Audi could rename its models to differentiate ICE & EV cars

The odd-numbered ICE-powered vehicles will also continue to be offered with S-badged versions.

According to a media report, Audi could be working towards renaming its entire model lineup to make it easier for customers to differentiate its ICE-powered cars from its EV range.

As per reports, even-numbered vehicles will transition to an all-electric powertrain. Based on this, Audi's A4 could be renamed the A5 & will get a sedan and Avant version. Audi is expected to discontinue the current A5 Sportback. Similarly, another report also claims that the Audi A6 will become the A7.

Audi will also continue to use the "e-tron" suffix for its EVs, similar to its current lineup, including the Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron, Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron. Audi will reportedly, at some point, introduce an A6 e-tron and an A8 e-tron as well.

The odd-numbered ICE-powered vehicles will also continue to be offered with S-badged versions.

Audi has already confirmed that its final new pure ICE-powered car will come in 2025, with all models from 2026 being only EVs. The company has also stated that it will discontinue petrol and diesel vehicles from its lineup entirely in 2033.

Source: AutoExpress