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DIVA Drives
by Fact ME
Over the years, the OHLALA team have test driven a vast array of quality vehicles created by a wide range of car manufacturers. From hatchbacks to saloons, from SUVs to sports cars, from diesel and petrol engines to hybrid vehicles, we have tried them all. This month, thanks to Audi Qatar, we got to experience the future in the form of the new Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro. This fully-electric vehicle is a taste of things to come in the auto world and we couldn’t have been happier to get behind the wheel.
A Modern And Stylish Exterior
As soon as we laid eyes on the Sportback, we were instantly taken by its bold design. This stylish vehicle combines the refinement of a four-door coupé, the capacity of an SUV and the forwardthinking nature of an electric car.
At the front end, the contoured bumper sits between two large and modish looking air curtains, greatly enhancing the aerodynamic efficiency of this e-tron. Adding to its exclusive look are the LED headlights positioned just below the car’s contoured bonnet. At the flanks sit illuminated aluminium door sill trims, whilst 20-inch wheels come with an option for newly available yellow brake callipers. A novel feature of this vehicle and indeed a new experience for us, were the two cameras replacing the classic side mirrors, an element we will cover in more detail later on. This vehicle, with its largely enclosed single frame, has a flowing roofline that leads the eye to both the rear spoiler and the prominent diffuser that extends across the width of the vehicle. Available in 12 exterior colours, this fabulous five-seater exudes both power and prestige, with its appearance alone evoking a strong desire within us to get out onto the road.
A FIVE-STAR INTERIOR
Once inside the vehicle, we were greeted by electronically adjustable seats with four-way lumbar support. From this ultracomfortable and supportive viewpoint, we could take in the meticulously laid out cabin. Available in five colour schemes, the interior of the Sportback is reminiscent of a five-star lounge, with an abundance of room and premium materials used throughout.
