If you want to use launch control, follow these steps: Press and hold both the brake and accelerator pedals for a couple of seconds. Observe the speedometer: it will flash, indicating that the system is ready.Be patient and avoid rushing through the process. Regarding the adaptive cruise control, it does indeed have steering capability (at least in Europe). To activate it, simply press the button located on top of the direction indicator. It actually uses the predictive driving navigation to help the steering.
My wife has a 2018 Q7 / Air ride. I have NO problems taking it on passes and any easy off road situations. Audi has sorted their chassis and Quattro very well IMO. Great cars.
83k trouble free.. as in NEVER at the dealer miles. Keep good oil in, it. Change plugs and drive it like it like to be driven. Should be fine. @@FuryfistX
I really appreciated your comment about how bad the Tesla windshield wipers are because their control is embedded within the big display!! I'm stuck with a $1800 bill to repair a rental Tesla, because they gave it to me with the windshield wipers turned off and no instructions. It started raining and I hit a parking lot curb. I was watching this video because my Daughter traded her Tesla 3 for this E-Tron and I'm happy that she did.
Great review that shows what it can do and what it will never be asked to do . Love Audi and the interior is as awesome as they done for years . Fun watch !
He brought the tape measure! Always nice to see you take advice from your viewers. Thanks for the video. Not exactly what I'd personally want to spend money on though.
That may be so, but for the price and reputation of Audi "Quattro," it should certainly be able to deliver on all fronts. This is why the test is important.
@@drivingsports weird. My 2024 Q8 etron does. Clicking it should bring up a message saying "adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance" and add a small triangle next to each "lane" of the lane departure symbol that lights up green in the cluster.
@@drivingsportsyou might’ve needed to change a setting in the infotainment system because there’s a setting to just have lane departure and not lane centering
@@drivingsports it does… your setting is set to late, in the driver assistance menu. Change it to “early” and it will keep you on center: Menu/vehicle/driver assistance/lane keep assist/early
Not to be pedantic, but at 2:34 you showed the gasoline powered SQ8, *not* the SQ8 e-tron. And not only that, that SQ8 you showed was the pre-refresh 2023 model, and not the updated 2024 model.
I love and miss wagons. My best friend in high school he got to use his buick regal wagon that would sit like 20! and that's not including flipping those seats up in the very back. though SUV with the height is great because I need it for all the camping I do, wagons are so very handy.
Also a trimotor sq8 etron… first s model to get a body kit, reserved for rs in the past… it’s faster for sure but still not like a supercar snappy! Late to this party haha
@@alanmay7929I want what you're smoking. In the video, it performed terribly and it did not live up for "Quattro" name. I don't really care about their other models, we're speaking about this exact model.
I’ve driven AWD EV’s in snow and they’re pretty bad compared to ICE cars, manufactures will really have to work to get the AWD system to be comparable or better than ICE
The only offroading this car will ever see is if the owners of the car bought a country cottage with a gravel driveway. This is a Whole Foods mall crawler
Lmao this is sad to see. I took an gen 1 q5 to an offroad park doing the easy obstacles and it was shockingly good. Between the torsen center diff and brake traction control it would have way more easlly made it over most of the cross axle obstacles.
Ryan, how does Audi stand out from Tesla even tho it doesn’t lane center itself, well Audi doesn’t explode into flames. I don’t really care for Audi interior. And is the electric Audi a real Quattro system? I miss the old system.
Tesla happily gives cars over the weekend at your local Tesla store. maybe give it a shot. I am sure many like me would appreciate your content on Tesla.@@drivingsports
The current EV world is...let's face it, a complete waste of time and money. This is an 80K novelty with an already outdated charge port. Unless you live to feel better about yourself due to your "earth choices", this is in no way practical. But you feeeeeeeeel good about yourself.
I've tested an Audi with those touch screen controls for climate etc. - absolutely bad. They work, albeit slowly, but they distract you from the road, get dirty and much of it could be done with a few knobs with buttons in their centers - so you can use them while driving AND looking at the road (you can't reach down in the dark and feel which control is which, you have to look away from the road !!! UNACCEPTABLE ). I'm 10 minutes into your video and you're still showing electronics (gimmicks). Let's just drive !!!! I'm not a Luddite - electronics are great, but not when they're a distraction - like a cell phone and dinner ! Leave it alone !
88K.. no way. There a lot better vehicles out there for that kind of money. Further, 285 mile range.. I have that on a half talk of gas and don’t need to wait a half hour to charge on a mountain trail. Oh wait….
