Audi Q8 SUV 2019 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the all-new Audi Q8. It’s Audi’s new flagship SUV, coming in with a coupe-style roofline along with one of the biggest grilles we’ve ever seen! The question is, when the Q7 offers a cheaper price tag and two extra seats, does the Q8 offer better value for money? Join Mat in his latest review to see what you think!
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[@ashleylesperance8776]

“You could buy five fully grown live cows for that much money. I know that because I looked it up, was thinking of getting one as a pet. After all, if you got bored of it you could just eat it.” - Mat Watson

[@luttrell1973]

That's how many cows are needed for all the leather in one of these

[@Highontaste]

cow will eat you someday

[@1986xuan]

When he said that I was like 😳🐮🐮🐮

[@Basssnake]

can’t drive a cow though can you.

[@DuncanTembo]

I run to the comments section so fast I nearly broke my legs 😂

[@oliverallen5324]

I need to get back to studying: I need to make enough money to make this a standard purchase. Great review! Entertaining!

[@strafniki1080]

What do you study

[@yes8032]

You don’t earn money by studying you earn it when you work for it after studying

[@jaybot532]

@@yes8032 i think he knows that dumbass

[@JeroenTrappers]

Kuwait will be very happy with the name :-)

[@jasper_north]

Jeroen Trappers nav said KUWAIT city😂

[@jasoum97]

Jeroen Trappers We already use Q8 as short name for kuwait 😂

[@user-fh9jq3yt6b]

Haha im from and i find that funny😂💓 and we already use Q8😁.

[@kuddin9021]

J A S P E R well done genuis

[@Catalina._]

Hey Kuwait is my city :D

[@gionder]

Where are manufacturers getting their info regarding people actually liking touch screens all over the place? I absolutely cannot fathom how a person would prefer a touch screen to a dial or button in regards to climate controls and seat adjustments...

[@webfreakz]

You must love the new Volvo system :D

[@caustic279]

Most people love them, and you're never gonna buy one of these cars, so you're irrelevant

[@MrHussain1998]

To be fair 70% of people who will buy these cars will be over the age of 40/50 they won't even know about half of the features

[@sourrr6191]

I know how you feel, I can’t even imagine trying to faff with a touch screen, taking my eyes off the road when I just simply want feel for the button to change the airflow...

[@gionder]

@@caustic279 Any real statistics you can provide to back your claims? Also, your attempt at foreseeing my future decisions is just childish. And i'm perfectly aware of my irrelevance to the manufacturers' decision making but i'm still in every right to express my opinion on a free space such as youtube. A side note: the only video in your profile is an experminent with some lens effects portraying a very young man. That leads me to believe you have reasons to be childish and you are even more irrelevant than me since you probably are not even allowed to legally purchase and drive a vehicle.

[@MrMetin2TV]

Honestly this has to be one of the best looking SUVs. It reminds me of Bumblebee from Transformers. It is very futuristic and elegant. I love it !

[@Firemarioflower]

How does a Q8 look anything like a Chevy Camaro?

[@mokimub1084]

Firemarioflower maybe the colour, why you being a dick? Dickhead

[@Dingo_JS19]

Moki Mub true

[@ahmadalfalasi2183]

Like the urus

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

@Teamgeist Hey, moron. Ever heard of people having a personal preference? 🙄

[@conorswan1086]

‘I can’t reach the pedals man’ honestly the combination of his entertainment and knowledge is amazing

[@SteelRoninTT]

Mat is the type of person to try to fit a big bottle of water in his back pocket Wrong channel isn't it

[@BF2FanNo1]

The sentence doesnt fit with Mat's name as much as it does with Doug's

[@Stardust-ox4fh]

Go to Doug channel for more jokes:)) I made some 1k likes at some jokes 😂

[@ningthibathokchom2531]

Yep

[@audreyzondo9070]

Amr Zriek yep

[@lutherblissett9070]

@@SteelRoninTT That's the kind of monster we're dealing with.

[@faizanzubair8977]

Mat really goes a long way to make these entertaining. Start of the video caught me off guard af

[@AnimalzyNL]

Finally an SUV coupe that looks really nice, and dorsnt compromise back seat head space. Nailed it Audi.

[@AnimalzyNL]

@Amine WOOF Fair enough if thats your opinion. From what ive seen, people do tend to like this more than the x6 and gle. I think the front looks aggressive and mean, and the rear three quarter angle when Matt is demonstrating the boot, is stunning. What is it you dislike about it?

