2021 Audi Q8

Audi has always provided a range of options for its customers to choose from as per their requirements. The new Q8 SUV line-up also offers numerous trims and configurations with improved interior features, exterior accents, and safety amenities. The Q8 also has a series of sportier cars, the SQ8 and RS Q8, with more aggression and Sports SUV badging.

Trims	Premium	Premium Plus	Prestige
MSRP (AWD)	$69,200	$73,200	$78,700
Key Features	MMI touch response with dual center displays (10.1" upper and 8.6" lower) and Audi virtual cockpit plus with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster	Adds to Premium -	Adds to Premium Plus -
	Audi smartphone interface with Apple Carplay and Android Auto	Audi phone box (signal booster and wireless charger)	Audi active lane assist with Emergency assist
	Audi sound system with ten speakers, 6-channel amplifier	Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium sound system, 17 speakers, 16-channel amplifier and 730 watts	Audi adaptive cruise assist
	Three-zone automatic climate control	Four-zone automatic climate control	Head-up display with navigation systems recognition
	Power adjustable, power-folding, heated exterior side mirrors with memory	Auto-dimming, power-folding, heated exterior side mirrors with memory	HD Matrix-design LED headlights with animation and LED taillights with animation
	Aluminum door sill inlays	Illuminated Aluminum door sill inlays	Headlight washers
	20" 5-arm design wheels	21" 5-segment-spoke-W design wheels	Power soft-closing doors
	Ambient LED interior lighting package	Contour/Ambient LED interior lighting package—multicolor	Aluminum-optic control buttons
	Parking system plus (front and rear acoustic sensors)	Top view camera system with Virtual 360 view with Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear, Rear cross-traffic assist, and Vehicle exit warning	Rear side window sunshades
	Leather seating surfaces	Perforated Leather seating surfaces	Leather dashboard with contrast stitching
	Heated eight-way power front seats and four-way power lumbar adjustment for driver	Heated and ventilated twelve-way power front seats including four-way power lumbar adjustment for driver and front passenger	18- way power, heated and ventilated individual contour comfort front seats including power lumber, adjustment seat memory, and massage functions

Though, the Q8 SUV offers three trims, the Premium version with standard amenities, the Premium Plus trim, and the fully-loaded Prestige trim. All the variants come with a standard Quattro All-Wheel Drive system and share similar engines.

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To balance the price difference and maximize the crossover's value, would choose the base Premium trim and load it with options, which would yet be more affordable than choosing the Premium Plus.

High-performance SUV cars are not famous for their peaky fuel economy. The new Audi Q8 is no exception. With the massive engines and heavyweight, sure it gallops a lot of fuel. The new Audi Q8 SUV houses a massive 3.0 Liter V6 engine. The combined output of the car stands at 19 MPG.

Models	Audi Q8 Premium	BMW X6 sDrive40i	Mercedes GLE Coupe	Porsche Cayenne Coupe
MPG (City)	17	21	17	19
MPG (Highway)	22	26	22	23
MPG (Combined)	19	23	19	20
Fuel Capacity (Gallons)	22.5	21.9	22.5	23.7
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) (mi)	383/473/427	460/569/503	428/540/427	450/545/474

The new Porsche Cayenne offers the maximum range, which has a better fuel economy and equips a larger fuel tank. The new Audi Q8 needs some work in this domain, with the least economy at 18 MPG and an average range. 

The overall interior space of the new Q8 luxury SUV is equipped with genteel material selection, additional supports, and dynamic layout with sporty accents and river eccentric dashboard. Steering mounted control and a head-up display is add-ons to the subtle cabin of the Q8 SUV.

Upscale interiors with luxury elements, genteel material selection, ample additional supports for a comfortable ride, four-zone Automatic climate control, and the latest infotainment range. The new Audi Q8 has got it all. The cabin is spacious, with a seating capacity of five. Also, the seats get power adjustments and multiple supports to ensure passengers' overall comfort at all times. Center armrest, leatherette material upholstery, and various small-item storage options deliver a whole soothing cabin.

Models	Audi Q8 Premium	BMW X6 sDrive40i	Mercedes GLE Coupe	Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	4
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.2/59.5/41.7	39.3/60.0/40.4	39.2/58.5/40.3	NA
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.1/58.5/40.2	37.5/57.7/35.7	37.8/58.4/38.4	NA

As we can interpret from the above table, the Audi Q8 SUV is very spacious inside with ample legroom, headroom, and shoulder room. It has got two rows instead of three, which boosts cargo capacity like the BMW X5, which has got two rows but a ton of space to stash up the cargo.

