As a leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in China, Car Quality Network launched the "New Car Commercial Evaluation" column based on a large number of automotive product test samples and scientific data models. Every month, for several models on sale that have been listed in China for less than two years and have a mileage of no more than 5,000 kilometers, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, senior evaluators use professional equipment to systematically test and evaluate to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commercial level of new cars in the domestic automobile market, and provide consumers with objective and true opinions and references when purchasing vehicles.
The Audi e-tron, which took ten years to build, shows Audi's unique understanding of electrification technology, highly restores the driving texture of fuel vehicles, and strives to create a luxurious and comfortable riding atmosphere. In order to further meet the aesthetics of young consumers, audi e-tron has derived the Audi e-tron Sportback with a coupe shape, hoping to lead the new trend of luxury electric SUVs through breakthroughs in the design level. According to the data of the car quality network, the Audi e-tron Sportback has not complained since its listing, and the quality reputation has been outstanding in the short term. So, can the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback continue the existing quality word-of-mouth performance? Will there be some new problems that are difficult for ordinary consumers to discover? This issue of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" will break through the fog for you, through the objective data and subjective feelings of the two dimensions, restore a real Audi e-tron Sportback.
1. Objective data
This project mainly shows the performance of the new car in terms of commerciality in the form of objective data through field tests of 12 items such as body technology, paint film level, interior air quality, vibration and noise, parking radar and lighting/vision.
In the body process testing session, a total of 10 key parts of the vehicle are selected, and 3 key points are selected for measurement in each key part to evaluate the uniformity of the gaps in each key part. Judging from the test results, the uniformity of the gap data of most key points of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is good, and the average gap between the left and right sides is not much different. The minimum gap value is only 2.1mm, located at the junction of the left front fender and the engine hatch, while the maximum gap value reaches 4.5mm, which is located at the junction of the trunk and the right rear fender.
In the paint film level test, through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the paint film of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback vehicle is about 104.1 μm, and the data level has exceeded the standard value of the intermediate car (≥90 μm). From the test data of each key part, the average paint thickness of the rear fender and roof reached the standard value of the high-level car, and the rear compartment cover did not reach the standard value of the intermediate car, and the average thickness of the paint film in the rest of the parts was barely more than 90μm, reflecting that the paint film spray uniformity of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback still has a lot of room for improvement.
In the in-vehicle air quality testing link, the vehicle was placed in the internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles, and the formaldehyde component was not detected in the car of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback, and the content of PM2.5 and other substances was also at a relatively low level, which was fully in line with the "Guidelines for Air Quality Evaluation in Passenger Cars" (National Standard GB/T of the People's Republic of China) jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China since March 1, 2012 27630-2011) in the relevant standards.
In the static noise test session, the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback performed well in the quietness of the car in the stationary state, and the test score has dropped to the minimum value of the test instrument of 30dB, which can almost be isolated from the outside environment. Due to the electric motor drive, there will be no obvious noise after the vehicle is started, and there will be no interference to the occupants of the vehicle.
In the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument is placed at a position of about 10cm from the air conditioner outlet, and then the air conditioning air volume is adjusted from small to large, and the noise value of the driver's position in different gears is measured. After actual testing, the air conditioning adjustment of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is divided into 6 gears, and the measured noise value is 62.4dB when the highest grade is opened, which is still within the range that the human body can tolerate and will not cause too much interference to the driver and passengers.
After actual measurement, the vibration value measured by the steering wheel is always 0 in both idle speed and load state. Relatively speaking, the vibration values measured at the front and rear seat test points under load are higher, but the body sensation is not obvious.
In addition, we tested parking radar, lights/vision, control systems, tire hubs, sunroofs, seats, and trunks. After testing, the overall performance of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback has reached the level that a luxury brand should have, the steering wheel and driver's seat adjustment range is large, which can adapt to drivers of different heights, and the front seats are also equipped with lumbar support adjustment, which is satisfactory for ride comfort. In addition, the field of view test results of the rear and exterior mirrors on the front and rear of the car are also remarkable. However, during the test, the expert jury found that the rear seat cushions of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback were short in length, and the support for the legs was insufficient, and it was easy to cause fatigue after a long ride. In addition, the front and rear radar spacing control is general, the prompt tone of each section is relatively blurred, and the gap between the nearest prompt distance and the experience value is large, so you need to pay more attention when reversing.
Second, subjective feelings
The project was subjectively evaluated by a number of reviewers on the actual performance of the new car in terms of static and dynamics. Among them, the static aspect includes four parts: exterior, interior, space and human-computer interaction; the dynamic aspect includes acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. Finally, the total score is given with reference to the subjective evaluation opinions given by the judges, so as to reflect the actual performance of the new car in terms of commerciality from the perspective of subjective feelings.
