Audi E-Tron Sportback: EV Road Review | Carfection 4K
2020 ж. 18 Қаз.
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The Audi E-Tron Sportback EV is a fully electric family SUV that looks good and comes equipped with a lot of toys. But is this the kind of car you should be buying. Drew Stearne has taken it out for a review drive to tell you just that.
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Do you prefer the standard E-Tron or the E-Tron Sportback?
Putting on weight nicely, aren't we? :D
Has to be the normal one as the sportback looks a little "squat". Also due to the premium over the normal one. (edit) if I could afford one, I'm about 6-7years of depreciation of being able to afford one!!!
@@TheLondekZdroj You mean the moderator or the car....just asking :)
I am a sucker for a beautiful car - therefore it can only be one.... the Sportback
@@cloudzilla Which one?
We have an Etron and a Model X. If you put the drive mode on the Etron into "S" (pulling back a second time on the shifter) it makes the throttle response almost instant. It feels slightly less instantaneous than the Model X, but very close. It terms of ride quality and build quality however, there is no comparison between the Model X and the Etron. The Etron is superb. Also, the Etron chargers significantly faster on the high speed chargers. It can hold a much higher charging rate all the way to 80% versus the Tesla throttling significantly after 50%. Overall we have be extremely happy with our Etron.
I am interested in EVs because I want the ultimate isolation/relaxation highway car for long road trips. How much better is the etron over the model x in hwy isolation?
Glad to see competition!
Thank you for this comparison! Not many people can compare owning the two, so this is very valuable
@@Wasabi9111 According to Car&Driver, they measured the E-Tron Sportback being 63dB at 70mph, and the Model X being 65dB at 70mph. Doesn't sound like a big difference, but since the dB scale is logarithmic (50dB is 10x as loud as 40dB, 70dB is 10x as loud as 60dB) a 2dB difference is big.
@@CrazyWeeMonkey A 10dB difference in Sound Pressure Level is actually 3.16x. 20dB is 10x. 6dB is double. 2dB is about 1.25x. Human hearing perception of sound is not linear, so a change from 50dB to 70dB would not appear to be 10 times as loud. A change from 63dB to 65dB would barely be noticeable to most people.
I entered skeptical, I left enlightened.
I still don't get why the rear view camera screens are ON THE DOOR? Honda E got it up on the dash, that's a much better position for them
This car is much older than the Honda E. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone takes after the E after this.
Because you used to check side mirrors view from that position, so you don’t need to change your habits and adjust to the change. I think it’s a great solution
I find it much more intuitive. And, by the way, he forces you to look out the windows.
Ikr? Its like it defeats the purpose of a camera. I thought the point of having cameras is to have rear visibility closer to your peripheral view when driving
I with you on the mirrors ! A mirror is low-tech and great tech.
@Subi_fan I'm with you. With the emphasis on "every control". Because there are certain controls which are better on a touchscreen, so their buttons can be hidden, if not needed. But if it's done only with touchscreens, without any physical buttons, you gonna end up with some controls that would have been better physical.
That was a really well-considered conclusion at the end of the video, focusing on the things that really matter regarding this car. Well done!
Thank you!
Seconded
I have a shorter proponent argument for electric tho: If we take out the environmental costs of both petrol and electric theres still one advantage electric vehicles have: can ICE cars recuperate kinetic energy back to petrol when they brake/stop? Exactly. You simply cannot your ignore that.
@@wiryantirta Not to petrol but yes to the electricity accumulator, which is then used back for A/C and other electronics. Still a way of preserving vs. wasting energy. Check for Mazda Skyactiv/eLoop, been thee for a while now. :)
Came for a review. Got a video essay instead. We need to see more of you Drew 👏 Nice work
I see the OG E-Tron quite often driving around in my town. Looks great.
That's so point to point judgement great vid 👍
Audi calling their 4 wheel drive electric vehicle 'Quattro' is nowhere near as bad as Ford calling it's lumpy electric SUV a 'Mustang'
Excellent point.
