View Larger / Audi’s upcoming electric vehicle is the A6 Sportback e-tron. (credit: Audi)
MUNICH—While it may seem like sedans are on their way out, they’re still holding their ground in an evolving market. Although car enthusiasts are increasingly turning towards crossovers and SUVs, as illustrated by recent trends in consumer purchasing behavior, there remain manufacturers focused on enhancing sedan offerings—even in the electric segment. Take, for instance, Audi’s forthcoming introduction of the A6 e-tron set to hit US markets next year.
Skeptics may contest labeling the A6 e-tron merely as a sedan since what’s arriving in America is a midsize five-door model featuring a rear hatch rather than traditional trunk confines. In terms of nomenclature within Audi’s lineup, this translates to it being known as the A6 Sportback e-tron which embraces more of a two-box configuration rather than adhering strictly to three-box design seen in its internal combustion predecessors—a distinction that many will find appealing given its increased practicality for transporting larger items like bicycles.
“Our goal was to ensure that the A6 e-tron embodied alluring design cues reminiscent of our concept models,” shared Wolf Seebers, an esteemed designer at Audi. “We focused on achieving that iconic Sportback essence recognized by our loyal customers,” added Seebers.
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