In the external perception evaluation, the overall performance of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback was highly praised by the expert jury, especially in terms of lighting configuration and smart keys. The test model is equipped with matrix full LED headlights, the illumination brightness and range are very ideal, support automatic headlights, adaptive far and near light, headlight delay off and other mainstream functions, and also provide the same level of rare rain and fog mode and headlight cleaning, driving safety in bad weather conditions is more secure. All four doors are equipped with a keyless entry function, which supports induction unlocking, making it very convenient for daily use. However, the mechanical keyhole adopts a hidden design, which is more laborious to open, but for aesthetic considerations, it is not to blame.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback adopts the latest virtual cockpit design concept, three large LCD screens with avant-garde electronic shift mechanisms, creating a strong technological atmosphere. In terms of materials, the dashboard is covered with a large area of soft materials, and the front and rear door panels and the parts that are in contact with the body are also made of leather fabrics, making the ride quite comfortable. Although the air conditioning system adopts touch operation, due to the large size of the virtual buttons and the reasonable layout, the operation will not be chaotic.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback provides four TYPE-C ports, located in the front central aisle storage box and below the rear air conditioning outlet, which can fully meet the charging needs of front and rear passengers. The front central armrest supports up-down, front-of-back adjustment to provide effective support for the driver's elbows, and the surface is covered in leather for good pillow comfort.
In terms of seating space, the Audi e-tron Sportback, positioned as a medium-sized SUV, has a wheelbase of 2928mm and has relatively spacious front and rear legroom. However, due to the slippery back style, the rear head space performance is slightly inferior to the front row. In terms of storage space, the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback front central aisle storage box and central armrest box are designed with partitions, which can flexibly store items of different specifications.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is equipped with a new generation of MMI infotainment system, the UI interface is flat design, with a high-resolution screen, the display effect is excellent. Both screens in the central control area support touch operation, and the measured touch response is sensitive and has vibration feedback. In terms of human-computer interaction, the new generation of MMI system supports continuous handwriting input, but voice control only supports physical key wake-up, and cannot recognize fuzzy semantics, and voice control functions are relatively limited, only operating multimedia, navigation, telephone, air conditioning.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is equipped with a powertrain composed of two motors in front and rear, with a total output of 300 kW and a total torque of 664N·m, and the parameters are exactly the same as those of the Audi e-tron. Thanks to the powerful performance of the dual motor, the acceleration response of the vehicle in each speed range is very positive, and the entire acceleration process is relatively linear, and the smoothness is worth affirming.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback offers a variety of driving modes such as economy, comfort, off-road and sport, and the vehicle air suspension in different driving modes automatically adjusts the body height to adapt to different road conditions. The difference between the two modes of economy and comfort is not large in terms of power response, mainly energy saving, while the power output of the sports mode is more direct, and the feeling of pushing back is more obvious.
In terms of braking performance, the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback shows the qualities that a luxury brand model should have. The brake pedals are moderately soft and hard, and the void is not obvious. The intelligent energy recovery system supports three energy recovery modes, of which the automatic mode performance is closer to that of a fuel vehicle, the sense of slowing down is almost imperceptible when coasting, and the driving comfort is satisfactory.
The steering wheel steering force is moderate, and the difference between different driving modes is not large, and with relatively accurate pointing, the driving process can bring full confidence.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback uses a combination of front and rear multi-link independent suspension, the chassis is thick and heavy, the treatment of fine road vibration and large bumps is quite neat, and the sound insulation and noise reduction are also up to the level that luxury brand models should be.
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback tested was only equipped with a partial driver assistance system, and the lane departure warning system can vibrate through the steering wheel, but sometimes the lane line is not recognized. Adaptive cruise can be braked and started autonomously during the process of following the car, without manual intervention, through the left lever of the steering wheel can increase or decrease the cruise speed, and support the speed limit function.
summary
Based on the above test results, the overall performance of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback in terms of objective data and subjective feelings met the expectations of the expert jury. At the objective data level, the overall performance of the body process is excellent, but the uniformity of paint spraying needs to be improved, and there is also room for optimization in the length of the rear seat cushion and radar spacing control. At the level of subjective feelings, the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback has shown the level that a luxury brand should have in terms of exterior configuration, interior material workmanship and space planning, but voice interaction and driver assistance functions need to be improved. On the whole, the commercial performance of the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is at the upstream level among the same class models tested.