Automotive
Audi updates Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron for 2027 U.S. lineup
The electric SUV models return to the American market with standard all-wheel drive, revised controls, and refreshed software.
The short version
- Audi is bringing the Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron back to the U.S. for the 2027 model year after skipping 2026.
- The 2027 lineup makes Quattro all-wheel drive standard, discontinuing the rear-wheel-drive configuration.
- Interior and technology updates include physical steering wheel scroll wheels, revised touchscreen software, and expanded driver assistance features.
Key facts
- The Audi Q6 E-Tron returns to the U.S. market for the 2027 model year following a hiatus for the 2026 model year.[MotorTrend]
- All 2027 Q6 and SQ6 E-Tron models now feature standard Quattro all-wheel drive, with the Q6 delivering up to 456 horsepower and the SQ6 reaching 509 horsepower.[MotorTrend]
- Interior updates include physical steering wheel scroll controls, revised touchscreen software with simplified menus, and a dedicated charging-stop Power Nap mode.[MotorTrend]
- Available equipment includes remote Park Assist Pro, rear emergency brake assist, customizable OLED taillights, an integrated dashcam, and an augmented reality head-up display.[MotorTrend]
What remains uncertain
- Pricing, precise delivery timelines, and official EPA range figures for the 2027 U.S. models were not detailed in the report.[MotorTrend]