Audi calling their electric brand "turd" is the worst, though.
Where does Porsche's 'Turbo' nomenclature for its Taycan come in your scale of terribleness?
@@MekaD it shouldn't be called mustang because it's a fucking SUV, not because it's electric
Imagine the Taycan was named the new Porsche 911 E...
I’m shopping for an e-tron at the moment and this is the most informative and thoughtful review I’ve come across.
Just leased my new E-Tron Sportback and I am loving it! It is amazing driving the car being so silent and absoluetly super comfortable and handles very well.
Two-watch back at it again.
I was about to say this.
@@tahiraslamm But he said it first.
A race of useless trolls ?? Bring it ! FIGHT !!! 😂 🍿
@@Carfection Maybe next time 😝
It’s childish, but I came looking for this comment. 🙌
What a great narrative! So much truth! I very much enjoyed watching👍🏽
Magnificent Clip, great conclusion. Excellent work!!! 🙏
Great closing summary
I have drove this car. 55 version. And I couldn't agree more. I have absolutely the same observations. I think this car is complete product. And it is not our world saviour just because it is electric. Good review.
Really I didn't expect such a quality review. Also nice Seiko diver.
I totally agree with the sum up at the end
I really can't rate this channel highly enough. I wasn't remotely interested in watching a video about the E-Tron "Quattro". Yet I found this to be thought provoking and interesting from start to finish. Needless to say, it was beautifully shot and narated as always - thank you.
One of the biggest issues with electrification right now is battery technology. They are still very heavy, require damaging resources to manufacture, and degrade quickly. Even using renewable energy sources like solar and wind are problematic because it's difficult to store the electricity using current battery technology.
Well thats because its not about the environment... Its about control and an agenda against humanity! They eventually want complete automonous vehicles so you don't even drive it yourself you don't go where the government don't want you to and all conversations in the vehicle will be recorded and retrievable aswell as cameras THIS is where this is heading it has NOTHING to do with the environment this is the biggest con next to covid-19 you mark my words!
@@thatcarguy6190 Please tell me you're joking...
This is a questionable comment. "Damaging resources?" Regular car manufacture also requires - what I think you're referring to... toxic substances in the manufacture. "Very heavy" is subjective when such a car can show performance akin to a sports car. A bit heavier but not a lot more 500-600 pounds in most cases. Check weights on luxury sedans and the Model S and Model 3. And batteries do not "degrade quickly." I'd like a reference there because everything I've read shows just the opposite - especially if you charge 15% through 85/90% most of the time. Which can be controlled by the car - at least on a Tesla. Tesla degradation has been about 12.5% after 150,000 - 200,000 miles. Not sure about other cars but probably good as well. Your last statement is old news. And it wouldn't matter about an ecar's usefulness. Read around - current heavy duty industrial/utilitybattery tech - mostly Li-ion is being installed at generating plants and renewable sites around the world. Just the beginning. Other forms of energy storage are also being used. So, just not true anymore. The trend is toward much better storage for renewable generated power on off hours of generation. Me thinks this poster hasn't done the research.
really good job exploring a complex question. Drew and Henry, (and Alex when his videos are posted) do great job on this channel, and that's why it continues to attract more and more subscribers
Great review though you forgot to mention the LED project or headlights
Very informative review - a real EV road review :)
Awesome moderator and text - seems like there went a lot of preparation and thoughtfulness? into this review. Love it!
Would be useful to have your opinions how this stands up to other options ie the I-Pace.
A very intelligent and balanced review - or should I say TED talk👍
Brilliant review Drew. Also, electric mirrors add unnecessary complexity that will be prone to failure and probably expensive to repair or replace.
One of the good things about EVs is that things like the slow accelerator response can be tuned in software, which can be updated over the air and configured on the fly. Audi can just update the car and add a 'RS button' which puts the car into a sportier mode.
