- The flagship version of the E7X delivers up to 671 hp.
- Audi will offer 100 kWh and 109.3 kWh battery options.
- The E7X’s cabin closely resembles the Audi E5 Sportback.
In the space of just a few months, Audi has moved from teasing a China only concept to testing the finished product. Shortly after the first photos of the China only AUDI E7X surfaced, the company released a fresh image of its mid size electric SUV undergoing cold weather testing in China.
While several of Audi’s electric models in Western markets have felt stale and predictable, this one from its all-caps AUDI sub-brand for China looks like a real threat to the country’s homegrown EV powerhouses.
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The design of the E7X is virtually identical to the E SUV Concept that AUDI presented at last November’s Guangzhou Auto Show. As such, it looks very similar to the E5 Sportback, albeit in the form of a high-riding crossover. Finished in a deep shade of purple and pictured driving on the snow, there’s no denying that it’s a head-turner.
The new image confirms that the front end will include an illuminated AUDI badge, with the intricate LED daytime running lights sweeping across the entire fascia. Created in partnership with Chinese juggernaut SAIC, the E7X is quite imposing, but should look right at home in some of the country’s bright and bustling cities.
Like the E5 Sportback, the E7X includes a prominent LiDAR poking out from the roof, as well as a set of digital wing mirrors. Details released in December by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology confirmed that the digital mirrors will be optional, with traditional mirrors offered as an alternative.
At the rear, the lighting theme continues. An AUDI badge glows red, framed by LED taillights that wrap around the tailgate. There’s also a prominent split rooftop spoiler to aid in aerodynamics.
Powertrain Options
In terms of power, the electric E7X will have plenty. The entry-level model will use a rear-mounted motor with 402 hp, and an all-wheel drive version will also be available, fitted with dual motors to deliver 671 hp.
Shoppers will be able to choose between a 100 kWh battery and a 109.3 kWh unit, both compatible with an 800-volt electrical architecture. The E7X’s driving range will vary between 615 km (382 miles) and 751 km (466 miles), depending on the motor and battery configuration, as well as different wheel sizes.
The E7X measures 198.8 inches (5,049 mm) in length, 78.6 inches (1,997 mm) in width, and 67.3 inches (1,710 mm) in height, with a wheelbase stretching 120.5 inches (3,060 mm). That makes the production model slightly smaller and shorter than the original concept, though the overall proportions remain close.
More details about the E7X, including the all important pricing, are expected in the coming months.
