2019 AUDI E-TRON FIRST IMPRESSIONS; LEE IACOCCA AUTOMOTIVE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS | TALKING CARS #211

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The 2019 Audi E-Tron is presented as Audi's first all-electric SUV, with a starting MSRP around $75,000, though the tested model reached $80,000. Reviewers found its styling elegant and the exterior color appealing, noting it garners significant attention. Driving impressions highlight a quiet, smooth ride with ample power. However, criticisms include a quirky and poorly designed gear selector with a difficult-to-use park button, and a noticeable delay in throttle response off the line, which feels less immediate than expected for an EV. The interior is praised for its conventional Audi design and responsive touchscreens with good feedback. The cargo area has a high floor but offers deep storage. While the E-Tron is described as a capable electric vehicle, its 204-mile estimated range is deemed insufficient for long road trips, making it more suitable as a second car rather than a primary family vehicle for extensive travel. Despite its luxury price point and range limitations, the E-Tron is seen as a strong challenger to the Tesla Model X, offering more practicality, and is expected to compete well against other luxury EVs like the Jaguar I-Pace, though its long-term reliability remains to be seen.