Chapter 2 of #AudiGoesElectric is here! We also forgot to mention that the regular e-Tron's range has now been improved to 222 miles so its a bit better than the e-Tron Sportback. We'd like to see Audi get closer to that 300 mile mark but for those of you who want to go all-electric and don't want a Tesla, the e-Tron Sportback is one of the most stylish and luxurious options out there and its a lot cheaper this year as well. The $7,500 tax credit is also still available to those who qualify.
I can't understand everyone's issue with range on electric cars. Who drives the distance from LA to Vegas every day? Most people don't even drive 50 miles a day, not to mention 100, 200 or even 300 miles.
Audi a "reputable car company"? Lol since when? VW, it's parent company, is the biggest crook of them all... Plus, their products may look good, but their reliability is horrendous. Poor engineering.
Khailil S at the moment. Yes. But that is only cause they don’t put out as much waste energy as heat that an internal combustion does. The octo system that Tesla has produced for the model y could help massively with this problem.
I agree. I'm not against e.v.'s ( I also dont think they're going to impact climate change much either) but the real world range is the big question for me. I live in an area where half the year I'd have the air conditioner on and the other half with the heater running.
Here’s an article you might want to check out www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/news/amp31739529/how-much-does-climate-control-affect-ev-range/
Super super nice...but that range though...hopefully car makers in the future will make their electric vehicles with at least 350 miles of range. These low ranges would be okay in like a 30k dollar EV...but not an almost 90k dollar Audi lol
The E-Tron is more about luxury and build quality which most EV’s lack. It’s a shame that EV’s that have the needed range are priced well beyond the limits of John/Jane Q Public.
Just purchased the exact same Edition One model in the same color combination from my Audi dealer here in South Florida. Tesla wasn’t even in the running. There’s no comparison between the two. Now just waiting for my electrician to come at weeks end to install the lines for the 240 level charger. Couldn’t be happier with my decision.
Of course there is. I’ve had a Model S for 3 yrs and got this edition one 2 weeks ago. Luxury; Audi wins hands down. Tech and range; Tesla wins hands down. The tech kinda sucks in the Audi, something as basic as the app is completely useless. Go to any Etron site and you’ll see most complaining about the app, charging network and the tech. I hope that it improves with time; I’m leasing so will reassess at the end of it.
Nice choice if you have to have an Audi. VW group isn’t going to make it a true Tesla competitor (0-60, 1/4 mile) tho. I believe they’re going to leave that to Porsche. They should try to make the e-tron more focused on range. 300 miles would make it more competitive
Thanks for the review. It assisted in our decision. I purchased a 2020 e-tron Sportback Premium Plus last week with 2000 miles on it, which saved about 25% off the sticker plus no sales tax. Saving the sales tax allowed us to extend the warranty and also get 5 years of all scheduled maintenance for free. 1,000 free EA charging hours was included too. The purchase was for my wife, who works in town. She's been charging to 80% and still does not need to top off to 80% everyday. Of course the e-tron does not fit for everyone, but for her, it's a great fit. For me, I'll stick with my S7 :).
@@L-NEGRO We love it. If you drive conservative I’ve got it to 250 mile range in warm weather. I’m thinking of trading my S7 and getting the Q8 etron. No issues with the Sportback what so ever.
@@R3Wood thanks for the reply. I have seen that the ev6 has some features like assisted driving that the e tron dosen't have. But I still love how this car looks and how much room it has. We will use it for comute locally only and charge at home so I'm ok with the range. I'm still undecided 🙈 though
@@L-NEGRO They are both really nice EV’s. I saw an ev6 today very sharp. I’ve been in Audi’s for 20 years, so it was a natural progression. Good luck with either of your choice.
IDK Audi has been building gas powered cars for decades and they still can't build one that doesn't need to be in the shop 10 times a year. Not sure I trust them with a new more complicated electric motor
I left the brand because of this I have a feeling this thing will be “engineered” to return home so it can generate revenue for the dealerships on the service side.
@@zed804 That’s why I bought the Y to add my my TESLA 3, but I would rather have the Audi...but needs close to 300 miles range for that price. Couldn’t agree more.
I also went with the Y I tested the Audi and was disappointed the drive was boring and the price premium wasn’t justified. Air suspension and quieter ride and very weak performance I didn’t like the braking of the Audi compared to Tesla. I’m assuming Audi is going to pitch an S etron model with more performance but why pay more when you can get Tesla performance standard and much cheaper. Plus Audi service will find ways to hit the wallet even with an EV...
Had my E-Tron "Edition One" for 1.5 years. e-Tron fit and finish (inside & out) is far superior to a Tesla however, Tesla has far superior range than the e-Tron. That's a consideration when you wanna go on a road trip. If I could put the Tesla range inside the e-Tron, it'd be perfect!
I totally agree! I came from a 2017 Audi Q7 and was hoping the e-tron was going to be better in the range department. I travel on a 400 mile round trip just about every weekend so range was key for me. Otherwise, I loved it, with the exception of the infotainment system. I liked the mix of buttons and screens with my 2017 Q7. Went too far on the touch screens for me with the e-tron and the modern Audis. Now I have a TESLA 3 and Y. Wish Audi would get the range thing figured out. 90k for 215 miles is pathetic (if that’s even close to real world) and then there’s the charging on the road thing with non-TESLAs that is the Wild West...kind of a bummer. Til then, I’ll stick with my TESLA....but this car is HOT!!! Blows away the Mercedes and BMW! I will say, having the wireless Apple CarPlay is awesome! I’m jealous! FWIW, for about $100, I was able to install massage seats in my TESLA. Was an easy install. It’s not as good as the massager in the Audi, but good. Really on the acceleration? A Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach were doing 0-60 is just about 5 seconds in 1980s!!
