New Audi e-tron Sportback Quattro EV real world review // Jonny Smith
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Күн бұрынWelcome to the CarPervert Audi e-tron Sportback Quattro EV real world review. The new 2020 Audi e-Tron 55 Quattro Sportback electric 5-seater is the second full EV from Volkswagen's parent company. While VW focus on the ID.3 hatchback Audi is launching another SUV, but this time with more of a fastback coupe roofline compared to its elder sibling. When Jonny drove the regular E-tron last year he was distinctly underwhelmed. With the Sportback 55 Quattro costing some £9000 more and having less rear head room, a smaller boot and no performance upgrades, it does make you wonder whether there was any point in bringing this car to the electric vehicle party.
Starting at £79k, the e-Tron Sportback can easily be specced beyond the base price of a Tesla Model X Long Range (£85k) and is far beyond the cost of its Jaguar iPace arch rival, which can be had from £65,000. See below for the tech spec and comparison to the e-Tron SUV. Jonny is particularly proud of his verdict on this CarPervert first drive review.
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Audi e-Tron Sportback 55 Quattro
From £79,500 (with £3k Gov grant)
241 mile (446km) range WLTP
95 kWh battery
300kW max output (2 x 150kW)
Max power 402bhp /
Max torque 490lbft / 664nm
Front motor = 181bhp / 182lbft
Rear motor = 221bhp / 232lbft
0-62mph = 5.7 secs (6.6 when not in boost mode)
Top speed = 124mph (limited)
Charge times:
30 mins to 80% @ 150kW DC
70 mins to 80% @ 50kW DC
9 hours to 100% @ 22kW
14 hours to 100% @ 7kW
E-Tron Sportback rear boot 615L (1665L seats down)
Jaguar iPace rear boot 577L (1453L seats down)
E-Tron SUV rear boot 660L (1725L seats down)
E-Tron Sport-back
4901mm length
2189mm width (inc mirrors)
1616mm height
2520kg kerb weight
1800kg tow limit
E-Tron SUV
4901mm length
2189mm width
1629mm height
2490kg kerb weight
1800kg tow limit
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Jonny Smith
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:21 Spec compared to e-Tron SUV
1:52 exterior design
2:27 Charging specs
2:54 Digital Matrix LED lights
4:42 Front boot (frunk) storage
5:17 rear end design
6:20 Boot space
6:52 Boot space compared to rivals
8:44 Rear passenger space
10:48 Road driving
13:42 Motor specs & outputs
14:10 0-62 mph in boost
14:50 0-62 compared to Tesla X and Jaguar iPace
17:06 Dash screen layout
18:20 Verdict
@SoundtrackAudioCom 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not looking for an 80K electric SUV ... don't like SUVs and don't have 80K burning a hole ... but I was rivetted, one of the best, most perceptive and enjoyable car reviews I've ever seen.
@siredden 3 жыл бұрын
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@matthiasmuller5173 3 жыл бұрын
When you see that in some countries an e-Tron costs in business leasing not much more than an ID.3/ID.4; less than a Tesla M3 SR+, perhaps you will take an SUV even you do not really like the concept.
@swettapher 3 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who isn't into SUVs. I think this is the most authentic review channel I've seen so far. Thank you for the great content!
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching. SUVs I struggle with on the basis that they don't really do anything better than a sorted estate car. They are heavier, less efficient, cost more to run, harder on brakes and tyres, and nobody really goes offroading in them. Increasingly, you also look like a clueless dinosaur driving them.
@rtfazeberdee3519 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow yep, they are just a pimped up hatchback at the end of the day
@stevefinch6256 3 жыл бұрын
Ok for towing caravans but I'm the same not really better than an estate , although some bloke took one round combe a seat Alhambra 1.8 t rear wheel was a foot in the air round the chicane .
@ossxq 3 жыл бұрын
SUVs continue to dominate North American auto market. So ironic 😂
@hello7533 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow wanted to reply to the original comment, but you said it all already, suvs are ugly, worse, estates
@leonbaradino4554 3 жыл бұрын
How do you review a car virtually none of your audience can afford without offending us? By sharing your excitement and incredulity, tempered by insight and humour, that's how. Good review mate.
@ZesPak 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the second part. Don't agree with the "virtually none of your audience".
@leonbaradino4554 3 жыл бұрын
'Virtually none' was a rhetorical device, but costing around three times the median annual salary of a full-time UK worker places it far beyond the means of the vast majority of us, so I think the thrust of my comment is sound. Happy for you if you have such means at your disposal, but take a look at the Polestar first brother.
@leonbaradino4554 3 жыл бұрын
Very few, of course, because we have already self-selected out of the content by clicking away, to the detriment of the channel. I thought Jonny had skilfully managed to keep a broad range of viewers engaged and entertained reviewing a highly aspirational product, in a medium with a notoriously short attention span. And that is a real skill well worth celebrating and encouraging.
