One of the most beautiful drives we’ve had on this channel, for sure! By the way, the video that is on InsideEVs is very complimentary to this one and should probably be watched first as it’s a *full* tour of this thing. I’ll link to it here. Curious what you all think. ID.4 or Q4 e-tron? To me, the ID.4 has a ton of character where this feels like it’s trying to be serious. I know this car will have a bright future in our market and I look forward to driving a US spec car soon! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIR-16uAlsufeJc.html

@rzu7120

2 жыл бұрын

My question is Q4 e-tron quattro or Model Y?

@brandenflasch

2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy with my ID.4 Pro S - I like that it’s a bit more playful and I prefer the styling

@davidsommen1324

2 жыл бұрын

Did you also drive the Skoda Enyaq? If so, how do you think it compares?

@Tom-ih8gr

2 жыл бұрын

Enyaq!

@SpecialKthx

2 жыл бұрын

In Canada the Q4 is a lot more expensive than the ID4 AWD, in Canada Audi are bringing the all wheel drives only. But the real problem is that the ID4 is priced under the 45000 (base msrp) limit of federal incentive .The ID4 AWD-S is 58000CAD -11500CAD in Quebec but the Audi AWD(base) is 60000CAD -7000CAD(quebec only), the other trims have no rebates and the base trim is actually worst than the ID.4 So the Technik(big trim) is 68000CAD no incentive Easy choice for me. I locked an ID4 AWD-S 2 months ago and I wont be changing that (delivery in 1 year.....) I believe you can put the ID4 AWD in traction mode and both motors are always on, you need to try this :) **edit: ajusted the incentive to show the price before taxes

I like that audi refuses to make their electric cars weird looking. Other than the grill this is a completely normal looking audi suv with a nice interior. No weird alien space ship styling, no minimalist interior with a giant screen sticking out. Just a nicely designed car that happens to be electric. If other manufacturers can follow this i think many people, including myself, will be much more receptive to electric cars. The reason I’m still tentative about them is that every sub $70,000 ev is either absolutely hideous or a minimalist atrocity. This changes that

@ogzombieblunt4626

2 жыл бұрын

Buttons cluttering the dash is pretty weird looking.

@Xixu.co.6

2 жыл бұрын

@@ogzombieblunt4626 What are you talking about? There’s a handful of buttons for the ac controls and that’s it..

@ogzombieblunt4626

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xixu.co.6 All the buttons under the screen on the dash, and on the steering wheel is more than a few just for a/c

@Xixu.co.6

2 жыл бұрын

@@ogzombieblunt4626 You’re complaining about ac and steering wheel controls?

@ogzombieblunt4626

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xixu.co.6 No i was simply refuting your claim that "there's a handful of buttons for the ac controls and thats it". That is clearly not the case.

Thank you for this review - this channel is now my favorite electric car review channel together with Autogefühl

@OutofSpecReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

While I was watching this video, my dealer called and said my AWD ID.4 would arrive some time next week (just got unloaded off the boat). I'd like to think that your magical EV powers helped accelerate the process.

@chasski4865

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your ID.4. For those of us still waiting for ours please tell just when you “locked in” your order

@Cowclops

2 жыл бұрын

@@chasski4865 Ordered in Oct 2020, locked in March 5 (the day they "accidentally" opened up AWD lockins).

One of the best EV reviews. Well done!

@OutofSpecReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

One for the more style conscious for sure. Doesn't look like a big frog. Much nicer inside than ID4 and the frog.

@snakeeyes9246

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a small handful of ID4's on the road since it went on sale. I am yet to see a Q4 in person, but I can already tell it is better looking, inside and out.

@djprojectus

2 жыл бұрын

The frog? 😂😂😂 Thats hilarious.

I, for one, totally care about high speed performance characteristics. It's one of the main reasons I think your channel is so bloody brilliant. Keep it up!

Such a nice blend of useful (and somewhat techie) information and a fun attitude! Loved every moment of it... !

FYI you crossed 5 national borders. Italy, France, Monaco, France, Monaco, France. The long descending tunnel begins in Monaco, loops mostly thru France, then exits in Monaco. The Ferrari showroom was already back in France so you spent less than a minute in Monaco.

What an enthusiastic and fun review :D

Power boost at kick down in any mode is traditional in Europe, which makes sense in emergency situation

Hey Kyle, you are doing gre8 work. I like the details and spec you give for each EV's.

Really good in depth review and a beautiful drive. Thanks for this!

What's not to love here, great car on fantastic roads..............and good driving also!

What a review, could of watched this for hours !! Top review this..👏👏

Great review showing the handling and explaining the logic of the brake systems thank you...

I felt like I was in the car with you, brilliant review thank you 😊👌🏾

Love your reviews, keep it up!