Pete Galindez Totally agree. Very disappointed with the acceleration of the Etron 55 & 50. It's slow for an ICE and even worse considering it's an EV. Even the Etron S ( even more expensive) is not that fast for an EV for the price. This and the range have put me off despite the lovely interior and good build quality. Audi need to up their game.
Love Audi e-tron sportback 55,but this color is not nice. Take a looks to the navarra blue it's realy awesome. AND BLACK interior. Charge the car at home and use fastcharging when i need it a longer trip. No problem at all
The reason the regen keeps resetting when you hit the accelerator is because you have the efficiency setting in the infotainment to Automatic where the car uses the front camera to assess and decide, and it'll reset and take over when you hit the throttle. If you change that setting to Manual it will always stick with what you choose with the paddles
Tesla is still ahead in terms of range and performance but their quality is utter trash. So its a trade-off. Do you want shorter range, slower speeds in trade for better build quality?
Mercedes Benz and BMW should learn how to do excellent fit and finish like what Audi does in their cars. Heck, I was in a 2019 VW Golf Wagon and even that has better fit and finish than my mom's friend's 2018 C-Class.
I guess this is the electric coupe for someone who won’t compromise on the features, sound proofing, and interior to save weight. It’s much more like a traditional luxury car with an electric drive train, but the drawback is relatively poor performance despite the enormous battery.
Tesla real-world range is significantly lower than the EPA numbers would suggest. But still, this would be a great car if the range was closer to 250 miles.
@@pdd3 While that is perhaps true, the one thing that still remains the same, is that the Tesla will drive further than all of its competitors under the same circumstances. Unfortunately, there still haven't been a competitor that can claim the range crown yet.
Not to mention performance this thing is too slow for a luxury vehicle. I’d expect this 0-60 from a VW but not Audi you shouldn’t have to step up to an S to get Tesla level performance.
Man kristian I must of really came after your life with this comment. Like holy cow. May I get you a doll so I can see where you were hurt by my opinion 😂. Btw it's not. I have a 18 golf r. I'm faster with more range than that
that moronic meme that there is "nothing to break on EV" is laughable..... since they have most of the same parts of an ICEV with the added fun that a battery pack can be bricked ....
@@nc3826 “most of the same parts?” no sweetie please do your research’s dn find out how many parts are in one engine and then find out how many are in the whole ICE car, then compare to the total of parts in a tesla, battery pack cells don’t count because the battery cells can’t be individually replaced, when you factor that in, you have no idea what you just said.
@@patrick1007 Nice try, but assuming that your cult drone wet dream world came true.... that all EVs had to be a tesla and you could define, what was considered an individual part.... it would just be worse... since an entire tesla bricked pack, instead a dead and dying cells, have to be replaced.... and it just makes it more expensive like all tesla repairs.... and ofc you forget there are 100s of other parts such as the suspension that wear out too....so enjoy the KoolAid.... Also thx for proving my point for me, sweetie.... So the meme that there is "Nothing to really break on these electric cars" is still BS.... FWIW I'm looking to buy a BEV and they should have need less repairs on average except maybe for tesla toys :)
Audi is honestly the only luxury company who does the "coupe" SUV thing right because unlike BMW, Porsche, or Mercedes-Benz, they don't try too hard to make it look like a coupe.
If I’m buying a CUV I’m looking for quiet and comfort. I can’t care less about steering feedback or how it turns in corners, maybe I’m the minority lol
Actually majority, everyone harps about performance blah blah (case in point: CVT), yet tons of people buy CUVs which CVTS and just drive them without a care in the world. End of the day, all of us drive our cars more as a regular commuter car then a hard core race car, comfort matters
Oh my God, like the other day I saw a TH-cam dude with his Tesla model Y and @ 1st I thought the doors were left slightly opened, but it turns out those were gaps. And I'm like wait! Are Tesla buyer or owners been giving a blue matrix pill? Cause these gaps don't lie. Like seriously, I fear seeing a Tesla driver with an umbrella opened inside the car for when it rains. Ok, so I know, I know! I'll probably be demolished by an avalanche of bullying comments, just cause I expressed an opinion..... How silly of me, I keep forgetting about that freedom of speech that was like prohibited a long time ago. Anyway, that is indeed sexy Audi. 😍
220 miles of range and 5.5 seconds of 0-60. Audi clearly doesn't want people to buy this. They use this car to lure people in and probably want people to get like Q7 or something. I would get $50k model Y over this any minute.
I test drove this and moved on to the Y it was boring and overpriced. The only thing it had I wish the Y did was air suspension. Tesla software is more intuitive and easier to use, I read there’s also charging issues with the etron.
