NEW 2025 Audi RS e-Tron GT First Drive: Better Than A Taycan?

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[@dnzry2218]

The R&D spokesperson is great! Not too serious, likes to joke and entertain. Great video.

[@denverflatpackjedithornton]

Totally agree I can see from his little bit of pacing backwards and forwards that he's got this energy that you really need to be a spokesperson for your brand

[@olatunjiajilore5345]

Also a good attitude to criticisms. This was refreshing.

[@felixsanhueza]

I get a little bit of a Christoph Waltz vibe from him. The accent, but even the tone, and some face features. He's fun 😊

[@BB-wf8kk]

They need a show together!

[@farzb]

His laugh is almost like a cackle!

[@Workmusic1988]

Damn, this Audi R&D dude needs his own show, he's amazing.

[@hagestad]

i liked his role in Inglourious Basterds

[@k.r.99]

He would fit better at BMW lol. I think Andy Wallace for example PERFECTLY fits with Bugatti. I wonder who Koenigsegg will pull out their sleeve as their representer 🤔

[@user-lg6ck6gw8x]

Have you any idea how rare it is to find a German with a sense of humor?! I would definitely watch a show by this gentleman.

[@chillestofthemall]

@@hagestad give him a glass of milk

[@user-gl4sd9xe3b]

The audi guy was super cool, we need more car brand engineers that listen to consumers

[@koolkeef]

"Camel Button" *takes notes

[@CJ95ZZ]

this format is great and having the R&D/spokesman working with Rory to talk about the prototype is great

[@michaelbrown9031]

He seems like a good guy to talk to as well. Doesn't get annoyed by answering questions he's bound to have been asked countless times before!

[@pramey]

this that jay leno formula

[@thenkindler001]

It’s also wholesome when a product rep wants genuine feedback. Shows Audi has balls

[@aznhandles]

i was thinking the same thing... it gave the vid a different take on a typical prototype car review..

[@umutcakmak3221]

Thanks for talking about capacitive buttons, i hate those buttons.

[@alexnotlando]

womp womp

[@flaminggodofthunder9212]

​@@alexnotlando???

[@mk1gti]

I have a friend who met at random the guy who designed those buttons. He said the guy was kind of ashamed of them. Apparently a lot of manufacturers are backpedaling on the capactive touch buttons and going back to switches and knobs.

[@Afraz_9n3]

​@@mk1gtiEuro NCAP will also be marking cars that have excessive lack of buttons down on crash rating too so if manufacturers want 5 star they need physical buttons

[@Some0ne001]

Switches and dials are way better. I've hated recent Audis for all the touch buttons they have in their cars and every other manufacturer too. Big reason why I'm looking at a Hyundai ioniq 5 N is because physical buttons.

[@Bluerig-qf2xc]

Great to see Audi taking feedback from reviewers. Wish more companies did this

[@boy638]

They all do, just this particular video puts the representative in the spotlight. These big media/publications regularly gets invited to drive prototypes and get to chat with the people involved with the car.

[@damnkris]

Taking feedback is different from using feedback. Unfortunately, I think this will launch with capacitive buttons.

[@Uchejnr]

The all important Rory approval. Always appreciate manufacturers actually listening on feedback. Etron is a great looking car

[@genelim4839]

R&D dude should have his own channel!

[@EliasGlabsch]

Should I tell it to him?

[@jonathanboyle1165]

Who knew Christoph Waltz worked for Audi?!

[@josiahdavis8043]

Hahaha I thought the exact same thing

[@felixsanhueza]

​@@josiahdavis8043Same 😅

[@jrivelis]

I was waiting for him to say WAIT FOR ZE CREAM

[@davidkeenan5989]

Inglorious bastard

[@adamirelandes1105]

Zats a bingoo

[@DPCcars]

Absolutely loving the energy in this video! 😄 The R&D spokesperson really brings it to life with that mix of humor and insight. It’s great to see Rory teaming up to showcase the Etron prototype-definitely adds credibility and excitement!

[@shamsaddinamanov3879]

This Audi guy is a legend. He is so relax, fun, did laugh at the "washing machine" joke for the stupid sound :D

[@TechAutoManiacs]

Probably the best Audi representative we have on the channel on this video💯😂😂 He’s entertaining as well🙌🏿.

[@BM-ii6dw]

Designer clearly is a Need for Speed underground fan..

