Regardless of the sporting pretensions, the e-tron S is not the poster baby for dynamic SUVs. It could have a low heart of gravity, however the 6,074 lb curb weight is felt in sharp corners and through spirited driving. Nonetheless, the electrical quattro all-wheel-drive supplies loads of grip when urgent on and, total, the Audi can present a fairly entertaining expertise if pushed at seven-tenths.
The e-tron S has a slightly distinctive setup. As talked about, the motors located on the rear axle function independently which, Audi says, permits for extra exact cornering courtesy of the electrical torque vectoring. What can’t be faulted is the trip high quality. The e-tron S merely glides throughout the highway, courtesy of the five-link air suspension within the entrance and rear.
Even with the bigger 22-inch wheels, the massive Audi is unruffled by poor surfaces and potholes. It is notably adept at freeway cruising, the place occupants can sit again and benefit from the serenity afforded by the silent motors and cloud-like trip. Regardless of the scale, it is pretty straightforward to navigate via city however the width could develop into problematic do you have to wander down a slender avenue. We now have no complaints relating to the brakes, both. The pedal is responsive and the massive 15.7-inch entrance discs will deliver the heavy e-tron to a halt with little or no fuss. The regenerative braking system is helpful, however chances are you’ll battle to get used to it when you’re coming from an ICE automobile.