2019 CPOs with less than 10k miles are selling at quite the discount. Yeah the air suspension come standard with all etrons which is nice. Hearing from Tesla and Audi owners, many prefer the more conventional Audi interior and great fit and finish as a daily driver which range isn’t too important. Too many complaints of panel gap, creaks/rattles and paint issues is a sign of young company which will be fixed in time. What is the boring part? The subpar acceleration? I agree it’s not impressive. I’m waiting on the recently announced all electric Q5/Macan built on shared platform that is likely to be close to 0-60 in 3 seconds
The colour and strong square interior plastic (console between the front seats from the back seats) and that skinny steering wheel make that car look like an 80s Ford product?
I never understand why this Tesla Dragrace behavior is so importend. I drove Tesla, do it one or two times and think ok nothing for public roads for daily driving. And here in Germany Tesla Model 3 SR+ in BusinessLeasing is more expencive than this e-Tron 55 Sportback. That makes the decision easy and here we have a lot of high power charger so the Audi is quicker on long range with its short range than a Tesla because of his better charging.
Audi isn't "missing the mark"....They will offer the comparatively moderate performance vehicle for 70k-80k, then will hit you over the head for at least 110k for the higher performance/range versions that are coming.
Don’t forget performance too Audi customers care about performance and this etron is seriously lacking there. Why pay S trim pricing when you can get that on the standard Tesla, no brainer unless the badge is cachet is the biggest priority.
I’m a very happy owner of a 2017 Audi S6 , so when I wanted another car in an electric suv I naturally looked at the 2020 e tron. I bought a 2020 model Y dual motor performance with performance pkg instead, and am thoroughly impressed with the decision. There really is no match period! Tesla (my exact one) is much faster and quicker, longer range, much better apps and electronic upgrades and intuitiveness, absolutely zero build quality issue yet, I took delivery mid August, and a bit cheaper, and coming from a recent model S6 , I actual appreciate the minimalist approach with Tesla’s interior..a generous fronk and trunk and under trunk to boot and and is a bit cheaper than the electric Audi, the S6 sit idle now as the wife have another daily, I even get a kick from charging it weekly in the convenience of our home with a upgraded 220, if ur spending north of 60k for a all electric suv, my vote as a Audi owner is include model Y or X in ur search..cheers!
Nice looking sedan ....may get one but I would rather have suv or electric van to also live in with all the upfront taxes, insurance, tags, and so on needed to have a car....at least electric lower cost on maintenance a bit but if anything should fail you have to have more money than god to fix it.
Uhhh ok, just because you call it an SUV...doesn't make it one. Pretty sure real SUVs are supped to have enough clearance to go over a city speed bumps, unlike this loll
@@Xemnas103 Yeah, agree. Just from experience we had an X 90D with 242 range at 100%, dropped to about 222 after couple years 100%. Then 90% gave us 200 usable miles without having to wait forever to top off (it gets very slow above 90%). In cold faster driving though we lost about 30% more so ended up with like 140+ miles real range. Was hard to make trips when not perfect weather and make the charging stations even. People don't realize those intricate real-life details versus the manufacturers stated 100% perfect range.
Luxury is not speed. Tesla Model Y is not luxury car. Crazy acceleration is for sports cars. It really comes down to whether you want speed or luxury. You have to pay over $100K to get both. The range issue is largely an American issue. Most people still don't drive more than 80-100 miles a day.
Many luxury vehicles have a performance element to them as well. Audi typically lists 0-60 specs for their cars because they’re known for this too and their buyers care about this, trust me I’ve owned an S5 and a Panamera, it’s disappointing they’d neglect the performance part of this model. You may not consider the Y a luxury car, but many others do and the fun factor outweighs the 30K Audi luxury premium price tag.
I wish my Y had air suspension ride is a bit on the firm side but no regrets and the performance always makes you smile! The etron felt boring coming from a Tesla.
Tesla has certainly done a good job of convincing people that 0-60 times are more important than other more practical and useful features. Before Tesla, people were perfectly fine with their appliance-like ICE vehicles. In either case, you SHOULD drive a Tesla before the Audi. Then you can see how much better of a vehicle it is. ;)
I think you're missing a point there with all that talk about 1 second faster 0-60 against Tesla. Most Audi buyers expect proper fit and finish with soft materials along with awesome drivetrain. And that's what Audi is all about. Even MIC model Y drives like a rocksled and has way poorer interior. If you want Audi insides with Tesla performance, Porsche has you covered.
I like to see that you are using auto climate control... why do we need to use anything otherwise? Can't we let the tech mange our temp properly? If you feel like auto climate control doesn't work I'd love to see a video on that! Why can't people just set a temp and let it manage it like I do?? I see so many videos abou how important climate control "buttons" are but seems irrelevant when you have AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL. Do people just think auto climate control is horrible or are they just intolerant of a delay? If you want 70, 69, 74 just set it and the system will work to get you that temp. It doesn't need to be set to Lo or Hi until you are satisfied IMO.
I think Audi is compensating with cheaper lease deals than on their gas models. And the percentage of first owners of luxury branded cars is that they are heavily leased. Second owners are the ones that purchase after that initial depreciation has been absorbed. Also, I have quite a few friends with Teslas (you know the gays, gotta be first). They have been so turned off by Tesla's build quality, manufacturer & dealer experience and lack of luxury feel, that they are now trading some of the speed and range for EVs made by luxury brands such as Audi and Jag or are waiting on the MB and BMW EVs that are coming.