[@victor555117]

What car guy isn’t?

[@riesa85]

@@victor555117 Underground 2 is still the best arcade style driving game ever made, and I will fight anybody about it for this is the hill I will die on!

[@derrickkekeli8262]

The Audi guy has a great sense of humour. Great content Rory. Watching from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@ElyciusM]

I love that Audi is doing these with Rory. Feels like we're in good hands. Good on them for getting outside opinions.

[@CHIEF_420]

🤘

[@fastfabi5068]

As a german i feel the english of the audi guy

[@jvgoddard4296]

Ever since I found Auto Traders YT channel, I’ve been so impressed with the production value. I feel like I’m watching the old school Top Gear format when cars are being reviewed. Rory is such a great presenter/reviewer and loving the overall channel (my fav YT auto channel by far now).

[@prodKay]

Taycan Beater❌ Taycan brother✔

[@tshiamomogale207]

Thank you for pointing this out. Was waiting for someone to say it 👍

[@robertvandeveer1846]

I think design wise the Audi looks better. It just seems better proportioned. Looks are subjective though.

[@davidkeenan5989]

Tayan in sheep's clothing.

[@gregsouther7293]

@@robertvandeveer1846 I agree, which is why I own one.

[@lbgstzockt8493]

Don’t they share the same technology? I love the looks of both, buy the Taycan comes in better colors, so it wins imo.

[@ryadderdar991]

again, this is the best looking electric car to date , and powerful too

[@theeALister]

*Porsche Taycan has entered the chat* but I like this too. Can’t wait to see the actual production vehicle.

[@Seventschiko]

@@theeALister imo looks wise, the Porsche can't really compete with the Audi. Pure looks wise.

[@chillmeisterchillmeister4997]

@@theeALister u do know that ur instantly loosing money buying a taycan right ? its like throwing money in the sea. also the taycan looks like shit xD

[@4literv6]

Uh the svelte gac aion hyper ssr would beg to differ and the Batista or evija might also weigh in. 😀

[@Just_a_random_birb]

Taycan is best the best-looking electric car in my opinion, and the most powerful electric cars goes to rimac nevera.

[@shakeelahamed4677]

One of the best car review formats I've seen - keep up the awesome work and please have more of these in future; it was really fun to watch!

[@Back_Road_Hero]

I’m an etron GT owner and the steering wheel is perfect as it is. I went Audi instead or Porsche due to actual buttons and lack of haptics. Just hope they don’t ruin it.

[@gregsouther7293]

Same here, I own a RS and I hated the touch buttons on the wheel and climate controls when I drove the Taycan. I hope they kept the physical buttons elsewhere.

[@hocln2556]

@@gregsouther7293 since when has the Porsche Taycan touch buttons on the steering wheel?

[@theKlassiqueOne]

Awesome as always Rory, but let’s give a big round of applause to Christian - he needs his own Audi channel.

[@chrstnldg6652]

He was great fun

[@yebzy]

The RS E-Tron GT was already one of my favorite cars, the main issue was range Assuming this gets the same level of improvement the taycan gets in the range department this might be a serious consideration To lease, cause the depreciation on luxury EVs is insane

[@TheCreativeLlama17]

“1 is very good, 6 is critical” is the most mental rating system I’ve ever heard 😭

[@timwalter2379]

He is using this system because its the grade system used by german schools (from grade one to ten) and as you can hear from his accent hes clearly german. So it makes kind of sense for him but for others it can be a bit disturbing.

[@TheCreativeLlama17]

@@timwalter2379 makes sense. It just catches you off guard. We’re so used to 10 being the best and failing that then a 1 to 5 system. 1-6 just sounds random 😅

[@hntr5495]

@@TheCreativeLlama17 it’s based on schools that grade tests from 1(very good) to 6(inadequate)

[@DuBstep115]

@@hntr5495 Its kind of weird that its reversed to Finland, we used to have rating from 5-10 ( 10 being excellent) and it changed in 2018 to 1-5 where 5 is excellent

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@DuBstep115 5 star web components are cheaper and more common. Great idea.

