Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Audi waited long to enter the 4-Door SUV Coupe market. After BMW started it with the X6 and Mercedes-Benz introduced the GLE Coupe, Audi came-up with the Q8. In 2019, it raised the bar launching the SQ8 version. But the engineers chose the diesel approach, installing a 4.0-liter TDI unit.
The exterior has some details to differentiate it from the other Q8s, such as the 21" wheels fitted as standard. The octagonal Singleframe is structured by double louvers and surrounded by a large matte silver frame. Standard LED headlights that include high-beam assist are standard, with HD matrix technology available as an option.
The SQ8 comes with the most powerful turbo-diesel engine available on the European market. While everyone else played nice with engines under 3.0 liters displacement due to tax-regulations, Audi took the bold way. It put a massive V8 bi-turbo under the hood, and an electric compressor was added to cut-down the lag. A 48volt mild-hybrid helps the vehicle to lower fuel consumption.
For the transmission, the Audi SQ8 TDI equipped with the Audi drive select dynamic handling system and the adaptive air suspension sport with regulated damping. The air suspension varies the level position of the body by up to 90 millimeters (3.5 in), thereby allowing the vehicle to be driven on different types of terrain.
The interior matches the performance. The standard sport seats are decorated with an S embossing and contrasting stitching and the main theme is in dark colors.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TSI V8 8AT AWD (507 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 372.9 KW @ - RPM 507 HP @ - RPM 500 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 567 lb-ft @ - RPM 769 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/45 R 21 113 Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.1 in (5006 mm) |
Width: | 86.2 in (2189 mm) |
Height: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.1/66.4 in (1,679/1,687 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118 in (2997 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TDI V8 8AT AWD (435 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 319.9 KW @ 3750-4750 RPM 435 HP @ 3750-4750 RPM 429 BHP @ 3750-4750 RPM |
Torque: | 664 lb-ft @ 1250-3250 RPM 900 Nm @ 1250-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/45 R 21 113 Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 197.1 in (5006 mm) |
Width: | 86.2 in (2189 mm) |
Height: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.1/66.4 in (1,679/1,687 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118 in (2997 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |