Paul, I’ve owned the e-tron 55 Quattro Sportback for just over a year. I have the virtual mirrors, not by choice but because Audi included them in the Premium Pack with lots of other goodies. It really is the quietest, most comfortable and luxurious EV out there. I did lots of research before purchase and actually had an order in for a Model X and was contemplating the Mercedes EQC. But seeing, riding and talking to MX owners I was persuaded not to part with the AU$185k Tesla wanted. The EQC was much more of an SUV look and the fact that it is EXACTLY the same chassis, body as the ICE equivalent (built on the same production line!), with less rear room dissuade me. Audi gave me one to live with for a weekend (Tesla, didn’t care), and we were able to negotiate a very good price that included 6-year service, 6-year roadside assist, 6-year FREE Chargefox charging, FREE home wiring & installation of a charger, 5-year unlimited km warranty! It’s a brilliant Gran Tourer car and punts along the road, even twisties just nice. Is it super “accelerative” - No but for a 2600kg car it does nice. Now, the weight comes from superior construction, noise cancellation materials and superior battery Thermal Management. Stop looking solely at spec sheets - it’s the mark of a naivety. The e-tron has a 150kW charge rate but this rate is maintained flat from just about 0-80% SOC!! Which means in the real world using 350kW chargers I can add about 50kW in 20 mins which is over 200Km of range! In my car I have seen consumption as low as 19.7 kWh/100km and as high as 28.9 kW/100km when cruising at the legal limit on Motorways - it most depends on weather particularly wind speed and direction. So theoretically I can get over 400km of range from the 86.5kW of useable battery capacity, but I budget 350km. The virtual mirrors, you get used to but have found them no problem and are better to some degree - zero blind spot, can see perfectly in pouring rain and/or dirty window and great at night. There is a vertical Qi (wireless), charger in my car to the left of the cup holders. There is no cover on the cup holders because when you place a drink there the top become level container so you don’t knock it. The raised padded section with the gear shift is a Palm-Rest, where you place your wrist or palm to operate the lower touch screen and the physical buttons (even a physical Volume knob!), so entry is precise an no flailing arms trying to locate soft buttons. Let me know if you want any more info.
My lowest consumption was unter 15kWh/100km :) with a 55 SB. Two weeks ago I reached 15,6kWh/100km over 290km distance. The right foot makes the consumption. If you can drive the e-tron very calm and constant at lower speed you can easy reach WLTP oder more. If you drive 110 (gauge cluster) on a flat road you are just under 20kWh/100km. And I totally agreee, the e-tron is one of the most comfortable EVs you can buy in the moment
Hi Paul. A physical volume and tuning knob, physical temperature control, and glass side mirrors are still a must for me. I embrace tech but I find these touch screens and camera 'mirrors' just a fuss. Thank you for a great review.
Hi Paul, I’m an e-tron 55 owner here in Sydney! (My car in my profile pic) It’s a fantastic car and very comfortable ride, I do want to say the wireless charger is near the cup holder on the side where there is a clip to slot your phone in.. also I want to point out about the side camera mirrors as I do have them on my personal Audi e-tron, I love them, I hated it at first.. took a week or two and I actually prefer it… in the rain it’s clear, everyone looks at them very confused (which I enjoy) and gives less of a blind spot in my vision. Great video Car Expert 😃
Really good real-world review... a bit worried about range but excited too- my car in this exact same colour arrives next month...its still early days for EV but its part of the brave new world...remember the first brick mobile phones!!!
i agree about the side mirror, need to keep that real. same for the steering wheel where some manufacturers go fancy. this is fundamental to safe driving.
How do those digital mirrors respond to things like flashing emergency lights or headlights? I feel like it would be much harder to get someones attention vs traditional mirrors.
Those “mirrors” Lol I doubt the aero gains from the cameras on a 2.7tonne hulking SUV are gonna make much difference to real mirrors, in every day driving. Even F1 cars still use actual mirrors. That’s hilarious.
