A recent trend in the luxury SUV segment is to offer a sexier, coupe-like styled variant for those willing to compromise a little utility in favor of a heavier dose of sport. And some of the designs being born are absolutely stunning; for example, the all-new Audi Q8.
Unlike BMW which has completely fleshed out its SUV lineup from X1 to X7, Audi has some vacancies to fill. But the upper level of its gas-powered 2-row offerings is now secure with this grandiose Q8. Priced from just under $70,000, the Q8 has bigtime presence, a meticulously cultivated drive and lots of fresh technology.
Unlike the 3-row Q7 the Q8 is a generously sized 5-seater with impressive towing capabilities. I just love the new proportions, more aggressive stance and this Dragon Orange paint is killer. And having recently tested the new A6 the cabin is completely familiar with the new dual screen touch MMI system that’s far more agreeable than its predecessor.
Built upon the same platform that underpins the Q7, Bentley Bentayga and numerous other Volkswagen Group SUVs, the Q8 spans the same distance between the front and rear wheels as the Q7 but checks in a little shorter, a little lower and a little narrower overall. With the seats folded, the Q8’s luggage volume is significantly decreased in exchange for a little more rear seat legroom. Topping 5,000 pounds it’s also a little heavier but with a turbocharged V6 replacing the supercharged engine in the Q7, it’s a tad quicker to 60mph, taking 5.6 seconds.
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