Video Summary
- The E-Tron S and E-Tron S Sportback follow closely in the wheel tracks of the regular E-Tron range, with performance and styling tweaks.- The car features 23-millimeter wider wheel arches, aluminum wing mirrors, and S grill badging. Virtual mirrors are an option.
- Three electric motors yield a total output of 370kW and 973Nm.
- The 95kWh battery offers a combined 413km of range.
- 0 to 100km/h is achieved in 4.5 seconds in boost mode, and 5.1 seconds otherwise.
- Charging to 80% takes 30 minutes with a rapid fast charger or up to 13 hours with a home wall box.
- The premium cabin features carry-over screens, a revised virtual instrument cluster, and plenty of storage.
- Infotainment is first-class and comprehensive but the screens are fingerprint magnets.
- Retaining a 5-star safety rating it features automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, active cruise control, lane keep assist, a reversing camera, attention monitoring, and traffic sign recognition.
- The rear seat offers sound accommodation with ample space, and outboard seats feature Isofix.
- The 606-liter boot is accessed via an electric tailgate and offers split-fold seat levers and a storage space underneath, but lacks a spare tire.
- Rolling acceleration is more linear than explosive or powerful.
- In testing, a 340km range was observed.
- The suspension is slightly stiffer, but not fidgety in comfort mode. A thud or crash may occur when hitting potholes.
- The E-Tron S feels composed on mixed surfaces.
- The E-Tron S gets more power and torque but sells itself to a niche audience that appreciates the available performance and capabilities.
- In the after-sales market, it includes a 6-year charge Fox public charging subscription, 6 years free service and roadside assist, and installation of a household wall box.
