Regular listeners will know I like large SUVs. The Audi is spacious, comfortable, and engaging.

It’s powered by a 3 litre, six-cylinder, 48-volt, mild hybrid turbo diesel engine. This provides 210 kilowatts of power and 600 newton metres of torque. This drives all four wheels through the brilliant Audi quattro system and an eight speed tiptronic transmission.

What all that means is that the Q8 has a combination of enough performance to keep drivers happy while having excellent economy. Its smooth and fun to drive.

The S-Line comes with

• panoramic glass roof,
• Matrix LED headlights,
• Wireless smart phone connectivity and charging tray.
• Automatic tailgate with motion sensor, great for when you have your hands full, and
• Heated front seats – amongst a lengthy list of standard features.

The Q8 has two isofix and top tether points for baby seats and a large boot to accommodate all the necessary baby gear. It’s an ideal family SUV.

Around town it feels smaller than it actually is and it’s easy to navigate tight suburban car parks. On a trip you arrive feeling fresh and relaxed.

The Q8 I drove is normally priced at $143,415 dollars, but it also had a couple of option  packs that took the price to $157,915 dollars plus the usual costs. Considering the extensive list of features that’s excellent value.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Audi Q8 could also look at the following. Land Rover Velar, Lexus RX, Genesis GV80,

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Even though it’s the entry level for the  models it comes with all the Audi luxury and safety you would expect.

Inside its spacious, comfortable and especially quiet.

Q8 50 e-tron comes with a 95-kWh battery pack that fuels two electric motors—one on each axle. These deliver a combined peak output of 250 kW and torque of 664 Nm.

This powertrain propels the Q8  from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and just 6.0 seconds in boost mode. That’s not a sports SUV, but it’s still dam quick. Top speed is capped at 200km/h.

What is impressive is the way it drives. Instant torque and responsiveness at any speed.

For a large and heavy SUV, its nimbleness and responsiveness is engaging. The Q8 SUV benefits from an improved steering ratio, which promotes more direct responsiveness to driver direction. It definitely feels lighter at speed.

The new SUV benefits from a combination of its sophisticated suspension system, precise steering, and the all-wheel drive with quattro.

It displays a level of ride and handling that is quiet, smooth, and predictable.

The latest Audi is priced from $140,600 plus the usual costs

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Instead of the Audi Q8 50 e-tron buyers could look at:

Large electric SUVs are becoming popular.

Buyers could look at the: KIA EV9, Genesis GV70 EV, Mercedes Benz EQE, LDV Mifa9 or Volvo EX 90

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It’s called the NVES – New Vehicle Emissions Standards. Essentially the government is trying to force consumers to but electric cars. No matter what they say, that’s their plan and that’s daft. We want to choose the style of car that suits our needs.

An example of how a manufacturer can provide that choice is the Audi Q8. This is a large premium SUV that has embraced a wide spectrum of engine choices.

There is a choice of two body styles, the SUV and Stylish Sportback.

Depending on what model you choose there is either a 6-cylinder petrol or diesel engine. A V8 TFSI petrol engine in the SQ8 or RSQ8 with different tune specifications and mild hybrid technology. There is a Plug in Hybrid version and fully electric choices in both normal and sport tune.

Personally, the Audi Q8 is a favourite of mine, and I have driven all these choices.

Australian consumers want choice. The Government is trying to force us to buy a particular vehicle that doesn’t do what we need.

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The Q8 is priced from around $154,000 plus the usual costs and options.

It comes with a 114-kilowatt hour battery that has a claimed range of 450km. A more realistic and safer daily figure would be around 400km.

This is a little bit less than I would expect with such a large battery, but it’s a heavy SUV and economy isn’t the greatest.

The Q8 e-tron can be charged at multiple outlets, fast chargers and at home if needed.

It also comes with a complimentary home charger in partnership with Jet Charge and a free six-year subscription to charge fox stations around Australia.

I really like the way the big Q8 drives, with recharge set to automatic, it will roll on like a normal car and yet kick off regenerative braking when needed. For a big SUV it is nimble and responsive.

Its smooth, quiet, and particularly comfortable inside. The layout is typically Audi with the central screens easy to use I love the haptic feedback to touch.

There is plenty of room in the back seats and the boot is spacious.

The Audi Q8 range now has something for everyone. Fully electric, Plug in Hybrid, Petrol, and diesel engines. There is also a choice of body styles, and you can opt for the sport’s ‘S’ or ‘RS’ versions.

