Audi Malaysia launching two new models soon, the Q8 e-tron & e-tron GT

KUALA LUMPUR: The official distributor of Audi Malaysia, PHS Automotive Malaysia will soon be launching two new cars in the local market, the Q8 e-tron and the e-tron GT.

Interested customers can register their interest at the recently added ROI (registration of interest) page on the Audi Malaysia website. In the said form, buyers will be able to choose between the two e-trons.

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Let us get to know more about the upcoming Audi Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT -

Audi e-tron GT

• The e-tron GT will be offered in two variant options namely, the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT
• Both the Audi e-tron GT trims will be powered by a dual-motor setup paired with a 84 kWh battery. The setup offers a maximum power of 476 PS along with a peak torque of 630 Nm in the base e-tron GT. In the high-performance, RS trim the mill makes 598 PS and 830 Nm
• On the performance front, the e-tron GT completes a century sprint in just 4.1 and 3.3 seconds in the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, respectively. The setup offers a 501 km of range
• On the charging front, the e-tron GT supports 22 kW AC charging and 270 kW DC fast charging

Audi Q8 e-tron

• The Q8 e-tron will be offered in two body-styles (standard & Sportback) and two variants (50 e-tron and 55 e-tron)
• The Audi Q8 50 e-tron is powered by dual e-motors making 340 PS and 664 Nm. The motor is pumped by an 89 kWh battery which offers a range of 505 km and 491 km in the Sportback and standard body, respectively
• The Audi Q8 55 e-tron, on the other hand, features a more powerful e-motor setup which generates 408 PS and 664 Nm of torque. It features a larger 106 kWh battery that allows the car to offer a range of 582 km in the standard and 600 km in the Sportback trim
• For charging is a 11 kW AC charging with an optional upgrade of 22 kW. As for DC fast charging, its 150 kW for the 50 e-tron and 170 kW for the 55 e-tron

What do you think of the upcoming all-electric Audi cars? Let us know in the comments.

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