Because the sportier variant of the common e-tron Sportback, expectations for the way the S handles are excessive – and we really feel it meets these. It undoubtedly has the ability to ship an exciting trip, and the quattro all-wheel drivetrain and sport adaptive suspension make sure that it stays grounded and assured as you push it to its limits. The motors reply properly to throttle inputs, although you do generally must put your meals down fairly arduous to maneuver the hefty beast. Even so, taking corners at pace nonetheless feels extra enjoyable than scary.
Steering is fast and simple due to digital help, making it simple to maneuver round city or in parking tons, regardless of the car’s giant measurement. Nonetheless, the shortage of suggestions does boring the driving expertise considerably. The automobile’s brakes are sturdy, as they must be for such a heavy machine, and coming to a cease from even excessive speeds is a managed endeavor.
The game suspension is extra tuned in the direction of enhancing dealing with than consolation, however its adaptive nature ensures that it by no means enables you to down within the latter space. The SUV takes bumps in its stride, even mid cornering. Street and wind noise are dampened properly, and the shortage of a loud combustion engine signifies that the trip is all the time quiet.
