FIRST REPORT
AUDI Q6 E-TRON
Can you enjoy a premium SUV without spending £80k-£100k? Let’s see
WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Do you need all the bells and whistles to create a good premium commuter?
LIVING WITH A…
Where our long-term test cars have been and what they’ve done
“Over the first few hundred miles, the Q6 E-tron has impressed”
Go for a walk on any given day and count the number of Range Rovers, Defenders and SUVs from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche you see.
Premium SUVs are a growing presence on our roads as more people pay to have the very best cars their money will buy – and manufacturers are alive to this, pumping out more and more luxurious models. But how ‘cheap’ can you go to access this lifestyle while ensuring your selection is future-proof? Our latest long-termer might just provide the answer.
As standard, the Audi Q6 E-tron starts from a relatively low £60,515 (yes, ‘relatively’ is doing some heavy lifting there) and gets a leather-clad and tech-heavy cabin, a soft ride, tons of space and a chunky road presence. Plus it’s based on a platform co-developed with Porsche, and who doesn’t want a cut-price Porsche?