Good video. Thank you. Big breaks because it’s so bloody heavy; much more than similar size EVs. Can definitely feel it’s heavier weight! Not a fan of Audi regen breaking. A fan of the Sportback. Would have considered the non S model but could not get over the much heavier feel, lack of competitive range, and the regen breaking options.
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I wonder if the refreshed one that comes out this year maybe gets fourth motor
175k. Well I'm guessing the suspension required to control 3t of blobby mass must cost a small fortune. 2nd owners are in for a shock when the clunking starts. Also, is 3t enough to sink into 30c tarmac?
I can see those charging spots will be a problem. All cars get a lot of road grime and dirt in that area, sprayed up from the front wheels, inevitability that will get inside that cover and make it difficult to plug in.
I’ve owned one for over a year. It’s NOT a real world problem on this car. Also, I f it does happen it covers the door flap! So none of it gets into the contacts.
im not disapointed in lack of wireless charging as it surely cant be good for you. ive tested and noticed that these charges when active is able to disrupt and block signals like radio signals, you also get a bit electricity (can even be felt)😊
Looked at the specs on carsales for an e-tron S (like this one) - carsales reckons its tare mass is 2830kg and its GVM 3170kg (!?) So you can only carry 340kg of passengers and cargo??? You'd be pushing that with a couple of larger folks in the front, kids and luggage
I find these things awkwardly shaped. As you say they're more like a hatchback, but at the same time look like a fat bloated sedan in a way. Better just make it an actual sedan.
Almost like the good old A4 Sedan, the sharkvin is a BMW look a like ugly -. The 22" wheels are an apsolute +. Nice dashboard, but i prefere real buttons and switches. The A4Sedan boot is still supperior. The 1800Kg towing is great, but so is the price.
I’ve owned the S-line Sportback 55 for over a year now. It has a useable battery capacity of 86.5kW and on freeway trips cruising at the legal limit I have seen consumption down below 20kWh/100km! For an EV, the weather especially wind speed and direction plays a big part. So theoretically over 400km of range. I budget on 350km of range.
@@johncanalese588 I wouldn't settle for 350-400km..my regular car can do 800km and it takes 5min max to recharge it..low range combined with less charges around the country makes it just too early to be practical..in few years from now obviously we will all use EV's, but still to early now
@@Makul-rt4sz I have had my car for over a year. You DONT need 800km range. I typically do two three long trips a year. most of my driving is in Sydney. Best thing is I don't have to go to a Petrol Station! Plug it in overnight and ready for next day (or days actually), and all using off-peak electricity at way lower cost than petrol. 95% of drivers average like 25km per day.
@@johncanalese588 I definetly need the range, family trips to other cities is something I do often..and plenty of people around the world live in condominiums where charging at home is impossible in the first place..
Depreciation is limited to just under 61k for a car so from a tax perspective anything above that is basically pointless. guessing anyone that buys one has more money than sense!
I love how in French Etron means turd or excrement so yeah it’s quite fitting for these cars from Audi. I’ve only heard bad things from em so definitely not for me. And for that price with such bad range. Yeh definitely no from me
@@johncanalese588 I’d suspect your an Audi owner by your snide reply. But if you are enjoy it and I’ll go away and enjoy my Mercedes and Bmw. Have good one
@@daineseboy78 No, genius you’re just two years late you dumbass. Bet you can’t even spell it correctly in French without resorting to online help (save you the trouble - étron)
man there are so many cars out there for you to review and you choosing these shit cars to review. YT viewers are not someone who will buy this 175k crap. Review new mazda 3 sedan and hatchback as well as cx 30 new volkswagen cars toyota has so many cars already I nearly stopped watching your videos when actually earlier it was my daily schedule.
