Audi e-tron S Sportback Owner’s Guide
SUVs and crossovers are popular, but there’s something about driving a sleek sedan that has its own appeal. If you are looking for a sporty electric vehicle that can outpower gas-powered sports cars, then the Audi e-tron S Sportback is the car for you.
This quick overview gives you an idea of what it’s like to own and drive an Audi e-tron S Sportback in Austin.
Audi e-tron S Sportback Model Essentials
Audi vehicles that run on gas or diesel have proven to be fairly reliable, and now the automaker is set to do the same on an electric powertrain. While the standard e-tron model has a lot of fans, the one drawback was the power comparison. The new S Sportback is a much closer comparison to Tesla models in terms of power. It’s everything there is to love about an e-tron plus a lot more under the hood.
Audi e-tron S Sportback Performance
One of the things that sets the Audi e-tron S Sportback apart from other electric vehicles is it’s engine. Corretion, its three engines – one supercharged engine up front and two more engines to power the back wheels. Audi has managed to add an extra electric engine by making the S Sportback wider than the standard e-tron. But the larger size hasn’t effected the performance.
And the two engines in the back don’t just help produce more power. It also improve torque distribution so that the drive is more controlled.
The new Audi e-tron S Sportback’s performance specs include:
- 3 electric motors
- 496 horsepower
- 0-to-60 in 4.3 seconds
- Up to 717 lb-ft torque
- Up to 212 miles on a charge
- Charge from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes
- Top speed of 130 MPH
- Sport auto adjusting adaptive air suspension
- 7 dynamic driving modes
- Quattro® all-wheel drive
- Audi pre sense® basic
- Audi pre sense® front
- Audi pre sense® rear
- Audi pre sense® side assist
- Vehicle exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Active lane assist
- Single-speed automatic transmission
- Electromagnetic progressive steering system
Audi e-tron S Sportback Pricing
For $87,400 you can own an Audi e-tron S Sportback. Of course, that’s the starting price, but the $7,500 federal tax credit will help offset the cost of upgrades and additional features.
Audi e-tron S Sportback Tech Features
Emphasis was put on maxing out the power of the Audi e-tron S Sportback, but the tech features aren’t lacking. It’s every bit as forward thinking as the original e-tron with a suite of advanced features that come standard.
The tech features for the new Audi e-tron S Sportback include:
- Virtual cockpit plus with sport display
- MMI touch response system with voice control
- MMI® navigation plus with touch response
- Audi connect CARE assistance
- Keyless start/stop
- Hands-free tailgate
- Remote climate control
- 4-zone climate control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB outlets
- Bang and Olufsen® 3D Advanced Sound System
- Cruise control with TrafficJam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane guidance
- Top view camera with virtual 3D
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heat insulating glass
- Power panoramic sunroof
Audi e-tron S Sportback Repair in Austin
At the moment it’s hard to say what type of repairs you may come across while owning an Audi e-tron S Sportback. The standard e-tron models were first released in 2019 and the S Sportback is even newer. After three years, there have been very few repair complaints so only time will tell what repairs are common for the Audi e-tron S Sportback.
Audi e-tron S Sportback Maintenance in Austin
Even if you don’t run into repairs you’ll still need to maintain your Audi e-tron S Sportback. One of the benefits of going electric is less maintenance, but you won’t have to do the first round of maintenance for 20,000 miles. After that you’ll need to do some upkeep every 10,000 miles. Regular maintenance for the Audi e-tron S Sportback includes:
- General safety inspection
- Brake inspections
- Brake pad replacement
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire inspections
- Hose inspections
- Belt inspections
- Windshield wiper replacement
- Fluid level checks
German Auto Center offers Audi e-tron S Sportback service in Austin that’s on par with the dealership without the sales pressure and long waits. It’s just honest service from expert technicians that will get the job done right. Schedule a service online or give us a call to arrange a repair, maintenance or performance upgrade.
