand new combustion engine model Audi A6, which will likely be revealed on March 4th. You’ll be able to count on Audi A6 fashions to have names like A6 Avant TFSI or A6 Sedan E-tron. (Present fashions won’t be renamed.)
E-tron autos had been particularly complicated prior to now. The unique US line was a Q8-style SUV however was simply referred to as the “Audi E-tron.” A Sportback model was made afterward, and each had been renamed to Q8 E-tron (which at the moment are being phased out). At the moment, there’s a Q6 E-tron that’s comparable in measurement however constructed on Volkswagen’s modular Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) platform shared with the A6 E-tron and Porsche Macan EV.
