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2024 Audi Q8
Starting at $74.895

Highs: Delivers an entertaining driving experience, cozy as a couch, highend interior.
Lows: Some stumbles in city driving, sporty shape cuts down on cargo space, not the most fuelefficient of SUV offerings.
Verdict: As the more stylish take on the threerow Q7, the Q8's smooth ride adds some cool factor.

Overview
With smooth styling with a ride to match, the tworow Audi Q8 is a dramatized version of the boxier Q7 threerow SUV. They both use the same solid underpinnings, including a turbocharged 335hp V6 engine, eightspeed automatic, and allwheel drive, but the Q8's starting price is significantly higher. The Q8's chassis and acceleration are a mix of sweet and spicy, but this luxury SUV isn't shy about gulping down fuel. Much like other sportyshaped SUVs, such as the BMW X6 or MercedesBenz GLEclass Coupe, the Q8 puts comfort first, with a plush interior and hightech helm. A 500hp SQ8 and even wilder 591hp RS Q8 are also available, but we review each of those highpower versions separately.

What's New for 2024?
Audi gives the upscale Q8 some significant updates for 2024 with new looks and equipment. The Q8 refresh includes redesigned front and rear fascias, new optional matrixbeam LED headlights, new wheels, colors, and seat stitching.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Audi Q8 starts at $74.895 and goes up to $82.995 depending on the trim and options.
Premium: $74,895
Premium Plus: $78,995
Prestige: $82,995

We'd choose the Audi Q8 Premium trim and enhance it with select options. Its standout standard features already include a fully digital gauge cluster, builtin navigation, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a poweroperated tailgate. While 21inch rims are standard, we'd still spec the Black Optic package for its sportier appearance. We'd also add the Convenience package (blindspot monitoring, rear crosstraffic alert, wireless charging, and more) and the Towing package. The latter unlocks the Q8's maximum tow rating of 7700 pounds.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Audi provides every Q8 with a turbocharged 3.0liter V6 that makes 335 horsepower and 369 poundfeet of torque. It pairs with an eightspeed automatic transmission and Quattro allwheel drive. A 48volt hybridassist system aids stopstart operation, which was smooth and quiet during our experience. While the Audi had plenty of passing power on the highway, it felt hesitant around town unless we crushed the gas pedal. The transmission had mostly dutiful reactions, but it and the engine best cooperated in Dynamic mode, which provoked snappier responses. We only wish the engine and exhaust made gutsier sounds. While it swiftly changes directions and obediently hustles around corners, it's less engaging than Audi sedans such as the sleek A7. The Q8's steering has light effort and linear feedback, which was relaxing on long trips but boring on switchback roads. Our test vehicle had the optional air suspension and wore 22inch wheels—21inchers are standard. These large rollers were mostly quiet even on lumpy surfaces. With adjustable ride height and fourwheel steering (included with the Adaptive Chassis package), our Q8 was agile in tight spaces and capable of tackling choppy terrain. Its brake pedal was easy to modulate at highway speed but suffered from inconsistent reactions in traffic. Still, it hauled the hefty crossover from 70 mph to zero in a competitive 170 feet during our emergency braking test.
Read More https://www.caranddriver.com/audi/q8

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