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REVIEW | If 'Magnificent' were a car, it'd be the Audi Q8 45 TDI Quattro
• Two models make up the Audi Q8 range.
• Our test unit was the 45 TDI Quattro.
• The 45 is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.
In summary
There can be many ways to describe the Q8, but few words would do it justice as magnificent. The SUV does little wrong. As wholly offering, it impresses beyond words and will not come undone when you scrutinise the package.
On the road, where it matters, you'll almost be disappointed when your journey comes to an end because you'll always feel as if more driving must take place.
Priced at R1 573 500, the Q8 45 TDI Quattro is not cheap but is competitively priced against many of its rivals. The Q8 comes standard with a five-year/100 000km maintenance plan, and one-year/unlimited km warranty.
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• Two models make up the Audi Q8 range.
• Our test unit was the 45 TDI Quattro.
• The 45 is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.
In summary
There can be many ways to describe the Q8, but few words would do it justice as magnificent. The SUV does little wrong. As wholly offering, it impresses beyond words and will not come undone when you scrutinise the package.
On the road, where it matters, you'll almost be disappointed when your journey comes to an end because you'll always feel as if more driving must take place.
Priced at R1 573 500, the Q8 45 TDI Quattro is not cheap but is competitively priced against many of its rivals. The Q8 comes standard with a five-year/100 000km maintenance plan, and one-year/unlimited km warranty.
REVIEW | If 'Magnificent' were a car, it'd be the Audi Q8 45 TDI Quattro | Life
The Audi Q8 sits at the top of the automaker's portfolio locally. We delve into the essence of what makes this SUV so good.
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Juliet drives the Audi Q8 45 TDI
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AutoTrader review of the SQ8 Petrol
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Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro
Electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) in the NEDC (47 kilometers (29.2 mi) in the WLTP cycle), a sporty character, and great everyday usability: Audi is presenting the Q8 with plug-in hybrid drive. The new model closes the last gap in the Q8 range and provides an innovative combination of efficiency and power. The SUV Coupé is available in two performance versions. The Q8 55 TFSI e quattro achieves a system output of 280 kW (381 PS). The Q8 60 TFSI e quattro even achieves a system output of 340 kW (462 PS).
Audi is continuing its electrification offensive with the Q8 TFSI e quattro: The SUV Coupé is already the seventh model with plug-in hybrid drive that has been newly introduced on the market since mid-2019. Audi is putting this drive technology completely at the service of the customer: It provides customers with a confident electric driving experience, simple charging management, and a high level of everyday usability.
Electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) in the NEDC (47 kilometers (29.2 mi) in the WLTP cycle), a sporty character, and great everyday usability: Audi is presenting the Q8 with plug-in hybrid drive. The new model closes the last gap in the Q8 range and provides an innovative combination of efficiency and power. The SUV Coupé is available in two performance versions. The Q8 55 TFSI e quattro achieves a system output of 280 kW (381 PS). The Q8 60 TFSI e quattro even achieves a system output of 340 kW (462 PS).
Audi is continuing its electrification offensive with the Q8 TFSI e quattro: The SUV Coupé is already the seventh model with plug-in hybrid drive that has been newly introduced on the market since mid-2019. Audi is putting this drive technology completely at the service of the customer: It provides customers with a confident electric driving experience, simple charging management, and a high level of everyday usability.
Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro (2021)
The hybrid management of the Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro choses the optimum operating strategy for each journey automatically. The SUV Coupe starts in fully electric "EV"...
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New Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid arrives with up to 456bhp
Flagship SUV gains two electrified variants capable of around 100mpg and a sub-6.0sec 0-62mph sprint
Audi's range of plug-in hybrids continues to expand with the introduction of the new Q8 55 TFSIe and Q8 Competition 60 TFSIe.
The flagship SUV, available to order in electrified form later this month, is the seventh model in Ingolstadt's current range to receive a plug-in hybrid variant, after the A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5 and Q7.
Both versions are powered by a variation of the electrified 3.0-litre V6 that powers the Q7 60 TFSI e, with the 335bhp petrol motor assisted by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic gearbox.
