The AUDI E5 Sportback is based on
SAIC Motor's
IM L6, sharing the electric motor, battery, electric control system, and the same platform, as part of a collaboration between Audi and SAIC. The E5 Sportback was unveiled at the
Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025 following the E concept being first shown at the
Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2024, demonstrating a new design direction based on the "Advanced Digitized Platform". The E5 Sportback reached dealerships for display in May 2025. Deliveries are slated to start in late August/early September 2025.
Features The E5's powertrain features an adaptive air suspension as well as support for all wheel steering. In the interior there is a pillar-to-pillar 4K screen that also integrates the screens displayed by the cameras that replace the traditional wing mirrors. The display is powered by a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 8295 chip. The
LiDAR-based AUDI 360 Assisted Driving system is also present on the E5 Sportback. Also included in the interior is an ambient natural lighting system and hidden air vents with a three-signature-scent fragrance diffuser. == Powertrain ==