[@xXxM4nuxXx]

Since Audi GT is based on the same platform with Porsche Tycan and since the new Tycan was already announced, there aren’t too many surprises at what to expect. Power around 800HP Battery 105kWh brut and 97kWh usable Charging 320kW peak power Range around 650km

[@markusdeep42]

I thought Rory was with brother Vin Diesel on board of the GT e-tron

[@gregsouther7293]

*As a RS Etron owner there are a couple of things I hope they fixed. 1) It defaults to whatever your previous drving mode was.The current one resets to comfort which is annoying. 2) Add a sync button to the climate control so you can adjust all zones at once. 3) Better self driving software. My 23 Model X blows the Audi away here. 4) More range. My Tesla's blow this away too.*

[@bullshitbingo2259]

Awesome car! The suspension is great engineering. I love the Porsche/Audi cooperation. The PPE platform of the Porsche Macan/Audi Q6/A6 is also nice

[@3storiesUp]

Rory knocking out great vids again. Class.

[@MartinBuhr]

Rory - would love it if you could pass the following along to the eTron GT team. As a long time RS GT driver, I hope you can relate. I have a 2023 RS GT and my wife has a 2021 Tesla Model S Performance. I've long said that my Audi is a better car with terrible software (I've worked as a software product manager in FANG companies for the past 20 years). Two things that both my wife and I have to do daily with our cars: charge them and raise the suspension to avoid scraping the nose on obstacles like speed bumps. The Tesla is seamless for both, while the Audi is terrible. The Tesla has to option to automatically geotag spots where you raise the suspension, and will do this automatically afterward when the car approaches this location. This, combined with other automation features, mean that when my wife leaves, the garage door closes automatically, the car raises its suspension, and she just drives away (her car does the reverse process when she comes home). On the other hand, I have to remember to tap the Audi MMI multiple times (why not map a physical button on the console for this?), which irritates me every time I leave our home as our street has speed bumps on it and I have to close our garage door manually. This also clutters up the MMI, as the parking proximity sensor often triggers at the same time. For charging, the Tesla has an automated charging door cover. When I press a button on the charger, the door pops open on its own. When I remove the charger, it closes. On my Audi, the charging door is no different than I had on my beat up Honda 20 years ago. When it is clean, it is a fingerprint magnet. When it is dirty, I get grime on my fingers and I worry about scoring the paint by repeatedly pressing on it to pop it open and close it. Why not do something similar for the Audi home charger, and put a button on the key fob for use when using public chargers? These are small things, but they irritate me every I get in the car (in addition to the constant inconsistencies I get from the MMI software). They are the sort of thing I would have expected Audi to address when going after the market leader for EV sports cars.

[@jakeringer3153]

These cars are not super low exotics - are you sure you even need to raise them to clear a speed bump?' 2025 Taycans all have power charge port covers, likely Audi will have the same.

[@MartinBuhr]

@@jakeringer3153 yes - where we live, we regularly have to raise both cars to avoid scraping the chin on speed bumps, curbs, etc

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@jakeringer3153 it is actually quite low. In the range mode it drops even more to the point you scrape it everywhere. I would like to have at least a dedicated button or always available menu item to lift it. It is always -> drive select button -> sometimes close reversing camera view blocking the menu -> tap on the air suspension -> sometimes multiple times because it is a toggle between lowering and raising

[@allwheeldrive]

You are spot-on. Software has been the distinct differentiator for Tesla. The relative shortfalls on things like material and build quality didn't even come close to the overall experience of Tesla ownership. In EV Land, software and design rule. High-performance/high-efficiency motors and batteries, and reliable/accessible charging networks will proliferate, but ultimately won't differentiate as much as the interactivity (with drivers/passengers AND the hardware) and more emotional design aspects. But after more than three years with a Model 3, the experience has only gotten better (not to mention very real, top-notch customer service), and I wouldn't think twice about passing on a more plush interior to get the perks from an expertly designed software environment.

[@ralfulrich6254]

@@allwheeldrive you are in the cult now.

[@jaymzcheong6582]

this is my dream car, yea, just a dream. I got the chance to sit inside the current model RS e-tron GT and it feels so good sitting in the driver seat. damn

[@GadgetsBoy]

So fast when it goes up. I love this car man

[@CDCDC697]

Absolutely AMAZING VIDEO! Now I can’t wait for this car to come out!!

[@haisesasaki8473]

Been my favourite audi ever since I watch King The Land. Need to start saving now

[@ralfulrich6254]

good for you they lose value quite fast. Awesome buy used.

