What we have here is not the top-tier E-Tron GT, there’s a 645bhp RS version available for quite a lot more money. Who would find 523 horsepower (in boost mode) and 630Nm something to scoff at? Or decree its 0-100kmph time of 4.1 seconds to be slow. The two motors on both axles are fed through a 93kWh battery pack. We can talk about how it can warp speed and bend the time-space continuum with a dab of right foot, but instead, we look at the E-Tron GT for what it is – a grand tourer.

Apart from its powertrain, the ride and handling are what make any car a great grand tourer. Here, in the E-Tron GT, the former is taken care of by air suspension and the latter with the four-wheel steering. The E-Tron GT is a large car but remarkably doesn’t feel like it from behind the wheel. It’s easy to manoeuvre, even taking tight U-turns on single-lane roads is never a problem. When on the move, the GT wraps around you so well. The low centre of gravity and near 50:50 weight distribution make the E-Tron GT agile and well balanced when driven on twisties. There is a button to adjust the ride height, but the difference in ride height isn’t significant, thus hardly affecting the ride.

In terms of looks, the E-Tron GT is nothing short of gorgeous with its flared rear haunches and striking proportions; indeed a spiritual successor to the R8. However, due to the low-slung ergonomics, it’s an effort to get inside the E-Tron GT. But once inside, the cabin fits like a glove. You sit surprisingly low and the road feels quite nearer – it’s like sitting atop a torpedo. The visibility around is tight, especially at the back. As for the cabin, it’s not very spacious either but it is high on ergonomics and built quality.

The E-Tron GT is laden with flagship-level equipment. There are Matrix headlamps, an active rear spoiler, charging ports on both sides, a panoramic sunroof (optional, instead of a carbon fibre roof), and 20-inch aero wheels. On the inside, the bucket seats get both a cooling and heating function, three-zone climate control with an air quality package, 30-colour ambient lighting, and Audi’s phonebox feature seen on the Q5. On the centre console, there’s a 10.1-inch touchscreen with the latest MMI interface and modern-day connectivity and comes paired with 710kW, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. It also gets a 360-degree camera with a park assist function.

If we take a look at the widely accepted term for a grand tourer, it means motoring at speed, in style, safety, and comfort. So, the AudiE-Tron GT is a proper grand tourer ticking all the boxes. Its electric nature becomes quite secondary compared to its GT credentials. Under everyday driving conditions, the E-Tron GT is docile, functional, and as practical as any other conventionally-powered super sedan.