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A valued member of Audi's performance SUV portfolio, the SQ8 doesn't hold back with its twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8.
Having said that, it's a little bit more refined than the Urus-based RSQ8, offering a genuinely luxurious ride when it isn't in performance mode. Even when it is its not too far off its Italian cousin.
The line-up currently starts at $173,090 for the SQ8 E-Tron and ranges through to $178,815 for the range-topping SQ8 4.0 Tfsi Quattro.
The interior is luxuriously appointed with black leather upholstery and a mix of high-end materials and soft touchpoints. The angular dashboard features the sharp Audi design aesthetic and is headlined by three high-end technology screens. A sunroof and black headliner round out the premium look and feel.
The Q8 50 TDI quattro S line has six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine combined with a 48V mild hybrid electric component and produces 210kW/600Nm.
The Q8 55 TFSI quattro S line has six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine combined with a 48V mild hybrid electric component and produces 250kW/500Nm.
The SQ8 TFSI quattro has a 4.0L, V8 twin-turbo petrol engine that produces 373kW/770Nm.
The Q8 50 TDI quattro S line has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.1-seconds and a top speed of approximately 180-220km/h.
The Q8 55 TFSI quattro S line has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.9-seconds and a top speed of approximately 180-220km/h.
The SQ8 TFSI quattro has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.1-seconds and a top speed of approximately 180-220km/h.
Standard accessories for the Q8 include keyless start and entry, a space saver spare tyre, matrix LED headlights, a powered tailgate, sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, electric steering column adjust, an electric cargo cover, satellite navigation, over-the-air updates, wired/wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio, digital radio, a colour head-up display and a reversing camera.
The Q8 is available in five seats in a 2/3 configuration. And no matter the grade, front seating features electric sport seats with heat function. Black Valcona leather is offered as the standard upholstery choice but can be upgraded at cost. Rear seating is well-padded and the outboard seats side bolstering helps passengers feel tucked in. This row has a 40/20/40 split.
The Q8 boot space is large at 605L with all seats in use but jumps up to 1755L when the rear row is folded flat.
The Q8 50 TDI quattro S line has an official combined cycle (urban/extra-urban) fuel figure of 7.1L/100km and an 85L fuel tank, giving this model a theoretical driving range of 1197km.
The Q8 55 TFSI quattro S line has an official combined cycle (urban/extra-urban) fuel figure of 9.2L/100km and a 85L fuel tank, giving this model a theoretical driving range of 923km.
The SQ8 TFSI quattro has an official combined cycle (urban/extra-urban) fuel figure of 11.9L/100km and a 85L fuel tank, giving this model a theoretical driving range of 714km.