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Paul, I’ve owned the e-tron 55 Quattro Sportback for just over a year. I have the virtual mirrors, not by choice but because Audi included them in the Premium Pack with lots of other goodies. It really is the quietest, most comfortable and luxurious EV out there. I did lots of research before purchase and actually had an order in for a Model X and was contemplating the Mercedes EQC. But seeing, riding and talking to MX owners I was persuaded not to part with the AU$185k Tesla wanted. The EQC was much more of an SUV look and the fact that it is EXACTLY the same chassis, body as the ICE equivalent (built on the same production line!), with less rear room dissuade me. Audi gave me one to live with for a weekend (Tesla, didn’t care), and we were able to negotiate a very good price that included 6-year service, 6-year roadside assist, 6-year FREE Chargefox charging, FREE home wiring & installation of a charger, 5-year unlimited km warranty! It’s a brilliant Gran Tourer car and punts along the road, even twisties just nice. Is it super “accelerative” - No but for a 2600kg car it does nice. Now, the weight comes from superior construction, noise cancellation materials and superior battery Thermal Management. Stop looking solely at spec sheets - it’s the mark of a naivety. The e-tron has a 150kW charge rate but this rate is maintained flat from just about 0-80% SOC!! Which means in the real world using 350kW chargers I can add about 50kW in 20 mins which is over 200Km of range! In my car I have seen consumption as low as 19.7 kWh/100km and as high as 28.9 kW/100km when cruising at the legal limit on Motorways - it most depends on weather particularly wind speed and direction. So theoretically I can get over 400km of range from the 86.5kW of useable battery capacity, but I budget 350km. The virtual mirrors, you get used to but have found them no problem and are better to some degree - zero blind spot, can see perfectly in pouring rain and/or dirty window and great at night. There is a vertical Qi (wireless), charger in my car to the left of the cup holders. There is no cover on the cup holders because when you place a drink there the top become level container so you don’t knock it. The raised padded section with the gear shift is a Palm-Rest, where you place your wrist or palm to operate the lower touch screen and the physical buttons (even a physical Volume knob!), so entry is precise an no flailing arms trying to locate soft buttons. Let me know if you want any more info.
@Ruby Hardman Where’s the humour? Physical mirrors are used in F1 cars, because they fit the purpose primarily being light-weight
My lowest consumption was unter 15kWh/100km :) with a 55 SB. Two weeks ago I reached 15,6kWh/100km over 290km distance. The right foot makes the consumption. If you can drive the e-tron very calm and constant at lower speed you can easy reach WLTP oder more. If you drive 110 (gauge cluster) on a flat road you are just under 20kWh/100km. And I totally agreee, the e-tron is one of the most comfortable EVs you can buy in the moment
Hi Paul. A physical volume and tuning knob, physical temperature control, and glass side mirrors are still a must for me. I embrace tech but I find these touch screens and camera 'mirrors' just a fuss.
Thank you for a great review.
There is only physical volume turning knobs in the e-tron, and regular mirrors are available as standard.
Hi Paul, I’m an e-tron 55 owner here in Sydney! (My car in my profile pic) It’s a fantastic car and very comfortable ride, I do want to say the wireless charger is near the cup holder on the side where there is a clip to slot your phone in.. also I want to point out about the side camera mirrors as I do have them on my personal Audi e-tron, I love them, I hated it at first.. took a week or two and I actually prefer it… in the rain it’s clear, everyone looks at them very confused (which I enjoy) and gives less of a blind spot in my vision. Great video Car Expert 😃
What are you seeing range wise?
@@NZsarge1 370km usually
@@oliver_mendi Thanks
How did u afford that car?
@@77PIXELS I have my own business 🙂
it looks very stunning in person especially in all colours i love the look of the side
Bloody expensive but if you had the money, you’d have to get one. I think Audi are an exciting brand and quality as well. Thanks Paul!
Great review and I really enjoy your work, thanks.
Really good real-world review... a bit worried about range but excited too- my car in this exact same colour arrives next month...its still early days for EV but its part of the brave new world...remember the first brick mobile phones!!!
