The 2021 Audi SQ8 is Not What I Expected (POV Drive)
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
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What do you think about SUV Coupes? Huge Thanks to Audi Shrewsbury and of course for my Patreon Supporters, no matter how big or small, for making this content possible.
Honestly, only the VW Group ones do it for me. Cayenne Coupe, RSQ8, and Lamborghini Urus 😀 They look pretty good and they move 😎
PS: Can we see your RUclips 100k subs play button once you get it? It is always exciting to see your favorite RUclipsrs reach those milestones 🙌🏼 Love the content, Tedward! Cheers! 👊🏼
@@arny9464 100% will show the play button! Still waiting for the message to get it ordered up. It seems to take weeks!
Sounds much like a Charger RT 5.7!
SUV coupe are a status symbol mostly. A “hey, I can afford something that costs more and sacrifices the practicality”
I don't get the idea of SUV coupés. Even uglier than their normal cousins, less space, higher price.
Really no need to spend the extra money on an RSQ8 with these offering 90% of what the RS does
Agree. And no need to spend for Urus when the Audis are a high % of that too. And more understated
@@schmoestudy clicked on this comment to say the same exact thing
Agreed. Neighbour has a sq5. What a rapid vehicle
Yes, especially once you add the sport package to get the active sway bars, then the only main performance difference is the turbos and tune.
really goes for any of the m amg and rs models tbh except rs3
Pls do more night videos like u did with the M3, when u were trying to get back home on that snowy night! It was really cool and kinda cozy too! If u could integrate daily life situations like that in ur videos, would be awesome!
I should have an nsx this week. I’ll make some night content
New or old NSX?
@@TedwardDrives OOOOO That's gonna be good, if it's an older one then we are looking at the Ferrari x Corvette with VTEC
The thing I love about hot crossovers and SUVs is that they’re faster in the real world than any supercar. If you come up to an unexpected traffic jam in your 911 Turbo S on a divided highway with a curbed median, you have to just sit there and wait. In this, you simply drive over the curb and turn around, problem solved. Plus, you can see over other cars, which is VERY helpful in traffic because you can plan your moves ahead of time, and you also feel more comfortable driving when you know what’s going on around you.
I have an SQ7 and love it! Your observations and comments were spot on and I’m happy you were so pleased with this vehicle since so many journalists treat them like they are second rate to BMW And Mercedes. Also glad you mentioned the far quicker observed 0-60 times out there compared to claimed time. A+ job
Thanks! I'll have an SQ7 review in about a week. I filmed them on the same day and decided to lead with the 8
imo the Q8 is currently one of the best looking SUVs on the market
Ahh yes, the Audi Squate. The little brother to the Risquate!
😂
The rs q 8 is faster but if you give the sq8 a stage 1 tune it’s faster it cost only 1k you can save 30k
The tach needle "sweep" was kinda funny due to that styling on the tach.
That silverish trim piece around the grille at 4:45 is what does it for me. Apart from that it’s very nice
In my opinion this is almost one of the best looking coupe SUVs ever the interior is very clean looking too I still wonder wether it’s better than the x6 or not?
Of course it is, X6 is crap
X6 m50i vs this I think I’d go X6.
This is nice, but the X6 is better. There are a few videos of the two online and X6 always wins.
I've seen an X6M and RSQ8 in real life drive past many times, not coz I live in LA but because I live in a drug dealers town.
The X6M looks absolutely hideous at the rear, it's so tall almost like a complete slab with weird angles, with the coupe look it's ugly.
RSQ8 looks much more sleek and sculpted.
Imo of course.
3rd Gen x6 so ugly
Killin it man!
Thanks Tej!
Another Great video Tedward!!!! Bravo Senor!!!
im like so confused...... ive been subscribed to teddy 2 toes for years and years and to be quite frank, i always come out learning something when im done watching one of his videos. why doesnt he have 1 mill subscribers yet?
Solid video, great work.
Nice video .Keep up the good work.
See if you can get your hands on the new f pace SVR. Loved the review, you make some great points!
Dear God the sound of it, ahhhhhhh lovely!!
Aweesome video, cheers mate!
love your vids bro
Thank you!
I drive on those roads everyday it’s so cool to see your in the same area as me!!
