The cockpit, on the other hand, is flat-out gorgeous, making the spare Model X cabin look positively bleak. Inside lies a luscious blend of rich materials, artfully designed controls, and functional yet stylish displays.
The e-tron is built like a tank. Almost literally. The thing weighs close to three tons, but what you notice from behind the wheel is a complete solidity and a level of quietness uncanny even for an EV. (The silence is aided in part by dual-pane acoustic glass included in the Prestige package.) There’s almost no road or wind noise; just a mutedwhooshas the e-tron surges forward.