Audi e-tron SUV 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This is the all-new Audi e-tron! It’s Audi’s first-ever all-mass produced, all-electric car! This electric SUV will be going up against the likes of the Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes EQC and the ever-popular Tesla Model X, but are Audi too late to the party to keep up? Stick with Mat in his latest in-depth review to find out!
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Love the humour that goes into these reviews
Matt whenever he touches *any* plastics in *any* car:
"Oh my God that's the cheapest bit of plastic I've ever seen."
@A real bisexual petrol-head Its more to the fact that if you're playing upwards of £70,000 you don't expect and hard plastic
@A real bisexual petrol-head No its because soft touch materials don't rattle and wear out like plastics do
@A real bisexual petrol-head Like I said when you're going through a very bumpy road hard plastics tend to rattle and are pretty annoying wherever they are. Its not about being soft to the touch per say, its more about how a passenger can feel comfortable in a cabin by reducing the noise and annoying tendencies of things rattling along when you're driving. Again its upto each. If you're paying what you think is high and see different cars removing hard plastics but not this one, you feel that they have invested less on basic things as compared to more on the technological aspect
A real bisexual petrol-head BMW manages to sell cars like the three series without plastic as nasty as the one in this e tron. The cheap bits are mostly only around the rear AC vents.
@@dhananjayvenkatesh3361 I don't think they'll rattle and wear out if it's a part you never touch in an electric car
How's your new phone Matt?
It's good but not as good as BMW's iDrive
Unlike e-tron quattro = Motorsport proven, iDrive = XDrive = Unproven in Motorsport
this is good
What's this joke gotta do with the audi huh??
JU gave you a dislike your welcome
@@amoddedblueteslap100d7 oh no! Anyway…
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Matt, that edit at 1:07 is not as good as BMW's iDrive system
does not support android...lol
Acually bmw's digital dash is the worst in the industry. It doesnt have a descrete GPU so it can't show nothing but simple vector graphics and fonts. Unlike audi who is using nVidia gpu since 2010.
Bmw system is shit
And Audi is a glorified VW
@@crossocean5663 yeah with triple price lol
Mat, for Volkswagen Audi group vehicles in order to make the passenger side mirror go down automatically you have to leave the switch for adjusting the mirror on ‘L’ or ‘R’. R for left-handside vehicles and vice versa.
Surprising what does and doesn't come standard on this car, like soft close doors as standard but keyless go is extra
I have the the launch edition of Etron Quattro - it doesn’t have soft close doors.
Well its Audi... ridiculous extra Option lists
I’m guessing keyless go is standard but keyless entry is the option. Otherwise they would have to produce too many parts differently. Also most newer cars have keyless as standard and keyless entry as an option (inc most Audi’s).
The verdict is correct, this is the most luxurious electric vehicle available at the moment however you do feel a bit shortchanged with some of the things you get. I have the launch edition which is the top end version (£80k+) that comes standard with the camera mirrors, panoramic sunroof, 360° cameras but even that doesn’t have soft close doors or rear heated seats or even a 4 zone climate control which is a bit crap. Also the audio system is just adequate in terms of quality of sound. That being said on a daily basis, it’s a good cabin to be in. If you are looking for the most efficient electric vehicle -Tesla is still ahead though it feels like a school bus when you’re sitting in the model x- they really need to work on the fit and finish.
@@vismaysharma4351 definitely not the most Luxurious when you consider the Tesla Model X is still being produced.
If anyone is wondering at this stage of the video. I just bought a 2019 Prestige $32k and financed back down to $30k. I went to an Audi dealership 1,300 miles away and no regrets.
First off. They picked me up at the airport in a 2023 Q8. Same exact interior. The 2019 E-tron is a perfect buy don't think twice if you're here in 2023/24. For context I had a BMW X6 with the M package, but this e-tron is my all time favorite car I've owned. The sound system is crazy and no one speaks on it. The interior is untouched by Tesla and the Mach-E. The Mercedes is the only one better. But at $33k average. Go get it!
Normal person: The cars very comfortable.
Mat: It’s like sitting on a bench
😂😂
Do tesla x vs audi etron vs jaguar i pace vs Mercedes eqc in a drag race
Why? That's irrelevant for normal use. It's only relevant if you want to brag at the bar, and we know what people like that are called....get a race car and go racing if that's your thing.