Would be great if you could tell Audi you want different settings for your car
@@sneaky_krait7271 You can.
The e-mirrors would have the potential to vastly improve blind spots around the A-pillar; many current mirrors are large enough to hide a small family crossing a crosswalk. But I am curious if the inside screens suffer from the need to re-focus the eyes when viewing them. For example, the new LR Defender's windscreen camera-mirror option does suffer from this, and invokes a second of vertigo when glancing at it....
Great review Drew; you kept drawing in all viewpoints, I felt like you went through the vehicle and its context in the world very well, bravo!
Great holistic review, surprised me about the disposal of batteries also (even if breif). Next, hydrogen car review please
i test drove this car and i own a model y. the model y feels way more engaged and sensitive to steering. on the other hand this car felt way more comfortable and luxurious and didnt feel like i felt every little bump and crack on the road like it does with my Model Y
I wonder how many of those camera mirrors will be kicked off by yobs? How much to replace?
beautiful car
I am so glad there are people who love electric cars so I don't have to
Nailed it. I own an E-Tron here in the States, and I was drawn to it because it is a normal car that happens to be electric. The infotainment (especially the bluetooth) is crap though.
@@nicknick1766 -Audi Audi?
i agree with you
I've only just started watching this video but I already think I should buy this car. I'm sure the weight and the range are still going to be disappointing. But for some weird reason I like it (and I generally hate SUVs and especially "coupe" SUVs)
Thanks for the video. I considered buying a Tesla X. But I didn’t like the way it looked. Felt more like driving an iPad. ETron Sportback is what I went with. I get anywhere from 235 to 250 total range with a full charge. Works well for me. Yes Tesla had a bigger range. But I wanted the luxury that Audi has. Tesla to me looked cheap inside.
Please do a proper film with the 812 GTS. Please I need it. I want it. From Carfection. The world needs a carfection full film of the return of the v12 spider.
Awesome car. I'm not trying to be speed racer. I just trying to get my family there safe and look good while doing it. If i feel like speeding and getting traffic ticket I'll drive my 67 GTO.
great point. Are you part of the solution.....generally good review :)
First it was the abolition of physical dials and replacement with a pretty but ergonomically inferior HVAC solution. Now its the mirrors: You have to look lower and further from the road, contend with dazzle and reflections from the glossy screens and piano black plastics on the dash nearby. Yes real mirrors get glare but they're still safer and more intuitive. Audi and the rest of the VAG group seems hellbent on flashy solutions for problems that don't really exist and making then work less well in the process.
Another killer Carfection film. You guys set the standard that content creators like me aspire to. So good!
Thanks, we really appreciate that.
@@Carfection pleasure! You guys turn it on film after film. Keep up the great work!
Complements for an EXCELLENT review!!!!
Watching this in 4K... 😍👌
What mileage is saved by the rear view cameras, is surely lost by the battery power they consume.... 🤔
To a certain extent yes, I don’t see a reason making things more complex if there exists a low tech that works just fine
@@FreeHazelNuts and it takes exponentially more expensive to fix and replace in case of accidents - which do happen every day
So, whrere's the 4K?
i tend to forget my phone charge often & have trouble during long conversations.I cant imagine myself charging properly just because its a car now.. i will enjoy engine cars all the way until government bans it at the end. I can enjoy battery cars with RC Tamiya or Kyosho like I used to when I was a kid. I know its fun but not as much as engine..
Excellent review & suggestions 👍❤️
Everyone should ignore the existence of rear mirrors. Use your head instead, more, turn it, move your eyes, watch the traffic around you, it'll make you a better driver.
I like the design of teslas but they need to make a second line up or something ASAP. They just need a more angular sporty design as well, teslas are like sleeper cars but until they design something that matches the power cars like this will be very popular
Next time, try setting the Drive Mode to Dynamic. A new world will open to you. 😉 There ain't something like a "lag". Also, the steering will be more direct, there will be more power and the suspension will be stiffer. That's how you setup your family car for traveling without the family. 😁😋😁
Great review!
