Audi Q8
The Q8 is a leading member on the coupe-style SUV bandwagon, with a focus on sporty styling and dynamic performance. The 335-horsepower, turbocharged V6 under the hood is helped by a 48-volt mild hybrid system and mated to an eight-speed transmission, not to mention Audi’s quattro AWD technology. The main rivals hail from Germany just like the Q8 does, but the latter stands out with a quiet and refined cockpit where the modern MMI touch interface takes centre stage.
Audi Q8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$125,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,410 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,353/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
| Power | 500 hp @ 5,500 rpm (373 kW) |
| Torque | 567 lb·ft @ 3,000 rpm (769 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Bratislava, SK |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 16.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 13.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 620 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 321 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 13 m (44′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P285/40HR21 |
| Rear tires | P285/40HR21 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,006 mm (197″) |
| Width | 2,190 mm (86″) |
| Height | 1,708 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,996 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,415 kg (5,324 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 864 l and 1,719 l |
| Fuel tank | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 9/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 84%(view ratings) |