Ceramic 16.5-inch fronts/16.1-inch rears can be ordered as an option on the RS. Steel 14.2-inch front/14.1-inch rear discs stop the base version, while the RS gets carbide 16.1-inch front/14.4-inch rear rotors.
The RS comes with a carbon-fiber roof panel instead of a panoramic glass sunroof. Hardware-wise, there are some differences between the two trims. Both come equipped with a standard three-chamber air-suspension system with double-wishbone arms up front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Both have dual electric motors providing all-wheel drive, with a single ratio for the front wheels and a two-speed transmission for the rears. Both come with a 93kWh battery pack running on an 800-volt system for faster charging. That gave us a deeper understanding of the subtle differences within the model range.Īnd yes, the differences are extremely subtle.
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This time around, we got a full day’s worth of seat time in a regular E-Tron GT (pictured here in blue) and in a fully loaded RS E-Tron GT with the $20,350 Year One package (pictured in red). We came away impressed when we drove a pre-production Audi RS E-Tron GT earlier this year, and that was just a 30-minute spin. But whereas an all-wheel-drive luxury sedan doesn’t quite fit the traditional Porsche ethos, it’s just right for the marque that gave us broad-shouldered bruisers like the D2-generation S8. The irony, of course, is that the E-Tron GT is really a Porsche Taycan in a (subjectively) more stylish suit. It’s techy like an EV should be, but in a way that seems right for the brand. It’s powerful like the RS6 without being an all-out sports car. The design is sleek and modern without being too out there. The E-Tron GT, though, exudes the aura of an Audi.
The I-Pace might be a competent car, but does it convey Jaguar-ness? Does a BMW i3 accurately represent the blue-and-white roundel? Does a Mustang Mach E make Mustang devotees happy or mad?
In the decade since the Tesla Model S upended the auto industry, traditional automakers have thrown everything at the EV wall to see what sticks, even if the result is massively compromised or wrong for the brand. It’s a car, first and foremost, not a gimmick. It has presence, is blisteringly quick, and, most importantly, doesn’t seem like a slapdash effort to jump on the EV bandwagon. The Audi E-Tron GT is the first electric vehicle that feels like a legitimate flagship for its brand. Due to constant product improvement / changes in regulatory framework, technical specification provided herewith are subject to change without prior notice, customers are requested to contact Audi Call Centre / Audi Authorised Dealer for further details.” VHost Version 146.0.0 Build 20220707061404 Frontend 144.0.WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Audi India or its authorize dealers shall not be held liable for any difference in fuel consumption values, due to any of the aforesaid variables. Fuel consumption and emission value for other variants may differ. The values declared for the vehicles have been obtained from one of the variant tested as per Central Motor Vehicle Rule 115. Fuel consumption and emission values may vary due to factors such as driving habits, road and traffic condition, fuel quality, maintenance practices, loading pattern, ambient condition and engineering tolerances etc. “The specified values of fuel consumption and emission are determined according to the mandatory emission test measurement specified in Rule 115 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 (CMVR), under controlled conditions using reference fuel, at an agency authorized under Rule 126 of CMVR.