Good driver! ... Thanks for this great video, Kyle. One of the best car tests I've ever looked at. Ordered our Q4 e-tron 45 (not 50) AWD last week. Not really good- Audi has absolutely no idea when the car will be delivered 🤔. Regards from Germany.

VW and Audi models build quality is way way better than others.

@indomitablereasoning2875

2 жыл бұрын

By others you mean TESLAS, PERIOD.

Another great review by Kyle.

Excellent. Especially the info on ESC and driving dynamics. The no switchable ESC on rear wheel drive ID4 is complete deal braker for me. Will test drive q4 to see implementation and maybe this will swing me over

@Rei_n1

2 жыл бұрын

@@kronosaurelius ability to turn off ESC. And hopefully more eager power delivery out of corners with ESC on. I kind of know that ID4 is not a Porsche, but the one i test drove was extremely active in preventively cutting power even in long sweeping corners.

I loved this video as it gave me driving insights that the other reviews didn’t. Stuff like the regen braking and handling on curvy roads helped curb my anxiety while waiting for my 45 e-tron. Was worried that the 21 inchers would be harsh but I heard none here. Thanks for the lovely scenery too 😊

your car anthusim compared with detailed technical analysis are so great!! I'm doing a road trip from Munich to Nice next week. Just because my Tesla has been in for service for the last 6 weeks. How long will you stay in Munich?

Loved your James May reference with the Dacia 😃

Fantastic review Kyle. Enjoying your EV contents and these cars make more sense for the future compared to fossil cars.

Thanks for your detailed review! I’m wondering if in a future video you can talk about how much more regen there is in this dual motor MEB platform (ID4 AWD/GTX). VW has not released any info (at least that I can find) about how much more regen there is at front axle on ID4 AWD/GTX. I know on ID4 RWD there is 0.13g of regen at rear axle, and a total of 0.25g of regen when using brake, then the friction brakes engage. But what I want to know is how much more regen there is at front axle in AWD/GTX. I generally like the VW ID4. The front axle of the vehicle is generally better for braking dynamics vs rear, right? Thanks!

This car is absolutely stunning and so far ahead competition now incl ID4, Ioniq5 and TMY! Why? Style and interior!

@deeputhomas5397

2 жыл бұрын

Lol ahead of TMY? Let’s talk when this car sells more than 100K in an year.

Hey Kyle. They you for this! The one thing I am really hoping for in the Q4 E-Tron is the adjustable dampers. Do you know if we are getting this in the states as the ID4 does not have it as we perhaps thought? If so under what trim levels if you know.

i Really enjoyedthisreview. Told me a lot about the driving dynamics of the Q4 eTron, even though mine is the 40 Launch. Great review as always!

I love actually love the predictive regen and have it on permanently. I used to drive a Model S, and it takes some time to get used to. But when you do, you switch seamlessly between coasting and regen. Just apply more/less regen. with the paddles. Or a full 220 kW with the brake pedal. 🙂

@Taakeheim

2 жыл бұрын

I too love the predictive regen. Lets me coast while resting the right foot and brakes *regens) if its needed.

omg i just realized your intros remind me so much of Shmee :o your overall body language, camera angle, hand expressions and tonality in your voice haha. regardless, you are an amazing car reviewer!

Great review Kyle but I am fairly sure your headstone will say....He had a blast flying through the hills of France till the last corner...

Awesome thorough review! Time to subscribe and watch others! Not 100% sure about drum brakes on the rear, even after your explanation.

@bob15479

2 жыл бұрын

well they do last forever

A really friendly review well done 👏

Properly lol at the gendarme bit, good tip to just say 'only english'. Top notch standard of reviewing as usual, even in one man mode.

Dang, that’s a good looking car. Better than most of the Q4 e-trons I’ve seen.

@Innaui

2 жыл бұрын

S line

Love the Captain Slow reference! J May!

Kyle, Thank you for a the good review. Any idea when we can drive it in the US? This car, along with the Caddy, and the Nissan are my three top runners to replace my Volt.

Really beautiful car

Hi Kyle: Great 'driving' review ! What (summer) tires are on this (European) spec'd Q4 50 etron? pj

Yeah 20:00 that's one of the reasons why cars are generally smaller in europe :p

@herowillrose3198

2 жыл бұрын

I was in Europe, no one owning big car. The roads are smaller, not liked American roads or highways. No gasoline engines, diesel engines mostly. One litter cost $5.99 Euro. Not fun liked America, big SUV, Trucks, Cars.

Greta review. The interior looks better than the ID. Pity the lack of massage seats, that's an important option for me. Does it have the new trifocal camera for the Adas or still the old system?

