2022 Audi e-tron
2022 Audi e-tron quattro
Class: Electrical Car
Miles pushed: 183
Battery capability: 95 kWh
CG Report Card
Room and ComfortA
Energy and PerformanceA
Match and FinishA
Gasoline EconomyA
ValueB
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of the complete mannequin lineup.
Massive & Tall Consolation
Massive GuyA
Tall GuyA
Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” score primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs335 horsepower
Engine Type2 electrical motors
Transmission Automated
Drive WheelsAWD
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimate MPGe: 78 metropolis/77 hwy/78 mixed
EPA-estimated driving vary: 218 miles
Shopper Information vary estimate (superb situations): 218+ miles
Base worth: $65,900 (not together with $1195 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check car: Particular paint ($695), Chronos Version Bundle ($17,500), e-tron Beam ($475), Privateness Trunk Cowl ($340), delete Audi Field (-$250)
Worth as examined: $85,755
Fast Hits
The nice: Spectacular dynamic efficiency, roomy and opulent lodging
The nice: Usually logical infotainment controls, higher than rated vary
The not so good: Restricted in-cabin small-item storage
Tom Appel
For Audi, e-tron is not only an electrical crossover, it’s an electric-vehicle subbrand, and that makes issues a little bit complicated. Shopper Information spent a while with the 2022 e-tron, a midsize electrical crossover that slots in dimension between the model’s gasoline-powered Q5 compact- and Q7 midsize crossovers. The e-tron is accessible in “commonplace” and swoopier Sportback physique kinds. Excessive efficiency S variations of each e-tron physique kinds can be had.
2022 Audi e-tron
Additionally obtainable in commonplace and Sportback physique kinds is the This autumn e-tron compact crossover. Plus, Audi sells a high-performance sedan referred to as e-tron GT. A caffeinated model of the GT, the RS e-tron GT can also be supplied.
Our check e-tron got here effectively outfitted with the $17,500 Chronos Version Bundle. That package deal contains, amongst many different issues, premium Bang & Olufsen audio and particular inside and exterior trim parts. The orange brake calipers seen in these photographs come as a part of the Chronos Bundle.
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The e-tron is powered by a pair of electrical motors which mix for 355 horsepower. A 95-kWh battery supplies an EPA-estimated 218 miles of vary. The high-performance e-tron S boasts 429 horsepower and 208 miles of vary. All e-tron fashions come solely with AWD.
Throughout a light summer season check interval, our check e-tron reported estimated cost ranges of 218-255 miles, however gave the impression to be touring even farther per cost than that.
As is the case with most premium electrical automobiles, the e-tron supplies loads of clean energy, and is definitely as much as the duty of merging and passing. The journey is each agency and compliant, and really a lot consistent with the normal Audi driving expertise. Kudos, too, for the agency and sporty steering really feel.
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2022 Audi e-tron
The opulent cabin feels particularly roomy, and presents loads of big-guy area in each seating rows. One gripe: This writer stays irritated that Audi doesn’t see match to supply AM radio within the e-tron. You’ll be able to examine why right here.
Given our latest glitch-ridden expertise with BMW’s similar-size iX electrical crossover, we’re happy to report that Audi’s flagship EV crossover was bother free throughout our analysis. If the e-tron is a preview of future electrical Audi fashions, we really feel fairly good about going EV.
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2022 Audi e-tron
The e-tron is a energetic driver with snappy acceleration and pleasing journey and dealing with traits. Cornering lean is managed effectively.
Whereas indicated cost declined by 25 p.c throughout a 59.4-mile check drive, indicated vary was down by solely about 20 p.c. Nonetheless, even then vary on this mannequin isn’t any form of barrier breaker.
Seating is snug and supportive, and front-seat occupants don’t lack for room. The rear seat will maintain two adults—a bulging heart console squeezes leg room from anybody who’d consider sitting within the center. Relying on entrance occupants’ seat location, rear passengers can have relaxed legroom. Headroom is a little bit “nearer” because the roof tapers down in again however riders as much as about 6 toes tall ought to nonetheless match there.
Inside supplies are plush and enticing. Cabin cupboard space is about common, with a decently sized glove field however a small-capacity console cubby, modest door pockets, web pouches on the backs of the entrance seats, and cup holders within the console and rear-center armrest. Two plus touches are a shallow lined bin within the rear armrest and a storage field to the left of the steering column that holds the proprietor’s handbook, liberating up some area within the glove field.
Rear cargo area is sufficient for a midsize SUV however liftover is on the excessive facet. Some safe area is accessible beneath the load flooring and web pouches are supplied on the rear corners to carry incidentals. Rear 60/40-split seats fold at a slight rise from the load flooring, however with no gaps from one floor to the opposite.
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