With the evolution of the electric vehicle industry and policies in Pakistan, more and more companies are launching their environment-friendly electric cars here. This includes the latest all-electric sedans E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT introduced by Audi in the Pakistani market.
The E-Tron series aims to provide a fast, sports car-like experience while keeping the environment clean. The E-Tron GT has been launched worldwide to compete with Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
Audi e-tron GT Exterior
The new Audi E-Tron GT quattro and Audi RS e-tron GT 2024 both share a new, smart and sleek design. Audi's head of design Marc Lichte claims it is the most beautiful design he’s ever penned. The design is very similar to that of Audi’s A7 minus the front grille. The four-ringed emblem sits on a plastic plinth on the front. The front also sports the matrix LED headlamps with Audi laser light, dynamic lighting scheme, and dynamic turn signal. The back of the cars sports infinite LED rear combination lamps with dynamic lighting scheme and dynamic turn signal which make the cars stand out in a crowd.
The design is aerodynamic for reaching maximum speeds. On top of that, intelligent air inlets are situated at the front. The vented wheel arches and the striking rear diffuser contribute further to the beauty and practicality of the design. The exterior mirrors are power-adjustable, heated with power-folding and auto-dimming on both sides along with the memory feature.
Both the variants have a panoramic sunroof for better light. The Audi E-Tron GT quattro has 19-inch alloy wheels while the Audi RS e-tron GT has 20-inch alloy wheels. Both have 5-double-spoke offset style, Black, diamond-turned wheels.
Audi e-tron GT Interior
The interior of both Audi E-Tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT also contributes to the environment-friendly feature as they come with an option of going leather-free and instead opt for resource-efficient materials for the whole interior. It has a 4 person seating capacity with an option of 5 seats which is a bit impractical given the small size of the seat. The legroom for the rear passengers is abundant but the headspace is a bit insufficient.
The angular dashboard houses multiple digital displays one of which is the instrument panel and the other is a media display. It contains all the luxury infotainment features which are a signature of Audi. The central multimedia display is of 10.1 inches and can be operated by steering wheel switches as well as voice recognition software.
Both of the variants come with a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, and 16 speaker audio system. Other luxury features include ambient interior lighting, a head-up display, and heated-and-cooled power front seats with a memory feature for the driver’s seat. An auto-dimming interior rearview mirror adorns the interior. D-shaped leather-wrapped steering wheel comes with electric steering wheel adjustment and cup holders for all passengers are standard features. The interior focuses not only on aesthetics but also on function.
Both the Audi E-Tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT 2024 are loaded with driver-assistance features for a safe and comfortable ride. This includes adaptive cruise control, standard forward-collision warning, and automated emergency braking, along with the available options of blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as well as lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. Another modern feature includes remote self-parking assist, which allows the driver to park the car via a smartphone app.
They also come with parking aid Plus with 360° display. Another feature is the comfort key with sensor-controlled luggage compartment release without SAFELOCK.
Audi e-tron GT Engine
The all-wheel-drive Audi quattro and RS e-tron GT have powerful dual motors with two-speed automatic transmission. The E-Tron GT comes with lithium-ion batteries which contain 93.4 kWh but available energy is 83.7kWh at a torque of 630 Nm. On the other hand, RS e-tron GT comes with a lithium-ion battery which generates the energy of 93.4 kWh at 830 Nm.
The Front motor on both models is the same as 175kWh [235hp], while the rear motor on GT is 320kW [420hp] while that on RS e-tron GT is 335kW [450hp]. According to Audi, bot variants require only 22 minutes to get charged completely. It requires household plug type G (UK) for the compact e-tron charging system.
Audi e-tron GT Mileage
The Audi E-Tron GT quattro runs 21.6 kWh/100 km in the city and 19.9 kWh/100 km on the highway on full charging while the RS e-tron GT runs 22.5 kWh/100 km around town and 20.6 kWh/100 km on the highway.
The Audi quattro reaches a top speed of 245 km/h while the RS e-tron GT variant reaches 250km/h. On top of that, the E-Tron GT reaches from zero to 100 kilometers in 4.5 seconds while the RS e-tron GT variant takes only 3.6 seconds. The speed is limited in both variants.
Audi e-tron GT Colors
Colors available for Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT are as follows:
Kemora Gray
Mythos Black Metallic
Suzuka Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Audi e-tron GT Ride & Handling
Audi has paid special attention to the cars’ performance and it shows. The Audi E-Tron GT quattro runs smoothly on all kinds of roads and is easy to handle even at maximum speed. The RS e-tron GT is the sportier version that is quick and agile. Without producing any noise, the RS e-tron GT cruises smoothly and efficiently through curvy paths without any difficulty in handling.
The rear motor on each variant deploys a 2-speed transmission for efficiency and performance. The Audi E-Tron GT quattro remains in second gear as much as possible for greater range. The RS e-tron GT, on the other hand, is for performance and launch purposes. In sport mode, the vehicle remains in first gear till 100km/h speed is achieved.
Audi e-tron GT Maintenance
As both the variants are electric vehicles, neither transmission and engine fluids nor any petrol is required for their running and maintenance. On top of that, it does not require any filter replacement either. Due to these factors, it is a low maintenance vehicle.
Audi e-tron GT Competitors
Audi Audi E-Tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT have no competitors in the Pakistani market as yet. In the international market, it competes with Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
Porsche Taycan is strong competition for the GT variants because they all are based on the J1 Performance Platform which was developed by Porsche for the Taycan. This means that the GT variants and Taycan both are running on the same platform and the only difference is in the exterior. Porsche Taycan gives strong competition to the GT variants as it is a lot cheaper than Audi.
Tesla Model S competes with Audi E-Tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT in terms of driving range. Although the Audi variants can go 488 kilometers on a single charge, Tesla provides even more mileage. The Model S also comes with more interior space but it cannot compete with the GT variants due to their outstanding performance.
Audi e-tron GT Specs
Electrics:
The Audi E-Tron GT quattro has a power of 476 hp and 640 Nm of torque
The RS e-tron GT has a power of 589hp and 830Nm
Both have two-speed automatic transmission.
Audi e-tron GT Pros & Cons
Pros:
All-electric zero-emission vehicle
Sedan with luxury features and performance
Several optional features are available as standard features in Pakistan
Super-quick charging capability
Exterior design stands out
Cons:
Understeer doesn't need to be a brand trait
Less efficient than most competitors
Sleepier Taycan
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