The 2021 Audi SQ8 is a Near Perfect 500 HP SUV Coupe with Lamborghini Roots
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- As the newest member of the @AudiUSA Q8 family, the 2021 #AudiSQ8 adds a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 pushing 500 HP to Quattro AWD. The #SQ8 basically uses the same engine as its much more expensive Lambo cousin and unlike its rivals from BMW and Mercedes, the SQ8 doesn't have any awkward proportions at the rear. Those of you who want even more power can check out the #RSQ8 which gives that potent V8 another 91 HP.
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Just in case you wanted to know, your channel is becoming my comfort show 😂
*I just subbed so hard my Audi inlet coolant hose cracked*
Sofyan why don’t u get a sq8 after your boring rav4 prime
You might be the most articulate car reviewer on the web....Great channel.
The sq8 should come with all the options , they are just like porsche , nickel and dime you for every cent you got
Well, they are the same company, that’s the Germans for you
90K dollar car with no heads up display is shameful.
@@nachotube2432 the Prestige trim has it 😞
The digital infotainment screens are dope! Excellent review!
I wish the grill pattern wasn’t squares but their signature honeycomb
Almost a flawless video.... on point! Love the content. Just missed that hood latch
Oohh baby, i've been waiting for this one!!
"It just pulls for days...DAYS!"
Frameless doors just hit differently
Couldn't agree more
OMG! Thank you so much for this. I've been asking for a year now. LOL
Ashtray?! That’s crazy, it’s like we are back in the ‘70s. Sweet ride though.
Lol
Excellent review, really well put together and delivered 👍 deffo think the SQ8 is the way to go; cost v performance it’s is better value for money than the RS8.
The SQ8 should not be slept on honestly :) It's still amazing with its 500 HP and 770 Nm of torque~~ It's no slouch~
love the outro music, they use it sometimes on CoastToCoastAM, when the show's over
Love this, but wish the infotainment screen position was higher up/swapped with the air vents. Also wish they kept the MMI knob to go along with the new touch screen.
this is literally my dream car. everything i want in a car
This video brought joy to my day
Well, good review and new Audi's vehicle are very tuner programmable for those extra ponies!
If I had to buy an SUV, this would be it. For the sound alone. Awesome! Great review. 👍
The SQ8/RS Q8 are probably my favourite Audi SUVs~ Perfect size and perfect maount of power, and for me the SQ8 would be plenty powerful. I don't need an RS Q8 with the 591 HP, and the 500 HP that this car produces is enough for someone, and really most people.
@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Anything above 500 hp is honestly too much for the street, anything from 300-500 hp is plenty
@@Justin_GFM That's true~ I've only seen 1 SQ8 on the road where I am in Canada
Another fantastic review, i often see myself watching all these videos of cars i would never buy
Just came back to watch this again. Beautiful vehicle, and solid review. It's a small thing, but I wish they offered an all black roof rack instead of just the silver one on top of the car you reviewed. Nothing wrong with the one on there now, it looks fine, but paying up for the Black Optics, I wish the accessory was offered in black as well, I think it would look even better. I delayed my earlier purchase, and I'm still a bit torn whether to go for the Q8 or SQ8, but I'm leaning towards the SQ8 for among other reasons so I can also add the Sport Package that includes roll stabilization and the rear electronic slip differential. If I'm going for it I might as well go all the way. :-)
well? how'd it go? any thoughts on the SQ8 after a year of ownership?
@@sonicrulez Sadly, I still haven't made my new car purchase. Still love the Q8 or SQ8 though, would love to get one of them. The supply chain delays and concern over being able to get all the features in a loaded Prestige have contributed to my having put of the purchase. These still top my list, however.
Thank you ! Very cool car, best in its class! I want this !!!
