The Audi E-Tron Sportback is the automotive equal of a neutron star: small but unimaginably dense. Now, I used to be a bit off within the above video after I mentioned it is equal to the Q5 in measurement. It is truly nearer to the Q8 by way of size with inside dimensions in between the 2. Regardless, it is nonetheless shockingly heavy. At 5,754 kilos, it is 750 kilos heavier than the dimensionally bigger Q8 and a mind-boggling 1,675 kilos heavier than a base Q5. It is nonetheless 1,135 kilos heavier than the Q5 plug-in hybrid. And it is not simply because it is an electrical automotive filled with batteries. The Jaguar I-Tempo weighs about 1,000 kilos much less, and the Mustang Mach-E is regarded as in an identical vary.
What does this should do with the inside? Most likely nothing, however a lot of the heavy lifting (pardon the pun) of this publish goes to be carried by the above video, so I simply thought I would share some fascinating data earlier than attending to the pictures that’ll present a more in-depth take a look at among the Audi E-Tron inside’s options.
One principal level I did not make within the video, although: The E-Tron’s inside design and high quality are its most interesting attributes. Its weight contributes to ponderous dealing with and probably its unimpressive electrical vary. Objectively as an electrical automotive, it does not maintain a candle to the Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2 or Decide Your Tesla. But, it undeniably has a far superior inside to all of them, which for some might justify its larger value.
You’ll be able to see the distinction right here between the e-Tron (high) with the Q8 (backside left) and Q5 (backside proper).
The supplies high quality within the E-Tron is much superior to the reasonably disappointing Audi Q5. The wooden trim particularly appears nicer.
Listed here are nearer appears on the E-Tron’s “Press Screens.” I actually just like the haptic suggestions and small quantity of added stress they require, which make every digital button really feel like the actual factor. Then again, the underside touchscreen looks like tech for the sake of tech. The Q5’s regular-old buttons and knobs work higher.
This is the digital shifter. Once more, it is not complicated and there’s a mechanical feeling to it that many such shifters lack. Nonetheless, the world did not want yet one more shifter design.
Right here is the steering wheel. It is the identical one discovered within the Audi A8.
And at last, this is a greater take a look at the middle console, together with its quasi-floating design and intelligent (if not distinctive) wi-fi charger.