In the 55 TFSIe, available from £73,860, the system produces a combined 376bhp and 443lb ft, while the Competition 60 TFSIe bumps the price up to £85,750 for boosts of 80bhp and 73lb ft.
The 55 TFSIe is capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in 5.8sec and the more potent model in 5.4sec. Both top out at an electronically limited 149mph.
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Flagship SUV gains two electrified variants capable of around 100mpg and a sub-6.0sec 0-62mph sprint
Audi's range of plug-in hybrids continues to expand with the introduction of the new Q8 55 TFSIe and Q8 Competition 60 TFSIe.
The flagship SUV, available to order in electrified form later this month, is the seventh model in Ingolstadt's current range to receive a plug-in hybrid variant, after the A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5 and Q7.
Both versions are powered by a variation of the electrified 3.0-litre V6 that powers the Q7 60 TFSI e, with the 335bhp petrol motor assisted by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic gearbox.
In the 55 TFSIe, available from £73,860, the system produces a combined 376bhp and 443lb ft, while the Competition 60 TFSIe bumps the price up to £85,750 for boosts of 80bhp and 73lb ft.
The 55 TFSIe is capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in 5.8sec and the more potent model in 5.4sec. Both top out at an electronically limited 149mph.
New Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid arrives with up to 456bhp | Autocar
Flagship SUV gains two electrified variants capable of around 100mpg and a sub-6.0sec 0-62mph sprint
www.autocar.co.uk
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TechnoBok review of the Q8 45 TDI
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savagegeese review of the 2021 SQ8
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Living with the Audi Q8
Buying advice
I feel Audi has stolen a march on its rivals in this niche (as well as in the segment in which the A7 Sportback competes) insofar as the Q8 package feels suitably different and charmingly quirky compared with its closest relation. Unlike with the BMW X5 and X6 siblings, for example, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the sloped roof Q8 ultimately outsell the more traditionally shaped Q7 in our market.
As with any premium purchase these days, some vigilance is required when specifying additional features to your Q8, because it would not be difficult to push the asking price uncomfortably close to the R2-million mark. That said, the aforementioned S line Platinum pack (including larger wheels, air suspension and cosmetic enhancements) is a box I would be inclined to tick from the outset.
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Buying advice
I feel Audi has stolen a march on its rivals in this niche (as well as in the segment in which the A7 Sportback competes) insofar as the Q8 package feels suitably different and charmingly quirky compared with its closest relation. Unlike with the BMW X5 and X6 siblings, for example, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the sloped roof Q8 ultimately outsell the more traditionally shaped Q7 in our market.
As with any premium purchase these days, some vigilance is required when specifying additional features to your Q8, because it would not be difficult to push the asking price uncomfortably close to the R2-million mark. That said, the aforementioned S line Platinum pack (including larger wheels, air suspension and cosmetic enhancements) is a box I would be inclined to tick from the outset.
Living with the Audi Q8
Cars.co.za correspondent Ian McLaren was the custodian of Audi’s flagship Premium SUV, for a full month, during the festive season. He reports back on his experiences. While we usually form our opinions of new models by attending media launches (or conducting week-long tests) of those vehicles...
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Pricing! Audi SQ7 and SQ8 finally hit SA ... with 900 N.m of TDI grunt
Audi South Africa has confirmed the facelifted SQ7 and new SQ8 are now available locally in "limited" numbers, each powered by a brawny 4,0 TDI V8.
Billed as the Ingolstadt-based firm’s most powerful diesel engine, the twin-turbo unit generates 310 kW and 900 N.m, which Audi says is enough for a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4,8 seconds, regardless of whether you choose the SQ7 or SQ8.
An eight-speed automatic transmission ships standard, along with Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel-drive arrangement. The oil-burning V8 is assisted by an electrically powered compressor, which is fed by a 48 V system. Peak torque is on offer from as low as 1 250 r/min through to 3 250 r/min, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. Fuel consumption figures are listed as 8,7 L/100 km for the SQ7 and 8,3 L/100 km for the SQ8.
So, how much are you looking at here? Well, the SQ7 starts at R1 679 500, while the SQ8 kicks off at R1 848 500.
