2022 Audi E-Tron S and E-Tron S Sportback: More Money, More Power, Less Range
Audi’s newest additions to its electric vehicle lineup, the 2022 E-Tron S and E-Tron S Sportback SUVs, put a premium on power. With three motors powering each of the all-electric SUVs, the sportier S versions produce 429 horsepower and 596 pounds-feet of torque. Activate a boost mode and, for eight seconds, those figures jump to 496 hp and 718 pounds-feet. But acquiring an S version of either the E-Tron or E-Tron Sportback — the latter Audi’s designation for the SUV’s “coupe” variant that sacrifices space for styling — will cost buyers more than their less powerful counterparts.
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The E-Tron S is priced from $85,895, while the Sportback starts at $88,495. Both are mid-level Premium Plus trims, while upgrading to the range-topping Prestige trim will add $5,000 to the price of each. Pricing isn’t available yet for the regular 2022 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback, but the 2021 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback Premium Plus trims start at $75,895 and $79,095, respectively. All prices include a $1,095 destination fee but not any federal or local plug-in tax credits.
Besides a higher price, buyers may pay an additional cost, as well: reduced range. According to Audi, the EPA-estimated ranges for the S models are 208 miles for the E-Tron and 212 miles for the Sportback (when equipped with the standard wheel and tire package). Compare that with 222 or 218 miles, respectively, for the regular 2021 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback. It seems unlikely that regular 2022 models will see a reduction in range, but the EPA has yet to publish numbers as of this writing.
It’s not all bad news for the S version, though. There’s the aforementioned eight-second power boost feature, which Audi says will rocket either S model from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, significantly quicker than the non-S E-Trons’ 5.5-second runs. S models also come upholstered with Valcona leather, with heated front and rear seats also standard. Audi’s 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and dual-touchscreen display are also standard. The S will also look more aggressive than non-S models, too: Audi says it’s almost 2 inches wider, and the standard 20-inch or optional 21- or 22-inch wheels hide upgraded front brake calipers with massive 15.7-inch front brake discs.
Audi says the 2022 E-Tron S and E-Tron S Sportback go on sale in the fall.
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