@@Audidude yep true
@@Audidude it's highly relevant... you save hundreds of dollars per year from not having to buy tickets to the amusement park. ;-) Tesla acceleration ftw
“Audidude”, I see you feel the e-tron won’t succeed and is why you’re a little butthurt. This channel is full of drag races and yes there is a point in doing it, it’s a measure of seeing how strong the motors can kick in to give that instant torque.
@@Audidude You are saying that because you know that the etron Is going to loose 🤣🤣🤣
Audi etron: *has 3 screens*
And STILL we aren't allowed to look at our Mobile phone screen
4:27 , Matt flexing his gains! 💪 I like it
Mahad Sean in true Abercrombie fashion 😍
Anyone else happy that geek mode is gone?
Nope!
Yes👍
Nope
Yes
BLACKFIRE _X yes
11:43 i also like that the ambient light changes to red so that other people see you 😯
When I went to Germany I rented an Audi A8, we drove all over Germany and the navigation I think is one of the best,
To be honest with you guys ( CARWOW ) channel , is one of the best car reviewer channels .. who agrees with me ?
Sponsored by Marvel
You mean MATtel :p
@@Danne6und8zig you don't get the joke do you
@@charliebrice5569 yeah I don't think he did
I dont get the joke
@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey was that a joke , cause your account is Spider-Man
Is it me or is Matt gaining more muscle every review? 😂
ONYX.G 10:12 dont get fooled by the door pushing his arm-fat up;)
“A sort of frunk, or froot!” - Mat Watson, 2019 🤣🤣🤣. I agree with you Mat. Well said 💯
Thats been around for ages..
I commented that it should be Froot on the McLaren 720s video... I think Matt got the idea from my comment "I think"... Cuz Carwow hearted the comment and said it in the Tesla Model 3 video...
All I can say is, e-tron is the benchmark car in terms of ride quality! And I am speaking about a very very large range of competitors.
One of the most awaited videos so far 😍
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Iv just ordered one of these. Seems like a really good ideal family car. Your review really helped with the decision. Thanks.
How do you like it? Are you happy with it? Curious to hear.
0:01 Correction according to the French dictionary: 'this is the new Audi Turd'
imagine its mid 2019 and youre so lame that you still make that "joke" because you think youre funny and original.. imagine being you.. yikes
I assume the windows in the back don't come down fully so children aren't able to stick their hands out the window.
3:12 - " seperate u from ur cash" LOL
Hi Matt will you give a review on the new Merc GLC?? Thanks!
"This is the new Audi etron" love it
Hey Matt! As an Audi driver let me give you this tip (because I’m sick of hearing you complain every time you’re in an Audi)... If you want the passenger mirror to dip whilst reverse parking, keep the electric mirror switch set on the passenger side mirror adjustment (also applies to most VW’s and Skodas) 💁🏻♂️😉
You should be the presenter at BBC Top Gear 👍🏾👍🏾
Can you charge from both sides at the same time?
Nope
Yeah
No. It says so in the description when you go to this option on the audi configuration website. Also the dual charge ports are an option. You only get one as standard.
“E-tron been charged for an hour by two wires without even knowing, watch full ...”
no and to prevent people trying you can only have one open at a time
Was waiting for this review ..thankyou mat watson and carwow team..u guys r te best...
This car has hi-tech doors, can't pull the backdoor glass completely. Brilliant Audi 👌👌👌😂😂😂
Do a comparison of all those EV SUVs listed at beginning.
GAV321 probably they won’t, the Model X Max Range 2019 is quicker, faster, has more range, charged faster and has more features than any of the other cars, while being by far the largest (and most practical) of them. Probably wouldn’t look to good for carwow, who seem to love Jaguar a little too much.
@@LarsRR
Even better, the Model S LR.
It's bigger internally than the Jag or Audi and has even better range for less money.
Roger Starkey people always argue that it’s not an SUV so doesn’t count. I agree with your point however.
@@LarsRR Sold our model x for the e-tron earlier this year. Range and acceleration isn't everything you know. The E-tron is overall a better "car", both more practical, comfortable and better handling. -speaking from personal experience.
2:18 😂🤣👌🏻 that was too funny
greatest review of this on UA-cam nobody gets in to this detail yet thanks
Doug DeMuro does
I would like him if he didn't have an accent :)
hudaifa hayder absolutely right
Matt 'Click At The Top Right Banner' Waston
Have you guys got the 2020 CLA Coupe review coming soon? I have 1 on order and you always learn more about the cars in these reviews that you never would normally find out.