I reserved an ID 4 which is scheduled to arrive in June. I'm canceling that reservation and going for the Audi....possibly even the big e-tron.

Are there plenty of charging stations in Europe (particularly Germany) for a US spec Q4... or will an adapter be needed?

That color combo is nice. It looks promising. I don’t like the ratchet system to lift your seat I feel like it should be fully electronically seats.

Hi what would be your recommendation to buy looks like you drove almost all ev.I am planning to buy my first ev preferably suv thanks

How long does it allows you to use adaptive cruise control or lane centering without having to touch the steering wheel?

This is a nice electric SUV! I would like to know when this vehicle will be ready to release to the 🇺🇸 I love that steering wheel!

Great fun Kyle! Was it a problem crossing border with the Covid issues?

Please tell me there is a companion episode of this journey on the OOSM channel. I would love to see more of this drive.

Can’t wait to take delivery of ours.

I must say I love my ID4 but I do like this one just a bit. I like the overall look. This is someone coming off an Audi ICE to the ID4 and we’ve been a VW-Audi family😄

@12skits63

2 жыл бұрын

Should of waited…

Why do we in US get this last??? Europe has had this car for a while now. What a beauty!! Can’t wait 😛. Take ma money Audi

Great review! Nice looking car! How much?!

Actually at 15:03 the fat E-tron does have a charge "meter" and range remaining shown in the main instrument cluster. If you want the exact percentage then yes, you need to go down to the menus. But the main screen shows "fuel gage" with 1/4 increments for the state of charge =)

It looks great, but I wasn't sure I wanted to spend Audi money to get... a HUD, and a few other things. I do WANT the HUD, but... I don't NEED the HUD. :) My ID4 Pro S AWD is wonderfully nice to drive, and pretty dang performant. Always a pleasure to see your enthusiasm though! :)

@babelhuber3449

2 жыл бұрын

Your post shows why VW produces the ID.4, you're one of their customers 😉 The Q4 is for Audi ICE customers who already chose an A3 over a Golf or a Q3 over a T-Roc in the past. Next time, VAG wants them to choose the Q4 over the ID.4.

@andykphoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@babelhuber3449 oh certainly. I still appreciate the Audis, but so far I haven’t justified them to myself. I used to drive Jettas, and appreciated the A4. When I got my Golf Alltrack, I appreciated and wanted to Audi Allroad (A4 Allroad) 🤷‍♂️😸 Always a fan, but VWs have been more attainable and good enough.

Kyle hands back a smoke pile of molten ..... Fun times.... The Scene from 2 rentals in Days of Thunder comes to mind! English only LOL. this car looks good. If $45K is a real number, minus Fed and State etc... could be a good deal. I Prefer Audi interior to ID4 interior.

Hey Kyle, when will the Q4 Etron arrive in the US and will you buy one for yourself?

I thought the old etron had updated to show (not very big though) the state of charge on the dash now....

Kia EV6 and Audi Q4 Sportback are the best looking crossover EVs on the market.

My prayers were answered

Fantastic review! Really like Audi’s aggressive pricing on the Q4 for the US market they recently announced.

@rickkemp385

2 жыл бұрын

Yea BUT - Dealers want $2,500-$3,000 to be on a list for a chance to buy them since a very low production level is expected for the USA. I know I have paid the $2,500. Also, I have been told that there will be a very significant "market adjustment" in the many thousands of dollars. The full-sized e-tron will also have significant a "market adjustment" in 2022 also.

@jonmatle

2 жыл бұрын

@@markjamesrodgers any updates on this? My local dealer is still not giving me much info to work with.

Any word on whether the US version will have a heat pump?

Is the tunnel from @10:40 the tunnel that shows up in grand turismo from PS2 or PS3?

Wa, I was so excited once I saw this video for Audi e-torn available yesterday. I thought Q4 e-tron is available in US market now, but it is not 😮‍💨 I just posted the comment and hoped there will be Audi e-tron Video couple days ago, and it was uploaded on my birthday! Maybe that means I should get Audi Q4 e-tron instead of model Y😉 Btw, I think Tesla has more power than Audi. Anyway, it is really hard to make the decision.

This is a great vid. Thanks, Kyle. You have confirmed what I suspected all along, but what the sales drones told me the Audi e-trons don't have, which is lane centering, called Lane Guidance by Audi. Arguing with sales people who don't know what they are selling is so frustrating. What concerns me about this having the same drive train as the VW ID4 is that the brakes "let go" at low speeds on the ID4 that I test drove a couple months ago. That was un-good at best and made it feel like it was going to rear-end the car in front of me.

@SherG2774

2 жыл бұрын

Audi provide Lane Departure assistance with the ‘Edition 1’ trim and Vorsprung trim… not sure if that’s the case with the S Line or Sports back trim.

