It’s a Q8! 😮 new Audi Q8 e-tron SUV vs SQ8 Sportback e-tron epic driving REVIEW 2023

[@autogefuehl]

►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Compare the Audi Q4 e-tron: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6O5lZJvn9N5irc ►Compare the Tesla Model Y: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqeWZJ1qqJuJatE 00:00 Q8 e-tron vs SQ8 e-tron! 00:55 Audi Q8 e-tron 50 s-line in Chronos Grey 01:43 Aerodynamik optimization 02:53 Light strip 03:19 Length and wheels 04:00 Massive battery kWh upgrade! 04:53 New rear design 05:07 Reworked suspension 05:36 DC recharging curve 06:17 Turning wheel cap! 06:56 Turning indicators 07:11 Acceleration figures 07:52 Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron in Ultra Blue 09:25 Special SQ8 design features 09:48 Sportback vs SUV 10:08 Sporty air suspension for SQ8 and s-line 10:30 What about the RSQ8? 11:01 Sportback in the rear 11:40 Changed Audi badging 12:21 Interior: key fob and doors 12:51 Optional camera mirrors 13:33 Seating position 13:45 Steering wheel 13:59 Seat materials 14:33 Interior cockpit overview 15:02 Digital instruments and HUD 15:17 e-tron shifting lever 15:29 Flying middle console? 16:01 Infotainment system 16:41 AC unit screen 17:15 Digital mirrors? No thanks! 17:36 Rear seats Q8 e-tron SUV 18:06 Trunk / boot SUV 19:00 Frunk 19:18 What about the petrol Q8 lineup? 19:51 Q8 Sportback e-tron interior rear 20:31 Trunk / Boot Q8 e-tron Sportback 21:05 Driving: acceleration Q8 e-tron 55 21:44 Noise insulation 22:22 Steering feel changes 23:12 Air suspension setup 25:02 Most efficient setup 25:23 vs Tesla Model X and BMW iX 26:22 Driving modes 27:40 Recuperation modes 28:47 Feeling the battery weight? 29:19 One more acceleration test 30:31 Acceleration Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron 31:24 SQ8 driving comparison 33:17 One more acceleration test 33:44 Driving modes 34:03 Assistance systems 34:49 Driving with digital camera mirrors 36:30 Driving fun 37:40 Effortless or heavy? 39:05 Q8 or SQ8 e-tron? 40:33 S vs RS models 41:26 Sportback vs SUV in driving? 42:42 Night time driving with Digital Matrix LED 43:28 Real-world range Q8 vs SQ8 e-tron #Audi #AudiQ8etron #AudiSQ8 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

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[@bostjanlaba]

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[@autogefuehl]

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[@bostjanlaba]

@@autogefuehl some thoughts on this review: I totally agree about digital mirrors - it's a complete miss. Regarding suspension: I've driven 2020 E-tron 55 for three years now with 21" wheels. Perfect suspension, I like to drive in comfort mostly, because our roads are really bad. Now, I've ordered the new Q8 Etron 55 but s-line. So it will have sportier suspension. Have you had the chance to compare the two in comfort mode? How much can I expect to lose in comfortness, of course on same 21" wheel size? Next, I've seen Thomas switching from D to S driving and it seemed like quicker response in "S". However, in "old" etron the S mode was also the one enabling a "boost" mode for 8 seconds (cca 60 hp more power). Is this still the case in new Q8 etron? Because in Q4 that operates differently and kickdown really has no true effect. I hope they didn't implement Q4 boots in new Q8 etron...thanks for the answers.

[@ivofixzone6410]

This channel is exactly what people need in order to make purchasing decision . It's not like other channels that are more for the show and most times look stupid. Great job Thomas and Happy New 2023 Year for your team.

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Yes indeed, i have also mentioned it a couple of times and also shown a map in the video!

[@autogefuehl]

Lanzarote, re-check the video to see more of it

[@jws15]

Thomas it looks like you have a new lady friend. Your viewers would love to learn more about her I'm sure.

