DRIVEN: Audi Q8 TDI and SQ8 deliver power, luxury and effortless long-distance comfort
VERDICT
The Audi Q8 may not be the sharpest driver's SUV in its class, but it more than makes up for that with exceptional refinement, effortless performance and one of the finest cabins in the segment. The 45 TDI is arguably the sweet spot of the range, while the SQ8 adds a welcome dose of V8 theatre without sacrificing the Q8's grand touring character. But it stops short of being hardcore; for that you'll have to stretch your way to the brutal RS Q8.