Sofian, while i would like slightly more performance, i don't really care that much about the range of 200 miles, especially if that 200 mark is actually realistic. That interior is amazing and totally worth the money compared to Tesla. Model S and Model X interiors just don't feel like they are worth the money.
Touch screen climate controls, touch screen seat adjustment, whats next? Touch screen windshield wipers? Taking all the distracting aspects of a phone, and putting it into the dash. Just brutal. Audi and BMW used to be the leaders in intuitive MMI systems with their rotary dial, and smart placement of controls so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road.
Very disappointed with the acceleration of the e-tron 55 & 50. It's slow for an ICE and even worse considering it's an EV. Even the e-tron S (yet more expensive) is not that fast for an EV for the price. This and the range have put me off despite the lovely interior and good build quality. Audi need to up their game.
My own personal opinion is that this type of car is suitable for a family that already has one or two luxury ICE/Hybrid family haulers already so any long range commutes/trips are covered. This is for the daily mundane trips within a 20 mile range that many parents have to deal with and that family doesn’t want to look like everyone else in their neighborhood with a Tesla. Ironically even though they are probably buying this car with capital gains from selling their Tesla shares.
![Should You Buy a 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback EV Over a Tesla? [Full Review]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/c4DoZrVZvoI/mqdefault.jpg)
![Should You Buy a 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback EV Over a Tesla? [Full Review]](/img/tr.png)
Chapter 2 of #AudiGoesElectric is here! We also forgot to mention that the regular e-Tron's range has now been improved to 222 miles so its a bit better than the e-Tron Sportback. We'd like to see Audi get closer to that 300 mile mark but for those of you who want to go all-electric and don't want a Tesla, the e-Tron Sportback is one of the most stylish and luxurious options out there and its a lot cheaper this year as well. The $7,500 tax credit is also still available to those who qualify.
I think this is one hell gorgeous of a car I think it looks more nicer and sleek than a Mercedes SUV coupe and the bmw x6 I think.
"Now Mario's dead........I'm killing every 1......oh....why couldn't Ponce have had 3 lives like Mario?" JFK
@@horuslupercal3872 ha I'm confused.
I really hate electric cars
Gorgeous auto but not enough interior room for nearly 200" in length. Also not enough range for such a big battery.
I can't understand everyone's issue with range on electric cars. Who drives the distance from LA to Vegas every day? Most people don't even drive 50 miles a day, not to mention 100, 200 or even 300 miles.
it looks way better than a mb glc coupe and bmw x6.
Audi does Coupe SUVs better than any car manufacturer
@@everythinggoes850 no they don't , it's a matter of taste grandpa also the 2020 glc coupe from Merc is much sexier then this.
@@ofensatul "no they don't , it's a matter". You say it's a matter of taste then tell him they don't. You sir are an idiot.
@@iMixMaSteR1 off3nc3_hishead has not been burped yet...
@@nc3826 lol agreed.
Audi a "reputable car company"? Lol since when?
VW, it's parent company, is the biggest crook of them all...
Plus, their products may look good, but their reliability is horrendous. Poor engineering.
I want to see what the real life range of these electric cars when you have the AC on all the time as I do here in south Florida
AC doesn’t pull near as much as running the heater.
@@fchsbottombass10 Ev's are less efficient in the cold too
Khailil S at the moment. Yes. But that is only cause they don’t put out as much waste energy as heat that an internal combustion does. The octo system that Tesla has produced for the model y could help massively with this problem.
I agree. I'm not against e.v.'s ( I also dont think they're going to impact climate change much either) but the real world range is the big question for me. I live in an area where half the year I'd have the air conditioner on and the other half with the heater running.
Here’s an article you might want to check out
www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/news/amp31739529/how-much-does-climate-control-affect-ev-range/
Super super nice...but that range though...hopefully car makers in the future will make their electric vehicles with at least 350 miles of range. These low ranges would be okay in like a 30k dollar EV...but not an almost 90k dollar Audi lol
The E-Tron is more about luxury and build quality which most EV’s lack. It’s a shame that EV’s that have the needed range are priced well beyond the limits of John/Jane Q Public.
I like audi always releasing exciting products great job again
Sofyan: “Audi please give me my e-tron s..”
Also Sofyan: “...and price it reasonably” 🤔 smdh
This one is already EXPENSIVE...
I like the styling compared to the standard E-tron.
Rather get a Tesla Model S
People buying it obviously want a SUV not sedan......
In 2024?
Range is too low on this.
And interior cargo space considering almost 200" long
Looks like an off scale hatchback. Audi is putting giant wheels to normalize the proportions.
Old styling trick.
I'll wait for the day when Audi unveils an über lux electric wagon.
Just purchased the exact same Edition One model in the same color combination from my Audi dealer here in South Florida. Tesla wasn’t even in the running. There’s no comparison between the two. Now just waiting for my electrician to come at weeks end to install the lines for the 240 level charger. Couldn’t be happier with my decision.
Of course there is. I’ve had a Model S for 3 yrs and got this edition one 2 weeks ago. Luxury; Audi wins hands down. Tech and range; Tesla wins hands down. The tech kinda sucks in the Audi, something as basic as the app is completely useless. Go to any Etron site and you’ll see most complaining about the app, charging network and the tech. I hope that it improves with time; I’m leasing so will reassess at the end of it.
Keep us updated. I’m very interested in the original E Tron...but I keep reading horror stories.