Both models feature Audi’s “sport” version of the adaptive air suspension system, which allows ride height to be adjusted by up to 90 mm, while all-wheel steering is optional. As standard, the SQ7 and SQ8 are fitted with 21-inch Audi Sport wheels, though there is an option to upgrade to 22-inch items for the SQ7 and up to 23-inch versions for the SQ8. Brake discs measuring 400 mm are fitted up front, with 350 mm items doing duty at the rear axle.
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Audi South Africa has confirmed the facelifted SQ7 and new SQ8 are now available locally in "limited" numbers, each powered by a brawny 4,0 TDI V8.
Billed as the Ingolstadt-based firm’s most powerful diesel engine, the twin-turbo unit generates 310 kW and 900 N.m, which Audi says is enough for a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4,8 seconds, regardless of whether you choose the SQ7 or SQ8.
An eight-speed automatic transmission ships standard, along with Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel-drive arrangement. The oil-burning V8 is assisted by an electrically powered compressor, which is fed by a 48 V system. Peak torque is on offer from as low as 1 250 r/min through to 3 250 r/min, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h. Fuel consumption figures are listed as 8,7 L/100 km for the SQ7 and 8,3 L/100 km for the SQ8.
So, how much are you looking at here? Well, the SQ7 starts at R1 679 500, while the SQ8 kicks off at R1 848 500.
Both models feature Audi’s “sport” version of the adaptive air suspension system, which allows ride height to be adjusted by up to 90 mm, while all-wheel steering is optional. As standard, the SQ7 and SQ8 are fitted with 21-inch Audi Sport wheels, though there is an option to upgrade to 22-inch items for the SQ7 and up to 23-inch versions for the SQ8. Brake discs measuring 400 mm are fitted up front, with 350 mm items doing duty at the rear axle.
Pricing! Audi SQ7 and SQ8 finally hit SA ... with 900 N.m of TDI grunt
Audi South Africa has confirmed the facelifted SQ7 and new SQ8 are now available locally in limited numbers, each powered by a brawny 4,0 TDI V8.
www.carmag.co.za
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TESTED: Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro hits a sweet spot in the Q range
The roads were almost deserted and while there may be a slight turbo lag on take-off once the big Q8 gets up to speed the engine feels like it’s never going to run out of torque while it hunkers down and willingly gobbles up the kilometres in extreme comfort.
We averaged just under 10km/L during our time with it and considering the size and weight of the car, that’s very impressive.
As you would expect in a car that’s priced at over R1.5-million there’s every safety feature you can imagine if things go awry as well as Matrix LED headlights that shine into tomorrow while adjusting themselves to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Sound is courtesy of a 3D Bang & Olufsen set-up and many of the options are easily controlled from its well-fitting steering wheel.
The Q8 45 TDI quattro isn’t cheap by any means, and it doesn’t have the option of fitting seven seats but it’s an incredibly smooth operator and as the halo product in the Q range it wears the crown proudly.
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The roads were almost deserted and while there may be a slight turbo lag on take-off once the big Q8 gets up to speed the engine feels like it’s never going to run out of torque while it hunkers down and willingly gobbles up the kilometres in extreme comfort.
We averaged just under 10km/L during our time with it and considering the size and weight of the car, that’s very impressive.
As you would expect in a car that’s priced at over R1.5-million there’s every safety feature you can imagine if things go awry as well as Matrix LED headlights that shine into tomorrow while adjusting themselves to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Sound is courtesy of a 3D Bang & Olufsen set-up and many of the options are easily controlled from its well-fitting steering wheel.
The Q8 45 TDI quattro isn’t cheap by any means, and it doesn’t have the option of fitting seven seats but it’s an incredibly smooth operator and as the halo product in the Q range it wears the crown proudly.
TESTED: Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro hits a sweet spot in the Q range
What’s the Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro like? Well, it’s big, it’s bold, it’s luxurious, it’s comfortable, it’s diesel and it’s German so you know what you’re getting.