@ONI1013. 3 жыл бұрын
Leon Baradino - Speak for yourself. I’m looking at all these E-Tron reviews b/c this is a serious contender for my next car. Drove one for a week while my A6 was in the shop. Wasn’t the sports back version, but nevertheless absolutely LOVED the car.
@jamesculton8058 3 жыл бұрын
@@ONI1013. f l e x
@MrEV 3 жыл бұрын
"Tesla Model X looks like a computer mouse” made me snort. So very true.
@YounesLayachi 3 жыл бұрын
It was so funny the way he said it nonchalantly
@mentalframer 3 жыл бұрын
Ok but it’s a 5 year old car which still out performs this Audi😂😂😂😂
@monkee.racing 3 жыл бұрын
Younes Layachi jjjy
@volundrfrey896 3 жыл бұрын
@@mentalframer 1: 5 years isn't that long in the car world 2: it doesn't make it look any less like a computer mouse
@JackcoChing 3 жыл бұрын
Völundr Frey 5 yrs isn’t long and yet, almost every manufacturer comes out with a new version of the same model every year...
@viktorkongskov5692 3 жыл бұрын
The tesla Model X looking like a computer mouse is the most accurate description i've heard! : D
@Plex86 3 жыл бұрын
I have the SB55 , and I love it ! Luckily here in Norway we have tons of charging stations so range is never an issue . Love the car and the luxury and the drive comfort is second to none. I previously had a Tesla X
@almac9203 3 жыл бұрын
Is this more comparable to Tesla X or Y?
@Plex86 3 жыл бұрын
@@almac9203 X for sure The e tron ( both sportsback and normal ) are 4.9m long so they are big cars
@FlorinArjocu 3 жыл бұрын
How did you feel the change from Tesla to Audi? I can imagine way better quality in this one.
@Plex86 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlorinArjocu I can say for me personally everything is an upgrade in the Audi , except the app and the range . When it comes to range , I hardly never drive more than 400 km in one go. In Norway we have tons of chargers all over and at home I have a wall mounted charger , so range is a non issue . The app, yeah well the Audi app is pretty bad, but it keeps getting better, but the car. Wow the car is such a great piece of engineering. Drives great, it's so silent and it feels really luxurious. Its also a head turner , as the Tesla is something you see everywhere , the sportsback is quite new and tons of people come over to ask what car it is . We are quite lucky here in Norway as we get a lot of government grants to buy electric , so the price isn't as bad as it is in the UK ( and we normally have very expensive cars here in Norway )
@FlorinArjocu 3 жыл бұрын
@@Plex86 Sorry for bugging you. I have a curiosity: many Tesla fans use the acceleration argument, that thr cars are the fastest (or so) in the world. Was that a factor? In my mind, for a family car I want confort, could not give a damn for getting to 100 kmps in 5 seconds compared to 8 seconds. Do you feel this is important? Thanks.
@matthewseymour8972 3 жыл бұрын
Timing of an ad while Jonny works out how to open the boot was perfect.
@lorenzofurlani8021 3 жыл бұрын
As always, I love your reviews! Really informative, enjoyable and relaxing. Thank you for your awesome work!
@motorvatorv888 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. All the basic ‘boring stuff’ dealt with, and then put into context by thinking about how it might be used and who by. The last thoughts, Polestar and Honda? Perfect and absolutely on the button.
@motorvatorv888 3 жыл бұрын
That’s really ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’
@jody024 3 жыл бұрын
There is a non coupe E-Tron parked across from my house right now, looks amazing,
@TheRnwood 3 жыл бұрын
I just love your reviews. Your mannerism is just so down to earth which results in your content being incredibly enjoyable to watch. Great job!!!
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Russell v much
@PB200559 Ай бұрын
What I love about Johnny's reviews are that it is like sitting in the car with your knowledgeable mate giving you the lowdown on his latest motor. Great work. Like the etron, but, evs generally are buying their way out of inefficient design with ever more powerful batteries - and that is a worrying trend
@V_Dubya 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man. This coupe suv trend is so weird. I just don’t get it. Dropped 90k on it seems mental too. Nice video again Jonny!
@scratchy996 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the trend is stupid and makes no sense. Having said that, I'd buy one if I had the money, it just speaks directly to my lizard brain.
@amonrei 3 жыл бұрын
You can blame the BMW X6 for starting the trend. But some people love it so there's a market for it.
@ONI1013. 3 жыл бұрын
Yep I’m one. Drove the SUV eTron version last year and LOVED it. The amenities and technology is amazing. This Sportsback was not available yet, so waiting.
@andrei23 3 жыл бұрын
the sped up bit is the best!!!!))))
@stevefinch6256 3 жыл бұрын
Great video you and haeries garage are the only blokes I watch for car reviews on KZfaq .
@Mr_Battlefield 3 жыл бұрын
What about "Fully Charged" youtube channel?