Excellent review. Very thorough. Well done. If the reviewer or maybe some of the posters might give me some insight into tire selection for this, I would really appreciate it. With the black optics package, this or the Q8 come with the 22's (285/40/22), but without the black optics package you can get the 21's (285/45/21). Black optics is strictly cosmetic, though it is beautiful. Here's the thing. I live in ski country, and though at 59 years I don't go "off roading" any longer, I do find myself from time to time on dirt roads to get to a camping or fishing spot, and I absolutely find myself on less well maintained secondary roads quite a bit to get to the ski areas, summer and winter. I do a lot of highway driving too. Most importantly, I need to be able to drive and get to the ski areas in the most severe winter snow and ice storm weather (those are the best ski days). I imagine the slightly thicker rubber 45 sidewall might on margin drive a little smoother on the rougher roads compared to the 40 sidewall. I'm not sure if the difference is even noticeable, however. If it is noticeable, that might be enough for me to forego the black optics and take the larger 45 sidewall tire. If not noticeable or negligible, then I'd likely get the thinner 40 sidewall tire. Since I would be getting the loaded Prestige with air suspension and such, maybe that makes the difference irrelevant, but there are always those bumps. Any input as to how relevant the difference might be between the two tire sizes, and in different circumstances, and which would be better to get? And maybe there are other pro's and con's of the two different tire sizes I haven't thought of, I'd welcome any and all input? though very sporty, this is still supposed to be an suv, and those thin 22's worry me some. Thank you.
I’ve been an Audi owner for the last 14 years and love them. Turning 65 soon and have a bad back. The air suspension is absolutely the way to go. Have a 2022 SQ8 on order and really looking forward to it.
I’m a die hard fast suv fan and this might be my next one. I’ve had an x6 50i, and I currently have a Macan turbo. The sq8 fits what I want
This is the most gorgeous coupe suv on the market together whit the x6 and cayenne coupe
The X6 is a horrid miscreation.
@@mattspeer01 everytime I see one makes me want to puke.
@@Dkdid9183 I know. It competes with the Pontiac Aztek as one of the ugliest, dorkiest, mis-proportioned vehicles of all time.
Just convinced my aunt to get one! She’s quickly growing to love her “budget lambo” 🤪
totally different car, even this an porsche cayenne coupe feel different
@@ratinderchahal4628 lmao I know. Same platform and similar looks looks though.
@@ratinderchahal4628 it’s the same car dude I’m sorry.
Must be nice
@@tomaxxamot2016 ikr 😭
The joy on his face!
I love the Lamborghini Urus they are just absolutely beautiful🔥🔥🔥🔥
As much as I love it.. it definitely reminds me of the drones in the movie "Oblivion" with Tom Cruz
Will you do a GTI SE Dual Clutch Auto soon? Still the best looking hatch.
12:43 finally not hitting his head lol
Amazing review
What vehicle did you like better
Velar sv or the sq8 I’m on the fence on what way I should go . I currently have a q8 looking for something with some more punch and sound .
Thank you hope to hear your thoughts !
Cheers
When’s the veloster n dct review going up ?
I have a standard Q7 Prestige now with all those bells and whistles and will be upgrading to an SQ8, but only in Premium Plus. I do not feel that you need the options like the massaging seats and heads-up display. I rarely ever use them.
I LOVE Audi for its subtleness, low profile, and interior ergonomics, quality, technology, and build. I would love this SQ8! The Q8s look so smooth in person. The Atlas looks similar but not as monstrous as a Q8.
What a beast.
This is a beautiful SUV. Much prettier than the others mentioned.
I'd take this over the SQ7, because of its perfect size, and I think it's more fun to drive. It'll definitely handle better than the SQ7.
@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan he’s talking about the MB, BMW, and Porsche that the reviewer mentioned. 🤦🏼
Will you be reviewing a RS5 or 7 in the near future?
Please review the RSQ8!!!!!
At 4:51 when you said fake exhaust I was like “but I see black residue on them” 🤨
Sofyan, when are you going to start recording in 4K?
I am glad that you waited to review the SQ8 because I think this is the best one, it is a nicer-looking coup SUV but was lacking the performance of the BMW, MB, and Porshe but they finally did it right nice job on the review looks like you had fun with this one as always!!!!!!!
Driving fast is a big deal to you eh?
@@allaboutcars4835 Performance is more important to me than driving fast,just because I said it looks like he had fun driving doesn't mean driving fast is important to me I drive safe because I'm concerned about the people around me who think they are on a race track or the autobon!!!
What does this share with the VW Atlas Sport model? Looks similar in the rear.