Verdict on the ride?
i agree about the side mirror, need to keep that real. same for the steering wheel where some manufacturers go fancy. this is fundamental to safe driving.
How do those digital mirrors respond to things like flashing emergency lights or headlights? I feel like it would be much harder to get someones attention vs traditional mirrors.
Those “mirrors” Lol I doubt the aero gains from the cameras on a 2.7tonne hulking SUV are gonna make much difference to real mirrors, in every day driving. Even F1 cars still use actual mirrors. That’s hilarious.
F1 has very strict regulations on what they're allowed and not allowed.
Wow love that 360 camera
Honda e side Mirror screen placement seem to be really on point, should be where all screens should be if we are moving to them.
Good video. Thank you.
Big breaks because it’s so bloody heavy; much more than similar size EVs. Can definitely feel it’s heavier weight! Not a fan of Audi regen breaking.
A fan of the Sportback. Would have considered the non S model but could not get over the much heavier feel, lack of competitive range, and the regen breaking options.
I wonder if the refreshed one that comes out this year maybe gets fourth motor
175k. Well I'm guessing the suspension required to control 3t of blobby mass must cost a small fortune. 2nd owners are in for a shock when the clunking starts. Also, is 3t enough to sink into 30c tarmac?
They're just getting the "green" users to pay the billions in fines for dieselgate.
Hey Paul, do you know if you'll get a chance to review the new Nissan Z coming out this year? Cheers!
I can see those charging spots will be a problem. All cars get a lot of road grime and dirt in that area, sprayed up from the front wheels, inevitability that will get inside that cover and make it difficult to plug in.
I personally never had this issue Robert.
I’ve owned one for over a year. It’s NOT a real world problem on this car. Also, I f it does happen it covers the door flap! So none of it gets into the contacts.
Looks good outside and in
im not disapointed in lack of wireless charging as it surely cant be good for you. ive tested and noticed that these charges when active is able to disrupt and block signals like radio signals, you also get a bit electricity (can even be felt)😊
Touareg has had the electronic child locks from at least 2005.
Mine you can control from the drivers seat.
Why doesn't the window comes down all the way on some cars? I wonder what would be the justification for it.
Is this marks personal youtube channel i always thought this was a commercial channel but i might be wrong
really still cold in June? interesting
Australia.
No seat ventilation?? 🤦
Not in Australia unfortunately
@@oliver_mendi
Definitely don't need it in Australia, but in Europe you do... Way to go Audi.
How can I lock the rear seat door from inside?
Driver door below window switches.
Plz review of the new Lexus RX
Your buying this at 175k not to save petrol but to make a statement. Wonder what you neighbour thinks backing out in his SS Commodore.
Looked at the specs on carsales for an e-tron S (like this one) - carsales reckons its tare mass is 2830kg and its GVM 3170kg (!?) So you can only carry 340kg of passengers and cargo??? You'd be pushing that with a couple of larger folks in the front, kids and luggage
Geez calling that an SUV is a stretch. Looks like a large hatchback to me 🤷🏼♂️
I find these things awkwardly shaped. As you say they're more like a hatchback, but at the same time look like a fat bloated sedan in a way. Better just make it an actual sedan.
Is something really "free" of charge when you are paying for it.
130km/h?
175k and Paul thinks the paint is free ;)
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The Taycan is still the best looking electric car.
Love the car,hate the range.
Nice looking vehicle but money you pay for the range you get is ridiculous.
Almost like the good old A4 Sedan, the sharkvin is a BMW look a like ugly -. The 22" wheels are an apsolute +. Nice dashboard, but i prefere real buttons and switches. The A4Sedan boot is still supperior. The 1800Kg towing is great, but so is the price.
because of the range, I wouldn't buy this at 50% discount..unnecessry hustle that makes life more complicated for no reason🤷🏻♂️
I’ve owned the S-line Sportback 55 for over a year now. It has a useable battery capacity of 86.5kW and on freeway trips cruising at the legal limit I have seen consumption down below 20kWh/100km! For an EV, the weather especially wind speed and direction plays a big part. So theoretically over 400km of range. I budget on 350km of range.