@stevefinch8519 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr_Battlefield yeah sometimes but I really like older stuff, but good shout.
@TheOilBurner 3 жыл бұрын
Quality review, nicely presented. This is what I used to watch Fully Charged for and why I now come here for that kind of content. The other stuff Jonny does is a welcome bonus, plus I don’t have to listen to certain rants (from another presenter I’m not going to name) which grated even when you agreed with him..
@daveg4 3 жыл бұрын
Love the SU shirt! I'm more a Weber / Dell'Orto guy but respect for an iconic carb. Wonder how many viewers will get the irony.
@KCYT2010 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 2 of us so far : ~)
@joshnnik 3 жыл бұрын
Irony? Signed Amal Stromberg!
@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын
I always wondered,when filing up the twin SU's on my rover SD1,if the viscosity of the oil I used would actually make a noticeable difference.(and,were does the oil go? As it used to need weekly top ups)
@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын
@@RussEdgar445y7tlfj Wish you had written this so I could see it back in 1986😉
@admz131 3 жыл бұрын
Spooowwwwwtahhhback
@SrajanFusionRockBand 3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are amazing. Loved this one.
@TrainsFerriesFeet 3 жыл бұрын
I'm always excited when Jonny posts a new EV review!
@dominicrusho 3 жыл бұрын
It’s no Matra Rancho, that’s for sure
@jonathancollard3710 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the Rancho.... amazing what Matra did with the bog standard Alpine 1442cc engine and running gear... I had a Bagheera and the later Murena.. cool looking cars if very underpowered 🤨
@reggiebuffat 3 жыл бұрын
Oh boy it's been a while hasn't it.
@alanfaultless 3 жыл бұрын
You may have a strange mind but your 2 car garage makes a lot more sense and gets my vote.
@mxmillo 3 жыл бұрын
Hey...what about the camera mirrors...? You didn't show the screens.
@Zarphag 3 жыл бұрын
No difference than the standard etron
@knifeyonline 3 жыл бұрын
well you can kind of see why he doesn't like them, they're visible in the video. 11:29 they seem to low to me and it's not where your eyes are trained to go...
@Rassilon72 3 жыл бұрын
@@knifeyonline it's just an expensive gimmick, and doesn't offer anything more than a mirror does. In fact, it creates more issues than it solves. I shudder to think how much they cost to replace if one got knocked off.
@MarkWheadon 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rassilon72 I can think of at least one potential advantage. The camera will tend to have much better low light handling than the human eye. So in dark conditions you will probably be able to see a lot more than you could in a conventional mirror.
@DarcersTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rassilon72 I’m actually all in favour for the cameras. But on a car of this class, they should be standard, and better implemented. But as for the benefits... #1: They offer better aerodynamics = slightly more range and even less noise. #2: Much better visibility in rain and in low-light. #3: No need to worry about blind spots. #4: More flexible - view can change appropriately when reversing, etc. #5: They SHOULD be cheaper to replace in case they get knocked off compared to a regular mirror. With the cameras, all the expensive bits are on the inside of the car. Exactly the opposite with regular mirrors. Just look up how much a wing mirror costs on a regular modern car. About £800 for my BMW i3.
@stevecater8339 3 жыл бұрын
Cool 'SU' t-shirt. Thanks for a great channel, one of my fav's.
@GavinByrneLand 3 жыл бұрын
Love your reviewing style, big fan of your podcast too.
@neilbissett1240 3 жыл бұрын
Silly money great review mate thanks
@UpTheAnte1987 3 жыл бұрын
How many times do you have to drive around the world until the savings from less drag make up for the £1500 rear cameras option?
@travisopperud8738 3 жыл бұрын
I think the reason for getting that option would be more to maximize the abysmal range rather than saving money
@suryamp12 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@UpTheAnte1987 3 жыл бұрын
@@travisopperud8738 Good point
@EVPaddy 3 жыл бұрын
@@travisopperud8738 it is not abysmal. Some manufacturers are just more honest than others.
@travisopperud8738 3 жыл бұрын
EVPaddy your information is wrong, assuming you’re jabbing tesla. I regularly get my rated range or better on my sr+ model 3.
@eliotsalandybrown 3 жыл бұрын
Jonny it's your humour and charm that makes this channel stand out.
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks sir.
@demantim 3 жыл бұрын
Nice and relaxed review mr. Smith =) . Little nitpick: there's lot of low frequency rumbling on the mic inside the car. You can consider filtering that out with a high-pass filter around 100hz.
@MattKeenanMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Polestar and Honda E (plus some options) sounds like a much better package!
@shiraz1736 3 жыл бұрын
Matt Keenan Polestar made in Chai-nah.
@anemeth9281 3 жыл бұрын
@@shiraz1736 Tesla 3 and VW ID4 as well. So what?
