Audi A3 e-tron long-term test review

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9 жыл бұрын

Description: Plug-in hybrids and city living, are they a match made in heaven? Here at Auto Trader we aimed to find out by running the award-winning A3 e-tron Sportback for a three-month period. This video tells you our top five likes and dislikes, and how to spec yours if you plan on buying one…
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@razorworks111 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review, very eloquent and to the point. Please do more long term tests

@GeorgeKyriacouGtr 7 жыл бұрын

This is the best review for this car I've seen by far. All owed to a great presenter!

@erick1381 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, straight to the point and well presented, keep up the good work!

@AutoTraderTV 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Erick!

@BigAl60504 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a car reviewer that gives a great review about the CAR and not a bunch of corny jokes. Please let the guy review cars forever!!!

@toe6419 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you saw but the guy had jokes

@DronepilotofNL 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Way better than our Dutch AutoBlog team which has a habit of making these reviews quite boring. Loved this review, very detailed and in-depth and the reviewer really sold the cars best attributes well.

@GrotrianSeiler 8 жыл бұрын

Really really enjoy this presenter.

@tomo0086 7 жыл бұрын

If I use it in hybrid mode, will I have to charge it multiple times before going back and getting more petrol or does it break even?

@chasechae267 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a useful video! Is iOS working with the app as well?

@KAMU13 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and succinct review!

@maksymhorobets8838 5 жыл бұрын

Kindly advise - which app to use to remotely control the vehicle? Could not catch it on the video. Thanks.

@hiyaimamelia 4 жыл бұрын

I’m considering getting one, does it come with a standard UK 3 pin charger or do you have to buy it separately? Or get a wall box installed?

@inchskater 8 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video!

@DiHandley 8 жыл бұрын

Great review and very timely as I am seriously considering buying one. Cheers.

@AutoTraderTV 8 жыл бұрын

If you do buy one, it would be great to hear about how it is to live with.

@notmyfirstdaycooton7040 7 жыл бұрын

I leased one for a GREAT bargain at year's end. It's only a few weeks in, but what a step up from "another" hybrid I used to own. They really did the interior right, all the bells and whistles on the Premium Package are great, and it really is responsive when you hit the pedal. Also, the dynamic driving mode is very sporty and responsive. If you can get it for a reasonable price, it's hard to beat.

@toadfaceass 4 жыл бұрын

Did you buy one mate?

@dr.paulmcneildhm2212 6 жыл бұрын

does it hear?and respond to Emergency vehicles?

@arkachatterjee5179 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for 5 years now and hope to keep it for another 5. I agree with all of the reviewer’s “likes” here and wish Audi would make another small PHEV like this one. PHEV is such a great solution for a daily driver - my only real complaints about the car are (1) I wish it had a little more EV range and (2) I wish it had memory and ventilation for the otherwise extremely comfortable seats.

@Speedbanshee Жыл бұрын

what average fuel consumption can i expect if i go for a 500 miles trip without charging the car? did you notice some loss of electrical autonomy already?

@arkachatterjee5179 Жыл бұрын

@@Speedbanshee if driving 75-85mph on well-graded highways you’ll get between 32-35mpg. At 65mph you’ll do better - close to 40mpg. As for the hybrid battery, yes it has lost some range -probably a 15% reduction over a 5 year period, though I charge and drain the internal battery multiple times per day to handle multiple local commutes. The good news is that I rarely use gas in the day-to-day even with reduced range - I go months between fill-ups. But on longer trips you’ll definitely need to refuel about every 300-330 miles.

@gerwinfilius 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Is this car interesting for someone who drives 40.000 km / y? Or is diesel the better option?

@RobG001 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely presented, but how about letting us know how much it averaged in mpg, and how much it cost to charge it up every week. plus how much did the dealer charge for the service? (ps, if I turned up to a car dealer with a camera crew in tow I'm pretty sure I would receive great service as well). :)

@VoltLover00 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video

@thecrazysharma 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to know the real world ev range and you saved that for the last 10 seconds. I was almost goig to go to another video But good review. This is gonna be my first car. so excited. :D

@DiHandley 8 жыл бұрын

Most definitely I will. Cheers

@BaseyCrown Жыл бұрын

Great review, looking at a used one

@zimke1984 Жыл бұрын

Is Audi going to fix the sunroof leaking issue on e-tron? It's not just e-tron, it's something that's been dragging around all over VAG groupation for such a long time, I can't put my mind on to why this hasn't ever been resolved?

@Underhills 6 жыл бұрын

When its quite inside road and tire noise become more apparent. In e-cars I always get more road noise and tire noise. I prefer the subtle hum of a petrol engine as it blends in with the ambient sounds much better. The driving characteristics of this battery car is also less than the petrol versions cause the weight distribution is worse on the e-tron. The battery is heavy and u notice that in turns and bumps etc.

@notmyfirstdaycooton7040 7 жыл бұрын

I got one and now charge on my solar roof panels... I'm a happy driver!!!! What are those stations people keep pulling into and forking out $$$ for just to make their autos pollute?

@matthewaguirre3293 6 жыл бұрын

NotMyFirstDay Cooton where did you buy your solar?

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewaguirre3293 ebay lol

@nicholausyee8647 10 ай бұрын

i have those exact new balance trainers and considering buying this a3 e-tron in the same red color way...prestige trim...

@warraichin 5 жыл бұрын

hello does battery charge while driving ? does it makes sense when one does not have plug in building.

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

Yes if u do loads of short distance u can use only electric mode.

@jubjub13483 8 жыл бұрын

What was the long term MPG of everything combined? Im guessing if you were traveling to work through the city you could just use electric mode and not need to use any petrol?

@notmyfirstdaycooton7040 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, if you're going 20 miles around city, you'll forget even where the petrol fill is. I'm two weeks, about 200 miles in and out of town, and it's down about 1/3...

@amandanunez833 6 жыл бұрын

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@NaGromOne 6 жыл бұрын

My average over the past 2.5 years has been 104.6 mpg (2.7 litres per 100 km). That's a short city commute daily and a longer trip out to visit family each Sunday (that exceeds the battery range of 33 km) and the very occassional overnight trip without the charger.

@clwydianuk 5 жыл бұрын

My average per tank is about 65mpg but saving the elec for places like Manchester rush hour is luxury. The regeneration is impressive when you come back from some place high (nth Wales being hilly). The 3pin charger will do 16amps which is a bit high for a three pin but then it's almost the same charge time as a type2 chargepoint. Do most of my charging at home

@duncanidaho7494 7 жыл бұрын

Good review mate. Wonder if this is better than the i3 REX :)

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

10times better

@jeantortuga570 5 жыл бұрын

How many kilometers were you able to make in hybrid auto mode? This is crucial info I think, because this car is not intended to be fully electric one.

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

In hybrid u drive till your tank of petrol is empty if u drive only electric its around 25miles

@LloydBarker93 7 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Jenson Button.. but without hair.

@iTzAidan 5 жыл бұрын

Does the battery not charge while just using the petrol engine or is it something you always have to charge separately?

@KalenvS 5 жыл бұрын

You are correct, this car is not a traditional hybrid. The petrol engine does NOT charge the batteries, which is the only reason I did not end up getting one myself lol.

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

@@KalenvS it charges u just talking bullshit

@almoniousor3112 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Just a note - the coffee was NOT free. You are paying for it - everybody else there is paid by you and other clients. At best, it was "included" :)

@FlyingScud 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Currently looking at a second-hand one of these. It looks like the value has fallen considerably because of the servicing costs and the (potential) cost of replacing the battery in the longer term.

@majordelays4909 4 жыл бұрын

tell me more?

@Ravenaboo 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Do you have any idea how the power of this car compares to a Prius in "Power" mode? Thank you.

@andrecarpy6890 6 жыл бұрын

I just like hybrids versions bc they are based on a petrol car wich looks good, and they are dead silent.

@gasken2182 7 жыл бұрын

I've had three Audi's (TT, A3, S6) and the reliability of the electrics are awful. I reckon the electrics on Audis are fine until the cars are about 5 years, after that, good luck. Not sure i'd trust Audi with all those hybrid electric parts... Could get expensive, real fast. Audi will of course be nice to Autotrader reviewers. Next time you visit a dealer as part of a review, do it in an 'undercover' fashion . Other than that, EXCELLENT review!

@clwydianuk 5 жыл бұрын

You were unlucky, my A3 170 TDI quattro was rock solid the 11years I owned it (except for an injector recall) didn't even change exhaust or clutch in 130k miles

@MrFrankylll 5 жыл бұрын

@@clwydianuk my 1999 a3 Ambiente is still going strong. Almost no damages. Once had to repair it while I was driving on the autobahn, but it's 20 years old I can't expect it to work flawlessly for that amount of time

@emgee44 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't this the same as the Golf GTE?

@GeordiLaForgery 4 жыл бұрын

Mpg? Charge time? Mechanical issues? Took time to mention your free coffee but typical sales pitch skimp on the stuff that actually matters.

@williambbq 6 жыл бұрын

"It's not a hot-hatch" doesn't really seem like much of a criticism for a hybrid... Then mentioning the JCW seems really irreverent.

@RebelForce8 2 жыл бұрын

so in the end youre driving around with 300kg of dead weight if you cant load it properly where you live

@jayjayjay1965 7 жыл бұрын

great

@boci11 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, not a great Hybrid car !

@notgexge 3 жыл бұрын

What's the average electric only range?

@johnnyzarizony9276 2 жыл бұрын

Audi said its around 50km,but real one is 30km

@cheekyelephants Жыл бұрын

I get on mine 25 miles in the summer and 20 miles in the winter. Once you start getting less than this I recommend visiting Audi, if the car is in warranty they will replace either a single cell or the whole battery.

