[ĐÁNH GIÁ NHANH] Audi RS e-tron GT: Extremely sporty

Following the etron (SUV), the pair of pure electric sports sedans e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT launched in the Vietnamese market, officially marking the next step of the Audi brand on the journey to enter the green car game in the S-shaped strip of land along with Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz EQS and BMW i7.

Impressive sharp design

Despite possessing the same VW J1 electric vehicle platform inherited from the parent corporation, under the molding of Audi engineers, the duo etron GT and RS etron GT still exude a completely different character compared to their “distant relative” models. Porsche Taycan. Audi etron GT The sharpness is clearly evident through every cut line on the car’s body, creating a strong impression of a sports car at first sight.

It is difficult to mistake the fact that the Audi etron GT is a pure electric car, because the car’s exterior possesses many “characteristic” identification points such as the “solid” radiator grille and wheels; The two charging ports are located under the two A pillars, instead of the gas cap on the rear side of the car. The roof of the car is also designed to slope straight down to the rear in coupe style, creating a seamless look.

Thanks to such strict design optimization, etron GT has a wind resistance index of 0.24 Cd – the best figure to date that the German four-ring brand has achieved on a commercial vehicle model. This will have a direct impact on improving performance, specifically increasing both acceleration time and distance traveled on a full charge of the vehicle (up to nearly 500km).

In other words, Audi etron GT and RS etron GT The design has been optimized to provide the most optimal performance; but at the same time still retains extremely impressive sporty lines, making people on the street easily associate it with the R8 – the company’s famous name.

In terms of overall feel, the Audi etron GT and the RS etron GT both bring a friendly feeling when encountering the car rolling on the street. Instead of focusing on turning ourselves into a very different car model that everyone looking at will have to nod, this must be an electric car model; etron GT and RS etron GT is not too different from the company’s gasoline models.

The difference should come from the feeling of use from the inside, not having to show off with the outside – this is what I really like about the car’s design. Although saying that, it does not mean that the Audi etron GT or even the RS etron GT are less outstanding. The car’s bold sporty design will definitely make you WOW and look back when you suddenly see it rolling on the street: a truly beautiful, modern and attractive design!

The interior is filled with modern technology

Stepping into the passenger compartment of the Audi etron GT, users will continue to feel more clearly the strong sporty spirit emphasized by German engineers on this pure electric sedan. The high-quality leather sports seats are carefully shaped from shape to honeycomb material; Not only does it enhance your youthful appearance but it also gives you a very solid sitting feeling.

In front of the driver, the Audi etron GT is equipped with a sporty D-cut steering wheel with gearshift paddles (although etron GT and RS etron GT There are only two gear levels, with the low gear providing the best departure acceleration. On the windshield is a HUD screen with a screen-type speedometer; and add an entertainment center screen in the middle of the dashboard.

This design does not follow the trend of cramming 4-5 screens into a car like many other names today in the electric car segment. This is to minimize driver distraction – which is taboo for sports cars – taking operation as the central factor; instead of showing off unnecessary technology.

However, if sitting in the second row, the aerodynamic design with the rear coupe roof will make passengers feel cramped. The only bright spot at this time will be the panoramic sunroof with an extremely wide light area, creating a feeling of panoramic visibility and somewhat filling the cramped space in the back.

At the same time, the coupe roof also makes the middle rearview mirror almost just for decoration. The pair of rearview mirrors on both sides of the car are not too large, affecting visibility, so the driver will have to be quite careful. In return, the car is equipped with a very sharp 360 camera, which partly compensates for this inconvenience. Considering the reference on a sports car model that prioritizes driving feel, this is understandable.

The duo of pure electric sports sedans still maintain very well the characteristics of an Audi model: a neat yet high-class interior, modern and friendly (easy to get used to using, no mess). Sitting inside the car, passengers are not “overwhelmed” by countless large screens like some other electric sedans. Instead, there is the feeling of gliding in a genuine sports car: fast but very smooth.

Sporty operation

Unlike the Porsche Taycan, Audi Vietnam distributes etron GT and RS etron GT Thanks to the 800V platform with two powerful electric motors located on the two axles, providing four-wheel drive capability, providing a maximum capacity of 350 kW – 630 Nm, can be boosted to 390 kW – 640 Nm and 440 kW – 830 Nm, can be boosted to 475 kW – 830 Nm.