@anemeth9281 3 жыл бұрын
U cannot reslly compare this to the e
@Cloxxki 3 жыл бұрын
Polestar 2 is pretty useless or longer drives. 11h45 for 1000 km, an hour slower than the medium battery VW ID.3 that's multiple classes more affordable. Full hour slower over a base Model S that weighs the same but has a much large battery and cargo space.
@shiraz1736 3 жыл бұрын
@notformebeaky Um don't want to buy from any of the above mentioned actually.
@King4s 3 жыл бұрын
I just loved my Audi A5. One of the most beautiful cars and such a joy to ride. If they could make an EV out of it. It would be perfect.
@ZesPak 3 жыл бұрын
The A5 is one of the only Audi's in recent years I've lusted over. Especially the older ones. Look amazing.
@MrGrannyStylez 3 жыл бұрын
Jonny I've gotta tell you, Fully Charged is not the same without you. Kind of sad about that but I'm so happy that you are doing your own videos now! Keep up the good work alle the best from Vienna
@xx9587 3 жыл бұрын
As a hard of hearing subscriber thank you so much, this is one of the clearest and easiest to understand reports, even the auto captions were pretty good. Now if you could just send me £89k lol
@goodyKoeln 3 жыл бұрын
I currently own an Audi A6, and I like it, but I wouldn’t know why someone would buy this in a world where Tesla exists. 🤔
@goodyKoeln 3 жыл бұрын
@FAB ULOUS That’s simply false.
@koffiepot82 3 жыл бұрын
Two words: Build quality ;)
@nickieredshaw7835 3 жыл бұрын
@@koffiepot82 Tesla anit the only one ,look at the id3 crap inside quality and crap software for top £ not the usual vw build quality but vw price !
@sunchaser911 3 жыл бұрын
Any plans about reviewing the Skoda Enyaq?
@evilmario6061 3 жыл бұрын
Yuck.
@benmoorhouse88 3 жыл бұрын
Good review of an interesting car. Glad you mentioned your hate of the SUV a few times less than the DBX video. 😉
@michaelhula4024 3 жыл бұрын
"Third verdict" made me smile. Clearly, @carpervert has a dream - which I could get behind :). One more plus for this car: it will never be massively oversubscribed, like the e-up is. Or the e-smart. Or the Skoda citigo e .. or the Seat mii e.. ;)
@cutler65 3 жыл бұрын
Another outstanding review, Jonny. A stunningly beautiful car, but I'm inclined to go for a Polestar 2.
@ewadge 3 жыл бұрын
John Cutler if you do get a Polestar you’d be the coolest kid on the block.
@gbej1 3 жыл бұрын
@ John Cutler. Why not a Tesla then ? I’m not a big fan of Teslas myself but just wondering
@cutler65 3 жыл бұрын
@@gbej1 I initially fell in love with Tesla, but feel the build quality is not the same as well established cars, such as Audi or Polestar. (Volvo.) That's just my own opinion and I might be wrong. I had a test drive in a top of the range model S and it blew my mind away. What Tesla have achieved is phenomenal, but other car manufacturers are catching up, most with better quality and a far more superior reputation. I feel Polestar are very different and I like different. Everyone will choose Audi's, Tesla's, Jaguars, etc. It's just my personal taste. But, just to contradict myself, an Audi with a combustion engine, such as an RS5 will twist my arm. And that probably doesn't answer your question. 🤪
@gbej1 3 жыл бұрын
John Cutler. What puts me off Teslas....at least for now, is the plethora of obviously sponsored Tesla reviews all over the place who will eulogies over Teslas as if their lives depended on it. What really gets me with the model 3 is people trying to convince everyone that substituting practically every car function with one giant touch screen is some technological revolution, rather than calling it what it is which is cost cutting.
@cutler65 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffharrison6059 no one is perfect. 😬
@mik4414 3 жыл бұрын
I slowed down the bit about the new lights and I gotta say I’m super excited about that
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Are you? Good!
@mbirth 3 жыл бұрын
The idea is great. But also it's another thing that's totally over-engineered and can easily fail. And what happens when the camera is obstructed by a dead bug?
@Mr_Battlefield 3 жыл бұрын
@@mbirth how would a bug die on the back side of a mirror (camera)? Do you drive backwards allot at top speed in reverse? Do you hear yourself think before you type?
@mbirth 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr_Battlefield I was talking about the front camera which assesses where to shine the light and what areas to black out.
@Horizon301. 3 жыл бұрын
Markus Birth the lights are good, you essentially are always on high beam and the individual leds turn on and off to avoid blinding other road users. It’s so fascinating driving as a passenger and watching it light up areas and darken others
@martinth2529 3 жыл бұрын
I drive the Sportback and absolutely love the car. Smooth, quiet, luxurious. And fits my road bike perfect. Bought the Tesla charging stations adaptor and now traveling is even better.
@drew9312 3 жыл бұрын
Best review I’ve seen on this & conclusion was spot on.