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Some other e-tron Articles

• We drive the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Quattro.
• e-tron S models arrive for Audi
• Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT 2022 Motoring Minute News
• 2022 Audi e-tron GT 2022 Preview
• 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 Review
• Audi e-tron Sportback 50 Quattro 2021 Review
• e-tron and e-tron Sportback arrive in Australia

Instead of the Audi Q8 55 e-tron buyers could also Look At

The Audi Q8 55 e-tron sits in the premium end of the EV market.

Buyers could look at Porsche Taycan, Range Rover Evoque PHEV, Jaguar I-PACE or the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

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That’s a lot of words for an electric Q8. However, being a launch edition, it comes with extras.

The vehicle we had comes in a bright Soneria Red metallic colour, which certainly created some interest.

Regular listeners will know I am a big fan of the Audi Q8. This is essentially that but with an electric motor.

It comes with a 114kWh Lithium-Ion battery that is good for a claimed range of about 450km and that’s about what we got.

The electric motor delivers some 300kW of power and a handy 664 Nm of torque driving through the clever Quattro system and a one speed transmission.

Its quick and responsive. Its also whisper quiet to drive.

Inside the Launch edition adds S Sport front seats with integrated headrests, ‘S’ logo trim, electronic steering wheel adjustment and other style features.

I do like the wireless connectivity and clever vertical charging slot for the phone.

Audi also provides 6 years free charging through Chargefox stations around the country which is handy.

If I had a choice, I would still opt for the 4.0L V8 SQ8 version.

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Launch edition is priced from $165,900 plus the usual costs.

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• We drive the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Quattro.
• e-tron S models arrive for Audi
• Audi Q8 55 e-tron coming later this year
• Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT 2022 Motoring Minute News
• 2022 Audi e-tron GT 2022 Preview
• 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 Review
• Audi e-tron Sportback 50 Quattro 2021 Review
• e-tron and e-tron Sportback arrive in Australia

Instead of the Q8 e-tron 55 Quattro buyers could also Look At

The Audi e-tron S Sportback sits in the premium end of the EV market.

Buyers could look at Porsche Taycan, Range Rover Evoque PHEV, Jaguar I-PACE or the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

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This is essentially a Plug in Hybrid version of the big Q8 SUV.

This offers buyers a choice of localised EV only driving with zero range anxiety issues for longer trips. One clever feature is that drivers can choose to operate like a normal hybrid by turning off the EV drive.

The Q8 PHEV comes with a 17.9kWh battery that is good for a realistic EV range of around 50km. It also has a 3.0L TFSI V6 Petrol engine. This drives all four wheels through the Audi quattro system and a eight speed tiptronic transmission.

The combination is enough for a 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds.

Of course, being an Audi Q8 S-Line it comes with a load of premium comfort and luxury features. Heated seats and wireless smartphone connectivity and charging amongst the most practical.

The Q8 PHEV is priced from a bit over $148,000 plus the usual costs.

Plug in hybrid vehicles are good for buyers that are methodical and have a convenient place to charge. Otherwise its too easy to forget the daily charging and simply drive on petrol.

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Instead of the Audi Q8 PHEV buyers could look at:

Large premium PHEV vehicles are few and far between and it’s a bit of a mixed bag for choice.

Buyers could look at the Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV, VW Touareg R Line PHEV, Land Rover Defender PHEV,  Volvo XC40 PHEV, Range Rover Sport PHEV. Or the  Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid

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The first thing you notice is the beautiful design. Audi get the Sportback style just right. And I’m not the only one, I was stopped by many people to comment on how good looking the design is.

Inside its typically Audi, comfortable, luxurious, and functional. There is plenty of room for all occupants. Front seats are heated along with multiple electronic seat adjustments.

The Q8 Sportback e-tron has a 114kWh battery that is good for a realistic range of 430km.

Performance is brisk from the 300kW power and 664Nm of torque. It will go from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds. Remember this Q8 weighs around 2700kg, so it’s not a lightweight.

Ride is smooth and handling allows for spirited driver engagement.

Its also so quiet. That’s one advantage and downfall of electric cars.

I particularly like little convenience factors like gesture control for the electronic tailgate, 4 zone climate controlled A/C and the wireless smart phone connectivity and charging.

I also like the haptic feel of the touch screen, although strangely it disappears when using Apple CarPlay.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Quattro is priced from around $167,000 plus options and the usual costs.

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Some other e-tron Articles

• e-tron S models arrive for Audi
• Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT 2022 Motoring Minute News
• 2022 Audi e-tron GT 2022 Preview
• 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 Review
• Audi e-tron Sportback 50 Quattro 2021 Review
• e-tron and e-tron Sportback arrive in Australia

Instead of the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron buyers could also Look At

The Audi e-tron S Sportback sits in the premium end of the EV market.

Buyers could look at Porsche Taycan, Range Rover Evoque PHEV, Jaguar I-PACE or the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

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