As a temporary leave of car guy (1 toddler and 1 infant now) past e90 m3 6mt, e46 m3 6mt, gt3 6mt owner, i have a SQ7 and my brother has a SQ8 and the Audi brand has really brought these cars to life. My brother is a past two time cayenne turbo owner and I am still a cayenne turbo S owner and I love your comment about how authentic the drive feels. The new SQ's offer such un-boosted drive unlike the PTV+ paired with RWS that Porsche puts in their vehicles and it is far more of an honest "drivers car" (can I even say that?) than any SUV or even performance sedans out there today. Audi's been on the back burner for me since the B7 S4/RS4, gen 1 R8 days, but now they are really on this incredible path of building quality drivers vehicles while providing incredible value.
I am also "that guy" that will be throwing my SQ7 into corners like I did in my GT3. With all fours rubbers squealing for their lives
My favourite part about this car is that VW Group 4.0L twin turbo V8 ~~ The sound that thing makes is really nice~ If you want an Urus or RS Q8, but can't pay for an actual Urus or an RS Q8, this is a good substitute and it's still crazy with its 500 HP and 770 Nm of torque. The fact that the SQ8 is a huge SUV and it drives like a sports car is amazing. Audi did some wizardry with this car for sure.
Love the 2021 Audi SQ8.......... Just ordered one in Matador Red, Black with Gray Stitching, Carbon Vector inlay, Luxury Package, Titanium Black Optic Package, Black Rings &
Model Badge Kit, S Beams 4 doors, Sports Resonator Kit! Only problem it won't be in until July/Aug this summer... They told me it would more that likely be a 2022 model so I'm
waiting patiently and hoping it comes in sooner! I guess it gives me time to save up for it! Just kidding :) By the way AUDI is offering 1.49% financing or Feb 2021 for those
who qualify and are interested in purchasing a SQ8.
Love your videos Ted and I expect I'll be driving with a heavy foot also. Big smile my friend!
An excellent review !
Audi is definitely underrating these things. I did see a video of a shop that tuned an RSQ8 and despite the claimed 591 hp/590 lb-ft versus the big brother, the Urus with 641 hp/627 lb-ft, they were getting bigger numbers compared with the Urus using the same tune.
I think Audi isn't stupid, they got some tricks up their sleeves. Same thing with the S8 (my favorite of the current lineup). They claim 563 hp, but the torque remains the same as the RSQ8 @ 590 lb-ft, so my guess is that the engine is very likely using the exact same calibration and Audi just claimed a lower power rating because the A8 doesn't have an RS model.
I'd go for an SQ7 over the SQ8, but definitely would be well-served and happy with either of them. :D
Nice review!
Oh man that startup music is so beautiful
3.6 seconds is more reasonable for this thing, it's insane, I drove one and was blown away.
Audi SQ8 2021 + video 4K = amazing video
Had an sq8 as a temporary company car a month ago for a few days, must say it was a nice change from the 1.4 tfsi a3 i usually have! Not sure the director who now has it for the remaining duration of the lease will swap with me though... Must say that given fuel is around $7 a gallon here im kind of glad im back to my normal car, while i am fully remibursed for fuel used, i still pay initially out of my own account, and that was not pretty while doing around 800 miles a week
$7 a gallon?!
@@jakemarold6978 socialist europe?
@@weedmastersr sounds about right
@@jakemarold6978 In my country something like 60% of gasoline prices is made up of taxes. They claim that money goes to maintaining roads but the roads suck and we have another road tax on top of that. We're suffocated by taxes.
@@weedmastersr yep, UK lol. to clarify that's for regular octane, for high octane it can be closer to 8 bucks a gallon, and I've seen as high as 10/gallon at motorway fuel stations
This car made me move over from BMW 2019 X5 to Audi 2021 SQ8. I drove BMW since 2005… This car is a nice car with few thing that bother me. 1. Laggy infotainment system and lag on the turbos… sometimes the power is not there. Other than that it’s a solid car.
So far I drove it for about 13k miles have it for about 2 years.
absolutely awesome SUV. its a tough choice between this and the M50i BMW SUVs.
You might wanna test drive a Porsche Cayenne S after this, a new one is cool. My dad has a 2011 Cayenns S with an ECU chiptune and it launches REALLY quick for a SUV. He did a test and it went 0-60 mph in 4,3 seconds. Would be cool if you'd check it out.