@user-yn5sk5ru5g 3 жыл бұрын
I just want a stationwagon EV. My e-Golf is great, but it could be better. These Audis are great machines, but so energy hungry its nuts
@ewadge 3 жыл бұрын
Thanas Stefanis V I’m not sure if it will do it for you but there is an MG station wagon coming out soon.
@adrianchell 3 жыл бұрын
I think Volvo missed a trick not making the Polestar 2 a wagon/estate car.
@Cheetahcubb 3 жыл бұрын
@@adrianchell that is because the Polestar 2 is not made by Volvo. It is made by Polestar... I guarantee eventually Volvo will come out with a V60 EV.
@adrianchell 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cheetahcubb About the only brand differentiator between the two is the badge, though. The seats, grille shape, headlights, touchscreen for the infotainment, steering wheel and a lot of other parts are straight from Volvo, and one of the V60 PHEV trim levels is "Polestar Engineered", so they're only separate on paper. You're probably right that Volvo will do a BEV estate, though, I just felt that, had the Polestar adopted the shape, they'd see higher sales through being first to market.
@FFVoyager 3 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting to see what Skoda do when they get interesting with the MEB platform - the Enya can sail away because it's just more bloody SUV dross.
@samdavinchi1624 3 жыл бұрын
This is the way a car review should be, good, polite and professional literature, unlike Carwow which is in a childish grammar or Top Gear which looks like a stupid comedy from 3 stooges..
@swishchee 3 жыл бұрын
I like both, personally. Carwow is completely taking the piss at this point, but I also enjoy that.
@manatoa1 3 жыл бұрын
I like how your reviews are absolutely devoid of pretense. I've always enjoyed your work going back to 5th Gear and I think you're still getting better at it.
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, that is praise indeed.
@carly200 3 жыл бұрын
Really like your review. And what a good looking car.... Excited for the futre :-)
@Mireaze 3 жыл бұрын
I hope Audi make a 2 door convertible E-tron. That would really get me interested.
@Vazin 3 жыл бұрын
Just looking at the E-Tron GT concept and I'm nursing a semi. The Q4 E-Tron is coming soon too.
@Zero_Ninety 3 жыл бұрын
You're insane.
@Mireaze 3 жыл бұрын
@@Zero_Ninety no, I'm in bed
@frankstocker5475 3 жыл бұрын
The higher the price the bigger depreciation, does it have a 7-year warranty?
@johnborges5938 3 жыл бұрын
Such an honest, intelligent review. I think your concerns about price are spot on; this car is most usefully seen as a glimpse of where VWAG is headed with their more mainstream models - their primary problem will be bringing down costs.
@intrusiveoogle 3 жыл бұрын
Love the shot thru the hollow log
@V10PDTDI 3 жыл бұрын
Tesla model X looks like a computer mouse ! That’s what he said : - )
@hughmarcus1 3 жыл бұрын
😆. He also said the BMW X6 was hideous. Jonny, you’re so right. Those sport back BMW things are both hideous & pointless.
@photographiezautrement 3 жыл бұрын
@notformebeaky Are you crazy to tell that ? Tesla fan boys think they buy Tesla cars... In fact they are computers on wheels :)
@mentalframer 3 жыл бұрын
@notformebeaky It may not be to your taste but its a 5 year old model that blows this Audi outta the water
@cobrachannel100 3 жыл бұрын
@notformebeaky Look fool. You cant afford a MX and probably havent even sat in one. But, as an owner, I can tell u, this POS Audi cant compare. No matter what your silly little brain thinks. BTW, the best looking SUV with the optional 22 inch turbine wheels and suspenssion set to low. Black on black. Looks as good as any other SUV on the road. But how would you know fool? I bet u drive a VW Polo so what do u know? SMH.
@cobrachannel100 3 жыл бұрын
@notformebeaky WTF r u saying fool. Like I said u drive a VW Polo so wtf do u know about the cars that cost 5 years worth your salary? First, sit in a Model X, then drive, and then u can have your stupid opinion. Otherwise, dont be spewing bs online.
@Markle2k 3 жыл бұрын
Slow the playback to 50% when he starts arguing with himself about the headlights to understand what he’s saying. It doesn’t fix the pitch shift, though.
@matthewlemon 3 жыл бұрын
As a Tesla Model S #P100D driver, I can appreciate the beauty of the interior and the build quality that Audi have. It is expensive, not the most efficient or fastest car, but with solar and cheap rate electricity that's not so bad and the 0-60 in 2 seconds soons wears off 😜 Great video as always, keep 'en coming!!
@Mediumdave1983 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual cheers Johnny! I love the summing up at the end! It's good to hear that someone like yourself appreciates the madness of these crazy expensive, crazy big cars being less capable than other options.