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2022 Audi Q9: BMW X7 rival to crown SUV line-up
Ingolstadt looks to be readying a super-luxury large SUV to sit above the Q7 and Q8
Audi looks to be going after the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS with its largest SUV model yet, which is likely to take the Q9 name when it hits dealerships next year.
When Audi launched the Q8 coupé-SUV in 2018, then-CEO Robert Stadler hinted to Autocar that a larger model - likely called the Q9 - was on the cards. “The customers will tell us what they want in the future,” he said. “Time will tell.” It appears the company has now gauged sufficient demand for such a model and is preparing it for an imminent unveiling.
Spotted winter testing in production-ready guise, the Q9 is wearing a camouflage wrap that Audi traditionally uses for China-specific models, suggesting that it could be geared specifically towards that market. Autocar understands there are no immediate plans to offer the model in the UK, but further details could be made public at the Shanghai motor show next month.
The car will be positioned as a Range Rover rival in the sub-£120k price bracket, rather than as a top-rung luxury offering priced to compete with its Bentley Bentayga relative. To that end, while a six-seat, three-row layout will potentially be offered, the Q9 looks to allow for seven seats as standard, given its lengthy rear window and upright tailgate.
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Ingolstadt looks to be readying a super-luxury large SUV to sit above the Q7 and Q8
Audi looks to be going after the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS with its largest SUV model yet, which is likely to take the Q9 name when it hits dealerships next year.
When Audi launched the Q8 coupé-SUV in 2018, then-CEO Robert Stadler hinted to Autocar that a larger model - likely called the Q9 - was on the cards. “The customers will tell us what they want in the future,” he said. “Time will tell.” It appears the company has now gauged sufficient demand for such a model and is preparing it for an imminent unveiling.
Spotted winter testing in production-ready guise, the Q9 is wearing a camouflage wrap that Audi traditionally uses for China-specific models, suggesting that it could be geared specifically towards that market. Autocar understands there are no immediate plans to offer the model in the UK, but further details could be made public at the Shanghai motor show next month.
The car will be positioned as a Range Rover rival in the sub-£120k price bracket, rather than as a top-rung luxury offering priced to compete with its Bentley Bentayga relative. To that end, while a six-seat, three-row layout will potentially be offered, the Q9 looks to allow for seven seats as standard, given its lengthy rear window and upright tailgate.
2022 Audi Q9: BMW X7 rival to crown SUV line-up | Autocar
Ingolstadt looks to be readying a super-luxury large SUV to sit above the Q7 and Q8
www.autocar.co.uk
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Audi Q8 competition plus
In the SUV segment, Audi is heading into the 2022 model year with the edition models Audi Q7 and Q8 competition plus. Optional equipment for the exterior and interior add even more appeal to the biggest members of the Q family. The appearance package black plus makes the S line exterior package stand out even more with its dynamic look for the Audi Q7 as well as the Q8. The black Singlegrame grille including the gills and frame as well as black Audi rings and clips really set the front of these two edition models apart.
A new carbon package, already available as an option for the Audi Q7, with carbon mirror housing and door inlays, highlight the sporty nature of these edition models. For the Audi Q8, the Singleframe mask is also glossy black. Both vehicles are delivered on 21" aluminum wheels. The Audi Q7 can be ordered with optional 22" wheels and the Q8 even with 23" wheels. While the Audi Q7 features black decorative elements in the new "S line competition plus" line, the carbon bumper of the Audi Q8 really highlights the sporty nature of the SUV. Both edition models are equipped with red brake calipers and welcome passengers with an LED projection of the S logo.
In the SUV segment, Audi is heading into the 2022 model year with the edition models Audi Q7 and Q8 competition plus. Optional equipment for the exterior and interior add even more appeal to the biggest members of the Q family. The appearance package black plus makes the S line exterior package stand out even more with its dynamic look for the Audi Q7 as well as the Q8. The black Singlegrame grille including the gills and frame as well as black Audi rings and clips really set the front of these two edition models apart.