Nice choice if you have to have an Audi. VW group isn’t going to make it a true Tesla competitor (0-60, 1/4 mile) tho. I believe they’re going to leave that to Porsche. They should try to make the e-tron more focused on range. 300 miles would make it more competitive
Forgot the car
Can't take my eyes of that beautiful scenery
Sorry but Sofyans married 😉 🧑🤝🧑
How did Tesla manage to make a larger front trunk? I feel like out of most EV’s Tesla has the best packaging.
Thanks for the review. It assisted in our decision. I purchased a 2020 e-tron Sportback Premium Plus last week with 2000 miles on it, which saved about 25% off the sticker plus no sales tax. Saving the sales tax allowed us to extend the warranty and also get 5 years of all scheduled maintenance for free. 1,000 free EA charging hours was included too. The purchase was for my wife, who works in town. She's been charging to 80% and still does not need to top off to 80% everyday. Of course the e-tron does not fit for everyone, but for her, it's a great fit. For me, I'll stick with my S7 :).
Whats your opinion of the car now after a couple of years o owner ship? Im in between this and a Kia ev6
@@L-NEGRO We love it. If you drive conservative I’ve got it to 250 mile range in warm weather. I’m thinking of trading my S7 and getting the Q8 etron. No issues with the Sportback what so ever.
@@R3Wood thanks for the reply. I have seen that the ev6 has some features like assisted driving that the e tron dosen't have. But I still love how this car looks and how much room it has. We will use it for comute locally only and charge at home so I'm ok with the range. I'm still undecided 🙈 though
@@L-NEGRO They are both really nice EV’s. I saw an ev6 today very sharp. I’ve been in Audi’s for 20 years, so it was a natural progression. Good luck with either of your choice.
IDK Audi has been building gas powered cars for decades and they still can't build one that doesn't need to be in the shop 10 times a year. Not sure I trust them with a new more complicated electric motor
I left the brand because of this I have a feeling this thing will be “engineered” to return home so it can generate revenue for the dealerships on the service side.
90K naw i think they definitely need to up the range and give me more.
The grill looks like massive braces. They should've painted it black
agreed...I hate blacked out trim... but, this needs to be black
get the black optic package its another 3k plus but it will look better
0 value for your dollar in this...fail
The price is absolutely asinine for 200 miles range (at best). Nice looking vehicle tho.
Agreed, the tesla model Y gets about 300 miles and costs around 50k.
@@zed804 That’s why I bought the Y to add my my TESLA 3, but I would rather have the Audi...but needs close to 300 miles range for that price. Couldn’t agree more.
@@petegalindez9961 interesting, thanks for sharing. why would you rather have the audi? the interior/exterior design?
I also went with the Y I tested the Audi and was disappointed the drive was boring and the price premium wasn’t justified. Air suspension and quieter ride and very weak performance I didn’t like the braking of the Audi compared to Tesla.
I’m assuming Audi is going to pitch an S etron model with more performance but why pay more when you can get Tesla performance standard and much cheaper. Plus Audi service will find ways to hit the wallet even with an EV...
Hmm, I was hoping for your TLX review, Sofyan. Any idea when that will be up?
Taycan had the charge port on both sides first, probably trickled down to Audi since they're both owned by VW.
Can confirm. Have Taycan...(in my dreams)
Youbones Lmao
Sounds like Windows XP when turning on the car
Please do more electric cars thank you. Thumbs up!
Range sucks and crazy expensive.
Could buy a used CRV saved $50,000 and turn the $50,000 into a $250,000 in a few years.
🤮
Had my E-Tron "Edition One" for 1.5 years.
e-Tron fit and finish (inside & out) is far superior to a Tesla however, Tesla has far superior range than the e-Tron. That's a consideration when you wanna go on a road trip.
If I could put the Tesla range inside the e-Tron, it'd be perfect!
I totally agree! I came from a 2017 Audi Q7 and was hoping the e-tron was going to be better in the range department. I travel on a 400 mile round trip just about every weekend so range was key for me. Otherwise, I loved it, with the exception of the infotainment system. I liked the mix of buttons and screens with my 2017 Q7. Went too far on the touch screens for me with the e-tron and the modern Audis. Now I have a TESLA 3 and Y. Wish Audi would get the range thing figured out. 90k for 215 miles is pathetic (if that’s even close to real world) and then there’s the charging on the road thing with non-TESLAs that is the Wild West...kind of a bummer. Til then, I’ll stick with my TESLA....but this car is HOT!!! Blows away the Mercedes and BMW! I will say, having the wireless Apple CarPlay is awesome! I’m jealous! FWIW, for about $100, I was able to install massage seats in my TESLA. Was an easy install. It’s not as good as the massager in the Audi, but good. Really on the acceleration? A Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach were doing 0-60 is just about 5 seconds in 1980s!!
thanks for your input. totally agree, would love to have audi design with the tesla range and cost.
Pete Galindez Totally agree. Very disappointed with the acceleration of the Etron 55 & 50. It's slow for an ICE and even worse considering it's an EV. Even the Etron S ( even more expensive) is not that fast for an EV for the price. This and the range have put me off despite the lovely interior and good build quality. Audi need to up their game.
the only electric are I would buy is A TESLA.
Love Audi e-tron sportback 55,but this color is not nice.
Take a looks to the navarra blue it's realy awesome. AND BLACK interior.