[@singel09]

Christian reminds me of the Austrian actor Christoph Waltz. Enjoyed watching this. I love the e-tron GT. Can never afford it, but what a car. And way to go Rory! What an honor to be doing this with Audi!

[@tennisdude07]

I really wanted him to answer a question with "That's a bingo" 👌

[@felixsanhueza]

That made me laugh so hard 😂😂

[@JayDubster]

Lovin this one, great review Rory, and the R&D guy's funny :)

[@urbanstrencan]

This is the car I have been waiting for Audi E-tron GT with lastest Taycan upgrades, live it and Rory great work with YT keep it up😊❤❤❤

[@philsymons9614]

Hi Rory, crackin vid. The pure passion you exude when you are enjoying the vehicle you are testing is infectious. Lucky I'm not a multi-billionaire as I would buy just about every vehicle you test and I would need a massive property to house them all. While I've never considered a electric vehicle, I thoroughly enjoyed this test. Keep up the awesome work.

[@OliverIskra]

Solid work by the sound guy dealing with all that wind noise.

[@muhammadmustapha6843]

I would buy this car just for the suspension

[@ralfulrich6254]

You can pay 8k extra just for the suspension. Same thing.

[@mtx1212]

As an owner of the current gen GT, these are subtle but very tasteful aesthetic changes, especially the front end

[@Owsryudie]

I like the two of you ;). Thanks again AutoTrader. When will you be in the Netherlands?

[@pierodelgrosso6551]

It was Amazing meeting you in the hotel lift in Gatwick Airport. Well done, I love your videos.

[@shehanmello2489]

loved the video format. Listening to a car "review" with an accompanying German accent is something magical 😆

[@jermainen7846]

This was a really good video. Thanks for raising genuine issues us drivers have like capacitive buttons and road noise. Keep it coming.

[@amritbhupal8514]

Is this not built on the same platform as the Taycan..?? I’m fairly certain it uses a lot of the same parts also…

[@trichtertus6221]

It is. Seen especially by the new suspension. Its exactly the same tech porsche just released in their facelift taycans.

[@almac9203]

They use the same ingredients but prepare two different dishes. The Taycan and the Etron are similar but have their own focus and personality.

[@thegreatpaulsmith]

It's the exact same car as taycan, just software tuned. It looks like it's even the same as the Turbo GT, but that has 900amp inverter I've tuned my RS Etron GT so we have found out through going through the code

[@kraenk12]

@@thegreatpaulsmith to say that is hugely ignorant. It certainly is more different than just software.

[@thegreatpaulsmith]

@@kraenk12 go look at the parts. It's the same car We have been working on upgrading the J1 platform power. The RS E-Tron is the DE as the GTS, Turbo and Turbo S. The only question is the steering components, but everything else is exactly the same

[@vladus..]

Nice to see someone from Audi take some notice on paper !👌👍💪🏻💯💯💯 Nice to see after Yaycan a new Audi E Tron.👍👍

[@jamesvanderwier6350]

I've had my RS GT for almost 2 years. Until this video I only thought they could really improve 1 thing, the one peddle regen settings should not have to be reset every time the car is driven or the drive settings are changed. Tag drive dynamics to the driver profile! Beyond that I am drooling over the upcoming changes.

[@justthevoicebackup280]

The Etron has always been the best looking electric car to me, it just needs more competitive range and performance for the price which I'm sure they've done.

[@markp864]

That’s the big question: what is the range on the updated 2025 E Tron?

[@liyuanzhou]

Same as taycan😅@@markp864

[@domindrajwer]

Great Video!maximum honesty on Rory's part alsow Audi Guy!

[@nicholascooke5263]

Christian - what an absolute rockstar!

[@simongibbs2986]

Mate. You are the best motoring journalist hands down. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

[@TheMILVSCR]

You can tell that the Audi rep really loves his job, and I wish I was as happy as that every day.

[@theosmoral7734]

I love the candid start of the car :D

[@zeiar1987]

Greetings from Finland, this was a good episode!

[@PotatosPotatoes]

REMOVE THE CAPACITIVE BUTTONS!!!!!!! They are garbage!

[@mizake01]

Awsome view into engineering,. Perfect host questions, feedback, relatable. 🎉

[@mjerome1457]

I like these two together LOL GREAT REVIEW …can’t wait to test drive.

