The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is based on a 55 e-tron

Exterior additions include a standard with a roof rack with load capacity of 40 kilograms and flared wheel arches

Interior gets S Line interior pack as standard and a bunch of creature comforts

Has a 106kW battery pack paired to dual electric motors producing up to 408PS/664Nm

0 to 100 kmph comes up in 5.8 seconds with standard tyres, 5.9 seconds with all-terrain tyres

Boasts a WLTP-claimed range of up to 487 kilometres, top speed is limited to 200 kmph

Costs 120,000 euros (Rs 1.09 crore) in Germany; no news on India launch yet

Audi has given its flagship EV, the Q8 e-tron, a special Dakar edition, which makes it off-road-ready and potentially a Land Rover killer