AUDI’s E7X Wants To Convince The Chinese To Buy German

• The flagship version of the E7X will deliver 671 hp.
• Audi will offer the E7X with 100 kWh and 109 kWh batteries.
• The E7X’s cabin should be similar to the E5 Sportback.

Just a couple of months after the first photos of the China-only AUDI E7X emerged, new photos of the large electric SUV have surfaced as it undergoes testing in China. Whereas some of the EVs sold by Audi in Western markets feel a little stale and uninspired, this model could have the potential to pose a serious threat to some of the nation’s homegrown EV powerhouses.

The design of the E7X is virtually identical to the E SUV Concept that AUDI presented at last November’s Guangzhou Auto Show. As such, it looks very similar to the E5 Sportback, albeit in the form of a high-riding SUV. Finished in a deep shade of purple and pictured driving on the snow, there’s no denying that it’s a head-turner.

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These new images confirm that the front end will include an illuminated AUDI badge, with the intricate LED daytime running lights sweeping across the entire fascia. Created in partnership with Chinese juggernaut SAIC, the E7X is quite imposing, but should look right at home in some of the country’s bright and bustling cities.

Like the E5 Sportback, the E7X includes a prominent LiDAR poking out from the roof, as well as a set of digital wing mirrors. Details from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, released in December, confirmed that these will be optional and that traditional mirrors will also be available.

Just like the front, the rear of the E7X includes an AUDI badge glowing red and LED taillights which wrap around the tailgate. There’s also a prominent split rooftop spoiler to aid in aerodynamics.

Powertrain Options

In terms of power, the electric E7X will have plenty. The entry-level model will use a rear-mounted motor with 402 hp, and an all-wheel drive version will also be available, fitted with dual motors to deliver 671 hp. Shoppers will be able to choose between a 100 kWh battery and a 109.3 kWh unit, both compatible with an 800-volt electrical architecture. The E7X’s driving range will vary between 615 km (382 miles) and 751 km (466 miles), depending on the motor and battery configuration, as well as different wheel sizes.

More details about the E7X, including the all-important pricing, should be announced in the coming months.