2021 Audi RS e-tron GT Prototype Review

[PanameraFrank]

There's no way that's real, right? It looks awful and I really like the look of most Audis.

 

[KensingtonPark]

It could be the camouflaged eTron GT with some simple paint image modifications. It looks about right. If it's that, it makes sense, since I always suspected that the camo'd eTron GT had non-production doors with traditional handles. You wouldn't necessarily need the final doors to drive around the camo'd eTron GT. It looks reasonably close to what we see in other pitures.

 

[chrisk]

Real photos here: https://carbuzz.com/cars/audi/e-tron-gt
In my opinion, only the rear diffuser is the only exterior part that looks better than the Taycan's.

I guess/hope the RS version will look more aggressive.

 

[paxton]

That’s fake right? It looks like an Accord

There's no way that's real, right? It looks awful and I really like the look of most Audis.

Supposed to be the real deal, I guess we'll find out for sure next Tuesday.

Real photos here: https://carbuzz.com/cars/audi/e-tron-gt
In my opinion, only the rear diffuser is the only exterior part that looks better than the Taycan's.

I guess/hope the RS version will look more aggressive.

The link you posted shows pictures of the concept car not the final product.

 

[felixtb]

What has bums me out since the beginning is that Audi is not only using the skateboard of the Taycan but the whole roof structure and A, B and C pillars as well.... So the overall lines are identical...... That to me is too much badge engineering for cars that are this expensive... It feels like soon they will have a Cupra version as well...... :-(

 

[chrisk]

e-tron gt specs and price were just officially released https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-audi-e-tron-gt-first-look-review/

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a...m_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflowTWRAT

 

[Ajes]

e-tron gt specs and price were just officially released https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-audi-e-tron-gt-first-look-review/

NIce. Starts at $100K, higher than I thought it would. the RS model is $140K looks speed wise comparable to the Turbo.
More pictures here including a neptune blue like color.

Car & Driver

 

[chrisk]

NIce. Starts at $100K, higher than I thought it would. the RS model is $140K looks speed wise comparable to the Turbo.
More pictures here including a neptune blue like color.

Car & Driver

If it has the usual lifeless and disconnected Audi steering feel then I would still take the Porsche. However, Audi infotainment and electornics are likely to be better than PCM.

 

[Kingske]

NIce. Starts at $100K, higher than I thought it would. the RS model is $140K looks speed wise comparable to the Turbo.
More pictures here including a neptune blue like color.

Car & Driver

Good-looking car, but I am less smitten with the back-lights section. Also, it probably works better in a darker color than a lighter one.

 

[felixtb]

I agree with some commentary that this car is virtually exactly as they presented the prototype. Which already then was an Audified Taycan...... Sadly it has not changed a single bit on the exterior. There is quite a lot of re-work on the interior though........ mostly for the better.

 

[oalsaker]

Also, it probably works better in a darker color than a lighter one.

I actually prefer it in lighter colours. In the dark grey, it looked boring as hell. That blue was nice and a lighter grey, maybe nardo, that I saw in another video was pretty good.

 

[taycantom]

Armrest cubby looks like it's even worse to access in the Audi.

 

[chrisk]

I like the interior and that it has traditional door handles that you don't have to wait to extend (the driver's door handle retract while I spent 30 secs buckling my kid, so annoying).

 

[REIL]

I like the interior and that it has traditional door handles that you don't have to wait to extend (the driver's door handle retract while I spent 30 secs buckling my kid, so annoying).

That solves it. No more kids in the car.
If this is not an alternative have you tried in
settings-vehicle locking system-unlock all doors in direction of approach?
At least after then handle closes while buckling your child in the driver door handle might present itself again as you approach if you load your child in the right aft seat.
Just a thought have not tried it.

 

[chrisk]

That solves it. No more kids in the car.
If this is not an alternative have you tried in
settings-vehicle locking system-unlock all doors in direction of approach?
At least after then handle closes while buckling your child in the driver door handle might present itself again as you approach if you load your child in the right aft seat.
Just a thought have not tried it.

If I use that then the rear door handle does not extend when I get close to put my kid in. So I always have to wait for one door... Give me regular handles like the e-tron please! And a manual lever to pop the frunk!

Anyway let's not diverge from this thread.