IBMA

Just ordered a Q8 Sportback etron and was wondering if anyone already got one and could vouch fof a real 450KM+ range

JNealCox

I'm waiting for mine to show up. In the US the EPA values are 285 mi (458km) for the SUV and 295 mi (475km) for the Sportback. For the old etron quattro, the EPA numbers were not far from the mark. There is more discussion of this in this thread:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...051031/page15/ . Of course those values are at a 77F ambient. There are very few reviews "in the wild" that would not be significantly affected by the ambient temps. As we all know, The Li-NMC batteries used will lose 20 to 25% in range in going from 77F (25C) to 32F (0C). The improved range of the Sportback over the SUV is the lower drag coefficient.

IBMA

So it should still give atleast 420Km+ ?
would mythos black be a mess to clean like brilliant black?

JNealCox

What you actually get in real life depends very much on your driving style, cabin settings, etc. For me, I'm going from a 2019 SUV etron quattro (215 mi range) to the 2024 Q8 etron Sportback (295 me range). Honestly, I could not tell you really but I doubt I've consistently been getting 215 miles of range out of my 2019, but, whatever it is, I'm expecting to see about a 37% improvement in range when I get my 2024. With my 2019 use, I found its range "adequate", so I am expecting the Sportback to be pleasantly "more than adequate"! I'm going from a Glacier White 2019 to a Daytona Gray Pearl in my 2024, so I can't comment on you color question.

mks632

If you really care about the appearance of your vehicle, black is always a challenge. Not impossible but certainly difficult and you have to be meticulous about washing/cleaning techniques to not introduce microscratches, swirls, and other damage. I would definitely consider a ceramic coating immediately after you obtain the vehicle - that helps a lot. MANY black vehicles are initially "damaged" by the PDI cleaning done by the dealership - IMO it's worthy of having a small discussion with your dealership to be careful on that initial "detail". Mythos black is metallic - it is somewhat more forgiving than non-metallic black. I've owned multiple black vehicles in the past - now I only purchase silvers or grays. Life is too short for me to keep a black vehicle pristine in appearance. Good luck.

geeplus

I thought black was such a nice car to get but in SoCal Dust and Pollen will make you change your mind real quick. Every time I get a detail I think I got all the water out of the cracks, and seems, but as soon as you drive off you will have water spots everywhere! I even use a Leaf blower to get all the excess water and it still never fails.

sclodeca

Took delivery of Glacier white Launch edition last week. So far, 255 mile range with 80% charge.

R3Wood

My 2005 A6 is black. My 2017 S7 is Mythos. I have Modesta BC-04 on the S7 and it’s very easy to keep clean. I haven’t found it any harder to keep the black clean than the Glacier White Metallic on our etron Sportback. Currently I’m on the list for a Q8 etron Sportback in Mythos. First thing I’ll do is put Modesta BC-04 on it. I don’t live in a tough winter area, so that may be the difference .

R3Wood

Beautiful!