Charge the car at home and use fastcharging when i need it a longer trip. No problem at all
Having the climate controls built into a screen only is a massive turn off 😒
Unfortunately becoming more common. Look at new Subaru's 😔
You can thank tesla for that trend
Shafin Rehman It is also used for entering destinations by turning into a keyboard or gestures and a few other things
Ever use it in real life? It's not even bad like at all.
The reason the regen keeps resetting when you hit the accelerator is because you have the efficiency setting in the infotainment to Automatic where the car uses the front camera to assess and decide, and it'll reset and take over when you hit the throttle. If you change that setting to Manual it will always stick with what you choose with the paddles
Tesla is still ahead in terms of range and performance but their quality is utter trash. So its a trade-off. Do you want shorter range, slower speeds in trade for better build quality?
Mercedes Benz and BMW should learn how to do excellent fit and finish like what Audi does in their cars. Heck, I was in a 2019 VW Golf Wagon and even that has better fit and finish than my mom's friend's 2018 C-Class.
You’re joking about the last thing you said right? 🙃
@@yes8032 no
I've never seen an old VW product with an in-tact interior. Lol
the new mercedes like the c class and cla have not the best fit and finish tbh. not sure about their more expensive models though.
brjha they’re way more intact than any old American car
That looks way better than a mb glc coupe and bmw x6.
I guess this is the electric coupe for someone who won’t compromise on the features, sound proofing, and interior to save weight. It’s much more like a traditional luxury car with an electric drive train, but the drawback is relatively poor performance despite the enormous battery.
cant really compete with tsla low range but good looking
Tesla real-world range is significantly lower than the EPA numbers would suggest. But still, this would be a great car if the range was closer to 250 miles.
@@pdd3 While that is perhaps true, the one thing that still remains the same, is that the Tesla will drive further than all of its competitors under the same circumstances. Unfortunately, there still haven't been a competitor that can claim the range crown yet.
Not to mention performance this thing is too slow for a luxury vehicle. I’d expect this 0-60 from a VW but not Audi you shouldn’t have to step up to an S to get Tesla level performance.
The interior is not that good
Better looking than Tesla
That's an suv? That sits so low. Looks more wagon
Yes it's a good looking SUV and I bet it's faster than your car.
My old 2005 Toyota Corolla even looks a little higher than that car lol.
It’s an suv I saw it in real life
Man kristian I must of really came after your life with this comment. Like holy cow. May I get you a doll so I can see where you were hurt by my opinion 😂. Btw it's not. I have a 18 golf r. I'm faster with more range than that
To get good range, electric cars or SUV has to be low to the ground like this.
Scotty: It won't hold up after 26 years like my 94 Celica.
Haha. Nothing to really break on these electric cars. These things should easily go 500,000 miles.
scotty probably doesn’t have a college degree or enough funds to even consider purchasing this vehicle
that moronic meme that there is "nothing to break on EV" is laughable..... since they have most of the same parts of an ICEV with the added fun that a battery pack can be bricked ....
@@nc3826 “most of the same parts?” no sweetie please do your research’s dn find out how many parts are in one engine and then find out how many are in the whole ICE car, then compare to the total of parts in a tesla, battery pack cells don’t count because the battery cells can’t be individually replaced, when you factor that in, you have no idea what you just said.
@@patrick1007 Nice try, but assuming that your cult drone wet dream world came true.... that all EVs had to be a tesla and you could define, what was considered an individual part.... it would just be worse... since an entire tesla bricked pack, instead a dead and dying cells, have to be replaced.... and it just makes it more expensive like all tesla repairs.... and ofc you forget there are 100s of other parts such as the suspension that wear out too....so enjoy the KoolAid.... Also thx for proving my point for me, sweetie....
So the meme that there is "Nothing to really break on these electric cars" is still BS....
FWIW I'm looking to buy a BEV and they should have need less repairs on average except maybe for tesla toys :)
Audi is honestly the only luxury company who does the "coupe" SUV thing right because unlike BMW, Porsche, or Mercedes-Benz, they don't try too hard to make it look like a coupe.
LMAOOOO that is why tesla will crush competion for 1 to 2 decade or more... 80k for a 200 mile range ... good one audi
If I’m buying a CUV I’m looking for quiet and comfort. I can’t care less about steering feedback or how it turns in corners, maybe I’m the minority lol
Actually majority, everyone harps about performance blah blah (case in point: CVT), yet tons of people buy CUVs which CVTS and just drive them without a care in the world. End of the day, all of us drive our cars more as a regular commuter car then a hard core race car, comfort matters
A lot of people care about both.. We want it all dammit 😄
The camera man need arise
Right
Still no Taycan review?? Bruhhh
😑
While I was watching your previous E tron review I got the notification for this
What a coincidence
Looks like a car
Oh my God, like the other day I saw a TH-cam dude with his Tesla model Y and @ 1st I thought the doors were left slightly opened, but it turns out those were gaps. And I'm like wait! Are Tesla buyer or owners been giving a blue matrix pill? Cause these gaps don't lie. Like seriously, I fear seeing a Tesla driver with an umbrella opened inside the car for when it rains. Ok, so I know, I know! I'll probably be demolished by an avalanche of bullying comments, just cause I expressed an opinion..... How silly of me, I keep forgetting about that freedom of speech that was like prohibited a long time ago. Anyway, that is indeed sexy Audi. 😍
Nail it! 👍
220 miles of range and 5.5 seconds of 0-60. Audi clearly doesn't want people to buy this. They use this car to lure people in and probably want people to get like Q7 or something. I would get $50k model Y over this any minute.