[@AliYassinToma]

@@AnimalzyNL he dislike the 4 rings ... lol

[@seth6878]

And its nice to see in person, like you have cars that are "nice" on pictures and ugly in real life too(mercedes Gle)

[@antekqwe]

Looks like toy, plastic toy

[@pinchyh]

I was sold on the celery holder

[@svartdraken]

Jeremy Clarkson also was

[@strafniki1080]

can you afford it?

[@sharky5656]

Matt don't forget your phone

[@gust5680]

Kuwait map in Q8 i see ;) 6:05

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

Q8 map in Q8*

[@BobaShakeMallow]

@@AmongUs-mb4qx Nope your wrong

[@ulverop]

Frameless windows, but the rear ones just go half way down. That's sort of stupid...

[@Leo-zz7yg]

This is a family car mostly , so thats for childrens

[@NuhanHidayat]

I might be biased but this "coupé" SUV looks quite handsome (compared to X6), the roofline & its height it's just in the right proportion 👌🏼i so like the interior it's slick & modern, but still imma stick with my statement that in general "Coupé" SUVs are stupid.

[@NuhanHidayat]

@Cave Edico there's a few main reasons, 1st the proportion it's so awkward (look at the bmw x4, x6, or tesla model x), 2nd you don't get the practicality of a suv because of the roofline cuts the rear seats & boot space, 3rd people who bought coupe wanted a low driving position which again you don't get that in those vehicle because it's suv

[@tigerkitty7371]

@@NuhanHidayat do u speak for every coupe person? guess not i had the s class coupe but didnt like the low seating position for a short while in between i had the gle coupe 400 which is a beauty inside and out and now im waiting for the rsq8 because suv coupes r the most beautiful cars imo

[@NuhanHidayat]

@@tigerkitty7371 First of all nobody can make an opinion that'll suit every single person and you have absolute right as a human being to have different opinion, and let me digest your statement lil bit deeper, so you had S class coupé but you didn't like the driving position? If you hate low driving position then don't buy a car buy suv instead (and you did) and about the gle coupe . . . Yeah that's ugly too, sorry not sorry

[@tigerkitty7371]

@@NuhanHidayat nah its sexy same as nearly every other german and british suv tbh

[@izwanpmd698]

X6 is a mess and ugly looking

[@pauloch.21]

The way you explained the grill is on another level

[@stephanvelines7006]

They should include the SQ7s V8 Diesel as well. I think that’s the best option for that sort of car.

[@Graham1786]

agree - just ordered over this. went for the engine and non touchscreens over the looks

[@biggles4876]

@@Graham1786 They will most likely have the v8 in the coming year.

[@banks1777]

Graham1786 They’re already testdriving the new sq7 and it has the same interior as the q8

[@medz3398]

Might not make the new wltp standards. Which is why there is lag, same with new Tuareg.

[@KazuyaFin]

It is coming. And RS Q8 will probably have the same 680hp engine what the Porche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has. Let's see...

[@mhdfrb9971]

Make it happen Mat!! Alpine A110 vs Alfa 4c vs Cayman..

[@MrTARIQSs]

The result is obvious tho Cayman > A110 > 4c

[@CAR_NL]

I own one, drove all 3 of them. What do you want to know?

[@burnpegasus9926]

Vs abarth 124

[@lordtesco]

skycrap I guess you own the 4c?

[@CAR_NL]

@@lordtesco fenomenal guess!

[@lordadams5762]

I wish one day I can finally afford these super nice cars lol

[@chelseagenahsyde1696]

You will

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

I hope you make it. With hard work and passion you can do it. I believe in you.

[@yasir5399]

In Sha ALLAH

[@menaseven9093]

The Audi Q8 is a beautiful SUV. I like the fact that the Q8 is very spacious in the back and have two USB ports and a 12 volt jack. the dashboard and the infotainment of the Q8 are awesome. the Q8 design is gorgeous. I like the fact that the Q8 four wheels turned when you make a turned.

[@Amit_l92]

Love it, great to see a bold new design from Audi. Roll on the RS Q8 👌

[@willo300]

I know the voice commands work for the heated seats on my A6. I ordered a Q8 yesterday so will find out in a few months if it works on a Q8. Saying "Set heated seats to level 3" usually does the job!

[@dsforevergaming7102]

‘The elastic is a little bit saggy, like some old knickers’ ❤️ Carwow

[@rbalestrini1630]

Please review the new Peugeot 508

[@sharsasuke01]

Peugeot? Ew.

[@ilpatongi]

Yeah. Trash

[@vincentkc6033]

Mat hates the French. He wont review it

[@robking6968]

Yet he loves the 308, 3008 & 5008. Even says the interior of the 3008 is better than any VW!

