Audi recently unveiled a unique design study, the Q6 E-Tron Offroad Concept, on its Facebook page. The concept is an all-electric, off-road-capable vehicle with an aggressive design that suggests it’s ready for rugged terrain. While Audi didn’t provide many details, we can glean some information from the images shared.
The concept features portal axles, which enhance ground clearance by shifting the half-shafts above the wheel hub. This allows for additional inches of clearance, reducing the risk of scraping the vehicle’s belly or getting stuck on obstacles. The tires, specifically the Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires, have studs for improved traction on icy surfaces.
The vehicle’s ground clearance is impressive, with a significant gap between the top of the tire and the wheel opening. This also reveals some reinforced suspension components designed to withstand rough off-road driving.
From the images, we can see that the Q6 E-Tron Offroad Concept is a Sportback variant, with a sloping roofline and black paint with a striated wrap. The exterior trim, including the front-mounted four-ring logo, is blacked out, and the fender flares are large to accommodate the oversized tires. The vehicle also features an interesting lighting arrangement, including clusters of LED assemblies on the front bumper and a roof rack.
While the concept looks impressive, it’s worth noting that it’s just a design study and will not be produced as a production model. However, it’s likely that some of the technology and hardware shared with the conventional Q6 E-Tron will be incorporated into future production vehicles. The Q6 E-Tron itself has a battery pack with a gross capacity of 100 kilowatt-hours, providing an estimated 307 miles of range and dual electric motors with 456 peak horsepower.