Electric performance cars are underrated and the Audi e-Tron GT is obviously coming to India to change the buyers’ perspective. Based upon the Porsche Taycan, the upcoming sports car from the German brand will be attracting a lot of customers for sure. Also, people who wish to experience something extremely different can go for it without even a second thought. The brand has finally announced that they will be accepting bookings for the same but the exact token amount at which bookings can be placed is not confirmed yet.
Planning to go eco-friendly? Then, check out what we can expect from the upcoming e-Tron GT down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Audi India has started accepting bookings for the e-Tron GT.
- To be available in both – the standard and RS trim in India.
- The e-Tron RS model can clock a triple-digit speed in 3.3 secs.
Audi e-Tron GT: What to expect?
Exterior
On the outside, the all-new Audi e-Tron GT looks futuristic with a honeycomb pattern grille and sleek LED headlamps on the front end. Talking about the side profile, the sloping roofline along with alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 21-inches feels striking while enhancing the overall design. According to the brand, the RS model runs on larger 21-inch alloy wheels as standard.
Interior
Hop inside and there the dashboard layout feels absolutely premium with a neatly finished dashboard. Being the sports car the entire setup is slightly tilted towards the drivers’ side. To be precise, the upcoming e-Tron GT and e-Tron GT RS will be featuring a large 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit, automatic climate control, multi-functional steering wheel, Bang & Olufsen surround sound system and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system among others.
Powerplant
Audi revealed the all-new e-Tron GT in two variants including the standard and RS. The standard one is all about practicality as it comes with twin electric motors that are capable of producing a combined output of 475HP and 630Nm. According to the brand, it can push the car hard and fast to clock a triple-digit speed in 4.1 seconds with the Audi’s Quattro AWD system onboard.
There’s another RS variant for the enthusiasts that gets twin electric motors with an overall output rated at 598HP and 830Nm of peak torque. These power figures can also reach a colossal 646HP when switched to the boost mode. Audi claims that the all-new e-Tron GT RS can do a 0-100kmph sprint in just 3.3 seconds while the top speed of the same stands at 250kmph.
Currently, both the variants come equipped with a massive 85kWh battery pack that returns a claimed range of up to 488kms depending upon the variant and usage.
Launch Date
The brand has still not announced any particular date for its launch. However, as the bookings for the Audi e-Tron GT range has already started, therefore, expect it to arrive in India within this month.
Searching for its rival? Well, currently, there’s none. Globally, Audi e-Tron GT competes against the likes of Porsche Taycan which is about to make its Indian debut really soon.