2023 Audi e-tron GT: The whole lot we all know

The Audi e-tron GT has been on sale in the US for practically a yr. The pure electrical sports activities GT began reaching Audi dealerships within the U.S. in July 2021, and now a 2023 mannequin yr has been launched with refined styling upgrades and extra commonplace options. The e-tron GT is a cousin to the Porsche Taycan, because it makes use of the identical Porsche-developed J1 platform. There are three variations accessible in America: Premium Plus, Status, and the RS e-tron GT, all of which include Quattro all-wheel drive as commonplace.

Right here’s all we all know concerning the 2023 Audi e-tron GT:

2023 Audi e-tron GT Design

The Audi e-tron GT appears to be like genuinely futuristic. Upfront, it will get Audi’s signature singleframe grille with honeycomb-patterned graphics, a pair of Matrix LED headlamps, and a big air-dam that channels air to chill the floor-mounted battery. The ‘Sportback’ rear and the sloping roofline are outstanding components from the aspect profile. On the rear, there’s a thick LED mild bar connecting the LED taillamps and a blacked-out diffuser.

For 2023, the ‘Hekla grille’ from the 2022 mannequin yr is now changed by a body-colored grille, which was beforehand a USD 350 add-on. Extra modifications to the outside embrace a second charging port above the passenger aspect fender and anti-theft wheel bolts. 20-inch all-season tires are actually commonplace on the e-tron GT, whereas the Status trim might be specced with a 21-inch 10-spoke trapezoidal wheel design choice, changing the earlier platinum grey end wheels that had been accessible for USD 2,000 further.

That mentioned, Audi has targeted on the aerodynamics of the e-tron GT. As an illustration, the air intakes on the bumper enhance airflow across the car’s aspect and assist cool the brakes. Controllable air inlets flank the headlights to enhance aerodynamics. Furthermore, the retractable rear spoiler units itself in two totally different positions relying upon the pace to enhance downforce.

Audi RS e-tron GT

The 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT will get the identical upgrades because the non-RS fashions, with the addition of normal carbon atlas matte inlays. Prospects also can spec the e-tron GT’s RS variant with a newly accessible Ceramic brake bundle with Anthracite calipers mounted inside 21-inch 5 double-spoke concave module design wheels. The efficiency mannequin will proceed with bespoke kits like a carbon-fiber roof, floor coated disc brakes with orange calipers, and a carbon fiber and black optic exterior equipment.

Inside

The Audi e-tron GT comes with a plethora of premium options as commonplace. It options leather-free seat surfaces with Dinamica microfibre upholstery, three-spoke flat-bottom steering wrapped in Alcantara, aluminum paddle-shifters, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a ten.1-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system.

Those that choose pure leather-based should purchase the Full Leather-based Inside Package deal which begins at USD 4,000. The bundle provides perforated Nappa leather-based upholstery, ventilated entrance seats with therapeutic massage operate, RS-spec entrance seats with 18-way energy adjustability and 4-way lumbar help, and RS-badged heated steering. On the RS e-tron GT, the Dinamica headliner additionally will get added. The bundle additionally wraps choose dashboard, door trim panels, and steering in leather-based.

For 2023, there are some characteristic upgrades. An built-in toll module within the rearview mirror and a Bang and Olufsen sound system with 3D audio come as commonplace. The e-tron GT will proceed to supply the next commonplace options within the 2023 mannequin yr: ambient lighting, three-zone local weather management, pure walnut wooden inlays, heads-up show, and wi-fi charging, amongst different options.

The battery pack is mounted between the axles and has been designed with recesses close to the rear footwell in order that clients get satisfactory under-thigh help and usually are not required to sit down in a knees-up place. 

Specs 

Mechanically, the Audi e-tron GT stays unchanged for MY2023. The EV comes with Quattro AWD as commonplace, which implies there’s one electrical motor on every axle. Collectively, the electrical motors generate 469 hp and 464 lb-ft. The overboost operate with launch management will increase the output to 522 hp and 472 lb-ft. The EV can dash from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds (with overboost operate), and it has a 152 mph high pace. The large 93 kWh lithium-ion battery delivers an EPA-estimated vary of 238 miles.

Audi RS e-tron GT

Those that suppose the usual specs aren’t sufficient and aren’t bothered by the MSRP can go for the RS e-tron GT. The efficiency model will get the identical dual-motor AWD set-up, however its powertrain produces 590 hp; 637 hp in enhance mode. Torque output is rated at 612 lb-ft. The Audi RS e-tron GT can speed up to 60 mph in simply 3.1 seconds. The identical 93 kWh battery powers its electrical motors and the EPA vary is barely decrease at 232 miles.

Each variants can attain a spread of about 120 miles in 10 minutes of charging and roughly 180 miles in 22 minutes of charging, with the assistance of 270 kW DC public chargers. Prospects are additionally supplied free-of-cost 3-year DC quick charging in any respect the Electrify America charging stations. All variants of the Audi e-tron GT can be found with rear-wheel steering with the Efficiency bundle. The system makes the wheels flip in the wrong way as much as speeds of 30 mph and in the identical route at speeds greater than that, bettering agility considerably. 

The RS e-tron GT comes commonplace with e-torque vectoring plus, whereas the identical might be added to the Premium Plus and Status trims with the Efficiency bundle that prices USD 6,000 further. E-torque vectoring improves cornering efficiency by sending extra torque to the wheel with probably the most axle load and grip. The credit score of bettering journey and dealing with additionally goes to the adaptive twin axle air suspension, a regular providing on the Audi e-tron GT.

Security

The Audi e-tron GT comes with a raft of security options. It will get illuminated seat buckles, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and a spread of superior driver help methods (ADAS). When the car senses a possible hazard upfront, Audi Pre-sense Entrance tightens the seat belts, closes all home windows, and engages brake help or autonomous emergency braking. 

It additionally will get visitors signal recognition, 360-degree digicam view, aspect help with rear cross-traffic help and car exit warning, and Audi energetic lane help with emergency help. There’s additionally the Park help plus, which might detect parking spots and park the car autonomously utilizing the radar and digicam. The Park help characteristic shouldn’t be accessible within the states of New York and Vermont due to totally different rules.

2023 Audi e-tron GT Worth & U.S. Gross sales

The Audi e-tron GT Premium Plus value is USD 104,900, MSRP, excluding further taxes and vacation spot and dealing with costs. The Status prices USD 111,300, whereas the Audi RS e-tron GT is the costliest Audi mannequin offered in the US, costing USD 143,900.

Audi of America offered 1,226 models of the e-tron in 2021. The primary quarter of 2022 hasn’t been nice for Audi e-tron gross sales. Solely 572 fashions had been offered within the first three months of 2022 within the U.S. The Porsche Taycan, its technical cousin, appears to be extra well-liked within the U.S., with 1,925 models offered in Q1 2022.

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