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Here is a summary of the video you provided:- The pre-facelift car is considered one of the prettiest on the road.
- The lineup has changed: the base model is now an S e-tron GT, followed by the RS e-tron GT and the flagship RS e-tron GT performance.
- The review car is in a new color, Bedford Green, named after a racing circuit.
- The base S model has 680 horsepower and 740 newton-meters of torque and does 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a claimed range of 611 km (380 miles).
- The RS e-tron GT has 856 horsepower, 865 Nm of torque, does 0-62 in 2.8 seconds, and has a range of 601 km, or approximately 375 miles.
- The RS e-tron GT Performance produces 925 horsepower and 1,027 Nm of torque, accelerating to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds with 370 miles of range.
- Charging speed is up to 320 kW, a 70 kW increase over the pre-facelift model, enabling faster charging.
- In Germany, the S model will start at 126,000 euros, the RS at 147,500 euros, and the flagship performance version at 160,000 euros, although UK pricing is unconfirmed.
- Front end updates include a new bumper design, new Audi rings, and a carbon element that the reviewer does not like.
- All models have subtle branding on the B-pillar.
- The car's heavily revised suspension almost eliminates ducking and diving, and there is more cornering stability.
- The A8's air suspension is used to ease entry and exit.
- The Taican chassis is used, so rear cabin and boot space isn't as generous as might be expected based on vehicle size.
- Reviewer has mixed feeling about the double flattened Alcantara/Dinamica wheel.
- There is a boost button on the wheel.
- He feels there are too many haptic buttons close to the rim, a concern.
- Everything else inside is standard.
- Despite the new features, there is still uncertainty about the EV market, especially at the high-end.