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[@planetfabulous5833]

Amazing how Thomas's wardrobe matches and compliments the color of this Audi! Bravo! :)

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[@ade-ade]

Had been looking forward to this particular review not disappointed - as usual a great review from the best in depth reviewer on the tube. 👍🏾

[@autogefuehl]

Enjoy 😊

[@henryzachary7489]

Very useful review. Am planning to get one of these when they are available in the US. Trading 2018 Q8.

[@NealKennedyOfficial]

Thomas, you have grown an entire inch! 🙌👏

[@julioromanutti7765]

Digital Side Mirrors make no sense - Blindspot monitor is enough. Digital side Mirrors have to be an option - Always.

[@autogefuehl]

glad they are optional

[@SalmanAkhund-e5n]

Hi Thomas.. great review. Since you own a Q8 what are your thoughts now? If you have to get one now, would you still get the Q8 or go for the Q8 e tron? Or would you rather consider the BMW IX? Personally i feel that the electrics (e tron and IX) are still very heavy and could not be as fun to drive as the normal combustion engine versions especially on twisty roads like the ones we have alot in the UK. What are you thoughts?

[@autogefuehl]

Q8 petrol will be more agile in tight corners yes. Still Q8 etron handles very well. iX will have significant higher range

[@SalmanAkhund-e5n]

Thanks @@autogefuehl Thomas for sharing your thoughts. Your reviews have always given the best insights and have been the most helpful. It would be great to see a detailed comparison review Audi Q8/SQ8 vs Q8 etron. Thanks

[@OverlordActual]

6:25 that's pretty cool.

[@richheban7318]

Thomas, SUV version for sure!

[@tanhansel92]

As usual, very detailed and thorough video! Expect nothing but the best from this channel.

[@autogefuehl]

In your service!

[@mtlsi]

Really detailed review. Thank you.

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[@lukabosnjak3829]

Wow, you marked every single talking point in the video. 😲

[@autogefuehl]

always the greatest effort for you

[@mrstarbuck9212]

It is mind blowing to think these landscapes were created by a brutal volcano!!!

[@autogefuehl]

absolutely

[@descontrolador]

I was expecting more range from the bigger battery…

[@autogefuehl]

Same here

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Take the 55 sportback.

[@michelebicc6983]

It still rides on a ICE-derived platform. That could be the reason.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

@@michelebicc6983 Total myth that you just cannot get out of the heads of people, Hyundai Ioniq is still one of the most efficient EVs, also the Kona EV.

[@Wulf44445]

440-460km is still an amazing real world number. I don't know how can many people need that much more. Especially when the ranges on average EV's are not necessarily going to grow but surge.

[@JJCFA]

Thomas, great review as always.. I noticed that your smile is always bigger when you have your young lady friend sitting beside you in the passenger seat😊

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@bestofalllife]

I think this type of camera mirrors are better overall but inside you need higher position like in the honda e or in a modern Dac truck's 😉 The advantages of camera's instead of classics are : better visibility at night,on the rain and can be cleaned much easier with washer i guess 🤔 keep up with good work 🍻

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!!

[@theodorek.7611]

Thomas, I'm curious who is that silent lady on the right? :)

[@naras7769]

Hey what’s the highest ground clearance for q8 etron?

[@mdapeebles]

Do you think the Tour Pack/City Assist packs are worthwhile?

[@AndreaMouton]

Could torque vectoring useful during parking, like integral steering on petrol version?..or in parking q8 and sq8 need same space?

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Thomas your camera assistant is really tall 😊

[@HuntedPie]

Does the SQ8 make artificial engine sound? Like you get in the E-tron GT.

[@audivisual]

No, it does not

[@hansstalhandske]

It seems like the SQ8 actually have a tad wider wheel arches than the Q8?

