{"id":34252,"date":"2022-03-01T18:24:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=34252"},"modified":"2022-03-01T18:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:24:15","slug":"spy-shots-audi-e-tron-sportback-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/spy-shots-audi-e-tron-sportback-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"Spy Shots &#8211; Audi E-Tron Sportback Facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audi is in the process of developing a mid-cycle update for its E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, and a prototype of the latter has been spotted testing in northern Sweden today. The prototype is for the updated E-Tron Sportback, but the changes seen here will also end up on the updated E-Tron SUV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The E-Tron arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model, with the coupe-like E-Tron Sportback arriving one year after the regular crossover. In Audi tradition, we should see the updated versions arrive in late 2022 as 2023 models.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-1956328100\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-1148395172\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25346028)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=289682&a=2263928&g=25346028\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com --><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prototype points to significant styling tweaks coming, including a new headlight and grille treatment similar to what we see on the new 2022 Q4 E-Tron. The front and rear fascias also appear to feature a more streamlined look, and it&#8217;s possible the internal graphic of the taillights will sport a new design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There isn&#8217;t a shot of the interior, but our photographer claims the prototype was fitted with a new infotainment screen. Don&#8217;t be surprised if the separate screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment in the current E-Tron are merged into a single wide display for the updated model. There should also be some major mechanical mods to help keep the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback competitive against some of the newer competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s rumoured the vehicles will receive new batteries, more efficient electric motors, and new electronic control software to help boost range. The E-Tron arrived with just 328 kilometres of range as measured by the EPA. Efficiency updates added for 2021 saw the range increased to 357 kilometres. The mid-cycle update is expected to increase the range closer to 480 kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audi was relatively early among established automakers to launch a credible Tesla rival when it first rolled out the E-Tron. However, to speed up the gestation, Audi modified a platform originally developed for internal-combustion cars, specifically the high-riding version of Volkswagen Group&#8217;s MLB Evo platform shared with the Audi Q7 and Q8 and multiple other VW Group crossovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming updates should keep the E-Tron fresh until it is redesigned around the middle of the decade on a dedicated electric-vehicle platform, at which point it may be rebranded a Q8 E\u001eTron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"34253\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-001-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"34257\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-005.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-005-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"34265\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-008.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-008-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"34261\" src=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-012.jpg 600w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Audi-E-tron-Sportback-Facelift-012-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">AUTOMEDIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Audi is in the process of developing a mid-cycle update for its E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, and a prototype of the latter has been spotted testing in northern Sweden today. 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