Our spy photographers caught a lightly camouflaged prototype of the Audi e-tron Sportback hiding subtle design changes under the camouflage wrap and probably bringing more important upgrades under the skin.
We can notice a slightly different Singleframe grille with a more rounded shape and a different mesh pattern. The camo seems to hide a black portion of the bumper connecting the Matrix LED headlights with the grille, in a similar manner to the e-tron GT.
Audi designers have also tweaked the front bumper intakes while we also expect small changes in the rear bumper and the full-LED taillights. The profile looks identical, keeping the mirror-replacing cameras and the coupe-style roofline. Like in most facelifts, Audi could offer new wheel designs and additional color options.
The e-tron and the e-tron Sportback first unveiled in 2018 and in 2020 respectively, are Audi’s flagship electric SUV offerings. However, their limited electric range makes them feel outdated compared to more recent rivals, bringing an imminent early facelift.
While we don’t expect major changes inside the cabin, it is possible that Audi will bring the e-tron’s dashboard layout up to date with the rest of the range, including the smaller Q4 e-tron which has a high-mounted infotainment touchscreen.
The facelifted e-tron and e-tron Sportback will still ride on the MLB platform, which is shared with ICE-powered models, but they are expected to inherit a new battery pack. This will reportedly allow for a significantly increased range of more than 373 miles (600 km), up from the current models’ 249 miles (400 km), bringing them closer to the competition.
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The updated range will probably include the performance-oriented S variants which in their current form offer a combined 496 hp (370 kW / 502 PS). We are not sure if the new battery pack will also allow changes in the power/torque figures but it is possible.
The facelifted Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback models are expected for a mid or late 2022 launch as 2023 MY.