[@autogefuehl]

explained in the part 07:53

[@audivisual]

and also 285 wheels instead of 265 (255 as 19“)

[@hansstalhandske]

@@autogefuehl Wow how could I've missed this, was I sleeping?! Thank you for making it clear :)

[@thomasd1531]

Regarding the virtual mirrors: driving them now since 2 years in an etron55. Yes, you need some time to get used to it, but then you start to love it. At sunset/sunrise/bad weather conditions the view to the back is massively better/clearer compared to any „normal mirror“. For driving backwards you use the 360° Cameras to compensate the negative of giving no real 3d like standard mirrors. Would I order them again? Yes.. but honestly that‘s not compensating the worse software and app-connection Audi is supplying since years now. And there is NO improvements within the facelift. „Vorsprung durch Technik“.. that’s really not given anymore.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TV1Peter]

What is the actual range for q8 55 etron when driving 140-160 km/h?

[@christianbryant5617]

I prefer the timelessness of Audis over the Mercedes.. Audi seems to do a good job at combining modern technology and classy design.

[@mart_en]

20:05 It also looks like that you have much less knee room in the rear of the coupe version compared to the " normal " SUV version.

[@autogefuehl]

no the legroom / wheelbase is identical, maybe I had the back seat rotated a little differently

[@mart_en]

@@autogefuehl Ok, thx

[@geiry.larsen2366]

I live in Norway, with all kinds of weather. I love these cameras, which never get dirty, and where I can see extra well in the dark, and in bad weather. It took me a week to get used to these mirrors and now I don't want anything else. Have also have a BMW with normal mirrors, and I clearly notice that you don't have the same overview with these normal mirrors.

[@autogefuehl]

Interesting! First time I read this actually!

[@geiry.larsen2366]

@@autogefuehl especially in rainy weather where you are not disturbed by raindrops on both the window and the mirror. Anyway, as always a very good review, this time of the new Q8 :) You are good!

[@sashadog2323]

It's so much more beautiful than the competition.

[@stoicapetruliviu8840]

More like is not as ugly

[@tiestocr]

Thomas, do you have the real world range for the smaller battery? The Q8 etron 50. Also, thanks for the awesome review. I’ve been waiting for the facelift but I’d be going for the 50 model. I think I like it over the competitors as the IX or similar just because it looks more like a traditional car, and it is not ugly. But the range is still a bit concerning.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !! We dont have that tested yet, but we cant expect similar energy consumption, maybe a little less. I ll try to get that for a test. Range should be then kinda similar or a little less, but the range difference has shrunk since especially the smaller version has increased even more in battery size.

[@tiestocr]

Thanks!

[@audivisual]

A bit more than the 55 Pre facelift. Due to even more net battery (89 vs 86.5kWh) and a bit more efficient rear motor

[@tv9b4u]

253 miles on uk combined.. 220 on motor ways (70mph @ 10 degrees)..on 50 quattro Sline 21" wheels and tech pro pack.

[@stefanmolnar4345]

Thomas thank you. Wonderdull test. But yust to correct you a bit here in central EU in Slovakoa a well equiped e tron vs. Well equiped Etron S is almost same price i mean 8 k is worth the power, steering, sportyness upgrade. Best looking ev suv on the marker.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! Interesting pricing

[@Twiiik]

Great! Thanks for a review which actually spends some time looking at the trunk+frunk.

[@autogefuehl]

Our pleasure!

[@paulturner2911]

Hey Thomas, Are you able to explain why the US market gets leather seats ONLY, whereas the UK & Europe can get microfibre? I really don't understand why this would be.

[@l.e.i.4111]

Everything goes eco. Real learher being replaced by fake leather, real fur by fake fur, real wood by fake wood. Behind this list of fake...something is nothing else than: plastic. Soon we'll eat plastic because it's eco. In fact, either we want or not we are eathing microplastic each day (the equivalent of a bank card per month) because almost all our food is packed in plastic.

