SPIED: Audi Aims To Go After Tesla's Model X HEAD ON With The E-Tron Quattro

It was only a couple years ago that the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) brought along the debut of something quite a bit different from the four rings. Dubbed the E-Tron Quattro Concept, it was a full electric sport-utility vehicle from Audi.

While we've been a bit distracted with talk about the Q6 and the Q8, the E-Tron Quattro has fallen onto the back burner. Until now, that is. 

That's because the E-Tron Quattro has been spotted undergoing testing abroad. 

Snapped in production trim, this is the first time we're seeing the electric SUV out in the open. From what we can see it looks pretty far along in its testing as well. Note: There's no heavy cladding. 

Though I would have suspected a vehicle more akin to the size of the Q5, it appears that this E-Tron Quattro will be a bit larger. Check out that rear door, which is mighty long. Scale is a bit difficult to determine in images without a reference but I feel fairly confident after closely examining the snaps. 

Also noteworthy: Check out its squat stance. Clearly, aerodynamics is a top priority — as it should be — for this EV. 





2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)


















































































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