Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro unveiled
Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro debuts in Guangzhou: price, specs, tech
Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro unveiled
At Guangzhou Auto Show, Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro launches at 279,900 yuan with 525 hp AWD, 83-kWh battery, L2 assist, 59-inch display.
2025-11-22T19:00:24+03:00
2025-11-22T19:00:24+03:00
2025-11-22T19:00:24+03:00
At the Guangzhou Auto Show, Audi unveiled the E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro — a new take on the electric liftback priced at 279,900 yuan. Based on the Pioneer quattro trim, it reshuffles equipment to sharpen the value equation without diluting the tech.Compared with the standard E5 Sportback, the newcomer gains revised welcome light signatures, matrix headlights, a panoramic adjustable glass roof, soft-close doors, and upgraded trim with ultra-fine microfiber. The flip side is the absence of a head-up display and some interior combinations. It’s a trade many buyers are likely to accept, given the extras that matter day to day.The dimensions stay the same: 4,881 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, 1,479 mm in height, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase. The Special Performance version rides on 20-inch wheels with Pirelli tires and front four-piston Brembo brakes, and it adds digital exterior mirrors. The spec reads focused and contemporary.The driver-assistance suite is built on Momenta EBM and combines 27 sensors: a lidar, three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 exterior cameras. Processing is handled by NVIDIA Orin-X, enabling L2-level functions in the city and on highways, plus automated parking. The setup points to calm, consistent assistance rather than headline-chasing autonomy.Inside, a 59-inch panoramic display spans the cabin, visually split into three functional zones. The infotainment runs on a Qualcomm 8295 chip with support for CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Carlink. This version also includes the Comfort Pack priced at 15,000 yuan: front-seat massage, heated rear seats, a Bose audio system, and a dedicated speaker in the driver’s headrest. It’s the right bundle for long days behind the wheel.Two electric motors deliver a combined 525 hp and 725 Nm, fed by an 83-kWh battery. Air suspension, CDC adaptive dampers, and rear-axle steering are standard. On paper, the chassis hardware promises supple ride quality without dulling responses.
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Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro debuts in Guangzhou: price, specs, tech
At Guangzhou Auto Show, Audi E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro launches at 279,900 yuan with 525 hp AWD, 83-kWh battery, L2 assist, 59-inch display.
Michael Powers, Editor
At the Guangzhou Auto Show, Audi unveiled the E5 Sportback Special Performance quattro — a new take on the electric liftback priced at 279,900 yuan. Based on the Pioneer quattro trim, it reshuffles equipment to sharpen the value equation without diluting the tech.
Compared with the standard E5 Sportback, the newcomer gains revised welcome light signatures, matrix headlights, a panoramic adjustable glass roof, soft-close doors, and upgraded trim with ultra-fine microfiber. The flip side is the absence of a head-up display and some interior combinations. It’s a trade many buyers are likely to accept, given the extras that matter day to day.
The dimensions stay the same: 4,881 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, 1,479 mm in height, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase. The Special Performance version rides on 20-inch wheels with Pirelli tires and front four-piston Brembo brakes, and it adds digital exterior mirrors. The spec reads focused and contemporary.
The driver-assistance suite is built on Momenta EBM and combines 27 sensors: a lidar, three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 exterior cameras. Processing is handled by NVIDIA Orin-X, enabling L2-level functions in the city and on highways, plus automated parking. The setup points to calm, consistent assistance rather than headline-chasing autonomy.
Inside, a 59-inch panoramic display spans the cabin, visually split into three functional zones. The infotainment runs on a Qualcomm 8295 chip with support for CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Carlink. This version also includes the Comfort Pack priced at 15,000 yuan: front-seat massage, heated rear seats, a Bose audio system, and a dedicated speaker in the driver’s headrest. It’s the right bundle for long days behind the wheel.
Two electric motors deliver a combined 525 hp and 725 Nm, fed by an 83-kWh battery. Air suspension, CDC adaptive dampers, and rear-axle steering are standard. On paper, the chassis hardware promises supple ride quality without dulling responses.