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. Please tune in to what the animal leather industry tried to do here with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs In general, depending on the animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat would be the reason no.1 in other cases, the hide remains one of the most profitable body parts. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you accept it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and destroys the environment, you make them more profitable. Also, if you turn the argument around "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize how biased the argument is. After all, would you care for which exact body part you would be murdered? Or imagine someone robs you on the street and beats you to death - would it matter to you if it was for your Smartphone or for your purse? The animal agriculture industry occupies 2/3 of all farm land on this planet which cannot be used for direct human nutrition then. That is extremely inefficient. The no.1 cause for deforestation is the animal industry. It is also one of the biggest contributor to climate change. The amount of land, resources, energy and water being used is beyond imagination. If you are interested in how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzNdHSjppaSbqc Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. For the alternative, you can either use artificial fabrics which can be made from recyclables (we have already shown a lot of vehicles that use great fabric seats from PET-bottles etc.) or more and more also from plant-based materials (like Pinatex or Desertex or Miriam). And even if you would create a seat completely with petroleum without a recycling share, the amount of oil being used for that is nothing in comparing just to once fueling up your car. By ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) %. So it is the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. In practical reasons, fabric or microfibre seats are just more useful. You do not sweat in summer and it is not cold in winter. And if you want the slick look or something to wipe clean easier, that is possible with animal free leatherette, even in ventilated options. And there are also new leatherette materials available which are superior in every aspect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qXiouAbJeIiqM More and more natural materials are rising: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO2pIt7o9x7etE or kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3iWq2qja7qkhMk Using animal skin on seats is a major issue of animal rights, human rights - and after all it is just common sense what is better both for the environment and just more practical and more luxurious for the customer. We cannot change what we have bought in the past (that also counts for ourselves of course!), but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.

[@autogefuehl]

Hey Paul, this is very common with Audi indeed. The only explanation is that the guys at Audi USA who decide that are completely from the past. The US market is highly used to leatherette and US customers have a high acceptance for it, especially when it is high grade (which Audi does have in stock of course, or the microfibre). So at the end of the day, it is the ignorant personal decision of Audi representatives in the US.

[@pekkat10]

Thomas is best. 😊

[@autogefuehl]

thanks my friend :)

[@michalkopytnik1]

Great car - love it and I am using two 55 e-trons in the familiy. Specially suspension, sound isolation, interior quality, multifunctional car, bigger trunk - comparing to ix. Regarding range - 400km - maybe in Lazarote 20 Celcius, with driving speed limit 100km/h, not in traffic jams; I think real energy consumption is closer to 30kwh/100km. In winter it is (because of heating) 15% more. Highway till 130 km/h- more or less 27-30kwh/100km. Drawbacks - dark rear camera view at night, side bumpers parts attached on stickers, memory buttons for seats are too low (cause of digital mirrors, but it is the same with standard mirrors), as you mentioned - apple music not fully integrated with virtual cockpit andhead up display, B&O sound system is too bright with too much echo with 3d - wish to have better one - specially in such silence interior - like B&O advanced in a8/q8. And...I still cannot imagine how Audi did not manage to combine heated steering wheel with lane keeping assistant and acc in 2019-2020 built models...thanks for next great movie, best regards!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks and good points!

[@mattleistner313]

The new version is a bit more efficient and has a bigger battery. That's why you have more range too.

[@michalkopytnik1]

@@mattleistner313 ok, but lets check offical data: before lift Etron 55 - 441km / 86,5 - 5,1km for 1 kw after lift - 581/106,5 - 5,4km for 1 kw 5,8% more efficiency. Not a gamechanger. This digital mirrors should be illigal in EU aswell:)

[@audivisual]

55: with an average consumption of 30kWh / 100 Km you get around 66 Km more real world range. As most 55 drivers I know are in the range between 24 und 28kWh average they will get respectively more

[@toyotaprius79]

If anyone from Audi is reading Don't you remember the A1 e-tron rotary range extended electric hybrid ? Yn?

[@markart157]

Would be nice if all these beautiful reviewed cars could be affordable...

[@uNki23]

Thomas, you drove the Model X Plaid recently - how does it compare to the vehicles tested here?

