CG Report Card


Room and Consolation	A
Energy and Efficiency	A
Match and End	A
Gas Economic system	A
Worth	B

Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not replicate Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup.

Massive & Tall Consolation

Massive Man	A
Tall Man	A

Massive & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.

Drivetrain
Engine Specs	335 horsepower
Engine Sort	2 electrical motors
Transmission	Computerized
Drive Wheels	AWD

Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway

EPA-estimate MPGe: 78 metropolis/77 hwy/78 mixed

EPA-estimated driving vary: 218 miles

Client Information vary estimate (ideally suited circumstances): 218+ miles

Base worth: $65,900 (not together with $1195 vacation spot cost)

Choices on take a look at automobile: Particular paint ($695), Chronos Version Bundle ($17,500), e-tron Beam ($475), Privateness Trunk Cowl ($340), delete Audi Field (-$250)

Worth as examined: $85,755

Fast Hits

The good: Spectacular dynamic efficiency, roomy and opulent lodging

The nice: Usually logical infotainment controls, higher than rated vary

The not so good: Restricted in-cabin small-item storage

Tom Appel

For Audi, e-tron isn’t just an electrical crossover, it’s an electric-vehicle subbrand, and that makes issues a bit complicated. Client Information spent a while with the 2022 e-tron, a midsize electrical crossover that slots in dimension between the model’s gasoline-powered Q5 compact- and Q7 midsize crossovers. The e-tron is out there in “customary” and swoopier Sportback physique kinds. Excessive efficiency S variations of each e-tron physique kinds can be had.

2022 Audi e-tron

Additionally obtainable in customary and Sportback physique kinds is the This autumn e-tron compact crossover. Plus, Audi sells a high-performance sedan referred to as e-tron GT. A caffeinated model of the GT, the RS e-tron GT can also be provided.

Our take a look at e-tron got here effectively geared up with the $17,500 Chronos Bundle. That bundle consists of, amongst many different issues, premium Bang & Olufsen audio and particular inside and exterior trim parts. The orange brake calipers seen in these images come as a part of the Chronos Bundle.

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2022 Audi e-tron

The e-tron is powered by a pair of electrical motors which mix for 355 horsepower. A 95-kWh battery gives an EPA-estimated 218 miles of vary. The high-performance e-tron S boasts 429 horsepower and 208 miles of vary. All e-tron fashions come solely with AWD.

Throughout a gentle summer season take a look at interval, our take a look at e-tron reported estimated cost ranges of 218-255 miles, however appeared to be touring even farther per cost than that.

As is the case with most premium electrical autos, the e-tron gives loads of easy energy, and is definitely as much as the duty of merging and passing. The experience is each agency and compliant, and really a lot consistent with the standard Audi driving expertise. Kudos, too, for the agency and sporty steering really feel.

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2022 Audi e-tron

The opulent cabin feels particularly roomy, and gives loads of big-guy house in each seating rows. One gripe: This creator stays irritated that Audi doesn’t see match to supply AM radio within the e-tron. You can read about why here.

Given our latest glitch-ridden expertise with BMW’s similar-size iX electrical crossover, we’re happy to report that Audi’s flagship EV crossover was bother free throughout our analysis. If the e-tron is a preview of future electrical Audi fashions, we really feel fairly good about going EV.

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John Biel

2022 Audi e-tron

The e-tron is a energetic driver with snappy acceleration and pleasing experience and dealing with traits. Cornering lean is managed effectively.

Whereas indicated cost declined by 25 p.c throughout a 59.4-mile take a look at drive, indicated vary was down by solely about 20 p.c. Nevertheless, even then vary on this mannequin isn’t any form of barrier breaker.

Seating is comfy and supportive, and front-seat occupants don’t lack for room. The rear seat will maintain two adults—a bulging heart console squeezes leg room from anybody who’d consider sitting within the center. Relying on entrance occupants’ seat location, rear passengers can have relaxed legroom. Headroom is a bit “nearer” because the roof tapers down in again however riders as much as about 6 ft tall ought to nonetheless match there.

Inside supplies are plush and enticing. Cabin cupboard space is about common, with a decently sized glove field however a small-capacity console cubby, modest door pockets, internet pouches on the backs of the entrance seats, and cup holders within the console and rear-center armrest. Two plus touches are a shallow coated bin within the rear armrest and a storage field to the left of the steering column that holds the proprietor’s handbook, releasing up some house within the glove field.

Rear cargo house is enough for a midsize SUV however liftover is on the excessive aspect. Some safe house is out there underneath the load ground and internet pouches are supplied on the rear corners to carry incidentals. Rear 60/40-split seats fold at a slight rise from the load ground, however with no gaps from one floor to the opposite.

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