[@IanM2698]

Fantastic content and especially the Audi R&D guy great duo 😊

[@GadgetsBoy]

Been waiting for this one. My fave car

[@eranlevinzon577]

Wow this car is very impressive. Great review and interaction with the audi engineers. What a cool idea

[@alanacevedo4928]

When I say, I’ve been WAITING on this one!!!

[@alexnelson3242]

Rory in a matching prototype wrap T Shirt 😂

[@markoon139]

Pretty cool getting Christoph Waltz as a passenger!

[@ES1236]

3:22 - got to do the handshake Rory don't leave him hanging like that

[@challis2009]

I love the energy of both you guys 😅😅

[@volvo_kristian]

Awesome video 👍 Huge fan of the GT

[@paulbunyan9436]

Can I get that beautiful chassis with an unfiltered, Naturally Aspirated V8 engine please?

[@tshepangnk]

Now i love this car even more!!!

[@smariukas]

Is there an upgrade in the storage space field? Or does the trunk still resemble a drawer?

[@RX793]

Show mode with car dancing will be cool. Imagine it also dancing with any music, or have a more accurate dance by importing a track and let it analyze the audio and save it, to have different ones.

[@channelsibley]

This is a great video. Informative and also fun

[@f1ndGeo.]

The audi guy is hilarious lolll

[@Brentonlangaigne_93]

Looks like they got out before the 'cloud seeding catalyzed' rainstorm hit. Brilliant review regardless. Iron man is sure the love this one.

[@thierryvt]

Looks good, and its release appears to be timed just right as I'll be starting my search for a new car around then as well. At the very least it's on my list of cars to check when the time arrives :)

[@mvmorr01]

They kept looking at the screen when changing the drive modes. Hope they didn't get rid of the physical buttons! I can switch drive modes now without even looking for the button, and gauge cluster shows what you're changing it to if you need to verify. I don't have the HUD, but I'm sure it shows the mode too.

[@andrewb325]

Beautiful car. I love the wrap. I'd want mine to look like that.

[@PsychicOracle]

5:36 funniest moment in any preproduction drive ever

[@ma40]

Awesome car. Makes me wish that Audi had a sister car to the Sport Turismo version of the Taycan as well.

[@ryan49805]

A great R&D guy should always WANT constructive criticism and NEVER take it personally. Seems like Audi has the right man for the job. 👍

[@DriveElectricWithDomenick]

I just want to know how you shot this in heavy wind with no visible mic showing. Magic!

[@richardparker5425]

I wish more companies try to take feedbacks and understand users issues. Kudos Audi!

[@jonathandawe7900]

Great video. Love the car

[@limitless88]

Great video!!!

[@vipstarizm6990]

Excellent and honest review. Gotta love Audi for allowing this to take place.

[@MrGlobali]

Thank you very much.

[@kinisiayoube4449]

This country is beautiful. Greetings to the people of the Sultanate of Oman, and we wish you safety from floods and torrents

[@whitecrowuk575]

OMG Audi version of Christopher Waltz (Inglorious Basterds). The looks, the talk, the behavior can’t unsee it!!!

[@rainerrudolf-benoit3432]

Awesome new Audi and great video

[@christopheblanchi4777]

This has to be one of the most elegant car out there.

[@Grant.G.Simpson]

physical buttons and make the bouncing suspension a press n hold keyfob party trick

[@gene978]

Impressive R & D Man. I agree he could have his own Channel. Great Job Guys and Nice Dream Car!

[@EliasGlabsch]

Should I ask him irl????

[@bp19870]

Wow! It comes with the HSL feature to help you in and out of it.

[@datcuandreiutz4933]

Brilliant, “Rory what do you think about the steering ……I really want that the Etron GT have the steering feel like Taycan” 😅👌👏

[@gaycha6589]

Is that T shirt also an Audi design prototype Rory?

[@daddy_keen1568]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Underrated Comment

[@GadgetyMV]

Very entertaining and Christian Hartman, great with a humorous spokesperson "jump over the camel."

[@svenbade8419]

Cool video, great Audi guy!!

[@amritbhupal8514]

The Audi E Tron by dr Dre ft snoop dogg

[@obieWanmotivation]

If they improve the range to anywhere near 300 miles, it will be a winner and hopefully my next EV when I'm ready to switch out of the i4 M50.