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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Q8, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q8 since its last redesign.
AUDI WORST Q8
Vince , 05/21/2023
2019 Audi Q8 Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have an 2019 Q8, as soon as I hit 85,000km everything went downhill, Alternator , start stop, starter, fuel pump, electrical sensors, cruise control still in fault, the only good thing working out for me is that my lease is due in juin 2023.
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Great premium class SUV
noVa driver, 10/20/2019
2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I like the coupe-like SUV styling, having driven an Infiniti FX50 for many years. But the Q8 adds in two areas where the Infiniti fell a bit short. The interior quality and technology are top notch. Very quiet interior with upscale materials and excellent fit and finish. The tech works well, and though I do miss the buttons of yesteryear cars, the Audi system works very well for its layout, the interaction between the screens and the haptic response. I also appreciate that Audi designers took the time to integrate the screens into the dash and didn’t just plop a screen on top as if were an afterthought. The other area of improvement is space. There is plenty of second row room making it very comfortable for passengers. While the angle of the hatch impedes some measure of cargo space, for the most part it works well enough for me as I rarely stack cargo up to the ceiling. The depth from the hatch to rear seats lets me fit all my kids gear and still have room for errand shopping. It has very good power, especially once in motion. No worries when taking an on ramp at speed or passing on highways. There is some initial sluggishness from a standstill in normal drive mode, but set it in Sport (simply another tap on the gear selector) and it adds the expected response from this engine/transmission. It handles very well. In hindsight I may have opted for the rear wheel steering option to improve handling (spent my $$ on the Year One, Prestige, and Luxury options) but even that option won’t make it a Porsche Macan. It is a 5k pound vehicle. After a month of ownership, I’m very pleased with my purchase. Feels upscale, drives great, and checks the boxes for practicality.
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Audi Q8 - 19 month review
robertjohn63, 09/13/2019
updated 10/29/2020
2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Q8 late March '19. The vehicle has been amazing thus far and I do not regret the purchase. I have all of the options less the $5k stereo and night vision. I bought one off the lot that had just arrived with the major options I wanted: (Prestige, Lux Pkg, Year One, Adaptive Chassis, Tow Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg). I actually went to the dealer to test drive a Q7 and saw a Q8 in the showroom. Test drove one the next day and decided right then it was a Q8. Two months of intense research, learning as much as I could about the vehicle, and checking inventories, I made the purchase. The GREAT: Drives more like a car than an SUV. Handles great. Feels solid on the road and feels safe. The driver safety features are amazing. I fell in love with the interior on the first day - no other vehicle on the market (outside of Audi) has such a nicely integrated dash and technology. None! It looks nice. I've seen a handful on the road since I bought mine and they look great! The back seat space is huge - no complaints from any passengers. You feel pampered in this vehicle, for sure. Towing capacity is 7700 ibs. (Haven't towed with it yet.) The 'BAD': It is easy to go fast without even trying or realizing how fast you're going! I've hit triple digits making a simple pass and it was unintentional. Be careful with this vehicle or you'll get a ticket for sure! There isn't much cabin storage. There is no remote start (I guess it's illegal in Germany so they don't put it on their US imports either.) European models have self parking (via phone app) which is not on US models ?? That would be amazing. UPDATED REVIEW: OCT 2020 Still an amazing vehicle. No issues with the car. The MMI has blacked out once or twice but has come back on its own or after an MMI reset (holding down the volume knob for 10 seconds). I have just under 15k miles. Everything works well. Car still runs smooth and still feels solid with no rattles or squeaks. Fit and finish are excellent. As of this date, I would definitely buy this vehicle again.
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Is this an Audi?
duane gaylord, 02/15/2021
2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The turbo lag isn’t a lag - It’s an after-thought! It takes forever to respond. The oil-overfilled warning light has a faulty system design and Audi has TSB out about it, but no fix. The auto stop & start cuts off too quickly (while you are still rolling) and it starts up roughly. It adds to the huge turbo lag. The SUV is beautiful inside and out. Once you get rolling, the drive is wonderful! It does need a little more power and torque-say 30 more hp.
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Q8, AMG GLE 53, vs X6
RIckS, 10/12/2020
2020 Audi Q8 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I drove, researched, and compared all 3 of these cars for a month. It quickly came down to the Audi or the Benz, while the X6 delivered a phenomenal drive, I just can’t get over the direction BMW has taken on its interior design and styling, which does not ring a European aesthetic.Also my previous X5 M did not age well, despite being routine maintenance and regular detailing, I just wasn’t willing to go back to BMW for this round. The Audi had caught my eye from the very beginning, there is nothing else quite like it on the road, other than the similar Lambo. The AMG has a striking exterior design which also captured my attention, until I opened the door. The cockpit with one long horizontal screen and row of 4 air vents just do not sit well with me nor read design or luxury to my eye. Huge disappointment, as it performed beautifully on the road, not too soft, but a heavy, tight grip and the driving assistance and safety options were my favorite of the 3, by a narrow margin. I just couldn’t get over having to look at the interior with its two dimensional horizontal and flat panel. All 3 brands delivered fantastic performance that were more than enough to keep me happy. I chose a well equipped Q8 premium plus S Line, and love the car more now than when I purchased it several months ago. Styling and design lead the others, I notice a lot of stares, it is not as common on the road as the BMW or the AMG. The car continues to amaze me and I still learn a new tech feature on the car occasionally, I agree mostly with the Edmunds review, especially on lack of storage and initial acceleration, Sport improves this, but it falls short of the BMW and AMG in this department. As I am mostly a highway driver, the Audi is a blast to drive. I don’t feel the review mentions the capabilities it deserves on its technology. The Audi sets a benchmark in the technology arena and the Audi pre- sense feature has already prevented what would have been a very bad accident, it performed like no other car I have ever driven or witnessed; to say the it’s execution was impressive is an understatement and I still get a chill thinking about my Q8 dodging the incident and stopping on a dime while I watched 3 cars directly in front myself pile into each other. I was told I was lucky to drive away without a scratch on myself or the car.. This is my first Audi, and it is not going to be my last.
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