[@funkymonkey1198]

@@robking6968 I own a 2012 vw cc and i can believe that. Its a rattling nightmare. My 2007 mondeo mever rattled. I will upgrade to the 508 next.

[@kraenk12]

Perfect car. So much better looking than all its rivals.

[@dboyagod]

U left ur phone in the cubby bruh 🌚don’t forget it

[@jaydenhassan8617]

bro remember u left your phone in the comaprtment under the steering wheel

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Lucky enough to have been able to buy one of these. Went shopping for a Q7 but a Q8 was in the showroom next to it. It was like seeing a pretty woman at a party and thinking ‘you have to come home with me tonight’. Unlike previous situations when this thought has crossed my mind, this one did.

[@ludde1300]

Your phone's in the pocket next to the steering wheel, Mat!

[@davidherbert2281]

You constantly amaze me with your thoughts on Audi models which are no more than premium badged Volkswagen!!

[@stevenjarvis3649]

6:25 You CAN control the climate control without touching the screen. Just press the voice activation button - speak, and the temperature will adjust. Mat should have tried it instead of saying it doesnt do it! you can also adjust the heated seats etc like this! I know - I have tried it...

[@biblesensei4896]

Porsche Cayenne 2018 review Please. 😎

[@howiegreen1646]

Brilliant review as usual matkeep up the good work

[@IIIxwaveIII]

fake exhaust? why? i dont get it. does this save money? saves space? whats the deal with all the fake exhausts?

[@seylannaidoo8929]

Yes, it does save money, but it's more complicated than that. By using fake exhausts, manufacturers can, for example, use different rear bumper designs without needing to change the design of the exhaust system. For example, the S-line and non S-line versions of the Q8 will have different bumper designs but use the same exhaust layout. Also, many cars that have minor rear-end collisions will just need to replace the rear bumpers and not the entire exhaust system (dependant on the damage of course). There are also other factors related to thermodynamics/physics, but I don't know too much on that but I am sure you can research it if you are really interested. In the end, it is cost saving and really doesn't make much of a difference, to be honest. You might think the fake exhausts look ugly, but a potential buyer might not care at all about the fake exhausts. It is just aesthetics, and there are significantly more important factors to consider when buying a car than how the exhaust system looks. If they can save money whilst not negatively impacting sales, then why not do it?

[@stevensteven3417]

Yes its a money issue, they cut costs so they can make more profit.

[@lutherblissett9070]

sfafety regulations due to kids touching exhausts and burning themselves

[@Gammaman21]

Fake exhausts are inexcusable

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

@notformebeaky Government will just add taxes to the electricity

[@binzy9659]

Matt please do a bmw X7 review

[@Vneosjwfk]

U wish is here he made a BMW X7 review

[@givewai]

You can get the Q8 in any colour you like so long as it's orange with grey seats...

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I have a theory, they send the reviewers these dodgy colours to give them sales exposure.

[@nickgrigoriou1643]

@@JohnnyMotel99 I hope VW group realizes that advertising new released cars with atrocious colours (like that yellow/gold-ish in the new Q8) doesn't make them more special, but hinders their design beauty.

[@gregoryho9307]

The budget Urus!

[@MadProductionsink]

End the SUV mania, bring back the gentleman saloon!

[@devilgames2217]

Wagon > all

[@the-boring-car-guy]

I agree however i quite like Audi’s approach. They still make the brilliant a6 7 and 8, the q8 is just a viable alternative

[@MadProductionsink]

@@the-boring-car-guy Except you can't get the RS6, RS4 as a saloon which is mind boggling as they try to compete with the M5, M3, C63 and E63, and there is no A3 5 door hatchback it's just a dull mini estate.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

MadProductionsink if they make the rs7 and rs5 sportback why would they make saloon versions as well?

[@robertcook2572]

Need to bring back the gentleman, first.

[@rodlogan6604]

....I just love it that with every and I mean EVERY car review, when sitting in the back, without fail the reviewer mentions the "hump"....yes we know that in almost every car ever made, it has a hump!!!!

[@benbuender]

rod logan Tesla’s don’t have a bump.

[@DuoMotovlog]

Good job, Audi! Nice looking SUV ✌️

[@thariqmusheriparambil5491]

The best automotive journalist in the world : the carwow stick of truth

[@andreisalomia4720]

Don't forget your phone,Mat!

[@sic22l]

Gearbox delay os there to walk around the new emission tests (WLTP).

[@hraklisbakalopoulos269]

This is the best SUV currently on the market eazyyyy

[@bass808]

Bentley Bentayga and Rolls Royce Cullinan?

