Audi e-tron GT teased in India; to be launched soon
What's the story
Audi has teased its e-tron GT sports car in India, hinting at its imminent launch. The vehicle debuted globally this February and is offered in two versions: e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT. As for the highlights, the four-wheeler has a head-turning look, a tech-loaded cabin, and is fueled by an electric powertrain that promises a range of 488km. Here are more details.
Exteriors
The car gets Matrix LED headlamps and alloy wheels
The Audi e-tron GT has a sloping roofline, a sculpted hood, the brand's signature e-tron pattern panel instead of a grille, and Matrix LED headlights. It is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, narrow ORVMs, and 19/21-inch alloy wheels with aero blades. A full-width LED taillamp with an arrowhead-shaped lighting signature is available on the rear end of the vehicle.
Interiors
The vehicle offers a 10.1-inch infotainment system
Audi e-tron GT has a luxurious cabin, featuring a flat-bottom multifunctional power steering wheel, the company's Pre-Sense safety system, and an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). The car packs a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit and a 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment console. The latter offers support for natural voice commands, Audi Connect services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and an e-tron route planner.
Performance
It has a top-speed of 250km/h
Audi e-tron GT has two electric motors and an 85kWh Lithium-ion battery mated to an all-wheel-drive system. The GT quattro makes 469hp/630Nm while the RS e-tron GT delivers an output of 590hp/830Nm. The former can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds and hit a top-speed of 245km/h, while the RS does the same in 3.3 seconds and has a top-speed of 250km/h.
Information
Audi e-tron GT: Pricing and availability
The Audi e-tron GT is manufactured in Germany and will be brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU). Here, the electric sports car will carry a price-tag of around Rs. 2 crore (ex-showroom).