ASCII.jp Audi "e-tron 50 quattro advanced" is a quiet, big and fast EV

Audi "e-tron 50 quattro advanced" (10.69 million yen)

Every time we test-drive, Yumichii, General Manager of the ASCII.jp Automobile Department, comes up with requests such as, "I like the quieter one," "I like the big front grille," and "I want to ride in a big SUV." So, we prepared the Audi "e-tron 50 quattro advanced" (10.69 million yen) to test drive the car that will make Yumichii's dream come true at once.

An EV that can move its huge body with ease

Yumichii is a temporary figure that hides from the world. In preparation for the weekend event (concert), I practice dance and vocal lessons on weekdays. It seems that such a vocal lesson teacher is reading this series, and Yumichii said, "I'm envious of you, Yumi-san, who drives all kinds of cars." One car that such a teacher is worried about is an Audi SUV, and it seems that he is very interested in EV! Unexpectedly, the club members were surprised by the fact that not only Yumichii, but also the vocal lesson teacher liked SUVs with large front grilles and quiet cars.

Width 1935mm x Height 1630mm

Length 4900mm x Height 1630mm

There is no muffler because it is an EV car

We have prepared the e-tron 50 Quattro Advanced, which is quiet because it is an EV, has a large grille because it is an Audi, and has a big body of length x width x height = 4900 x 1935 x 1630 mm. However, even though it is a car that has the triple threat of hope, Yumichii was completely scared and said, "Are you really going to drive this? It's really big."

Publicity materials for test rides

I was even more intimidated by the price of 10.69 million yen. "Expensive! Isn't that the highest amount in the past test drive coverage!" Adding to that, member K said, "If there is an accident, we will buy it." I flatly refused, saying, "I can't pay," but when I told him, "Let's ask the office to pay for it," Mr. K, the manager of the bank, said, "At that time, 107 monthly deductions of 100,000 yen." One word. "If you hit it, you have to work at the office for another 10 years!?"

e-tron 55 Sportback

e-tron 55 Sportback

Audi is a company that is pushing forward with the electrification of cars, such as announcing that it will phase out the production of internal combustion engines by the final deadline of 2033, with only EVs being released after 2026. Currently, the company's EV vehicles are the e-tron 50 with 27 battery modules and a total power capacity of 71 kWh, the e-tron 55 with 36 battery modules and a capacity of 95 kWh, and the e-tron sports model. We have a lineup of three models called GT. The e-tron 50 and e-tron 55 are available in two types: a model with a slanted rear end called a sportsback, and an SUV. The SUV model I tested this time is not much different from the Sportback except for the height of the luggage compartment.

As for the luggage compartment, it has a large capacity of 660 to 1725 liters. However, the floor is even, and the base length is well over 1m. By the way, the opening is over 1m, so it might be easy to store large luggage. Of course it is equipped with a power gate. Even so, when the back door is open, even if Yumichii reaches out her hand, she can't reach it!

Manager Yumichi Yukan relaxes with armrests out

What is impressive is the size of the back seat. "It's a little too amazing, I can't say anything. As expected, I'm sorry!" Yumichii was deeply moved. I got in the back seat and headed to the location, but I was impressed with "It's quiet, the seats are spacious, and above all, the ride is outstandingly comfortable! It's so comfortable!" Mr. K, the manager, also commented, "It's my first time riding an electric car, but it's really nice. I can't buy an Audi, but are other models like this?" In addition to the touch panel display for air conditioner operation, the rear seat is equipped with a USB port (TYPE-C), and Yumichii and the manager can connect their smartphones and charge them hard. "It's spacious, so you don't feel cramped even when you put your bag on the floor. It's great," said the manager who was fascinated by it. Is it not Yumichii, but the manager who buys Audi with salary deduction? (smile)

Once you reach your destination, check the driver's seat. "This is amazing! It's full of displays," so I caught the heart of Yumichii, who loves tablets and smartphones. "The instrument panel in the driver's seat is an LCD screen, and the navigation is displayed! This is easy to see!" "It might be good to display the rough route on the center console side, and the detailed part on the meter panel side!" Perhaps because he was young, or because he was used to tablets, he was able to use them right away.

"Orange stitching on this white leather is fashionable!" said Yumichii. "That's 10 million yen!" The price is 1,100,000 yen! “Is this seat really that high?” said Yumichii with big eyes. ``It's kind of strange to have a sense of money when reporting on imported cars,'' he said honestly.

What also surprised Yumichii was the optional (260,000 yen) virtual exterior mirror. "The side mirror is a camera! But why?" This is effective when it rains or at night. It's really easy to see. Mr. Manager, who runs around in a Hiace full of luggage at each local event, said, "It's really hard to see the high speed at night in the rain." This is a story that only those who have experienced it can understand.

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