Completly different platform so basicly nothing
Acura needs to bring back the ZDX...the real O.G. of this segment.
Honestly, the ZDX was ahead of its time. Acura should definitely bring it back. Also, Infiniti should bring back the FX.
The closest thing to the FX will be the upcoming QX55. Unfortunately, it will still have the Nissan CVT and dated interior. But it looks nice.
Infiniti needs to give up uncless they come up all brand new models Infiniti is too utdated as of now
@@jeffs6090 Agreed.
@@jeffs6090 the CVT is a disappointment. At least use the 9speed that they're upgrading their Nissan products to.
I want one!
Those roof racks.. if I’m not mistaken are included with the vehicle.
dude, that was a fucking perfect Intro..
How does the performance compare to the BMW M50i? I'd love to see a head to head comparison.
Driving fast is a big deal to you, eh?
Thirsting over this car 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Here for Sofyan laughs 😂😂😂😂😂
Are you planing to review the RS6 Avant?
Hopefully soon! Audi keeps telling us it will be in our fleet soon. We do have an RS7 scheduled next week though! Stay tuned!
Nice
best lookin suv or crossover
This is the car to roll up in the club in, and then cry in the club when the car payment's due lol.
And it's missing options 😅
Don’t buy things you can’t afford and you won’t be crying in your soup! 🥲
Another great video! Keep it up!
Your channel actual has some nice car reviews too. Good work
@@muchikazmi2000 I appreciate the kind words! We have some pretty cool cars coming soon so stay tuned!
The black trim is the Black Optic package and you can get this SQ8 without it.
I would take this..
This car 😍
Bravo..thanks
Easily the best looking of this niche!!
Please do one in person with the new lexus is 500.
I love how it looks! The only problem is all the touch screens inside. Form before function sucks.
^ When nearly $90K doesn't also give you "luxury features" unless you pay more. :-/
And when nearly 90K gives you a Jeep trackhawk with 200 more hp lol
@@naveenthemachine I saw that video. Scary fast! I'm not afraid to say,...."too fast for my liking". :-)
@@DRayL_ but you have to admit its insane
@@naveenthemachine Yup! It is totally insane. Would be fun to test drive it, but I wouldn't want to own one. Cost, expense of gas, the HUGE potential that you'll end up getting tickets while you're having fun....hehe.
I'm holding out for the new coming remake of the Honda HR-V. I'm okay with not having a stupid fast car. :-)
Jeep trackhawk give you for this money's chip interior. But more tickets. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You know with a little software tune you might be able to get the same HP & TORQUE numbers as an URUS considering it’s the same engine and chassis platform
Tuning a turbo charged v8 suv is asking for problems. Parts at this price point aren't cheap and you would void your warranty
I would gladly buy this Audi SQ8 ~ It's not too big like the SQ7, so it would be the perfect size for someone like me, who doesn't like really big SUVs, and honestly, if you're looking for a Lamborghini Urus, but it's not actually an Urus, just get this :D It's not too crazy like the RS Q8, with its 591 HP and 800 Nm of torque, and really I think 500 HP and 770 Nm of torque is plenty powerful~ And the sound of that 4.0L V8 is amazing ~~~ I think for me, I prefer the sound of this version of the V8 without the fake sound that the Urus has, although the Urus still sounds great. Only disadvantage is fuel economy at 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) in the city and 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) on the highway, which is not great, but not terrible, but because of my conservative driving, I guess I could do a bit better :D
But wasn’t the Acura zdx before the x6? Or was the x6 first
X6 debuted for 2008 MY. ZDX for 2010
Rear might be ok for forward facing car seats.
Also... The Infiniti FX and Acura ZDX were the original O.G.'s of the Coupe-SUV's... The both need to. Be brought back before the craze of coupes disappear... I'd be the first in line for a new ZDX!!!
BMW X6 came out in 2008, the ZDX in 2009
why would they put a V8 in the SQ8 and not the S7/6 ? if only RS models are supposed to top of the line V8T models...
I see hints of the Kia Seltos in the front but its something I can't afford🤷♀️
No u see hints of the Audi sq8 in the Kia seltos
@redline Navajo blue ?????