They really should have set up the throttle response to be sluggish aka "comfortable" in comfort mode and programmed it to be immediate in sports mode. Not sure why they haven't done that really...
Pretty smooth review sir!
all and sunday or all and sundry?
Its meant to be all and sundry. We have no idea what Drew actually said there.
The throttle 'delay' is on purpose. The drive torque is of course filtered to avoid uncormfortable spikes.
And help some energy saving in case you changed your mind to accelerate
On the cold circumstances the battery life drops by half. Electric cars are an exellent choice for the warm countries but not the cold ones.
Best job from this reviewer yet.
I wonder if some Audi drivers will be able adapt to the many benefits of NOT driving up the arse of the car in front, in this case free extra range given back to the battery by REGEN by keeping a sensible distance from others ?
I went into this review cynical, but it brought me all the way to impressed. Excellent, wholistic, intelligent review.
Model Y is now 326 miles (524 km) range.
Imagine the cost of those mirrors when white van man smashes them off
They're the future regardless.
@@JohnnyZenith not if customers complain and it lowers sales.
@@GarageSupra they are optional. You can have a conventional mirror if you like!
Well most of the tech is inboard, not sticking out. The wide angle means they hardly extend beyond the width of the rear wheel arches, so collisions are far less likely. Also, unlike mirrors, they are pretty robust!
I liked the little rational reminder at the end. Well done!
That under the bmw on the t-shirt is the pandemic result? :p
I like the non-supercar reviews. This one got deep all of a sudden! Compliments
I just don’t get how people think that producing these massive EVs is good for the environment, it’s totally absurd.
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@@zaynkhan136 ?
@@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134 yea this dude's dumb, car manufacturers are just hopping on the e-vehicle trend, electric cars are a joke
Sounds like a nearly perfect car for petrol, in my case Diesel, driver who value comfort and relaxation while driving and do not need the fastest drag car in the world and like a car which can be driven like a car.
Maybe it's just me but, I want my new E car to seem futuristic with groundbreaking design. I don't want to blend in....
The thing that astonishes me the most is that Audi put a 95kWh battery in this car that only manages to safely get 200 miles. Say what you like about Tesla's looks and build quality but their battery efficiency and tech is far ahead of all the competitors.
takes balls for a car reviewer to encourage his audience not to buy a car - hats off!
my only issue with electric cars atm is battery decay........ if you have to buy a new battery every couple of years it kind of defeats the point
You won't need to. We've got a BMW i3 and the batteries have an 8 year warranty and even older versions, with loads of miles, still show very good levels of battery capacity.
@@simonmurfin1910 thats actual good to know =D thank you
Personally I think electric cars now are like how digital cameras were in the early 2000s. When digital cameras came out, they were interesting, and good to have as a backup to a traditional camera, but they couldn't compete on quality & real photographers would never use them. Now, 20 years later, digital cameras are ubiquitous, and can be used in ways a traditional camera never could. The same thing will happen with electric cars
I just love how so many people appear to think that more mass helps a car corner better. It doesn't!
I haven't seen a single person ever claiming that
@@JTM610 then go watch this review again
His point was, the bulk of the weight is low down ,so the centre of gravity is low. So while weight is bad,were it is located is the key point to a cars feel ,so I think he was not claiming that weight helps cornering.
@@brianiswrong I love how you know what his point was. He should be able to make his own point. He didn't. And just because the weight is low down doesn't mean you don't have to deal with it. It's still a big problem. Just lowering it doesn't make it go away. It just makes it slightly less terrible
Great review, but please...when you are asserting the overall environmental impact of electric cars vs ICE cars be sure to include the detrimental health aspect of ICE cars in every drivers life after spending hours on end in traffic breathing in toxic fumes. Not to mention the entire cities. Electric is DEFINITELLY the better choice.
I really hate the "coupe" SUVs but for some reason I really like them when they're electric. This car looks great, the Mach E looks great, and the Polestar looks great !