Yeah I didn’t know that on my m4 you can fold rear seats until I watched and old review carwow did
@@zainmunir4324 I love the m4, what colour is yours?
2 mistakes in afraid. The E-tron isn't designed and built as an electric car is just a MLB Evo platform that's been modified. Secondly there are 150kw chargers in the UK. Sorry fella.
Tesla - We have a Model X.
Audi - Hold my beer...
Nah nevermind let me drink this beer and think about making a nice car in about 15 years and we will kill Tesla for sure.
LOL
Root6532 I Never got what this whole „Tesla Killer“-BS is all about. Shouldn’t they try to entice buyers away from ICE cars (literally 99% of the market) instead of going in on this young company, as if destroying it would solve any of their problems?
@@LarsRR Audi is a piece of shit scamming company (Diesel gate) with no vision for the future. Instead of making an excellent electric car, they make this junk and dare to park it in front of the Tesla superchargers. Sad losers. And yeah the 80 grand vehicle has to sit in a big queue to fast charge with eGolfs and Nissan Leafs so not ideal for long trips. Not to mention the horrible consumption rate. Jokers.
Sander I think this guys comment is completely over the top, but they did do marketing through blocking Superchargers. It wasn’t Audi USA who did it, but several dealers. Found that kind of poor, too.
Swayam Panda don’t cherry pick: ETron: (91, 85, 71, 76)
www.euroncap.com/en/results/audi/e-tron/35869
M3: (96, 86, 74, 94)
www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model-3/37573
And the Model 3 is 30k cheaper, yet beats the ETron on every level.
Can you charge both side at the same time to get more energy go into battery pack?
Cannot wait for the e-tron GT review
Looking forward to seeing it in the next Marvel movie
If not mistaken I saw a video add with the car wireless charging in a car park. It has just parked on the top of the charger.
Huge fan of Carwow and how you approach Automotive Journalism. But you guys should really repair that zip on the suitcase. It's driving me nuts since quite a few episodes. #mildocd Keep up the good work!! :)
0:12 Audi built an electric version of the R8, 9:34 That bring 5 annoying things about the Audi E-Tron, 9:45 French in ETron means turd (poop)
Very lovely car, but I feel like features such as electric operated steering wheel should be standard.
For the one time you adjust the steering wheel.
I always thought I’ve wanted an electric steering whee but you literally only adjust it once
@@leeeinfield that's true 😂
@@leeeinfield unless if different people will be using the car.
@@embakubmotoring And have the time to sit for ten seconds every time they get in the car whilst the wheel whirs into position?! Same with electric seats - it's like they think we've got all the time in the world.
So do the doors have a mechanical lock as a backup or are the electronic switches that are destined to fail the week after the lease ends going to lock you in the car?
sorry, but the e-Tron is not build up from the ground as an electric car, it's just a hardly recognizable Q5, that's the reason for it's unbelievable high weight,
the e-tron 4 door coupe is the first real electric car, based on the Porsche electric platform as you know ;-)
Try putting the wing mirror adjustment knob in the position to adjust the near side mirror when selecting reverse. If it works like my Q7 then the left mirror will dip down to view the kerb. This design then gives you a choice if you want this feature or not e.g. when reversing down a narrow street I want to use the mirrors in their normal position...
The model x starts from 83k pounds in the UK and it is better in every way and has most of the options of the e-tron as standard and autopilot included too, so for me the model x is way better
Can the car then charge whit to chargers?
Classic Mat Watson. They had some spare plastic so they just had to stick it on
Been waiting for this carwow review for months!
*the air intake also serves another purpose, it produces a dinosaur like sound to alert pedestrians because its too quiet.*
What's the purpose of the Padelschifters on the steering wheel?
Now it’s worth £15K after 5 years
Thas an amazing buy then! I'm getting one
I thought the E-Tron had no side view mirrors It instead had cameras on the side of the car and had corresponding screens on the inside. Or am I thinking of another model ?
True story: in quebecer slang, "etron" literally - and i'm not kidding - means "turd". In fact, it's the exact word to describe a massive dump. I repeat, I am not kidding.
So i'll let you guess why Audi, at 90 000 $CAN, doesn't sell a single one of these in Quebec...