A new carbon package, already available as an option for the Audi Q7, with carbon mirror housing and door inlays, highlight the sporty nature of these edition models. For the Audi Q8, the Singleframe mask is also glossy black. Both vehicles are delivered on 21" aluminum wheels. The Audi Q7 can be ordered with optional 22" wheels and the Q8 even with 23" wheels. While the Audi Q7 features black decorative elements in the new "S line competition plus" line, the carbon bumper of the Audi Q8 really highlights the sporty nature of the SUV. Both edition models are equipped with red brake calipers and welcome passengers with an LED projection of the S logo.
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Audi SQ8 TDI quattro (2021) Review
Fast Facts
Model Tested: Audi SQ8 TDI quattro
Price: R1 848 500
Engine: 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 diesel
Power/Torque: 310 kW and 900 Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Fuel efficiency: 8.3 L/100 km
Load space: 605-1755 litres
How much does the Audi SQ8 cost in South Africa?
The Audi Q8 range starts at R1 586 000 and the SQ8 retails for R1 848 500. The vehicle is available in limited numbers and is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan. Our test unit came with a number of options, all of which added R261 730 to the asking price. As tested, this example of the SQ8 costs R2 110 230 (May 2021).
Verdict
The Audi SQ8 is just one of those vehicles that causes a conflict between one's heart and head. Some would argue there's nothing wrong with the well-balanced 45 TDI quattro derivative in the Q8 line-up, which, given what the SQ8 costs as standard, you could afford to spec up liberally; it's as nice to drive as it looks and that 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine offers ample performance. Indeed, the 45 TDI ticks many boxes and does an awful lot right, BUT once you've driven the SQ8, which is powered by arguably the greatest performance turbodiesel motor on sale right now, your heart may well overwhelm your head.
Should you buy one? The performance SUV concept may repulse traditionalists, but the great thing about the SQ8 is that it can be specced conservatively, unlike the particular unit we tested. The real drawcard here is, paradoxically, its value-for-money proposition. Yes, at near R2 million, that sounds laughable, but when you compare the SQ8 with its immediate rivals, the BMW X6 M50d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 400d, the Audi trounces them in terms of performance and features. If you want "frugal" performance with luxury, style and comfort right now, you'd be hard-pressed to outdo the SQ8.
But, then again, if you have this kind of money and it's burning a hole in your pocket, the R2.4-million price tag of the mighty Audi RS Q8, with its twin-turbocharged petrol V8, is not that far away...
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Fast Facts
Model Tested: Audi SQ8 TDI quattro
Price: R1 848 500
Engine: 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 diesel
Power/Torque: 310 kW and 900 Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Fuel efficiency: 8.3 L/100 km
Load space: 605-1755 litres
How much does the Audi SQ8 cost in South Africa?
The Audi Q8 range starts at R1 586 000 and the SQ8 retails for R1 848 500. The vehicle is available in limited numbers and is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km Audi Freeway Plan. Our test unit came with a number of options, all of which added R261 730 to the asking price. As tested, this example of the SQ8 costs R2 110 230 (May 2021).
Verdict
The Audi SQ8 is just one of those vehicles that causes a conflict between one's heart and head. Some would argue there's nothing wrong with the well-balanced 45 TDI quattro derivative in the Q8 line-up, which, given what the SQ8 costs as standard, you could afford to spec up liberally; it's as nice to drive as it looks and that 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine offers ample performance. Indeed, the 45 TDI ticks many boxes and does an awful lot right, BUT once you've driven the SQ8, which is powered by arguably the greatest performance turbodiesel motor on sale right now, your heart may well overwhelm your head.
Should you buy one? The performance SUV concept may repulse traditionalists, but the great thing about the SQ8 is that it can be specced conservatively, unlike the particular unit we tested. The real drawcard here is, paradoxically, its value-for-money proposition. Yes, at near R2 million, that sounds laughable, but when you compare the SQ8 with its immediate rivals, the BMW X6 M50d and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 400d, the Audi trounces them in terms of performance and features. If you want "frugal" performance with luxury, style and comfort right now, you'd be hard-pressed to outdo the SQ8.
But, then again, if you have this kind of money and it's burning a hole in your pocket, the R2.4-million price tag of the mighty Audi RS Q8, with its twin-turbocharged petrol V8, is not that far away...
