New Delhi: Adding more teeth to its electric vehicle portfolio in the country, German luxury carmaker Audi today launched the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT in India. While the Audi e-tron GT is priced at Rs 1.80 crore (ex-showroom), the Audi RS e-tron GT will set you back by Rs 2.05 crore (ex-showroom).
The Audi e-tron range in India now includes five models — Audi e-tron 50, Audi e-tron 55, Audi e-tron Sportback 55, Audi e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT. Launched in July 2021, the e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55, are already sold out in India. Below are the prices (ex-showroom) of the entire Audi e-tron range
The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are maiden fully-electric sports cars from the German luxury carmaker. They are equipped with two electric motors, one on each axle. In the e-tron GT, the motors put out a combined 530hp of maximum power and 630Nm of peak torque. The car can accelerate from standstill to 100kmph in 4.1 seconds and achieve a top speed of 245kmph. The motors in the RS e-tron GT develop a combined 646hp of maximum power and 830Nm of peak torque. The car can complete a 0-100kmph sprint in 3.3 seconds and touch a top speed of 250kmph. Both cars are equipped with quattro all-wheel drive, while the RS e-tron GT uses an electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle.
The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT come with a 93.4kWh lithium-ion-battery. The claimed range for the e-tron GT is 388-500km (WLTP cycle) and for the RS e-tron GT, it is 401-481km (WLTP cycle). The cars have both AC (up to 22kW) and DC (up to 270kW) charging options. Through a 22kW AC charger, the battery can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in 5 hours 15 minutes. With a 270kW DC charger, the battery can be juiced up from 5 to 80 per cent in approximately 22 minutes.
Audi is offering a 11kW charger as standard with the e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT. Additionally, the 2021 buyers of the cars will get a complimentary wall box AC charger. The e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT owners can locate all compatible charging stations on the ‘Chargers Near Me’ section of the ‘myAudi Connect’ app. Also, key Audi India dealerships are being equipped with 50kW fast chargers in a phased manner.
The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT have a singleframe grille. While the e-tron GT has standard LED headlights, the RS e-tron GT has Matrix LED headlights as standard. However, both cars have an option for Matrix LED headlamps with Audi laser lights. The cars sit on 20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and have a sloping roofline, which accords them a coupe-like look. At the rear, a light strip connects the tail lights. A fixed panoramic glass roof comes as a standard feature. The customers do have an option to upgrade it to a carbon roof. There are nine exterior colour options in all — Ibis White, Ascari Blue, Daytona Grey, Floret Silver, Kemora Grey, Mythos Black, Suzuka Grey, Tactics Green and Tango Red.
The interiors of the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are inspired by “monoposto” concept with a strong focus on the driver. The 12.3-inch instrument panel with the Audi Virtual Cockpit and 10.1-inch touchscreen MMI are standard in both cars. The flat-bottom steering wheel has multiple control buttons. The driver-biased centre console is surrounded by a Black Piano bezel. Among the many standard features in both cars are air ionizer, 16-speaker 710-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, lane departure warning system, cruise control, and comfort key with gesture-based boot lid operation. However, Park Assist Plus Package, including 360-degree cameras, are offered as an option.
The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT also come with adaptive air suspension, tungsten carbide brake calipers, launch control with boost function and e-tron acoustic sound generator with sports sound.
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