Audi sold 1,510 e-trons total in 2023 in the U.S., I really enjoy your video's but why are you wasting your time on this? Hoping for a Cybertruck review in the near future.
Only a complete drank the Kool-Aid fool would pay almost $100,000 for a battery-operated vehicle that does not have the range of gas or the quick fill up time or the longevity, or the safety factor where you're not concerned the car will spontaneously catch fire like many other EVs have.
Would've been more fun if this was the actual Q8. They facelifted recently so maybe you'll be able to get one soon, hopefully.
Nice to see an Audi, would be interesting to see how the other big Audis do offroad.
If you want to use launch control, follow these steps:
Press and hold both the brake and accelerator pedals for a couple of seconds.
Observe the speedometer: it will flash, indicating that the system is ready.Be patient and avoid rushing through the process. Regarding the adaptive cruise control, it does indeed have steering capability (at least in Europe). To activate it, simply press the button located on top of the direction indicator. It actually uses the predictive driving navigation to help the steering.
My wife has a 2018 Q7 / Air ride. I have NO problems taking it on passes and any easy off road situations. Audi has sorted their chassis and Quattro very well IMO. Great cars.
Ihave test drove a q7 and it was wonderful. But I was afraid of reliability and long term ownership. Have you had any major repairs?
83k trouble free.. as in NEVER at the dealer miles. Keep good oil in, it. Change plugs and drive it like it like to be driven. Should be fine. @@FuryfistX
I really appreciated your comment about how bad the Tesla windshield wipers are because their control is embedded within the big display!! I'm stuck with a $1800 bill to repair a rental Tesla, because they gave it to me with the windshield wipers turned off and no instructions. It started raining and I hit a parking lot curb. I was watching this video because my Daughter traded her Tesla 3 for this E-Tron and I'm happy that she did.
Great review that shows what it can do and what it will never be asked to do . Love Audi and the interior is as awesome as they done for years . Fun watch !
He brought the tape measure! Always nice to see you take advice from your viewers. Thanks for the video. Not exactly what I'd personally want to spend money on though.
Probably should’ve measure ground clearance on a flat surface? 26:00
Technically, yes.
I heavily doubt anyone who spends nearly $100,000 on an Electric Audi will take it this far off road.
That may be so, but for the price and reputation of Audi "Quattro," it should certainly be able to deliver on all fronts. This is why the test is important.
It does have lane centering. You need to press the button on the end of the turn signal stalk to activate it.
Did that. Didn’t center.
@@drivingsports weird. My 2024 Q8 etron does. Clicking it should bring up a message saying "adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance" and add a small triangle next to each "lane" of the lane departure symbol that lights up green in the cluster.
@@drivingsportsyou might’ve needed to change a setting in the infotainment system
because there’s a setting to just have lane departure and not lane centering
@@drivingsports it does… your setting is set to late, in the driver assistance menu. Change it to “early” and it will keep you on center:
Menu/vehicle/driver assistance/lane keep assist/early
the lane centering probably needs to be turned on in the settings
You need to drive the SQ8. It’s nice. RSQ8 is the best though.
Love my etron. It's my forever car.
Sad
Great movie! Previous exterior looks better to me, looks really good inside though
Who else could take it off-road? Only You 🙂 Very brave vehicle considering it's EV SUV. Great review and off road driving. Greetings
Not to be pedantic, but at 2:34 you showed the gasoline powered SQ8, *not* the SQ8 e-tron. And not only that, that SQ8 you showed was the pre-refresh 2023 model, and not the updated 2024 model.
Good catch. Editor threw that one in (Audi B-Roll since we haven't filmed one yet) and I missed it on review. -RD
@@drivingsports Thanks. And ahh, I see.
Could you also do a Rivian test, please?
I love and miss wagons. My best friend in high school he got to use his buick regal wagon that would sit like 20! and that's not including flipping those seats up in the very back. though SUV with the height is great because I need it for all the camping I do, wagons are so very handy.
Can I have a noise emitter that sounds like an ice cream truck?
As a motorcyclist, and I mean daily 365, hands free and "auto" driving scare me to death. RIDE A BUS if you want to be hands free.
ACC and lane centering is included. I would say it beats Tesla autopilot hands down
I think we need to revisit what a wagon actually is.
I think it’s actually a Mall-Terrain feature, not an Off-Roading feature.
Where and how did you measure again? The Audi has a maximum ground clearance of 20.4 cm => 8 in! Just read the data sheet before the test! Thanks.
tesla is more for users with chips in their heads, which i dont like either. i need buttons in the driver cabin
lol, chips in their heads? what a dumb take
not sure how far are we from neuro driving :)@@Robin-es3os
Also a trimotor sq8 etron… first s model to get a body kit, reserved for rs in the past… it’s faster for sure but still not like a supercar snappy! Late to this party haha
This car has lane centering standard.
