Pros Handles very well for its size Impressively comfortable too Loads of infotainment tech
Cons Muted engine sounds Auto gearbox isn't the best Lots of expensive optional extras
Audi has made no changes to the RS Q8 for 2021.
Pros Mega-powerful V-8 engine, nimble chassis, styling is more restrained than the mechanically similar Lambo Urus.
Cons Slower and more expensive than the RS6 Avant, brake feel isn't particularly confidence inspiring, not quite as poised as a Porsche.
The RS Q8 is unchanged for 2021.
Pros Turbo V8 delivers devastating straight-line performance Nimble, lively handling puts most sports cars to shame Comfortable, well-trimmed interior
Cons Infotainment system can be distracting to use Limited interior storage Less practical than the related Q7
The GV80 is a brand-new entrant into the mid-size luxury SUV marketplace. It will go on sale in summer 2020 as a 2021 model.
Pros Lovely interior ambience, standard high-tech features, agile handling.
Cons Cramped third-row passenger space, no diesel engine for the U.S., heavily weighted steering feel.
The gorgeous 2021 Genesis GV80 could pass for a six-figure SUV.
Pros Handsome exterior Sumptuous interior Supremely quiet Roomy rear seats Attention to detail
Cons Console dial confusion Insecure active lane control Infotainment dial Touchscreen distance
The Genesis GV80 is finally on local roads, and it's hard not to be impressed by the new luxury flagship. It's a segment that Genesis needs to succeed in, too.
Pros Choice of engines and match with eight-speed are excellent Execution of the design and the cabin is first-rate Styling provides a real point of difference
Cons Lane-departure system is a little too enthusiastic on country roads Two-spoke steering wheel takes some getting used to Third row is still tight despite the GV80's size