The plug in hybrid Q5 at 0-60 in 5 seconds and 30 mile range on EV mode plus still the benefit of gas seems far more compelling
I test drove this and moved on to the Y it was boring and overpriced. The only thing it had I wish the Y did was air suspension. Tesla software is more intuitive and easier to use, I read there’s also charging issues with the etron.
2019 CPOs with less than 10k miles are selling at quite the discount.
Yeah the air suspension come standard with all etrons which is nice.
Hearing from Tesla and Audi owners, many prefer the more conventional Audi interior and great fit and finish as a daily driver which range isn’t too important. Too many complaints of panel gap, creaks/rattles and paint issues is a sign of young company which will be fixed in time.
What is the boring part? The subpar acceleration? I agree it’s not impressive.
I’m waiting on the recently announced all electric Q5/Macan built on shared platform that is likely to be close to 0-60 in 3 seconds
The colour and strong square interior plastic (console between the front seats from the back seats) and that skinny steering wheel make that car look like an 80s Ford product?
That range 218 isn't going to cut it. 250 is the minimum to be expected in an ev.
Good looking EV, but specs and price are less attractive! $90k for 218 miles range EV is not acceptable lol 🤦♂️
Audi just introduce the Q5 sportback too
Yes, and it looks gorgeous! You get this if you want an EV though.
Thank goodness not that vlog style
I never understand why this Tesla Dragrace behavior is so importend. I drove Tesla, do it one or two times and think ok nothing for public roads for daily driving. And here in Germany Tesla Model 3 SR+ in BusinessLeasing is more expencive than this e-Tron 55 Sportback. That makes the decision easy and here we have a lot of high power charger so the Audi is quicker on long range with its short range than a Tesla because of his better charging.
Doesn't look like an SUV looks like a lift back sedan.
Sportback
Audi isn't "missing the mark"....They will offer the comparatively moderate performance vehicle for 70k-80k, then will hit you over the head for at least 110k for the higher performance/range versions that are coming.
$80,000 for an EV that gets 200 miles is an absolute joke- in no way competitive with the competition. Except!! It looks way way better than a Tesla.
Range isn’t everything for everybody it’s everything for U but not for everybody
0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds is fast....
So, quit your bitchin!
But longer range would improve the value of this car.
Nice review.
SUV sportback/coupe editions are disgusting...I hate how everyone is doing it...please make it stop, my eyes are bleeding.
Not worth the money. I would rather buy Model Y
Don’t forget performance too Audi customers care about performance and this etron is seriously lacking there. Why pay S trim pricing when you can get that on the standard Tesla, no brainer unless the badge is cachet is the biggest priority.
Wow, that is a great looking car!
Beautiful interior and exterior, although the range, performance and price is hideous.
Looks so good. The best coupe-like SUV. Any idea if we’re going to get the Q5 Sportback?
Normally I don't like coupé SUV, it tends to look fat almost like a pig or cow. But dang Audi nailed it. It looks good unlike mercedes or bmw.
all displays should be like that, not be higher than the dashboard.
I’m a very happy owner of a 2017 Audi S6 , so when I wanted another car in an electric suv I naturally looked at the 2020 e tron. I bought a 2020 model Y dual motor performance with performance pkg instead, and am thoroughly impressed with the decision. There really is no match period! Tesla (my exact one) is much faster and quicker, longer range, much better apps and electronic upgrades and intuitiveness, absolutely zero build quality issue yet, I took delivery mid August, and a bit cheaper, and coming from a recent model S6 , I actual appreciate the minimalist approach with Tesla’s interior..a generous fronk and trunk and under trunk to boot and and is a bit cheaper than the electric Audi, the S6 sit idle now as the wife have another daily, I even get a kick from charging it weekly in the convenience of our home with a upgraded 220, if ur spending north of 60k for a all electric suv, my vote as a Audi owner is include model Y or X in ur search..cheers!
Options will push that S model over $100,000 ...If it ever comes Stateside.
I think since you review these cars and you and your partner both drive EVs you are going to have to change the name of the channel. Lol.
Good Lord this thing is ugly lmao, what are you doing Audi!! Get your shit together, this looks like a Kia or something, terrible!
Can you do a video on EV maintenance and costs? No one ever covers the topic of maintenance. Thanks.
Nice looking sedan ....may get one but I would rather have suv or electric van to also live in with all the upfront taxes, insurance, tags, and so on needed to have a car....at least electric lower cost on maintenance a bit but if anything should fail you have to have more money than god to fix it.
1Post Daily this is not a sedan but coupe SUV
Uhhh ok, just because you call it an SUV...doesn't make it one. Pretty sure real SUVs are supped to have enough clearance to go over a city speed bumps, unlike this loll
Audi will deliver either e-Tron models to your house for a 8 hour test drive also......
Nice video!!
Seriously.
You actually haven't watched the video
saima faisal 😩😂😂
Exactly, the video is 29 minutes. His comment is 6 minutes after the release of the video.
saima faisal how do you know?
Maybe he sped it up?
