What Is the 2023 Audi E-Tron GT?
The Audi E-Tron GT is a five-seat electric luxury sedan that squares off against posh EV rivals such as the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air and the Porsche Taycan, with which the E-Tron GT shares a basic platform. There’s no doubt the E-Tron GT has a head-turning shape; it looks like a concept car that rolled out of an auto show directly onto public roadways. Performance from the standard 469-horsepower dual-motor powertrain is outstanding: Output temporarily rises to 522 hp with a Boost mode engaged, and the car’s standard all-wheel drive ensures you can make the most of this performance. The RS E-Tron GT is even wilder thanks to its 637-hp powertrain. Driving range, however, is only OK: The regular E-Tron GT has an EPA-rated driving range of 238 miles per charge, or 232 miles in the RS version. DC fast charging is standard and can boost the battery pack from a 5% charge to 80% in a little over 20 minutes.
What’s New on the 2023 Audi E-Tron GT?
The E-Tron GT debuted for the 2022 model year. For 2023, it gets a body-colored front grille, a second charge port (on the passenger side) and an integrated toll module in the rearview mirror. A Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system and 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires are now standard. Remaining updates are limited to trim and feature reshuffling.
What Features in the 2023 Audi E-Tron GT Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- All-wheel drive
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Tri-zone climate control
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear-wheel steering
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Massage function for front seats
- Surround-view parking camera
- Perpendicular and parallel parking assist
- Ceramic brakes
- Nappa leather
Should I Buy the 2023 Audi E-Tron GT?
The Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT aren’t what you’d call shrinking violets of the EV world. In terms of style and performance, it’s hard to find fault with either. Cabin trim is also excellent thanks to materials quality and the high-tech look and feel of the dashboard. Getting three people in the backseat, however, will take dexterity, and the trunk is teeny-tiny for a luxury sedan. Compared to similarly expensive rivals, the E-Tron GT’s driving range falls well short of the best in class.