[@msmithy207]

For the 65,000 price tag it’s definitely the best of those bunch

[@msmithy207]

Bas Corver but these are still much better

[@hraklisbakalopoulos269]

Cullinan is the ugliest suv ever made...

[@hraklisbakalopoulos269]

Different category...cant really compare them but it is better than the X5 and def more pretty than the X6

[@tomfod96]

I think Audi are doing it right when it comes to their new design(except for the tips in some models..), as well as compared to Merce or BMW.. And just the way that they went for the frameless door windows!

[@phillipberk5767]

According to a buddy of mine who works at audi corprate, their is not going to be a RSQ8 at least not in US, they say it will take sales away from the Urus, but the Sq8 is coming and I can't wait for that.

[@NiksGMD]

7:00 A check engine light Nice

[@Jdnicks00]

Niks hah, that is unusual.

[@patrikmarko9079]

Because ignition is on and after start engine it will disappear

[@deficator750]

Cars not turned on

[@ThatCampingOwl]

The very first moment of the video caught me off guard, my mind went "What the BLOODY HELL is that?"

[@StasComoestas]

Audi always welcome.. I love this company👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@m8nick8m66]

Rsq8 was leaked/spotted doing test laps on the Nurburgring!

[@georgythomas8451]

This looks good. The x6 looks like it's got a botched plastic surgery on it's "back end" . And the GLE looks like the designer forgot what he was designing after the b pillar.

[@primarulgiurgiului]

I really hate the cruise control stick . Those controls should be on the wheel. I always mistake that with the turn signal stick. Also at VW I mistake those controls for the audio volume.

[@leonardoleox1]

Love this car

[@ninaakari5181]

Finally a car where I can carry my celery and spinatch comfortably

[@elwinbu5926]

Such a beautiful magnificent looking beast....

[@lash9400]

While it’s no oil painting, it looks vastly better than the X6 and GLE coupe

[@dominoxzz]

Best looking suv out there. Any other including the boring X6 doesn't even come close. Congrats Audi. Reminds me of back in 2008 when Audi surprised everybody with the B8 A4.

[@kraenk12]

Knight Driver It feels more like the A7 reveal to me.

[@k.almohammadii]

Range Rover sport autobiography (2014-18)

[@BMWPorscheBMWPorsche]

Calling the X6 Boring!! Look at this q8! The X6 is anything But boring...it stands out like the Urus...

[@rockstar_tmt]

Saw the Q8 in blue colour and i was amazed

[@lifecinematography]

Who the hell dislike CarWow mat reviews ?? ridiculous.. we love mat car reviews so much..

[@DK-sm1gn]

6:47 IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON LMFAOOOO

[@sibbster2643]

D K Boy... ever been in a car? This is standard when ignition is on with engine off.

[@TheRealFLX81]

This channel should be called SUVwow by now.

[@NarutoUzumaki-km2ii]

Audi Q8❤️❤️

[@willdearnaley3989]

Owning one of these cars but the vorsprung version I know it is strong and bulky but he is way to aggressive toward the car mainly when getting the suit case out the boot and lifting the automatic boot will break the hydraulics

[@sohel_naikawadi]

Your video production quality makes the car look more beautiful.

[@MISTA_LOVAH]

Save money with Carwow? If you negotiate well with your dealership you can least get 5% off anyway or even more!

[@TheMusicmania1111]

I know I will never own even 2% of the cars Matt reviews... I just enjoy watching the reviews?!

[@johngreen6879]

I love the trunk of this thing

[@syedmohammedabdussaburalik9627]

I love Audi Q8.And would buy it over any BMW X7 or any Mercedes-Benz GLS Concept.Love your review.💗💗👌👌

[@dimas44444]

That interior is such a fingerprint magnet!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Seriously that is the funniest video introduction ever.

[@bonifacereinhand972]

it looks sweet... 😍

[@skyworks1621]

Matt on point, infotaiment is much easyer and safer to use in Audi Q7, with rotary wheel and you dont have to take your eyes of the road so much and I really hate touch screen and streaching your arm all the time. I drive the new A4 with MMI plus, virtual cocpit and that system is great and safe !

[@realmusicreallife]

When Matt said the gearbox takes a few seconds to respond when he floored it ..when he put it in sport mode I wished he floored it again so I can see the difference just out of curiosity.