Edit: Oh, yes. 9:45. Thank you Mat, I think you're the first english speaking journalist who talks about it. :)
Elon jokes about it on Twitter
This has been a running joke since before the car was launched.
Somebody tweeted Audi to ask about it this week.
Apparently they're going to look into it (!)
does it double the charging speed if you charge from both side of the car?
AUDI E-TRON = LOVE IT
Not a VAG fan, but have seen this car irl and have to admitt, this is the best looking EV on the road today
I'll take the Model X which has more seats, more storage, is much faster, has a fast charging network, is more efficient and offers more range.
DoubleClutchOnline worse quality, cheaper interior ( except the screen ), bad customer support*
thicc that's old news, the quality of the e-from is much closer to the tesla model x than you think.
@@thicc7972 Anyone who thinks that the Model X has a "cheap" interior doesn't understand minimal design. More buttons, candy colored LED lighting and shiny surfaces don't = quality. New Audis have about a million cut lines and textures with GM grade plastics in some areas. I have a last-generation Audi that is much better than the newer ones. The Model X is like a Scandinavian lounge, while the e-Tron interior is like a New Jersey strip club. Tesla's service is excellent... if you can get someone on the phone. I will say, that getting someone on the phone is more infuriating than dealing with the cable company.
2:21 - whoever edited this video is a genius xD
Want a comparison with model x❤️
just wonder if you drive using one pedal with the most aggressive regen braking, will the brake light on to alert people behind you that you are slowing down?
Matt is the type of guy that tells a woman on the first date “ you wanna see my stick of truth “
Wtf r u on about Pal?🤣
Overused joke...
@@alexascs2679 the stick of truth ... obviously
Big fan of yours. Appreciate the detail, humor, and general energy! So, thank you always.
I am USA owner, of 2019 e-tron prestige, for past two months. Some small owners observations.
Disagree. I believe:
1. Haptic screen buttons are not annoying. Fantastic, actually. I mean, I can use them while wearing thick gloves. Nice!
2. Conventional buttons are NOT cheap. That is about the only advantage over a Tesla: this car is more luxurious.
3. Gear selector is intuitive upon living with vehicle.
4. Huge door bins are sort of stupid. Could have done a better job of locking-in (compartmentalizing) bottle, napkins, cleaning cloth, etc.
Agree:
1. Glove compartment is long, deep, but low height.
2. Arm-rest space is weird. But actually, big cups struggle to come out. And yes, small cups get grabbed. Agreed.
3. Some materials (wraps) are cheapish.
4. Acceleration is nice, but not 'ludicrous'.
Quibbles:
- Why 3 screens?? I tend to turn off the middle. The middle could have readily accommodated the climate control (3rd screen).
- Steering wheel buttons should have been on lower spokes. I constantly fat-finger their upper placement.
- Charge remaining is consistently wrong. F*** off, Audi. (I know: depends on my acceleration. Still though: piss off, VW.)
- Oh, this feels like an upscale VW. I think BMW will smoke past Audi once it's broader range goes electric (2022).
- Cost of charging on road is readily twice as much as gas. We are in Wild West of how much charge stations can get away with. (At home calculation: assume 25mpg for comparison. And 17 cents per kW. So, that, at cheapest is $0.10 per mile. At cheapest.)
- (And forget about it if you amortize cost of new service panel, and charger: $2,500)
- WHY DO YOU NOT HAVE A HEATED STEERING WHEEL at US$90,000? Yes!! I am screaming, Audi.
Love:
+ Slightly exhilarating acceleration. (5.4s to 60mph sounds right.)
+ The haptic buttons.
+ That I actually shut up and listened to the children that want us to respect their planet, and reduce our gas consumption.
Recommendation:
! Wait another year or two to buy a luxury electric. This one might be better than Jag and Tesla. But that isn't saying much.
! Maybe get a Tesla just because Elon Musk moved the needle on these shameless manufacturers delivery of alternate energy vehicles.
! If you get an electric car, please embrace the obvious: install home charger before you pick up an electric car. Must do!!
Easily the better looking suv out of all of its rivals!
Yeah, the Tesla Model X is fucking ugly and it looks like a blob, but I would rather have the Mercedes EQC because it's a Mercedes and the interior looks better. I don't really like electric cars but if I had too choose one it would be the Merc.
its ok, audi grills are too big, especially for an EV.