Max...no comparison-you should drive this to understand...
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Love this channel, this is what I like to see. Driving and regular guy reactions, impressions.
Well done.
I'm 67, waiting to see you drive my first car. A Gremlin with a 3 speed.
Terrible car, but heck, it was my first. Might be good to drive some older eco boxes just show how inexpensivve cars have umproved today.
Thank you! And I absolutely love finding well preserved econo boxes. Although they are almost harder to find than the vintage exotics. It takes a real unique person to take care of a cheap car for decades.
Looks excellent really is a great car.
Nice the Truck Review, I 💓 Audi🚗
I feel like I just drove it 😂😂😂 I’m sold. Great vid. Ordering now
same here
I really like the 568 foot pounds of torque, that sounds splendid. Might the frameless windows reduce the structural integrity of the car? Or did Audi make up for that elsewhere?
Very nice car. I love it. I wish I could own one some day
I came back to watch your very good video review again, and once again, loved it. Never heard back from you on my last questions, but I now have another question somewhat related to the last that I am hoping you'll answer: In the video you reference a moment on a turn where the SQ8 slipped a little. You seemed to downplay it, which makes me think it may have just been circumstantial and not an issue for the vehicle, but it concerns me. Is that slip something I need to worry about? What do you think caused it? Would that have happened under similar circumstances with a regular 4WD suv like a Yukon Denali?
I had to temporarily put off my prior purchase decision of the 2021 model earlier this year, but I am now seriously considering a 2022 SQ8 Prestige with the 4 wheel steering and the optional sport package, and slippage versus solid grip on wintery, snowy roads is my biggest concern with whatever vehicle I get. I am thinking, hoping the Audi AWD system, with the 4 wheel steering, and that rear elsd of the sport package, that it all might make this Audi a top performer in snowy weather, on secondary roads or at highway speeds, but then I heard your slip comment on a road that appeared to be only slightly slippery with either rain or slush, and it got my attention. I hope you'll reply with some comments.
All the above said, I very much think yours was an excellent review. Thumbs up.
This SQ8 is so tempting! I am trying to decide whether the 22" wheels required with the black options option are acceptable, or if I should forgo the black optics as beautiful as it is, thus keep the 21" wheels. I am thinking every bit of extra rubber could be helpful, and as sporty as this is it is still supposed to be an suv, but I am not sure if the difference between the 22" and 21" wheels will even be noticeable. If you have thoughts on that as well, I'd welcome those too.
Hey Tedward, beautiful car, for sure, and I love getting to see all these fun vehicles that I may never get to drive. On a practical note, however, I'm really wondering about the gear you use to make these videos. Can you make a vid about how you make the vids?
Hey gray! I made a video called “perfect pov” early in the summer last year that should tell you everything. The thumbnail is inside a Dino 246gt
@@TedwardDrives cool, thanks! I'll check it out.
Good review. I enjoyed hearing the excitement in your voice driving this. A couple of questions, though, technical in nature. You mentioned that this would be a beast in the snow with a good set of snow tires. My question relates to that: Is there any difference between the Quattro AWD in the Q8 versus the SQ8 without the optional Sports Package and its rear ltd slip differential? Is the 60/40 rear/front power bias of the awd system fixed, or does it vary, and if vary, to what percentage limits can the power be sent to the front axel and to the rear axel? How does adding the Sport Package with its rear ltd slip diff change this, and will it help not just powering thru fast, dry turns, but on rougher roads and slippery snowstormy roads? Different reviewers have said different things about this issue, so I am struggling to verify such, and I thought I'd ask. Either way, good review.
Crickets...you asked questions, NO REPLIES!
@@TheYankmchain Yeh, it's frustrating when these reviewers don't reply, though I can't be too critical of these guys, since I find that most reviewers don't reply. That said, when a reviewer does reply, especially when they make an effort to answer questions, it really stands out since most don't, and as such is very much appreciated. I am going to ask this reviewer another question, having just watched the video again. I had put off my purchase decision, so am still looking. Considering the Q8, but am leaning strongly towards the SQ8, with the sport package he references that adds cross stabilization in the front and sport rear electronic ltd slip differential, which I think has to help some on slippery winter roads as well as stronger performance on dry roads. I am still torn a bit about the wheel size. I want the SQ8 Prestige, but if I get the black optics which is so beautiful it forces me into the larger wheel/smaller rubber sidewall 22" wheels, but if I forgo the black optics I can keep the slightly smaller wheel/slightly thicker rubber 21" wheels. I just don't know if the difference in rubber thickness between a 22" and 21" wheel will be noticeable. Decisions, decisions.
