It is large and luxurious and commands a high price.
Audi’s Q8 new luxury carmaker is a first. The new Q8 adopts the five-door coupe design of the BMW X6. The Q8 is a long, low car, but it has almost the same dimensions as the . The brand’s flagship crossover, the Q8, is an exceptional model. It is loaded with technology and luxury. Premium trim starting at $67,400. Prices do not include $995 destination fee. However, it’s not cheap to spend nearly $70,000 on an SUV.
The Q8 Premium is a premium model that comes standard with many luxury features for a similar price. Audi’s pre-sense city system can detect pedestrians, cars, and cyclists within the Q8’s forward track, initiating brakes if it detects a possible collision. It can travel up to 52 mph. Safety features that can be added to the system include adaptive cruise control and intersection assist.
The Q8’s interior is a delight with Audi’s MMI Touch Respond system. It features a 10.1-inch infotainment display, navigation screen, and an 8.6-inch lower climate control panel. The interior design will be familiar to fans of the new Audi A8. Audi’s second-generation virtual cockpit features a 12.3 inch display. Standard is the standard. The Prestige trim comes with a full-color head up display. Apple CarPlay is standard and Android Auto is optional.
Premium Plus is a step above the Premium trim and starts at $71,400. Prestige is the top-tier trim, starting at $76,550. The Premium Plus trim and Prestige add more safety and entertainment equipment. The Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System is included as standard on both trims. Prestige customers can upgrade to the 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen3D Advanced Sound System.
The 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine is standard in all three trims. It’s paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Audi’s 48-volt mild hybrid engine produces 335 horsepower, and 369 lb.ft of torque. Audi claims that the SUV, which weighs in at 4,700 pounds, can reach 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds. The standard Q8 is equipped with Quattro all wheel drive.
The 2019 Audi Q8 will go on sale in the United States next year. The Q8 will debut in Germany and Europe in the third quarter 2018.