Some of the most notable features include

• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
• Power tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column with memory 
• Gray/Brown Fine Grain Ash Natural Wood inlays
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with digital compass
• Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade 
• Ambient LED interior lighting package
• Sliding, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable recline 
• Four-zone automatic climate control

Infotainment System

New infotainment systems have been developed and installed in the Q8 line-up over the years. With the latest connectivity options and media setup, the Q8 features one of the best entertainment packages in the segment. The all-new version of the Audi Q8 SUV is here with an abundance of interior features and infotainment range.

The kit includes a standard 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit. Also, an easy Navigation system, Voice Control, and MMI Touch keep the occupants engaged. The premium 17-speaker Audio setup with the 3D effect by Bang & Olufsen makes the music lovers amused. There has been a software upgrade in the latest model, making the system smoother and more responsive with attractive animation and interactive panels.

Cargo Capacity

As we can interpret from the above table, the Audi Q8 SUV is very spacious inside with ample legroom, headroom, and shoulder room. It has got two rows instead of three, which boosts cargo capacity like the BMW X5, which has got two rows but a ton of space to stash up the cargo.

Models	Audi Q8 Premium	BMW X6 sDrive40i	Mercedes GLE Coupe	Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Cargo Capacity (All seats in place) (ft3)	28.6	27.4	23.0	22.0
Cargo Capacity (Rear seats folded) (ft3)	67.5	59.6	60.7	54.3

Audi Q8 is one of the most attractive premium SUVs in the segment with Coupe styled body design, muscle front grille, and sleek shoulders, which gives the car a head-turner look. With massive alloy wheels, chrome-finished door handles and panels, new front and rear bumpers, and attractive LED headlight and taillight, the new Q8 leaves an unforgettable impression.

Talking of the design philosophy, the new Audi Q8 sticks to a coupe inspired design with muscle front and sleek shoulders. Cargo capacity of the car has improved over the years. With the new 2021 model, which features two rows instead of three, the volume is further boosted.

Models	Audi Q8 Premium	BMW X6 sDrive40i	Mercedes GLE Coupe	Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Curb Weight (lbs)	5004	4687	4960	4663
Length (in)	196.3	194.8	192.6	194.2
Width (in)	78.5	78.9	78.9	78.1
Height (in)	67.1	66.8	67.7	66.0
Ground Clearance (in)	8.7	8.1	7.8	8.2
Wheelbase (in)	117.9	117.1	114.8	114.0

The new Audi Q8 cherishes a balanced design statement with Coupe inspired body design, which allows the body structure to be sleeker. Also, sufficient ground clearance enables the car to tackle rough-roads and improve all-terrain performance.

 Exterior Features

Being the flagship of brand Audi, the Q8 comes with a lot of embellishments on the outside. Some of the most notable features include

• Singleframe grille with a body-colored mask
• HD Matrix-design LED headlights with animation
• LED taillights with animation
• Power adjustable, power-folding, heated exterior side mirrors with memory
• Aluminum-optic trim around exterior side windows
• Rear privacy glass
• Power tailgate with a roof spoiler
• Headlight washers
• Power soft-closing doors 
• 22” inch 5-arm design wheels

Audi has always ensured advanced safety features and the latest technology used to keep the occupants safe in adverse situations. Ample of passive safety systems under the Driver Assistance Package assists the driver in avoiding potential accidents. Further safety is ensured by the Airbags Package, which takes care of occupant safety in case of an unforeseen collision.

Some of the highlighted safety features of the Q8 are Audi Pre Sense system which uses sensors and warns the driver of a potential front collision and also can apply brakes automatically, Traffic Jam Assist comes handy while commuting through busy city roads, a surround camera view for Parking and a lot more. The car is also highly acclaimed by top rating agencies like NHTSA and IIHS.

Safety Features

• Advanced Airbag Protection System with 6 airbags
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear seats
• Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Offroad mode, secondary collision brake assist and traction control (ASR)
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Rearview camera
• Tire-pressure monitoring system
• Parking system plus (front and rear acoustic sensors)
• Anti-theft alarm system with immobilizer and motion sensor

Though the price tag is on the higher end of the segment, the offerings in the package are definitely worth the investment. You get the latest infotainment range with the experience of the Audi Virtual Cockpit and premium sound system by Bang & Olufsen. Significant changes have not been witnessed over the years with similar power numbers and AWD efficiency in terms of performance.

This means if power is your main concern, you can go for an older version and save money. Overall, the Audi Q8 SUV is a wholesome package with the right blend of performance, Luxury, and Practicality.