The SQ8 is even better now, Audi have replaced the diesel engine with the 4.0 V8 twin-turbo petrol, it’s the same engine used in the RS6, RSQ8, Lamborghini Uris, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the Bentaga… thou with a slightly down-level turbos but it’s only 0.3 second slower 0-60 than the RSQ8…. Awesome motor!
Audi (not because I own one ) has by far the most futuristic interior of them all. Everything is chunky and luxurious. And as always, great video team :)
Always enjoy your reviews Tom, have to say the car I absolutely love is the B5 Alpina Touring. Cannot find one in the country for love or money ! Keep up the great work.
Really enjoyed your review, Tom & Team, thanks. Such detail mixed w/ well defined reasoning backing up your opinions. My 2c worth to your opening question is "YES" - the SQ7 is currently the world's only good-looking coupe SUV!
I never get the diesel ban man, like you said, even this powerful diesel can get twice as better mileage than a petrol, and diesel is getting banned in europe lol
Can do, Ken - but I asked on our last Q7 video about that and most people think it should go up against the X7! I’m not sure whether that or the X5 is the more direct competitor, myself.
Chasing Cars X7 is in a different pricing category though! I think the X5 has always has been the direct competitor for Q7 and X7 may seem appropriate for comparison because of the 7 seats but in this segment most often buyers would compare Q7 with X5 rather X7 and they both even sell in similar numbers.
I would’ve liked the SQ to be a little closer to the RSQ in looks but as we know Audi don’t differentiate their S cars much if at all from S-line equipped base line cars but certainly a really nice piece of kit, I’d take the 8 over the 7 personally because I’ve no need for seven seats, disappointing to hear about the squeaks/rattles, they certainly need to get on top of that given that’s part of Audi’s schtick is bank vault interior quality. I’ll take half a dozen in Navarra Blue 👍🏻
Chasing Cars agreed, BMW missed the mark with the new X6 design but they are still my favourite marque. In reality I’m a car guy... or more a car slut, I appreciate and love many different makes and models but BMW has my heart.
The SQ8 is even better now, Audi have replaced the diesel engine with the 4.0 V8 twin-turbo petrol, it’s the same engine used in the RS6, RSQ8, Lamborghini Uris, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the Bentaga… thou with a slightly down-level turbos but it’s only 0.3 second slower 0-60 than the RSQ8…. Awesome motor!
I love my SQ8, the handling is awesome and I love the abundance of space in the cockpit (drivers seat) lol
Audi (not because I own one ) has by far the most futuristic interior of them all. Everything is chunky and luxurious. And as always, great video team :)
If you have a microfibre cloth at hand.
Thank you!
Always enjoy your reviews Tom, have to say the car I absolutely love is the B5 Alpina Touring. Cannot find one in the country for love or money ! Keep up the great work.
Looks unreal 😍 I wish there was less gloss black. Always thought it looked tacky no matter where it’s applied. Love the cabin otherwise!
Agree - but thankfully the aluminium exterior package is a no cost option. Wish it were standard. Black packs are not my thing!
Thank you for the great review. wondering how sq8 goes off-road?
As always great review, wish I have the money to buy one, 😂
Thanks! One day, perhaps!
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A great review again....RS6 Avant really looks tempting.
Really enjoyed your review, Tom & Team, thanks. Such detail mixed w/ well defined reasoning backing up your opinions. My 2c worth to your opening question is "YES" - the SQ7 is currently the world's only good-looking coupe SUV!
Thanks, Damon! Glad you enjoyed it, and yeah, they totally got the looks right on this one.
RSQ8 will mental!
Agree. Can't wait to drive it…
Great review! Beautiful dron shots show beautiful Australia from the air.
Good job.
Thanks, Mike.
I never get the diesel ban man, like you said, even this powerful diesel can get twice as better mileage than a petrol, and diesel is getting banned in europe lol
Doesn’t make much sense, with how good modern diesels have become.
A nicely done review as usual...
Thank you for watching.
I really like it, looks amazing :)
Agree, LJ!
To reply your last question, RS4/6 can’t go off road especially in Australia you definitely need a SUV
Most Australians never go off road
Another great review
Much appreciated, Richard!
This looks incredible!
Hey now that we have new Q7 out, can you do a comparison against X5 30d or 40i? Thanks
Can do, Ken - but I asked on our last Q7 video about that and most people think it should go up against the X7! I’m not sure whether that or the X5 is the more direct competitor, myself.
Chasing Cars X7 is in a different pricing category though! I think the X5 has always has been the direct competitor for Q7 and X7 may seem appropriate for comparison because of the 7 seats but in this segment most often buyers would compare Q7 with X5 rather X7 and they both even sell in similar numbers.
I would’ve liked the SQ to be a little closer to the RSQ in looks but as we know Audi don’t differentiate their S cars much if at all from S-line equipped base line cars but certainly a really nice piece of kit, I’d take the 8 over the 7 personally because I’ve no need for seven seats, disappointing to hear about the squeaks/rattles, they certainly need to get on top of that given that’s part of Audi’s schtick is bank vault interior quality. I’ll take half a dozen in Navarra Blue 👍🏻
The S cars intentionally fly under the radar I think!
It now comes with petrol engine rather than diesel so a lot closer to the RSQ8. So much so I don’t think the RS warrants the extra £25k
As a shameless BMW fanboy it pains me to say that the SQ8 is the best looking in its segment and I really like the turbo V8 diesel option, bravo Audi.
That's big of you to be able to own up to that! Wish the X6 was more angular!
Chasing Cars agreed, BMW missed the mark with the new X6 design but they are still my favourite marque. In reality I’m a car guy... or more a car slut, I appreciate and love many different makes and models but BMW has my heart.
the squate is definitely a baller SUV. It makes the RR Sport/Vogue look like chump change.
Agree, it’s pretty special.
One Powerball...... 😎
J aime l audi
even normal q8 is expensive as;;;; too expensive :(
you can't get these v8 tdi in europe anymore
Any safety pack.options 😂
All included!
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Cars are getting terribly expensive
Can’t agree with you on the fake exhausts sorry :(
Fair enough, though I reckon 2 is better than 0!