@Jonathan-ww8un 3 жыл бұрын
"Don't go and look up what e-tron means in French because it might be rude." Me: 'Hello google, old friend." haha. Top stuff as always, Jonny!
@peterrandall1229 3 жыл бұрын
Those mirrors mist up and have nightmare reflections. A dangerous expensive option
@SM-1010 3 жыл бұрын
Proof? Are you an owner?
@AK-fl3nc 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a fix for that now, take it to your dealer.
@Drako_RS 3 жыл бұрын
problem has been fixed quite a while now
@izo77 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion about the dream garage ! Emphasis on the dream part...
@Destide 3 жыл бұрын
88k Option 4 buy 8 zero FXS and park one at every charge station along the A1 for a super quick north to south tour!
@Dino.808 3 жыл бұрын
The word 'etron' means 'turd' or 'excrement' in French. 😂
@NadimBraun 3 жыл бұрын
"Molded excrement" apparently.
@7spower998 3 жыл бұрын
e-tron = electron 🙄
@Musketeer009 3 жыл бұрын
@ana lord Merde is 'shit' and is commonly used as a swear word, like we use 'Shit'. 'Étron' is turd, as in what you, dogs and cats produce, not the sloppy piles cows and horses produce.
@YounesLayachi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Musketeer009 so what will the car dealer in France name the car ? I really hate when names are changed for different markets
@flsal27 3 жыл бұрын
I am French and e-tron does not mean that. Actually, does not mean anything particular in French. It is called e-tron in France.
@DonFather 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, stop picking on the model X! It doesn't look anything like a computer mouse! It looks like a minivan! Actually, it IS a minivan & that's why they spent so much money to make the side doors non sliding. See the illusions that a super star CEO can pull off?
@paulthorpe766 3 жыл бұрын
Model X looks like a love child between Ssang Song and a DeLorean !
@watcher24601 3 жыл бұрын
You are right, my computer mouse looks like a model X obv the Tesla came first
@d.c.Jones70 3 жыл бұрын
Yet again another realworld honest review and not just blinded by the badge we need more if this!
@KCYT2010 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Jonny !
@MrTubeuser12 3 жыл бұрын
"options" are just a sneaky way of manufacturers getting you to pay way more than you should for their product. the computer gaming industry is like that too, part of the standard rip-off culture.
@photographiezautrement 3 жыл бұрын
You're right. I think it is a conspiracy of the car industry...
@knifeyonline 3 жыл бұрын
it's the day 1, paid DLC of the car world 🤣
@TsLeng 3 жыл бұрын
Options are the big margin items.
@Andi-ft5rt 3 жыл бұрын
It's easy, if you want 360 camera then pay for it, if not save the money. Thats what options are for. Better then have to pay for 50 options that i dont need.
@TsLeng 3 жыл бұрын
@@Andi-ft5rt I think the way WLTP certification work is forcing less configurations on manufacturers so they put things in packages. Plus it also forces people to take it all.
@petermcelvogue7521 3 жыл бұрын
Now that suggestion of the Polestar 2 & the Honda E instead of this is a way better option. But you know the school run brigade are going to go with the Audi, because of its status symbol badge and the fact it costs £80k they want everyone to see them in it.
@tomattime 3 жыл бұрын
A simply superb review 👏🏼
@bdeithrick 3 жыл бұрын
Yes Johnny you have nailed it on the head with the end of that video. Great video great video well done
@jonathancollard3710 3 жыл бұрын
Tesla laughing all the way to the bank..literally when Audi and Mercs make their products look “cheap”. I’m a target customer for these ( 45 years plus / upper income / badge snob ) but seriously I think it’s just too expensive. As a company director, sure I can buy and right off against tax 1 st year, but even so, it’s a still lot of cash. Better to buy small EV like i3 or Zoe “for the wife/ station run/ shopping “ and also get a normal SUV for messing about in and long family runs. Price is more of a piss take when you think it’s based on a MBQ or whatever platforms... as the cost of manufacturing is amortised over bigger production volume
@henkka3931 3 жыл бұрын
I3 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@mrsith1402 3 жыл бұрын
240 mile range with led lights I'll have 0 please.
@Hoktew 3 жыл бұрын
240 miles.. But what if im stuck in traffic 2 and 4 hours a day.. Hows my batt then?
@mrsith1402 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hoktew electric cars don't power the motors while they are stationary. They are also more efficient at low speeds and you will get much more miles. You should get a Model Y though because it is 10 years ahead of this car.
@peterwilliamson1825 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hoktew oddly enough, unlike a fossil fuels car, if you're stationary in traffic an EV will use virtually zero energy. If you're in very slow moving traffic an EV will only use a small amount of energy. However, drive flat out and they'll rise energy as fast as a V8.
@peterp4753 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Volkswagen got desperate on that one. They don't have the technology, but feel pressure from EV market and Angela Merkel lol
@edlowry1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the comparisons to similar options. Its a damn expensive car alright and you are correct, that badge has a power to draw people to it.