Audi SQ8 (2021) Review
The Audi SQ8 has arrived in South Africa – and we just had to have a go in the Ingolstadt-based brand's dynamic turbodiesel performance SUV! Does it represent just enough of a step up from the rest of the Q8 range, or is it simply a piecemeal derivative for those who can't afford the RS
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ABT bumps up the power on petrol-powered Audi SQ7 and SQ8
Audi’s current pair of turbopetrol performance SUVs, the SQ7 and SQ8, has been given a modest modification package at the hands of ABT which includes an increase in power and some mild visual enhancements.
Both the SQ7 and SQ8 make use of VAG’s turbocharged 4,0-litre V8 which sends 373 kW and 770 N.m of torque to all four-wheels. Using an ABT Power S engine control unit, the tuning firm has been able to increase this output to 478 kW and 850 N.m.
ABT hasn’t given any performance details on the SQ7 but it claims that with this bump in power, the SQ8 will sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3,8 seconds. As standard, Audi claims a time of 4,1 seconds.
To complement this power output, both cars have been fitted with an aero package which provides skirt add-ons to the front and rear. For the SQ7, 102 mm quadpipes and a set of HR22 alloy wheels in dark smoke or gloss black acts as the finishing touch for the customised performance SUVs. Optionally, the GR22 design is available in matte and gloss black.
The quadpipes are not mentioned for the SQ8 but wheel options include the 23-inch High PerformanceGR design.
www.carmag.co.za
Audi’s current pair of turbopetrol performance SUVs, the SQ7 and SQ8, has been given a modest modification package at the hands of ABT which includes an increase in power and some mild visual enhancements.
Both the SQ7 and SQ8 make use of VAG’s turbocharged 4,0-litre V8 which sends 373 kW and 770 N.m of torque to all four-wheels. Using an ABT Power S engine control unit, the tuning firm has been able to increase this output to 478 kW and 850 N.m.
ABT hasn’t given any performance details on the SQ7 but it claims that with this bump in power, the SQ8 will sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3,8 seconds. As standard, Audi claims a time of 4,1 seconds.
To complement this power output, both cars have been fitted with an aero package which provides skirt add-ons to the front and rear. For the SQ7, 102 mm quadpipes and a set of HR22 alloy wheels in dark smoke or gloss black acts as the finishing touch for the customised performance SUVs. Optionally, the GR22 design is available in matte and gloss black.
The quadpipes are not mentioned for the SQ8 but wheel options include the 23-inch High PerformanceGR design.
ABT bumps up the power on petrol-powered Audi SQ7 and SQ8
Audi’s current pair of turbopetrol performance SUVs, the SQ7 and SQ8, has been given a modest modification package at the hands of ABT which includes an increase in power and some mild visual enhancements.
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Looks better? Those frog eyes of a Porsche look terrible on an SUV.
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Audi SQ8 TFSI Vorsprung 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
If you’re comfortable with the idea of the modern SUV as both your default-pick luxury car and go-to status symbol, and if your personal tastes are well catered to by bold, assertive, sharp-edged styling, high-definition digital graphics, and a slightly detached- but still rich- and accomplished-feeling driving experience, you should. Especially now.
The SQ8 already had strong luxury credentials even with a diesel V8 two years ago, but now it’s got even more of them. As Ingolstadt moves away from combustion engines and further into the electric arena, it won’t be easy to continue to make cars with such a clear sense of technical superiority and dynamic versatility as this.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
If you’re comfortable with the idea of the modern SUV as both your default-pick luxury car and go-to status symbol, and if your personal tastes are well catered to by bold, assertive, sharp-edged styling, high-definition digital graphics, and a slightly detached- but still rich- and accomplished-feeling driving experience, you should. Especially now.
The SQ8 already had strong luxury credentials even with a diesel V8 two years ago, but now it’s got even more of them. As Ingolstadt moves away from combustion engines and further into the electric arena, it won’t be easy to continue to make cars with such a clear sense of technical superiority and dynamic versatility as this.
Gone too soon? We review Audi's recently cancelled flagship electric SUV | Autocar
New name but not a new car, instead a range-boosting update to the E-tron electric SUV
www.autocar.co.uk