I see memory buttons, does it have memory seats?

Bhai.(Brother).Love you. Respect from India.

Turning off TC on an unfamiliar, winding,, one lane mountain road. Let's get it. I'm subscribed and waiting on the notification for the video where he rolls or flips the test vehicle.

Audi's newest stone to cause a huge ripple in the EV pond. 🙌

The Q4 Quatro 50 (basic trim, called premium) is MSRP of $49,990. That does not include delivery charge or taxes. Convenient as state incentive where I live shuts off at above 50K MSRP. I got on the Audi UK site for comparison and "built" a car with very similar specs that, converting pounds to USD would cost about $71,000! That's a really big difference!

@edgy21

2 жыл бұрын

USD doesn't include 20% VAT.

@cobrachannel100

2 жыл бұрын

$50K USD shown will be closer to $55K after delivery, license, registration fees, and sales tax. Sales tax is like %8.

Yeah, like the drums, my XC40 Recharge is on its third set of rotors and pads in 1900 miles due to metal on metal chemical reactions (rust)

@Sprogeeks

Жыл бұрын

Are you saying that the rotor and pads have been replaced twice because of rust?

Hi Kyle, Nice review, I am hesitating between This Q4 50 Etron vs a Fully loaded Kia EV6 long-range Awd. I don't see the extra 10-15K Euro benefit from the Audi. Anyway, I will go test drive both. What is your opinion?

@Jstars200

2 жыл бұрын

Better interior and style

Great video but you mad a big mistake not driving around the Monaco Track. I drove around it in my Jeep Renegade rental which is as far from a performance vehicle as it gets and it was still amazing to drive the track.

@OutofSpecReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done it before! - Kyle

@adambennie4406

2 жыл бұрын

Would not have been possible anyway because the Monaco Yacht Show event was blocking a large chunk of the track.

Downtown Monaco? Perhaps you meant Monte Carlo. Or do you say Downtown USA when you drive in DC?

Good news!

Any update on US availability? Long shot I know.

When’s it coming to US?

What's up with the sunroof? There is none. I asked the dealer and they couldn't confirm it

I think Kyle was secretly in West Virginia and lying about being international. I hope you enjoyed those mountain roads, Kyle!

Is the acceleration as anemic as the ID4? I test drove one and I swear a 15 year old v4 Honda had more “get up and go”

you prefer this or xc40 twin ???

Hey Kyle, While I like this review, it left me wondering if the Q4 e-tron comes with a spare tire or not. Also, any word on a review for a U.S. version? Scouring KZread, it seems like the only Q4 e-tron reviews available are European versions. It would be great to see what the Q4 e-tron looks like for what's available to us Americans. Regardless, I think this review gets me 95% of the information I'm looking for, so thanks!

30:36 Try doing that U-turn in a Mach E or MY.

I care! Excellent job!

So would you pay 10k more for this over an ID4? You mentioned the better sound system, but you need to get the top Q4 etron to get the SONOS system…other than that, I’m not sure it’s worth 10k more just from watching the reviews…thoughts?

Hi, can anyone tell me the name of this colour please?

Waw, I've seen dozens of Audi Q4 e-tron reviews but you managed to review it like I've never seen before. Thanks, I enjoyed it! I ordered my Q4 40 e-tron Advanced a couple of weeks ago and, although I was already counting down towards receiving it (March-April 2022 :-( ), you made me look forward even harder. I also did a test drive but for some reason did not test the S-mode. Such a shame! Great stuff!

This is so much better than an ID.4. I would go for this instead.

Radar…or is it Lidar (same as my Q8 Vorsprung)?

I wonder if Kyle prefers this over the EBA?

Prefer the styling of the ID.4, but then again I don't think I can afford the Q4 😂

I’m lookin’ forward to when the electric Macan comes out in 1 to 2 years.

Finally an American reviewing one

Did I hear well you said that id4, id3 and Audi q4 will get 175 kw charging speed?

@tobias..6688

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the big battery of meb will get 175 kw later this year early next year.. i

@edgy21

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, via OTA update.

I was really excited for this car to arrive, but the lackluster paint options here in the US turned me off. I hate the fact that they seem to only want to make black/white/grey (silver) and then blue is the 'wild' option. Passed on it.

@davidclark538

2 жыл бұрын

Wrap it.

@CrankyOldNerd

2 жыл бұрын

no thanks, even more money to waste on it.

@davidclark538

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@mmmmmmgreg1545

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I was ready to pre-order until I saw the color options.

Would Q5 to Q4 etron feel a downgrade?

TO MANY GADGETS !

I thought the full functionality LED Matrix was finally approved in US by NHTSA?