Audi Q8 (F1/4M)
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Product Overview
Audi Q8 F1 (Type 4M) is a large crossover in production from 2018. It is available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 liters.
Built on Volkswagen's MLB Evo platform, the Q8 is the cheaper alternative to the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus, though it is more expensive and less practical than the Q7.
The Audi Q8 is limited to V6 engine, which requires an additional balance shaft and produces neither good sound, good torque, or good power response. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi Q8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. Another negative is the large 13.3m (43.6ft) turning circle.
Audi has also introduced the plug-in hybrid models 55 and 60 TFSI e at the end of the 2020 for the 2021 model year.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 70%
Pros
- Decent styling
- Some offroad capabilities
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Large turning circle
- Big on the outside, tight on the inside
- Impractical
- Crossover nonsense
What external reviewers found
External score 69%
Pros
- Excellent range
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Lacklustre steering
- Lack of practicality
- Lacklustre ride quality
- Lacks optional four-wheel drive
- Lacklustre fuel economy
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Specifications
Variants shown:
45 TDI
45 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
55 TFSI
55 TFSI e
60 TFSI e
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Q8 has the capacity to be almost as smooth, comfortable and easy-going as its Q7 sibling. In Dynamic mode, the car’s steering takes on plenty of weight, its suspension firms up to a taut but not bothersome level. The car changes direction keenly, and although it doesn’t swivel underneath you like the Cayenne can, it has the abundant lateral grip and mid-corner stability you expect of a fast Audi.
Pros
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent cabin materials
Cons
- No panoramic sunroof
- Lack of practicality
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The big Audi is a sister model to the Q7 off-roader, and shares its underpinnings. The sleek body is lower, wider and shorter than its more practical stablemate. There's a diesel mild-hybrid and petrol engine available at present, but more engines are to come. All Q8s feature quattro four-wheel drive, along with an eight-speed auto gearbox.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Fantastic infotainment system
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Only five seats
- No third row of seats
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Q8 feels noticeably more agile and positive despite its 2.1-tonne kerbweight (almost 100kg heavier than the Q7) The air suspension deals with all but the worst potholes and bumps with aplomb, only occasionally becoming unsettled as the suspension fails to react in time to large ruts in the road. Legroom is far more generous and is akin to what you get in the back of an A8, while four-zone climate control and heated outer rear seats help keep the back satisfied.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent standard equipment
Cons
- Slightly heavier than Q7
carwow[4]
Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Audi Q8 is one of the most imposing SUVs on sale. Its huge octagonal grille, piercing two-piece headlights and vast 21-inch alloy wheels make it look more like a naval warship than a Q7. Things feel just as titanic when you step inside. The roof is a little lower than in the Q7, but you won't struggle for headroom unless you're the sort of person who can replace lightbulbs without using a ladder.
Pros
- Superb looks
- Superb infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
cnet[5]
Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)Right now, the Q8 only has one engine on offer, although a hotter SQ8 is likely on the way. The EPA's numbers of 17 miles per gallon city and 22 highway aren't great, but I am able to reach those numbers. Not only is it rewarding to drive, it looks like you're driving the future.
Pros
- Powerful V6
- Stylish looks
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lacklustre fuel economy
- Lacks optional four-wheel drive
digitaltrends[6]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Q8 has a combination of power and refinement that makes it easy to reach extralegal speeds. It handles corners better than an SUV without a Porsche badge has any right to. The only blemishes are a ride that's a bit on the choppy side (even in comfort mode), and a too-quiet exhaust.
Pros
- Powerful V8 engine
- Excellent off-road capability
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- No third-row seats
- A bit choppy in comfort mode
topgear[7]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Q8 disguises its size brilliantly, and has a decent stretch of dynamic change from the seven different – selectable –modes. ‘Comfort’ really is leggier and softer, ‘Dynamic’ noticeably firmer and more responsive with a 40mm drop. There's also an off-road mode, which raises the suspension 50mm from the Comfort/Standard position in case you need to potter down atrack. The seats are excellent front and rear, there's acres of space in the back and a decent boot, ultimate volume slimmed slightly by the beetle back.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent all-wheel drive
- Lots of tech
Cons
- Not the most practical
- Not the best for dog owners
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