My mom is costume
Ordering a 2021 Audi Sq8 in white and red interior she currently has a 2016 Audi A6 black with brown interior this will be a big upgrade for her!
Yeah I agree with you very beautiful car but that weird thing around the grill in front is soft.
Me and my dad watch your videos !
I just got of these (SQ8 Prestige w/S Sport pkg). People who say they would get an RS6 instead should take a long look at the configurator and realize it’s over $20k more for the same equipment, plus market adjustment since RS6 is in low supply, so more like +$30k. Not really a cross-shop that people do in the real world.
Was looking at the SQ8, RSQ8, and Lambo Uras, went with SQ8 for it offered by far the best value for money for performance, plus had more options on interior colours (the RS is only black just with coloured stiching) omin the video you have the entry level, hence the shitty looking silver edging round the front grill. Get the fully loaded, it’s got black polished carbon, looks as mean as fuck.
hi. nice review. how does this compare to the new Audi S6 and Jeep SRT8 in terms of performance? thanks
Nasty car, absolutely amazing
holy shit an $85k SUV w 500hp? nuts. I like it
Wow Audi’s really gotten their V8 sound game down! This TTV8 was a Porsche-led project and it sure shows lol. The whole SUV coupe thing still makes no sense to me, but hey, if they make VAG $$$ to keep giving us 911s and R8’s, so be it. I think personally, the Cayenne is the closest to my taste of all these VAG SUV’s, but this thing is still pretty wicked.
I toe tap every time I get into my car and I didn't know anyone else did that but me lmao can you make a proper car riding etiquette video next?
The silver grille surround looks a bit silly
Looks like a child's milk mustache
@@hellothere9262 ahaha exactly
Really like your channel but want to see more of you. You have good insight but wouldn’t hurt to see more interaction with the people
Probably the best looking of the luxury SUV coupes (X6 types). Another great video Tedward!
something i'm noticing in these newer vehicles is the dialog for the rpm guage and speedometer why the changing them from the standard guages that just go up by the pin needle never owned a car in my life or ridin that had them
wow i really love the sq8 than the rsq8. SQ8 is amazing =) edit: my literal dream suv
I would honestly love to see some e38 7 series pov content because there ain't many out there and i am kinda curious on what u would have to say!! Also what do think about the lamborghini urus?? I personally find it to be a bit of a overpriced audi q8!
TDI in EU not like this :(
Not anymore, they replaced the V8 TDI with the petrol V8 :)
We have the exact same engine as the americans have. Audi switched from diesel to petrol last autumn
I learn a lot from these comments 😂
Would love to hear your opinion on some older beamers(e9x, e4x, e3x...)
Have done at least a dozen on the e9x since I own one, and there’s at least a couple e36 videos last summer
@@TedwardDrives we need more e46!!!!!!
you live in the same area as me, have driven on half the roads you drive on in this vid lol
How would it compare to the X5 or X6 M50i? Equal to them? I have driven the X5 M50i. It was capable but leaned luxury.
What are your thoughts on the Jeep Grand Cherokee? They have somewhat the same feel as I got from this video but I don’t know for sure because I haven’t driven both😂
I’ll take one in green.
Have you considered any reviews on Mazda products? What is your opinion on their shift upmarket in recent years?
Optics black with the black rings make it looks more aggressive
I'm always surprised by Audi interiors despite knowing I like them because I'm so conditioned to expect *the tablet*.
The best car ever
Needs more displays
Hi! I know it’s been a while since you reviewed this car, but how did you feel about the racer seats in comparison to the luxury seats in the traditional Q8? I know they have more functions for the racer seats now, but is one more comfortable or more spacious than the other? Great review!