Would buy it easily if it had 300+ miles range. Would prefer an SUV with ~350 miles at 100% at minimum.
Looks like your only option is a Model Y or X then, perhaps next year we might see more competition in this class.
@@Xemnas103 Yeah, agree. Just from experience we had an X 90D with 242 range at 100%, dropped to about 222 after couple years 100%. Then 90% gave us 200 usable miles without having to wait forever to top off (it gets very slow above 90%). In cold faster driving though we lost about 30% more so ended up with like 140+ miles real range. Was hard to make trips when not perfect weather and make the charging stations even. People don't realize those intricate real-life details versus the manufacturers stated 100% perfect range.
This is ridiculous. Why does Audi and Mercedes continue to copy BMW’s design language. There’s even rumors of a Q5 sportback coming.
It’s already there lol 😂
Um, that's not a rumor. I've seen it in another video. It's not here yet, but it's on its way.
It already got released
Luxury is not speed. Tesla Model Y is not luxury car. Crazy acceleration is for sports cars. It really comes down to whether you want speed or luxury. You have to pay over $100K to get both. The range issue is largely an American issue. Most people still don't drive more than 80-100 miles a day.
Many luxury vehicles have a performance element to them as well. Audi typically lists 0-60 specs for their cars because they’re known for this too and their buyers care about this, trust me I’ve owned an S5 and a Panamera, it’s disappointing they’d neglect the performance part of this model.
You may not consider the Y a luxury car, but many others do and the fun factor outweighs the 30K Audi luxury premium price tag.
i do not like this styling at all
2015 Jeep Patriot me too the back is ugly I like the Tesla model x better or the model y.
@@noahh1997 LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
🤣 raggedy Audi
I don't get it. Not as top of the line as an RS, not as fast and doesnt go as far as a EV in its class. Feels like a half ass attempt.
As a Tesla Y Performance owner, I’m jealous of the interior but that’s about it.
I wish my Y had air suspension ride is a bit on the firm side but no regrets and the performance always makes you smile! The etron felt boring coming from a Tesla.
Where is your TLX review?
When are reviewing the TLX 2021?
Range is too low and price tag is too expensive. Looks great though. 3 screens ew.
Excellent content!! Thank you
Tesla has certainly done a good job of convincing people that 0-60 times are more important than other more practical and useful features. Before Tesla, people were perfectly fine with their appliance-like ICE vehicles. In either case, you SHOULD drive a Tesla before the Audi. Then you can see how much better of a vehicle it is. ;)
Would you pick this car over the Tesla Model Y?
I think you're missing a point there with all that talk about 1 second faster 0-60 against Tesla. Most Audi buyers expect proper fit and finish with soft materials along with awesome drivetrain. And that's what Audi is all about. Even MIC model Y drives like a rocksled and has way poorer interior. If you want Audi insides with Tesla performance, Porsche has you covered.
I like to see that you are using auto climate control... why do we need to use anything otherwise? Can't we let the tech mange our temp properly? If you feel like auto climate control doesn't work I'd love to see a video on that! Why can't people just set a temp and let it manage it like I do?? I see so many videos abou how important climate control "buttons" are but seems irrelevant when you have AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL. Do people just think auto climate control is horrible or are they just intolerant of a delay? If you want 70, 69, 74 just set it and the system will work to get you that temp. It doesn't need to be set to Lo or Hi until you are satisfied IMO.
I think Audi is compensating with cheaper lease deals than on their gas models. And the percentage of first owners of luxury branded cars is that they are heavily leased. Second owners are the ones that purchase after that initial depreciation has been absorbed. Also, I have quite a few friends with Teslas (you know the gays, gotta be first). They have been so turned off by Tesla's build quality, manufacturer & dealer experience and lack of luxury feel, that they are now trading some of the speed and range for EVs made by luxury brands such as Audi and Jag or are waiting on the MB and BMW EVs that are coming.
Why do all these “reviews” sounds like adverts?
200 miles? I'll wait
Sofian, while i would like slightly more performance, i don't really care that much about the range of 200 miles, especially if that 200 mark is actually realistic. That interior is amazing and totally worth the money compared to Tesla. Model S and Model X interiors just don't feel like they are worth the money.
It's a handsome looking car, but the range is pretty abysmal. Anything under 300mi isn't even worth looking at IMO.
Touch screen climate controls, touch screen seat adjustment, whats next? Touch screen windshield wipers?
Taking all the distracting aspects of a phone, and putting it into the dash. Just brutal.
Audi and BMW used to be the leaders in intuitive MMI systems with their rotary dial, and smart placement of controls so that you don't have to take your eyes off the road.
Very disappointed with the acceleration of the e-tron 55 & 50. It's slow for an ICE and even worse considering it's an EV. Even the e-tron S (yet more expensive) is not that fast for an EV for the price. This and the range have put me off despite the lovely interior and good build quality. Audi need to up their game.
Ingolstadt CHICKIELICIOUS. Bratwurst Bavarian farts come standard, no doubt.
My own personal opinion is that this type of car is suitable for a family that already has one or two luxury ICE/Hybrid family haulers already so any long range commutes/trips are covered. This is for the daily mundane trips within a 20 mile range that many parents have to deal with and that family doesn’t want to look like everyone else in their neighborhood with a Tesla. Ironically even though they are probably buying this car with capital gains from selling their Tesla shares.