Audi nailed the etron brief. I don't like it one bit, but I'm sure it's target audience will be very pleased themselves. I genuinely don't see why the answer can't be e-up. And it doesn't weigh in at over 2.5tonnes and make people despise you.
Where's Henry?
I buying that car
Really like the t-shirt with the BMW, does anyone know the brand?
If we take out the environmental costs of both petrol and electric theres still one advantage electric vehicles have: can ICE cars recuperate kinetic energy back to petrol when they brake/stop? Exactly. You simply cannot your ignore that.
So ignoring the car for a second-- what watch is that? Looks like a Seiko SKX of some sort, but it may be a 5. Any chance you'd share?
Skx 007
@@Carfection It's beautiful on that leather strap! Honestly I was following it with my eyes the whole video! lol
Love this style of mindful reporting. The impact of global scale battery production to push the electrification agenda doesn't make for a compelling case for the environment. The whole idea of cars as viable transportation isn't that old that we actually can totally relinquish and make the shift without it, for that is the needed solution. But only if we truly understand what's at stake for the world we live in. Ignorance is as they say bliss, but even ignorance by itself is an unsustainable way of living. Personal fuel combustion engines has always been an unsustainable idea from the beginning, and we're seeing the impact as we live. Futurists now paint a way of living, that if mankind should continue the way we operate as we do now, a form of future so inorganic that is difficult for me to accept. I wouldn't want to deny my children of proper air to breathe, greenery to surround them etc by justifying my life now, for I'd look like someone who is totally utterly irresponsible.
Oh look another SUV!
Unbeleivable review not even a single word about the bad things about the car despite that the internet is filled with it.
My dad is considering this, can he see how fast im going on his phone like you can on a Tesla?
Amazing how a company as big as Audi cannot make today an EV as good as a first gen Model X
maybe they didn't want to on purpose.. it like Toyota still hesitate to step into car share business until they get their arm twisted behind their back.. drop of sales will change corporates very fast..
The script !!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Whoa!!!
'Journalists'/car reviewers criticised Tesla for making normal looking cars and said customers want spaceships like the i8. Well, the normal designs of new EVs (that journos praise) have shown Tesla were right, along with poor sales of wacky looking EVs.
Tesla’s still manage to be too plain, I much prefer the Leaf and others, but they are so ahead in self driving tech they could make it look like dog dirt and it would still sell
Great CARS for a CURE shirt!!
people commented about his two watches - so he decided to add two bracelets as well -_-
I like this guy, he's a good egg. Well done review.
Still not sure how I feel about the design/appearance
Better than Tesla anyways?
It's an awesome car - high quality, luxury - best driving experience ever (air suspension), - but - heavy, slowish, lack of range (for me), I would like 700km as standard, I have strange mix of ranges, either close to my place 200km is good, but also for business meetings on the road.
Can it Dune ???????
The car is nice until you come to the price 😬
Mate I know you seemed very excited with the range and performance but for a luxury, expensive EV those numbers are not really impressive.
Now let audi make the rsE-tron and E tron gt and rsE-tron gt / coupe.. But atleast audi doesn't make confusing names like porsche panamera long name thingy or porsche taycan turbo s even though it doesn't have a turbo. They should have gone with a name like porsche taycan hybrid s or hybrid ss with their performance variants.
First off, Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSi E quattro isn't much shorter than any Panamera variant name. Secondly, there's nothing confusing about the Porsche nomenclature. "4" for allwheeldrive, "S" for Sport, "E" for electric, "GTS" for the V8 variant GranTourismoSport and Turbo for the most powerful Panamera. Third, nearly every Porsche is turbocharged and they still mostly do not have "Turbo" in their name. And lastly, "Hybrid", really? The Taycan is pure electric, not a mixture of two different engine concepts, so bad idea.
@@JTM610 oh ok 😅 then they can make it as a taycan electric s And electric ss. But I get your point.