If you live in the UK and you want to own Audi‘s
most technologically-advanced crossover, spending £ 82,240 OTR (US$ 104,710) would
certainly be a great start, as it would land you the e-tron Launch Edition
model, which you can order beginning with early 2019.
Granted, that is a lot of money, but in return for
your “investment”, you’d be getting an all-electric luxury people hauler,
boasting the automaker’s virtual door mirrors, Matrix LED lighting, Valcona
leather, 21-inch alloys and more.
The foldable mirrors reduce the width of the e-tron
by 15 cm, and their cameras feature a resolution of 1,280 x 1,080
pixels, offering you good all-weather visibility – aided by a heating function
that prevents the cameras from misting over or freezing. This function also
powers itself on when the camera sensors detect dirt.
Visual hallmarks of the e-tron Launch Edition
include a black styling pack for the Singleframe grille surround and window
cappings, plus the privacy glass extending from the B-pillar rearwards. Inside,
you’ll find features such as the panoramic glass sunroof, illuminated door sill
trims, matte brushed aluminum inlays and Valcona leather instead of Twin
leather.
As for on-board tech, get ready to enjoy your fully digital
Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, two large MMI touch response displays with
haptic feedback and voice control, Audi Smartphone interface, Audi Phonebox
wireless charging, MMI navigation plus and internet-based Audi connect
infotainment services. Other available features include the electric steering wheel
adjustment, adaptive cruise control, camera-based traffic sign recognition and
a 360-degree camera with panoramic views and a bird’s eye view.
During launch, prospective e-tron owners who have gone
in on Audi UK’s deposit scheme (which grants ordering priority ahead of the
crossover’s 2019 on-sale date), will be given first refusal on a limited
edition model dubbed Edition 1.
Audi will only make 30 such examples for the UK, all
of which will feature a panoramic glass sunroof, four-zone electronic climate
control, a Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System and acoustic glazing. As for
its visual highlights, it comes with an Antigua blue metallic paint, orange
brake calipers, 21-inch turbine design alloy wheels, the Audi beam
incorporating an Edition 1 logo and aluminum exterior elements.