[@autogefuehl]

Refinement of the Q8 is better, Tesla is quicker and offers animal free interior

[@Anandroid]

Girlfriend - he’s probably out cheating on me Boyfriend - 6:27

[@autogefuehl]

🤣

[@KeliK1]

It looks great either with the silver trims or them blacked out. Very well designed vehicle.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

If you don't sit in the trunk (3rd row) you don't need the more boxy rear and can benefit from the Sportback's 0.24 cd.

[@dioralcide8490]

Sportback looks better

[@rogerjeck9281]

Thanks for all the great content this year Thomas! always come for the door closing sounds, always a top treat. Glad to see you have a lady friend, perhaps introductions ? Have a wonderful new year...

[@autogefuehl]

Happy new year! 😎

[@autogefuehl]

And yeah thinking about it hehe

[@wolvoman1]

I agree totally with your opinion of camera mirrors The brain has accepted and acted upon the 'i saw it through the corner of my eye' this new camera image will take a considerable amount of time to 'retrain' being at a 'out of visible awareness angle' that the drivers brain/eyesight as been programmed to

[@XzzVttll]

drivers brain/eyesight = drivers brain OR eyesight

[@wolvoman1]

@@XzzVttll Thanks for your input, maybe some brains are unable to adapt to abbreviations as efficiently as others?

[@seb.]

Can't wait to see your review of the i5 touring EV

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Great Video review as always Thomas , I would always turn to you for a car review. These Camera Mirrors are a personal choice as you say Sir , For me personally i got along very well with them and i had no issues , In fact i love them more than normal glass mirrors .. i got used to just glancing my eye to the monitors , My brain adapted to it quite normally .. ! 💯💯🙏🙏 Reply

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! 👍

[@yissibiiyte]

Will the ICE Q8 continue to exist or is the E-tron meant to replace it? If they exist side-by-side that makes things even more complicated. The other E-tron models such as Q4 and GT don't have ICE versions, but the Q8 does?

[@autogefuehl]

All infos in the review! 😎

[@jackchen3562]

Bcos of your review I bought a Q8 etron 50 Advanced Quattro 😊

[@thomasd1531]

@autogefühl: any comments from Audi why the release of the SQ8 is postponed to week 20 2023?

[@autogefuehl]

Probably same as everything: supply chain problems

[@gentlestorm]

I guess pricing was ignored because they are crazy expensive...

[@zlatkobudetic1168]

Thomas 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏🙏

[@drunkenwhiskeyeu]

Great review as always. Been sort of eyeing the new EQE but have always prefered Audis :) I do have one remark on the colour choices, though - personally, I like to wear blue shirts, but don’t believe such a colour looks good on a vehicle. I think it does not accentuate the beautiful shape of this vehicle in particular, makes it somewhat cheaper-looking. The grey option with black package would definitely suit the SQ8 better. Was the colour your choice, or the entire fleet looked like this? I might be the only one of this opinion, but… maybe pick another colour next time? :) I mean, the regular Q8 e.tron looked so much better in grey.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@Tomoyo0827]

How can they only get 400km out from a 106kw battery pack? Tesla was same size yet can do over 500….in the X. IX is even further, why Audi

[@autogefuehl]

The efficiency is still just not there

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Maybe supergrippy tyres?

[@bogdanmoisi8434]

I have the original e tron 55 with the 90kw battery and it varies wildly. Best I've had was around 440km real world range and worst around 350-380. Towing a motorcycle on a trailer barely 300. It is a very heavy car. Best thing about it is the suspension and how quiet it is. Consumption is anywherr from 19kwh/100km to 26-27 in the winter or towing, long term i have under 23kwh/100km.

[@audivisual]

@@bogdanmoisi8434with your average consumption of 23kWh you will get around 90Km more real world range 👍

[@RonsmooveTI]

I think you should get us inside look of next gen A4, Q6, A6 e-tron

[@autogefuehl]

of course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIvIqpWuYteYbck

[@Guderian0617]

Since the digital rearview “mirrors” are cameras, can't they have put them somewhere else, like a wide-angle at the back or on the B pillar? Am I the only person who thinks those two things sticking out are hideous?