@robk23oxf 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few e-trons around and I've noticed on the a couple of them the tail light 'bar' across the back as already failed.
@ram-ck7ti 3 жыл бұрын
Model Y appears to have more room in the boot and interior and frunk and it's lighter, faster and much less expensive. Early production has been a disaster in terms of build quality and the interiors will never be a plush as an Audi but from all accounts the seats are comfortable, the car performs way beyond expectations and the build quality is getting better by the month...although it will not likely ever be as 'perfect' as the German cars. So except for the luxury interior and extremely quiet ride, why not add the Model Y to the list of optional candidates ... once available in the UK.
@jon4539 3 жыл бұрын
Is this a SPORTAAH
@stillmation 3 жыл бұрын
My Q3 is paid up now my dealer called to talk about what I'm getting next. They loaned me the 55 e-tron for a weekend when it was launched and he knows I want an EV next, I made that clear 5 years ago when I bought this Euro6 diesel. They only have the two 'trons at the moment and they're way over budget. MEB based Q4 is on the way but 2nd quarter next year? maybe? He's asked me in to all about optimum trade-in and to see what they can do. I will go listen to what they offer and I'll be dead straight. I love the Audi, the build quality and the cabins. I've been the factory and suppliers here in Belgium for work, They're a technical masterpiece and extremely well engineered. Their pricing though, swings right out the pan. A new Q3, similar spec to mine is over €60k with all the options. for that money I've got a Tesla or Polestar and leaning slightly towards the Polestar because everyone has a Tesla, a bit like everyone has an Audi.
@SpaghettiKillah 3 жыл бұрын
Or you can get a Tesla 3 for almost *HALF* of that and call it a day 😂
@tomtomsen6541 3 жыл бұрын
e-Tron is the best selling car in Norway 2020.
@jk0000079 3 жыл бұрын
It just means people are too rich in Norway :)
@WillowGTI 3 жыл бұрын
£89k is absolutely laughable!!! I cant imagine anyone is taking this over a Tesla Model Y Perf!
@shiraz1736 3 жыл бұрын
Erik Pacic The build quality would shit on a Tesla from what I hear, Tesla is struggling to produce a quality paint job, not to mention simple things like panels lining up correctly.
@544juanito 3 жыл бұрын
Erik Pacic the quality of Tesla is not even closer to this or to Mercedes, Tesla is great don’t get me wrong but definitely they are not cheap and to pay so much money and don’t fell the quality when you get in, my wife has the eqc and you seat on it and see where your money go
@WillowGTI 3 жыл бұрын
@@shiraz1736 In an age of hyper fast negative opinion and experience, I think these are isolated incidents. There was a point where Tesla were building cars faster than they should have been. I believe most of those build quality issues have been sorted. Ive driven a Model S P85D for three days in California 2 yrs ago. I can honestly say I noticed no poor build quality. But Im happy to hear your experiences.
@almac9203 3 жыл бұрын
@@WillowGTI so when did the low quality Tesla stop being produced? There has been brand new Tesla Y with misaligned panels sent to journalists for review and there was a model 3 2019 owner who put up a video of his car shedding its bumper whilst driving in the rain. Tesla is at the bottom of the JD Powers quality survey for a reason. They don't build cars to the same standards as a traditional car company.
@WillowGTI 3 жыл бұрын
@@almac9203 Again. You're experience is through a third party. Did you actually drive one or experience someone else's first hand? My point is that these are still isolated incidents. I'm no fanboy buy my first hand account was the same as any other major manufacturer 🤷♂️
@nathjefferies5712 3 жыл бұрын
Who else instantly hit pause at 0:35 and searched "translate etron" on Google :D
@Luckyjo21 3 жыл бұрын
Turd
@MD-bk7kb 3 жыл бұрын
Not me
@robertkirchner7981 3 жыл бұрын
@@Luckyjo21 I mean, if Toyota can sell TRD models, Audi can sell etrons, right?
@portnaluinge 3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t Toyota have the same issue in France with the MR2?
@eurogold100 2 жыл бұрын
Audi e-Tron55 Quatro Sportback is a dream to drive.
@noelhuggett8745 3 жыл бұрын
Another top notch no nonsense review from a top notch no nonsense guy.
@phenomanII 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, hate the car. I can't exactly say why, but that is how I feel. Everytime you quoted what Audi said I just thought how dumb they were. The front trunk is absolutely useless, barely enough to stick a bottle of washer fluid next to the cables (who the hell wants to open an extra plastic door under a bonnet with two latches). The car is covered in lines that are supposed to look like battery bars, you know, the thing you stare at if you have massive range anxiety. 55 means 95 and 50 means 71. The charging port is behind a stupidly overengineered door. The cameras on the sides are almost as big as mirrors anyway. It's a "coupe SUV", whatever the hell that is. Thankfully they gave it the perfect name. As long as you speak French.
