Posh automaker Audi India will soon introduce its first ever electric vehicle car in the country. As per sources, the new products are named as e-tron and e-tron sportback. The new products are expected to be launched before July 22. Pre-bookings for both models have already commenced for an initial booking price of Rs 5 lakh.

While the Audi e-tron combines the comfort of a luxury vehicle with a range suitable for everyday use, the Audi e-tron Sportback offers everyday utility and a distinct road presence through its Sportback silhouette. The Audi e-tron will rival the likes of Mercedes-Benz EQC and Jaguar I-Pace in India, and will be offered at around Rs 1.19 crore (ex-showroom, India).

The Audi e-tron, the first fully electric series-production model from the brand with the four rings, comes with a few signature Audi design cues, such as the octagonal-design single-frame grille with vertical struts presented in platinum gray, Matrix LED headlights with four horizontal struts, a wrap-around shoulder line that extends from the headlights, along the flanks, to the rear lights, giving the Audi e-tron a low visual center of gravity. The quattro blisters over the wheels hint at electric all-wheel drive. The sill area is contoured and receives black inserts on the door trim. The e-tron logo on the electric charging flap stands out, while the wheel arch trims and sills are in a contrasting color. The rear end has a long roof edge spoiler and wide diffuser to emphasize the electric SUV’s sporty character, whereas a light strip connects the LED rear lights.

Inside, the Audi e-tron greets the driver with the Audi virtual cockpit coupled to 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch MMI-touch response displays angled in the driver’s direction. When off, the upper one blends into the large black-panel surface, while the lower display is incorporated into the broad center console. In addition to operation by the two touch displays, the driver can activate a host of functions using natural language voice control. The Audi e-tron is 4,901mm long, 1,935mm wide, and 1,616mm high. With its long wheelbase of 2,928mm, the e-tron has ample space for five occupants along with their bags. The luggage capacity is 660-litre which can be expanded to 1,725-litre with the rear seatbacks folded down. The panoramic glass sunroof keeps the interior even lighter and intensifies the impression of airiness and space. The panoramic glass sunroof keeps the interior even lighter and intensifies the impression of airiness and space