There is a launch control you have to hold the brake and push the gas for more than 5 seconds
I also checked with Audi. This model doesn't have Launch Control.
someone in California please load this man their Cybertruck.
It’s a douche toaster. There’s your review.
With this kind of cars and its the price, $74k, I always getting nervous doing this 26:02
This electric Audi really does not deserve the “Quattro” name :/
its deserves it lol! they also have a three motors version significanly way more offroad capable i think the etron coupe
Ken Block would disagree. RIP
Ok
@@alanmay7929I want what you're smoking. In the video, it performed terribly and it did not live up for "Quattro" name. I don't really care about their other models, we're speaking about this exact model.
I’ve driven AWD EV’s in snow and they’re pretty bad compared to ICE cars, manufactures will really have to work to get the AWD system to be comparable or better than ICE
Did he say rear airbags?
Oh he meant the suspension lol
Efficiency mode gives you the lowest suspension and not Dynamic
Test bmw ix1 off Road ?
The only offroading this car will ever see is if the owners of the car bought a country cottage with a gravel driveway. This is a Whole Foods mall crawler
Have you heard of Xiaomi SU7? Will you consider it in one of your future test drives?
We don’t have them available here.
Lol why?
@@TimeMariner, After a premiere in China, they should be available in other countries.
@@TimeMariner, I don't know, I came across this information on the Internet.
Lmao this is sad to see. I took an gen 1 q5 to an offroad park doing the easy obstacles and it was shockingly good. Between the torsen center diff and brake traction control it would have way more easlly made it over most of the cross axle obstacles.
Ryan, how does Audi stand out from Tesla even tho it doesn’t lane center itself, well Audi doesn’t explode into flames.
I don’t really care for Audi interior. And is the electric Audi a real Quattro system? I miss the old system.
B sare khazwani I miss you 😁❤️
good point for comparison 😂😂😂
89k for less than 300 miles of range?
what is holding you back from reviewing tesla's on your channel?
Tesla doesn’t have a press fleet.
Tesla happily gives cars over the weekend at your local Tesla store. maybe give it a shot. I am sure many like me would appreciate your content on Tesla.@@drivingsports
The current EV world is...let's face it, a complete waste of time and money. This is an 80K novelty with an already outdated charge port. Unless you live to feel better about yourself due to your "earth choices", this is in no way practical. But you feeeeeeeeel good about yourself.
Lease it.
seriously 80k for this? no way I pay this kind of money for this car.
This is a parking lot queen for rich stay at home soccer moms
Soccer moms don’t buy these. They buy Toyotas and Hondas. Business people buy these Audis.
Utensil 😂🤣
I've tested an Audi with those touch screen controls for climate etc. - absolutely bad. They work, albeit slowly, but they distract you from the road, get dirty and much of it could be done with a few knobs with buttons in their centers - so you can use them while driving AND looking at the road (you can't reach down in the dark and feel which control is which, you have to look away from the road !!! UNACCEPTABLE ). I'm 10 minutes into your video and you're still showing electronics (gimmicks). Let's just drive !!!! I'm not a Luddite - electronics are great, but not when they're a distraction - like a cell phone and dinner ! Leave it alone !
88K.. no way. There a lot better vehicles out there for that kind of money. Further, 285 mile range.. I have that on a half talk of gas and don’t need to wait a half hour to charge on a mountain trail. Oh wait….
This electric crap needs to stop. Need v8 v6 minimum
Government is forcing all electric. V8’s are all going away. We won’t have options soon.
Eww. No.
Brotherrrrrr. 😂
Audi sold 1,510 e-trons total in 2023 in the U.S., I really enjoy your video's but why are you wasting your time on this? Hoping for a Cybertruck review in the near future.
not everyone wants a cybertruck..people need choices and comparisons...
Nothing wrong with reviewing it. More DSTV the better in my opinion.
There is a lot more interest in the Cybertruck than the Audi E-Tron BTW. But, ok by all means review a car with little to no demand. @@Asoka-great
Because Audis drive way nicer than Teslas.
As reflected in their sales@@ryanb8736
Disappointing.
Not interested in an all electric experimental vehicle, neither are most Americans.
the front grill and looks like a Subaru.
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Only a complete drank the Kool-Aid fool would pay almost $100,000 for a battery-operated vehicle that does not have the range of gas or the quick fill up time or the longevity, or the safety factor where you're not concerned the car will spontaneously catch fire like many other EVs have.