The S-Line seats are in both normal Q8 and SQ8. But most comfy seats are the comfort seats
Tedward you need to start driving more bmw suvs. Preferably x3 or x4 m40i
Just gonna leave a like for the work (cause you do put in some great videos) and then nope outta here cause this car is just all of my car red flags in one (well , almost all of them). It's a great, well built car, but not for me.
Bro i own a sq8 but can u tell me how to enable that exhaus sound?
Nice
That first brake check hurt my insides lol
I live in Boston too
I’ve been subbed for so long and I swear to everything I can’t find the sq7 vid?
Haha I decided to publish this one first even though I drove the sq7 before this. It’ll go up in a week or two
@@TedwardDrives your killing me💔😔
Driving like that in snow is freaking me out
I'd like to see the Etron Sportback S. From what I've heard it's a hard sell at dealers in spite of over 500hp. Tbh I'd go for the normal SUVs since they can't be as slick as the A7.
I think it’s just easier not to buy and EV if you were on the fence. If you were thinking about it and show up to an Audi dealer there’s so many other cars to catch your attention. If you go to Tesla you have no choice but electric
Would you take this over a Cayenne Coupe?
Great review, I’d love to drive one. I am wondering how it compares to the v6 Q8 which is already pretty expensive. Obviously you get more power and nicer trim level but you also get more weight, worse mileage and higher cost. Is it worth it for an SUV? I recently did a back to back test drive of the X5 40i M sport and M50i (X6 was too ugly to consider) and liked the M50i’s power and sound, but the handling was a little sloppy compared to the 40i (with M sport package). You could definitely feel the extra weight on the front end and the steering feel was worse than the 40i. I came to the conclusion that the 6 cylinder had enough power for an SUV in 90% of situations, so the M50i was not worth the money or the extra weight and accompanying degraded handling and steering feel. I am curious if Q8 vs SQ8 would be similar. If you could arrange an M50i vs SQ and/or a Q8 (or X5) 6 cylinder vs V8 I think it would make a great video.
On the M50i version, BMW offers an optional Dynamic Handling Package. Most dealerships skip this option to keep the price from nearing 100k, but all BMW press cars have this option on it. If you watch any reviews on the X5/X6 M50i, they’ll say the handling is great. I definitely recommend test driving a model with this option (if you can find one) to see the difference.
Thanks, I am not sure if the M50i I drove had it, it was 6 months ago. Probably not.
The SQ8 is the Q8 and everything the Q8 lacks.
I prefer that one to the rsq8
I didn’t hear you talk about the ride quality, if you did and I missed it could you touch on that?
Can u pls review the Mercedes amg gt63s?
This thing has some bugatti chiron genetics in it , its got half the chiron engine with 4 liters .
Great review. How was the ride in comfort mode compared to an A8? Looking to get something more practical and not give up the luxury. Thank you.
Ride comfort is going to be worse than an a6. Probably like an a4.
@@jimj2683why would you think that? I went A6 to Q8 and while I loved my A6, the Q8 is definitely more comfortable. Like, WAY more comfortable.
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Americans: SUV's is sporty
also Americans: BurgerKing is healthy
You should try a Lada Niva, first unibody SUV ever made, with disc breaks on all 4 corners.
I’m very impressed on how this took an entrance ramp when i did a test drive, i think it performed amazingly more thank expected. I was holding 67mph and it felt super balanced, but has understeer on initial turn in. We love tedward
Don't get other than light gray, light tan or black (or at least dark) interior, cars with brown interiors are almost impossible to get rid of..
first love the vids 🥳
What snow tires would you recommend putting on?
I really like my Vredestein snow tires
5:44 is that a speaker making some noises? or is it because you braked on snow?
That’s abs engaging
@@TedwardDrives ahh okay👌🏻 It sounded so much different than the abs of the cars that I drove. Greetings from Germany, love your videos👍🏻
Wasssup
Breakfast. Coffee. Morning vibes.
Did it lose the navigation feature on the center stack?
No it’s there if you want it to be, or on the virtual cockpit or both simultaneously
was that km/h or mp/h? Even the sq8 is too much for us roads
It was mp/h
Don't you always JUMP on the entrance ramps?
BMW 530e review?
I hate most German cars but can't lie Audi does a very good job of their interiors
8:43 Did he just said TRASH CONTROL????
Hahaha