Audi Q4 e-tron base trim gets steel wheels & drum brakes

The new Audi Q4 e-tron base trim comes with a smaller 52 kWh battery.

According to reports, German luxury car brand Audi has introduced a new base trim of the Q4 e-tron SUV, in the form of the Q4 35 e-tron. The new entry-level variant comes with a bunch of cost-cutting updates to help make it more affordable.

The new Audi Q4 e-tron base trim comes standard with 19-inch steel wheels. Audi has also replaced the disc brakes on the rear axle with a set of drum brakes. The carmaker argues that the energy recuperation system on the EV does 90% of the braking, with the remaining 10% being handled by the discs at the front - meaning disc brakes at the rear aren't necessary. Also, the use of drum brakes helps bring down maintenance costs while reducing the risk of corrosion.

The new Audi Q4 e-tron base trim comes with a smaller 52 kWh battery (down from 77 kWh). The new Audi Q4 35 e-tron variant is priced at $57,700 - a little over $7,000 cheaper than the Q4 45 e-tron variant.

Source: Motor1