Thanks to that, the Audi etron GT and RS etron GT duo can accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in just 4.1 and 3.3 seconds, respectively – which is not inferior to any supercar. In other words, the Audi etron GT, especially the RS etron GT, brings the feeling of acceleration like a supercar using an internal combustion engine at a price that is only about half the average price of cars with equivalent power configurations.

The feeling of rough acceleration on the etron GT, especially the RS etron GT, is interesting in that the car goes very fast; The acceleration is large but the feeling it gives to those sitting in the car is very smooth and not startling. Although the acceleration process does not actually emit sound, the pure electric sedan duo has been supplemented with an exciting engine sound simulation system, emitting a speaker system to ensure that the user experience is not too “out of phase” during each acceleration.

Similarly, when the etron GT approaches, the car also emits an extremely attractive and magical sound, quite similar to the sound of spaceships gliding through space in Hollywood fantasy movies (like Star Wars, for example). This is quite similar to the Hyundai Ioniq5 – no different from a “greeting” to make a first impression.

Along with extremely impressive acceleration, the Audi etron GT has a very tight steering wheel – a typical feature of a car from Germany. The vehicle’s suspension system is designed to provide precise feedback on what happens as the wheels glide across the road.

Therefore, instead of sitting in the driver’s seat and experiencing the emotions that a pure electric sports sedan brings; The Audi etron GT can make passengers feel very bumpy because of its exceptionally stiff suspension – especially when sitting in the rear seats.

Along with that, etron GT and RS etron GT also have quite loud noises echoing from the wheel wells; due to having to use large, ultra-thin tires that come with an extremely large wheel design of up to 265/35R21 in size to be able to transmit a maximum of 830 Nm of traction from the four wheels to the road surface and make the stationary car shoot at a speed of 100 km/h in just over three seconds.

Increase convenience for customers

Audi etron GT and RS etron GT duo Equipped with a high-capacity battery system, ensuring the ability to travel up to 334 and 488 km respectively per full charge. This travel range is completely reasonable for a pure electric sedan, enough for passengers to comfortably “travel” to the suburbs on weekends and not worry if they only travel to work in the inner city.

Currently, with every car sold, in addition to the mobile charger that comes with the car; Audi Vietnam is applying a policy of giving away a free 11 kW ABB charger when purchasing its electric vehicles, including etron SUV, etron GT and etron GT RS, so that you can easily charge at home with a household power source.

Another point worth noting is that the Audi etron GT and RS etron GT duo are equipped with two charging ports – arranged on both sides of column A; makes the charging operation extremely convenient. This is something that no other electric car model in Vietnam has.

In addition, recently, Audi Vietnam has expanded its fast charging station system with the ability to fully charge the battery in just 30 minutes – and completely free. Accompanying that is the opening of the first high-end charging waiting room, providing luxurious amenities for customers using the company’s electric vehicles in the Ho Chi Minh City area.

Currently, Audi has a 3-year warranty policy with unlimited km, and the battery pack has a warranty of up to 8 years or 160,000 km for all of its etron electric car models in the Vietnamese market.

Quick summarywith prices of VND 4.76 billion and VND 5.9 billion respectively; duo Audi etron GT and RS etron GT A worthy competitor of the Porsche Taycan and Taycan Turbo in the pure electric sports sedan segment; promises to bring complete driving experiences and completely different emotions.

Advantages of Porsche Taycan has initially succeeded in creating the image of an electric car model, thanks to its agility in entering the Vietnamese market first among luxury car brands; as well as a rich number of versions, able to serve a variety of customers at many different prices.

Meanwhile, the Audi etron GT and RS etron GT possess a more powerful configuration, clear sports experience and modern operating technology. On the other hand, Audi Vietnam also clearly shows the trend of developing its electrified product range with the launch of three names: etron (SUV), etron GT and RS etron GT. In the next roadmap, with the assertion that we will only launch new electric vehicles globally from 2026; Audi will also bring many other pure electric car models to Vietnam, which in the near future will be SUVs to diversify products to lead the market.

Mr. Phan (Tuoitrethudo)