@0my Жыл бұрын

Can this car plug directly into a public charging cable? Meaning, the driver does not need to travel with a cable

@cheekyelephants Жыл бұрын

Depends on the cable at the public charging unit, if it is a type 2 then yes. That said the majority of public charging I have done requires you to have your own cable, which you carry in the boot.

@dynamn 5 жыл бұрын

you pay £10k premium for 10mpg better(1.4 tfsi does 35mpg), for an average uk owner, it's going to take you more than 30 years to breakeven... nice car! well done audi

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

If u live in london and go to central london u good in few years :D

@cassius969 7 жыл бұрын

No offense, but you should not complain about a product that gets some more lifting into your day.

@NaGromOne 6 жыл бұрын

Ive had my A3 eTron since September 2015 and now only get 21 miles per charge. Anyone else have this experience?

@droptop4236 5 жыл бұрын

that's good. i get 15 miles per charge on prius prime i've owned for about a year

@johncurcio3621 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the beginning twice in case I missed the year, oh well. What's the point of watching if you don't even know what year the car is?

@ciscodiy8276 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe soon will we use wireless charging and never plug it to a wall.

@perafelix 6 жыл бұрын

MPG claimed 176, average...........48?!?!?? What?

@ProfessorOzone Жыл бұрын

I like the review, but 3 months = long term? LOL.

@AngelSteezey 9 жыл бұрын

Is Charging necessary for this car? I hate the other 2016 a3 models.

@AutoTraderTV 8 жыл бұрын

+Angel Garcia You don't absolutely have to, but if you don't, then the MPG will be seriously effected.

@DodgeViperAS 8 жыл бұрын

+Auto Trader Sorry to be a 'spelling/grammar/punctuation Nazi' but it's 'affected' not 'effected'. Good video though :)

@AngelSteezey 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply!

@erikrusso9808 8 жыл бұрын

+Angel Garcia Why would you buy a hybrid if you're not going to use the electric motor?

@AngelSteezey 8 жыл бұрын

Cause it's an audi

@harrison78 5 жыл бұрын

I still don't quite get the point of a plug in hybrid. You have a petrol engine so why can't it also be charging the battery when doing things like cruising on a motorway? Other manufacturers like Toyota do.

@gkinlen 3 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to learn how to turn right.

@ME1970freedom 2 жыл бұрын

Bagageruimte 100 liter minder dan de normale : dan weet ik nog niets

@derekmasuda5376 6 жыл бұрын

I very much dislike the way the information panel behind the steering wheel looks... very outdated. It looks practically the same as a model from 2008.

@elementalrainbow 5 жыл бұрын

Went to Audi dealership...and came out smiling ? Yeah right. Must enjoy dropping his trousers and assuming the position.

@pillowpants337 8 жыл бұрын

They should have made it all electric. I could drive to work and back a few times without needing a recharge so why would i want to pay to maintain a gas engine?

@devinmendoza6234 8 жыл бұрын

If you have a long trip you might be happy you have an engine that can use petrol

@pillowpants337 8 жыл бұрын

+Devin Mendoza Actually no. I want all electric. The Volkswagen e-Golf (all electric) has a range of 115 miles (185 KM). I could drive an e-Golf to work and back 13 times before i would need to charge it. If for some reason, i needed to drive longer/farther than an all electric car would take me, then i would take the gasoline car we have in the garage. But as it is right now, i only need a gas car for 2 days of the year to drive to visit family. For my daily commute and regular every day life (which is the other 363 days of the year), i want all electric. :) :D If you ask why don't i buy an e-Golf, i'd have to start my rant of why VW doesn't bring any of the cool cars to Canada. If they sold it in Canada, i would have already bought one.

@notmyfirstdaycooton7040 7 жыл бұрын

Unless you go Tesla, you're not going to get a good, sporty auto that is all electric. Just buy a Nissan Leaf (dull) and sell your petrol auto and rent a nice car for the twice/year trip.

@SG-wj2qj 6 жыл бұрын

pillowpants337 well luck for you it's now for sale in Canada. Lol

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

Then get a fukin nissan leaf for 7k and u good its for people who often do long journeys thats why u get plug in hybrid

@johnphilips9982 8 жыл бұрын

Can we trust this car's number now?

@abdullaalturabi6526 8 жыл бұрын

ma nigga

@ReaperChi3f 9 жыл бұрын

It's a nice car, but the Golf GTE is a bit more appealing in terms of design as they are both the same car..

@corneliusgrundtvig9136 9 жыл бұрын

+ReaperChief don't agree, the audi e-tron looks much better!

@notmyfirstdaycooton7040 7 жыл бұрын

I looked at both and went with the e-tron, and I'm a happy guy.

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

Audi more posh than golf golf more sporty looks.plus golf is cheaper than audi e tron

@massimilianomax2161 5 жыл бұрын

My A3 8L 130hP is better...

@Mudig 5 жыл бұрын

i thought electric cars don't need oil changes

@bobforton3722 5 жыл бұрын

Its not fully electric, its a hybrid

@paguliukas 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobforton3722 hes to dumb to understand that

@Mrkagtube 5 жыл бұрын

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