@arthemis1039 3 жыл бұрын
I hate those coupé SUV. They seem like the hellish child of two things that should not have met.
@vladsaghin7644 3 жыл бұрын
Polestar 2 + Honda E over this any day!
@ChristianPryds 3 жыл бұрын
Model y is much better value
@vladsaghin7644 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristianPryds Skoda Enyaq* is a much better value. Heck it's even cheaper than the ID3 and you get a high quality spacious CUV for the price
@ChristianPryds 3 жыл бұрын
Vlad Saghin the ID 4 has awful charging speed! Maybe also the similar skoda. both have too few sensors. AND I do not think that VW has the same incentives to build the cars to last really really long. This is how the model y and the model 3 are build since Tesla will earn money on their cars over time. Incentives rules this world. I would bet a lot of money on that Tesla’s will drive longer than all other EV’s on the market. Tesla is the ONLY one that can benefit for long lasting cars.
@ChristianPryds 3 жыл бұрын
Vlad Saghin you are also neglecting total cost of ownership which is really the price you pay. In that regards I am sure the Tesla Model Y is even cheaper than the ID 4!
@vladsaghin7644 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristianPryds right, the 50k USD long range electric suv Model Y is definitely cheaper in the long run than the 32k USD equally long range electric suv ID4. Keep telling yourself that lol
@jerrydonnan8665 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Jonny! Polestar&Honda-e comparison puts Audi price in perspective. Anyone else spot at 17:50 infotainment screen left hand/right hand swap between shots?
@whitemoor66 3 жыл бұрын
Whilst I quite like the look of this, and it's interior is lovely, relatively speaking it makes the Jaguar I-Pace look like a bargain, and that car looks stunning. Your alternative two car purchase is tempting too though! Love the t-shirt btw👍.
@Kolinu2 3 жыл бұрын
0:33 Instantly looks up etron in french.....What is Audi thinking :)
@nathjmorley7689 3 жыл бұрын
My god that is one ugly over price peace of pig iron🤢
@andymccabe6712 3 жыл бұрын
'piece' ........
@smallik81 3 жыл бұрын
what about the car?
@AbuDhabiDude 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Jonny. If this had been released before the etron I think Audi would have received much higher praise than they got with the etron. This is the EV they should have opened with. Had it been around when I was shopping I’d definitely at least have taken it for a test drive. I don’t think I’d have bought one but it would have given me something to think about. But...... That price tag. Wow. Not sure if this is Audi attempting to limit demand because production is constrained but that’s a lot of money. The Jag’s not a cheap car so it takes some balls to go higher!
@henkka3931 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a good non biased ev review
@richardrobinson4086 3 жыл бұрын
Stopped watching at 89grand.....🙄
@WHITELIONNYC 3 жыл бұрын
Seriously....Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor 💪🏻🤓😎🤓😎🤓😎👍🏻
@venkireddyg 3 жыл бұрын
Conclusion perfect.❤️
@ewadge 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I would get the Polestar over this any day of the week. It’s almost as stylish, way cooler, far less expensive, almost if not equally as practical and has a better range than the Audi. Thanks for bringing it up.
@RHM6x4 3 жыл бұрын
.... my grandfathers 1967 Austin 1100 had an active grill, that opened via a secondary thermostat !
@georgemitchellii4598 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review brother!
@geyza0711 3 жыл бұрын
mate I cant be bothered with EVs especially SUVs but I´ll watch any of your videos for the great content anyway. I hope you´ll have a million subscribers soon.
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your honesty, and your views. Thank you.
@geyza0711 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow Also I am very impressed by your dedication to this channel and engagement with the comments. So much so, that I actually just became a Patron. :)
@mattclarke3761 3 жыл бұрын
All the people benefit from your viewpoint sir.
@NeilBlanchard 3 жыл бұрын
I wish all cars had the side video mirrors! You're right the units on this car are bigger than they need to be. They reduce both the frontal area and the coefficient of drag.
@maximilianholland 3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking vehicle, but a bit pricey. You hit all the key points Johnny, thanks for the review.
@life_on_cars 3 жыл бұрын
Got those lights on my new A3 , they are incredible by the way..
@flsal27 3 жыл бұрын
If you are interested in the light technology explanation, slow down the video to 0.50
@ScrotusXL 3 жыл бұрын
Top review as ever👍😂
@funkyfin3023 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and I like the 2 car theory. If they could downsize this to a q4 for half the price in basic form I could have my i3 replacement.
@chedhead3278 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jonny, great review, 10/10 for interest, engagement and sagacity. The car ... not so much. What did Chops think of it?
@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ched!
@alecksnichtdabei713 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jonny nice to see you again. E-Tron Quattro and Sportback is too expensive. I wait to see you checking out the Q4 e-tron, ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, Nissan Ariya
@Chris-jt7xg 3 жыл бұрын
Great review.
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