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.
