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Audi reveal four new 'TFSI e' plug-in hybrid models
Audi surprised the world after announcing four new plug-in hybrid models - the Audi Q5, A6, A7 and A8, which will all wear the new ‘TFSI e’ badge.
Audi reveal four new ‘TFSI e’ plug-in hybrid models
Audi surprised the world after the announcement of four new plug-in hybrid models that they will be showcasing at the Geneva Motor Show this year. The models in question are the Audi Q5, A6, A7 and A8, which will all wear the new ‘TFSI e’ badge.
The top of the range plug-in hybrid model is the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro. While it has an incredibly long name, the A8 makes up for it in power. A 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine is paired to an electric motor and a 14.1kWh battery pack, bringing the total power output to 330kW with 700Nm of torque. Audi is yet to announce performance figures for the A8 TFSI e, but with an all-wheel drive quattro system and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission at its disposal, we can expect it to be quick.
Powertrain technology is borrowed from the fully electric Audi e-tron SUV, with the regenerative braking system recuperating up to 80kW of energy under maximum load. The TFSI e models also feature haptic feedback that triggers on the accelerator pedal to let the driver know when they are in electric mode, improving efficiency during scenarios like coasting.
Local pricing is yet to be announced, but we will be following the Geneva Motor Show closely, so keep an eye on the site for more news.