Its the sexiest suv on the road
The power numbers are plenty but it still seems kind of strange that they used two turbos and a mild hybrid to make 500hp when naturally aspirated V8’s out there are already close to 500hp without the added complications.
That’s a very good way to put it, added complications lol
Emissions laws are changing I think.
We’ll it’s prob got plenty of headroom for tuning so u could turn it up to around 600 if ur about that life
Simple software update from APR takes it to 700
Pretty sure all the neighbours own Audi too.
This vs trackhawk or GC SRT?
What do you want from your suv
@@VaanRavi value and sound.
Both the Audi and Jeep actually have the same ZF 8 speed
@@naveenthemachine value?Get the jeep
Gotta love how the car is brand new and already flashing error messages upon start up!
Do you even know what that message for? FYI, it's not an error message, it's a warning.
😂🤣
It’s not an error. Just safety warnings. Laws require it. These don’t have any issues. Built like a tank. Quality is phenomenal!
How’s the thunk?
when did 4 doors become a coupe ? lot of options missing @94K. why is it detuned ? you can get all that 8 cyl noise and power for 48k from a HEMI !
maybe some people want nice interior. its not always about the engine
i mean dodge interior compare to audi come on mann
He said the V8 is detuned compared to the RSQ8, the Cayenne Turbo, the Lamborghini Urus, or even the RS6 Avant. 500 horsepower is certainly not weak.
nope i think it’s the other way around, the lamb has the q8 root
A couple years I would of been excited for this. But now that I’ve seen reviews for many of these fast cars and how they all have the same motors and chassis, they’re just not as special to me anymore. I’m sure it’s fast and fun to drive but as far as feeling special goes, meh. Good review though.
No no the og is the zdx from Accra everyone forgets that was the 1st sport cross suv then came the BMW X6
“Sporty Utility Vehicle”
Throw a tune on this and boom…. You have an rsq8 without the giant markup.
Of course
One of the best looking cars on the road.
navarra blue. not navaharra.
it goes like a freight train
Yeah you right , some people like two screens , some people don’t
Tbh the Genesis GV80's interior and exterior looks a lot more luxurious (more soft-touch leather, way less hard plastic on the doors and dash, and no glossy black plastic on the dash and center console) than this SQ8. However, that SQ8's 4L TT V8 engine would smoke the 3.5TT V6 in the Genesis any day
I like how the Q8 screen is more intergrated than that of the gv80
@@yes8032 tablet-style screens are actually growing on me. I think it depends on the way they're implemented; I think Hyundai/Kia/Genesis, Acura, and Mazda do it pretty well, but Toyota and Ford screw it up because it looks so cheap and don't even bother integrating it with the rest of the dashboard's design
While I do like the implemented look on the Q8, I don't like how low it's mounted. It's low to the point where the driver has to take their eyes off the road to see when they're pressing, and the fact that there's pretty much no physical buttons (just 2 screens) makes it worse.
Till after past 100000km it ll smoke itself every once in a while
@@wagrj5738 and then the dreaded "Check Engine" light comes on
So glad that some manufacturers didn’t get rid of the v8 power train in some of there models. You can keep the tesla and electric cars.
I like the sport back version better. Of course it isn't available in North America.
The Q8 is the sportback version of the Q7.
Ash tray actually are for kids candy wrappers. Well, that’s what my kids do.
My next Audi buy or a s7
AUDI Asinine Undercover Drunks Intoxicated
Body style looks very similar to my old 2013 Toyota Venza!😂
There is nothing as “upgraded brakes” on the Sq8 they all come with same brakes for the SQ8 in the US market.
Don't see any reverse lights
Kia totally stole the headlight design for the Seltos
Too many screens, and this black panels will be alwAys dirty showing dust..
I got used to the multiple screens and it's actually good. Fingerprints and dust is pretty minimal. How much do you really poke your radio screen beside trying to make your point? Whenever I get into the car, I plug in and touch android auto to bring up Waze and that's about it. My music or news are through RUclips (on the phone side).
Audi is known for their tech, simply don’t buy it if you don’t like screens lol
Can't believe this comes with Hankook tires..