[@natoftw]

I think it would be helpful to show the tyre size and brand for ev reviews.

[@pedroalmodovar8100]

nice looking car but to me there are two problem: first, the rear side mirror, agree that the screen are placed too low. Second, too many screen, you need just two screen, one in front of you beyond the steering wheel and one in the center console,maybe little bit bigger than that one and most important, the climate control must be with buttons and nob.

[@benwells2338]

Had Audi kept their 3D rings up front, that new ambient glow could’ve back illuminated the logo. As the flat design is now, you only get the tops of the rings shown so at night the logo isn’t distinguishable. Missed opportunity IMO.

[@eyalben-cohen1147]

Will you be doing a comparison of Q8 with BMW and Mercedes equivalent cars?

[@autogefuehl]

Sure we can do that

[@martinjamar6472]

This blue is incredible not very discreet but I might be order like this in one year because of you 🎉😅 thx for the complete video…i must think now sportback or not 🤷‍♂️

[@autogefuehl]

😎

[@wiryantirta]

Sometimes I can't tell if a car is supposed to be an SUV/crossover or a lifted hatchback/station wagon because Thomas is kinda tall XD

[@autogefuehl]

hehe

[@redwhite_040]

almost all SUVs are lifted hatchbacks. Except SUVs offroad worthy. Like A Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover

[@Logan11thMEU]

Lanzarote ?

[@autogefuehl]

aye

[@robertofalero02]

Yes, my island👌👌👌

[@autogefuehl]

beautiful !

[@rudyyyxu]

can we see your cohost?

[@l.e.i.4111]

Let's be honest we are surounded by all sort of digital gimmicks but we are analog creatures, this is why big YES for real side mirrors, real steeering wheel (F1 it's different story, not everyone is a F1 driver) and the main knobs to be physical. Also, this drag style of an EV is fun I don't deny, but not everyone is able to handle a very fast car, and that car could quickly turn into a deadly weapon if it's way too fast. Btw do you remember Paul Walker? Moderation is key for a lot of drivers, or should be key but it is not, unfortunately. Physics is ready to show us the limits all the time, this is why pushing the limits has a cost and I don't necesarely mean money, but consequences.

[@autogefuehl]

agree

[@riaz8783]

I think wing mirrors are going to start to look old fashioned as more cars come with cameras. However, I agree the positioning of the displays here is not good.

[@dontknowbetternameatm]

these new 4k videos are always so hard on shadow / black..

[@alioscopy-glasses-free-3D]

Thanks, Thomas, for another year of great content… you will soon reach 1M subscribers, I'm sure. Congratulations, also, for finding a lovely-looking lady who seems to enjoy being thrown around during your acceleration tests and 'sporting driving' sessions! She never makes a sound and barely moves!! My own lady would never get in a car with me again… so, next year, please let her have a drive with you in the passenger seat - and record your reactions 😳 That would be a very different video😂👍🏼 Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated! hehe I hope - maybe with your support if you share among friends :)

[@autogefuehl]

hehe yeah I m thinking about it =)

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Prefer the standard suv styling. More practical with storage.

[@eirythma9404]

21:15 I’m a simple man, I see things and I click like 😂

[@rong8889]

I like the sport back sir

[@autocommerceco6984]

Nice co pilot . Show her more often

[@gentlestorm]

I know your intro is from the past, but what does full length even mean? ;)

[@autogefuehl]

you gotta enjoy the video in 4k resolution, put your screen to fullscreen and watch the video in full length :-)

[@gentlestorm]

@@autogefuehl Fair enough! Shame my screen is only 1440p so I don't get the full experience. :>

[@ilord112]

Great review again, thanks! This is a vehicle that has both what I like and dislikes.... Dashboard mirrors monitors, storage etc... those are not very functional to me but I like the external design... Btw, is that your model gf? She has been away for centuries....

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!

[@autogefuehl]

No that’s someone else 😅

[@ilord112]

@@autogefuehl someone else.... You mean something has changed?

