2018 Audi Q8 50 TDI (286 HP) Acceleration 0-240 km/h

First impressions?

We’ve been talking about aggressive styling from Audis for years, and we’ve grown used to – gasp, maybe even slightly blasé about – what was once shocking. Fortunately the Q8 shakes things up a bit, with an assertive, angular design that defines a new look for Audi’s SUV range.

Park the Q8 near a Q5 or Q7 and already they’re going to look slightly bland and unassuming. The Q8 has some beautiful details, although some might be offended at the way the front end folds around a grille that’s bigger than ever.

The rear light treatment in particular is something of a treat – which is good, because that’s what most people will be looking at. We’ll see it on a few more models yet, it’s the new signature for Audi’s premium products. If we compare Q8 with Q7, the new car is 2.6 inches shorter (mostly lost from the rear overhang), 1.4 inches lower (the roof is flatter) and an inch wider. The neat frameless doors all round add some credibility to the coupe claim, but only a little

How does it drive?
Inside, you peer out from the driver’s seat over a wide, flat hood, and yet on the move the car doesn’t feel anywhere near as unwieldy as the Q7 can.

You’ve got seven different driving modes to play with, that alter the throttle response, suspension, handling, etc. The Q8 corners flat in all of them, the electronics and trick air suspension exerting masterful control over the bulk of the car. The adaptive air suspension can raise the car by 1.96 inches should you feel the need to go off-roading – the Q8 can handle a certain amount of rough stuff with panache.

The ride quality is hit and miss depending which mode you go for – the sporty settings feel like they’re designed for a car that can offer more than the Q8 has to give. The eco mode offers a more gentle throttle mapping and will allow the car to coast when you come off the gas down an incline. Comfort mode smooths out the bumps and even makes for a noticeable decrease in road and engine noise, as if hearing road rumble makes for a more authentic racing experience.

Specifications

Engine : 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) quattro Tiptronic MHEV
Power : 210 kW / 286 PS / 282 hp
Maximum speed : 245 km/h
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h : 6.3 sec
Displacement : 2967 cm3
Torque : 600 Nm/2250-3250 rpm
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 8 Tiptronic
BASE PRICE : $75,000 (Est)

VIDEO

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