@@owengee7415 I'm ok with big grills on recent Audis but the interior with two touchreens is so stupid. They should bring back traditional knobs for controlling the AC and infotainment (the infotainment screen having a touchscreen option also). They removed the MMI knob on the A4 facelift 🙃
The jag looks really nice in real life.
I tested one recently and it drove like a super fast milk float. Really dissapointing.😔
Matt, if you put the mirror adjuster to the nearside mirror and it will automatically dip in reverse. I spent ages in mine to get it to work
Now it is time for tesla model X vs jag i-pace vs e tron vs Mercedes
Can we charge both side chargers at the same time?
I luv Audi Reviews.Anything to do with Audi 🤩
Has anyone noticed he says the pop-up banner for the website but its never actually there?
Someone's been hitting the gym. Good lad proper gains.
Does the 2019 have the “ acoustic” glass?
please review montero sport 2019 sir..please
can't you fold up the seats in the back seat before folding down the back rests in order to get a fully flat surface? (as with VW cars)
Mat can you review the new glc please!!!
It’s clear that Matt just isn’t the biggest Audi fan, always seems to pull them apart more than other branded cars!
Me: Hey Matt how’s the GF?
Matt: She’s good but not as good as BMW’s Idrive
Is no one gonna talk about the flexing arm at 4:26?
Did you know that “étron” means turd in French! Well done Audi, great research!!
Lol
Who cares about France?
I don't know what étron mean and I am french
the name is actually based on the word Electron. - E-Tron.
I don't know where he learnt his french.. c'est quoi étron ???
Maybe a dumb question but seen as it has 2 charging ports if you were to use both does it charge double as fast?
Is that not the car Iron Man invented?
Where is the cameras in the place of the side mirrors?
I must say that I'm really impressed by the turd I mean... E-Tron.
The interior looks nice, there is rooms of space and things are just well thought-out.
I was a bit bored with Audi's line up the last couple of years but his seems very promising.
9:54 Matt is clearly flexing right there
Tesla Model X 90D (orP90D) vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Audi E-Tron DRAG RACE, ROLLING RACE AND BRAKE TEST
There's no 90 d and hasn't been for years. The base is 'long range' and the 'performance'
@@supaahflyy You are talking about the Tesla Model 3, I was talking about the Model X
@@datboe6560 No all Teslas come only in standard range, long range and long range performance now. They got rid of the numbering system.
petenice75 No bro, you’re wrong
@@datboe6560 look at the configurator lmao:www.tesla.com/en_GB/modelx/design#battery
Finally!!! 😭😭😭 I've been waiting for this review!
Looking for cheapest plastic and worst quality go for Model X
About that regenerative braking, when you put your foot off the gas pedal and it starts to break by itself, does it turn on the stop lights in the back? I hope it does, because otherwise it could be dangerous for the driver behind you not knowing you are slowing down.
Great review as usual !
PS: would be great to display the numbers with SI units for the none-imperial system people (basically everyone ;) )
Doug DeMuro does that for Canadian viewers.
Skøut and every other person on the earth too... Matt shall listen to daddy Doug
@@Sayua-chan *for the 95% of the world.
Or the plain lazy?
@@rogerstarkey5390 yes sure we can convert the units, that's peace of cake but on fly during the video... not so practical.
Just like when i drive in the UK, then i put the navigation in in meter because i prefer to focus on the traffic than converting units.
From all the electric SUVs I think this looks the best by far
Bottom line, ignoring built quality (because Audi has a spectacular reputation, Tesla not so much), it falls well sort of the Tesla for performance, range, recharge does and accessibility.
PN H And price. Try outfitting this car with all the options needed...
I like how he’s just throwing things around, slamming the pockets shut, etc. A proper test for a family SUV.
Could u please Review new Jaguar Xe 2020.....
No lol
Aleksandar Zivkovic Very Funny...
I want to see this!
I saw one recently, in my opinion it's really taking the competition to Merc/BMW, much better than the old XE!
Will Baker I went to jag’s showroom and saw new jag. It was looking really aggressive and this month I might order it :)
Really funny sound effects 2:18. Good review
Matt definitely got bollocked for throwing load covers.
10:20 you forgot to mention how a video image is much harder to judge distance on. 12:25 you have to pay extra for two charging ports..
matt: I’m bit of a cargeek
Voice from heaven:
😶
You’re GOD!!
I like how the suitcase kept outside comes back in again at 7:47