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

Waiting for Q 10 - rival to EX 90 and Kia EV 9

[@fmsantoscar]

Still has the charging port in a silly position creating problems in public chargers

[@audivisual]

After more than 50k Km don’t really know what you are talking about. And the right AC port is priceless = me charging AC here for 80-90% of the time

[@fmsantoscar]

@@audivisual really? Have a look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpWcenqfqJKlba8 There's plenty of other people complaining about the same....

[@anjoLas]

Germans do it better (and no, i'm not german)

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Better than who?

[@abraxastulammo9940]

@@lukabosnjak3829 Yes 😁

[@anjoLas]

@@abraxastulammo9940 muricans, french, brits, spaniards, indians, brazilians, chinese, korean, still more RELIABLE than any Italian brand. The quality is equal or superior to RR or Bentley (Maybach) and you're talking about what, the Rimac ? Oh kid, you're barking at the wrong door ;)

[@bobfrode]

the infotainment is the same as in my Q4 :) but "only" almost 410 km with 100% ???😮. In winter it would be reduced to below 300 WLP and real life prob around 200 ...wow its a heavy and thirsty car. My Q4 goes from almost 480 km in summer (100%) to 340 in winter (100%) with avarage 17 kwh/100 to 25++ kwh/100 in winter so u lose a lot in cold weather (-10 and below)

[@MrRaitzi]

Watching this and waiting for A6 Avant etron.

[@autogefuehl]

Preview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIvIqpWuYteYbck

[@gregsullivan7408]

As a chauffeur, I'd definitely choose the normal SUV version, for the increased space. But I'd much prefer a diesel, and I do currently have a diesel Q7. 😛🕺

[@LekkerDops]

Yet the Tesla will be worth 50% more in resale than the Audi. That's the problem. Euro EVs have epic depreciation compared to Telsa in the EV world

[@martinliden8453]

Digital rear mirrors??! Yet another thing invented by overambitious engineers just for the sake of it and not because people really want it...

[@ivanmask6470]

SQ8 Etron sexy car❤❤❤ but!!! RSq8 be much more sexy!!

[@peteferguson518]

Audis look like dignified VWs, I wish they were more audacious with their designs.

[@joetioeb]

6:20 from Volkswagen 😂

[@fartamplifer]

Does Audi hide any sensors behind the new 4 ring logo? I think Audi missed an opportunity with the make and model on the B pillar. It would have been nice if they lit up when you approached the car.

[@subhajitsekharjana3765]

I don't like these Audi logo I prefer the old one, the crome logo.....

[@autogefuehl]

Agree

[@andrekleyn727]

An extremely handsome beast this SUV. I agree. Side mirrors are a gimmick. The 3rd screen for the climate control is too low and with everything being touch sensitive, I can already expect many, expensive accidents in the pipeline. Otherwise, an ideal family vehicle with an eye watering price tag 🙈

[@spirononevski1479]

These mirrors are safety hazard, bad idea...

[@dwade3202]

The weight, the price...

[@Mastachazrs]

Rings looks so bad

[@kentborges5114]

GREAT CAR, WRONG GRILL !

[@bblueangel2]

I like the look and the size of this. It's a propper SUV. But i want the gimmicks of Tesla y and the space. The opportunity to camp. And a perfect app. Tesla suspension sucks so much i hate it. quality feels cheap and no buttons. That's what turns me of. Or else it's the polestar 3.

[@petejr7583]

Thomas, you know that all EV, mass adoption, is not “sustainable”. What’s the realistic life cycle of that battery and the cost to replace? What about lithium and cobalt mining inhumane conditions and destruction of the land. Then there’s the power grid limitations and escalating costs of electricity production, especially as demand increases exponentially. Windmills and solar panels cannot sustain the necessary demand of mass adoption. We should focus on non-fossil clean fuels for personal ICE vehicles. Progressive naïveté.

[@dal2258]

Sportiness, SUV, EV, ... these are all contradictions.

[@dasautogt]

ABSOLUTELY on the money Thomas re new tech and mirrors. 😐👎