The Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that radiates sportiness and luxuriousness.
Pros Athletic enough to satisfy enthusiasts, refined enough to coddle passengers, great mix of luxury and technology.
Cons Lower touchscreen can divert attention, feels sluggish in city driving, people-and-cargo room sacrificed to style.
Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is interesting and clever, with a side order of *whoa*
Pros Interesting, tech-laden SUV flagship that’s more practical and useful than it looks
Cons It’s not exactly subtle. Or cheap
Pros Handsome interior with spacious seats Composed ride and handling Powerful available V8 engines User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Subpar fuel economy High price
Pros Quick acceleration and impressively smooth power delivery Great-sounding Mark Levinson audio system Ultra Luxury trim brings first-class accommodations to rear passengers
Cons Big and top-heavy feel around turns Excessively floaty ride like a 1970s Cadillac Some driver aids can be overly intrusive Not as much cargo space as some rival SUVs
Pros Broad range of available trims, refined twin-turbo V-6 powertrain, more deluxe interior than outgoing model.
Cons Third row not standard equipment, F Sport model has a rough ride, not as rich looking as a Range Rover.