@@johncanalese588 I wouldn't settle for 350-400km..my regular car can do 800km and it takes 5min max to recharge it..low range combined with less charges around the country makes it just too early to be practical..in few years from now obviously we will all use EV's, but still to early now
@@Makul-rt4sz I have had my car for over a year. You DONT need 800km range. I typically do two three long trips a year. most of my driving is in Sydney. Best thing is I don't have to go to a Petrol Station! Plug it in overnight and ready for next day (or days actually), and all using off-peak electricity at way lower cost than petrol. 95% of drivers average like 25km per day.
@@johncanalese588 I definetly need the range, family trips to other cities is something I do often..and plenty of people around the world live in condominiums where charging at home is impossible in the first place..
@@Makul-rt4sz sounds like you’re actually trying to convince yourself that EV is not for you. You use the word condominium, are you in America?
Lovely car, just needs to be 100k less!
300km for 175k
I usually get 370km
All that money just to buy an underpowered ev with the stupid pointless digital mirrors, well atleast you got a nice logo
The mirrors are an option. Don’t like, don’t buy.
Not underpowered. 🙂 optional mirrors as well mate
170K for a SUV is ridiculous
Well it is Audi .. did you expect a Hyundai price?
@@oliver_mendi Audi doesn't worth that much. 170K is Porsche territory.
@@amirrezarezaie then I would’ve bought a Porsche Taycan but that costs 210k.
@@oliver_mendi Taycan starts at 175K, but whatever that makes you feel better.
@@amirrezarezaie seriously, have you seen how much a Porsche cost is Australia?
So who actually likes piano black? Let us know in the comments.
In my e-tron Sportback there is piano-black but thankfully there is way less than in Audi’s ICE equivalent vehicles so it is not too bad to maintain.
Waste of money.
Audi has taken note and is now revising its pricing.
Weighs toooo much
The name is a little bit weird. Audi should name it S e-tron to resemble Audi ICE cars
Another overpriced mediocre car from Audi
German Rainbow nothing too exciting HAHAHA
175k - how do these companies judge affordability!! So wana see tax returns of people buying em !! Lol
The thing is… Audi doesn’t want affordability. I think you can see this with competing brands like bmw and Mercedes.
Depreciation is limited to just under 61k for a car so from a tax perspective anything above that is basically pointless. guessing anyone that buys one has more money than sense!
I love how in French Etron means turd or excrement so yeah it’s quite fitting for these cars from Audi. I’ve only heard bad things from em so definitely not for me. And for that price with such bad range. Yeh definitely no from me
Mate, this has been done YEARS AGO, ad-nauseam. No need to resurrect it as doesn’t make you look good.
@@johncanalese588 I’d suspect your an Audi owner by your snide reply. But if you are enjoy it and I’ll go away and enjoy my Mercedes and Bmw. Have good one
@@daineseboy78 No, genius you’re just two years late you dumbass. Bet you can’t even spell it correctly in French without resorting to online help (save you the trouble - étron)
man there are so many cars out there for you to review and you choosing these shit cars to review. YT viewers are not someone who will buy this 175k crap.
Review new mazda 3 sedan and hatchback as well as cx 30
new volkswagen cars
toyota has so many cars already
I nearly stopped watching your videos when actually earlier it was my daily schedule.
Don't middle class watch UA-cam?
Hmmmm….can’t remember when I gave you permission to be representative of my view as a YT user!
@@johncanalese588 but im sure you are poor enough who cant buy this 175k crap mate. 🤣😝
@@lokeshsharma2076 Your lack of comprehension of the English language is demonstrable by your infantile posts and poor grammar. Enough said.
@@lokeshsharma2076 John and I own an e-tron 55, stop writing rubbish.