[@azzc5126]

*Starts* from £65,000??? Maybe it's just me but I've noticed that over the years western car manufacturers have slowly conditioned us all that it's okay to spend a _significant_ quantum of funds, that historically we might think best reserved for hand crafted luxury cars, on mass market, Chinese robot constructed, flimsy supermarket sweep trolleys, such as this Q8. I'm not saying the Q8 is terrible, quite the opposite, and yes, people need yachts, but is the Q8 anywhere near £65,000 of parts and labour??? Is the X7 really the same money as a half decent old Rolls Royce???? Is the super simple Flymo electric lawn mower with Ikea interior Tesla really £100,000???? Really? In nearly 2019????? You could actually forget this Audi and instead purchase two terrible houses in Liverpool for £65,000. And then, to sprinkle on some salt onto your heavily wounded bank account, Audi then have the gall to hand over a 'base model' for £65k, meaning this robotically constructed contraption will probably come with stiff wooden bench seats and a rubbish transistor radio sounding audio system. The thing will then depreciate like a block of lead falling off an ocean liner, see the SQ7, and Audi won't cover the 'gap' with their insurance policies because they too know it's really only worth half of whatever they are actually asking. If you think these tin cans are somehow well constructed and worth the, frankly, outrageous asking prices, go look at the KZbin video of the near £100k R8, pampered and barely a decade old, with a _common_ fault of a huge crack in the *chassis* . Reminds me of the Mercs that ending up needing new suspension as part of a *service* . Unbelievable. Price gauging at its worst if you ask me and I wish Clarkson, May and Hammond were still properly around to help keep these guys honest. Seems the Japanese cars are starting to make more sense as time goes on...

[@hasugu9825]

No one will read this

[@hhhgvhhhh9522]

I read this

[@jarviszw]

Basically you completely IGNORED the costs of designing, the whole manufacture infrastructure (which is often billions of dollars for EACH series/model), freight, advertising and all the operation expenses for a car company to exist and survive.

[@priteshchampaneri7145]

Oh, I love the bit when Mat jumped out and said woof

[@hackmonkeydotnet]

Who here from Straight Pipes?! LOL. Hilarious intro!

[@kyleforgeard7364]

Whenever someone makes a comparison of a cars grill with something else, whether it be a catfish or a mouth guard, then I can never not see that comparison lol

[@jackwentrunning]

Engineers at audi frantically panicking that the car isn’t complete yet! 4:08 “we need a cool little storage net for celery”. Perfection 🤣

[@fischer2049]

3:02 "like some old ni**as"

[@David-kg5dk]

best intro ever...

[@Nabilllllll]

REVIEW THE FREAKIN LAMBORGHINI URUS !!!!!

[@hunadimakgatho3403]

Duuude!

[@Nabilllllll]

Hunadi Makgatho ssuuuuuuuuuuup !?

[@eriksrensen9869]

You’ve just seen it

[@Nabilllllll]

Erik Sørensen the joke is flying above me . i’m sorry

[@maestroadam]

Urus anus

[@eazyme9266]

I love the grill of the car

[@gabutman6144]

The beginning is kinda creepy 😅

[@the-boring-car-guy]

Ryan Angkasa I found it so weird

[@Jwdude123]

Yes

[@4581-z8w]

Team RSQ8, showing the urus it's true roots

[@junkbrosltd]

The UK's Doug Demuro

[@p.b.678]

Matt, it is not based on Q7. It uses a different platform. You should have known that. Anyway thumbs up as always.

[@Mister_OCD]

Q8 city at 6:05 😂

[@timmyboy2357]

or a head to head or race or battle with the Audi q8 its my favorite

[@scm3294]

Wish you could switch out the front bumper for the one from the e-tron, much sleeker..

[@javariatariq5791]

Golden years for Audi 2018_2019

[@mozafferabbasi1254]

The problem I have with the infotainment is all the touch, its impossible to use safely whilst driving.. this is a setback for me.

[@art_cod_q8]

6:03 this my country Kuwait and Kuwaitis use in any username q8 the Audi is Audi q8 ?!!!

[@sohailckck7335]

I buy car Aldiq8

[@Bice404]

Finally a car to transport my selleri properly!

[@yug5156]

Nice teeth.

[@AlexAegisOfficial]

...for a brit

[@blablabla13344]

The best looking car hands down

[@artemiosandoval2032]

The intro is perfect.

[@dracovirals7705]

Q8 = Kuwait 🤣🤣🤣

[@duckking5702]

What about the glow on the rear doors? It’s not a glow but it shines the Audi logo on the ground.

[@manassehnixon8332]

U do not know how long I've been waiting for this loool

[@dannynguyen4081]

This dude saved so much money in Carwow he bought a Burberry shirt

[@amoghsbharadwaj7879]

If you're really really rich, a good combination of cars would be the Audi R8 spyder, Audi A8 L Security, and Audi Q8. Imagine this in a luxury garage😍😍