Happy Weds everyone! While other electric luxury SUV's scream I'm an EV to the world, the revised Q8 e-tron looks and feels like a regular gas-powered Q8 that has simply gone electric. While its range and performance may still trail some rivals, we really appreciate the tastefully restrained style of this car! Hoping we can get our hands on the upcoming SQ8 e-tron version next to test out its triple electric motor setup!
The fact that EV sales are stalling does not bode well for Mercedes and Audi. I don’t want an EV. I’m not fond of subsidizing other EV purchases nor am I fond of the govt shoving this EV down our throats.
@@maxaudi2804 I get everything except your last remark. How is the government shoving EVs down your throat? Didn't they start by shoving gas vehicles down your throat??
@@Mr504BLACKMANit’s hideous and BMW knows it. There’s a dealer near me with a giant billboard of an iX that says “made you look” because they know it’s monstrous looking
I think the i8 looks fine, a bit weird but the Audi is more than a bit boring. It is good to have choice! I like the Lyriq quite a bit, not as nice but so much cheaper.
I test drove the original E-Tron and loved it. If it had the increased range of this Q8, I would have chosen it over my Ioniq 5. Definitely interested in the Q8.
Agree they should offer 1 pedal drive. Note: if you go into vehicle settings then select charging, move option from automatic to manual regen and it will always stay in your preferred regen mode.
I have always loved the E Tron, it’s such a beautiful vehicle when you see them on the road. I like the new front, but I personally don’t like black optics.
This has to be one of the best automobile reviews I've ever seen on RUclips! Awesome job! I own the 2023 e-tron SUV and love it, it's very similar to this 2024 that you reviewed. I also am experiencing less overall real-world mileage, not typically getting the 226 miles of range on the window sticker, even with climate control off and no cargo or passengers. One thing I didn't hear you talk about was the 2024 is supposed to have self-parking? Is that not available yet or? Thanks again for an awesome review!
Why not a 3rd row! It has the space to put one! I’m really disappointed with the lack of 3rd row EV options out there, and to that matter hybrid 3rd row options as well. Audi knows how to put a 3rd row as the VW Tiguan has a 3rd row for when you need it.
I drive the ‘23 model for the past 6 months and the highest range I’ve seen after charging it OVER NIGHT, And only got 203 miles of range.. My work place just got this model today and I’ll be trying that model out this weekend.. I doubt I’ll get that 285 range at any point but I didn’t buy it so I can’t complain too much..
….My Audi TT’s instrument pod DIED at 17,500 miles!! (no fuel guage, speed, rpm, etc). Car was out of warranty (despite low miles), apparently OTHER TT owners have had this problem too….a lot. Still no recall!! I thought no fuel guage, and speedometer was a SAFETY issue?!? Audi wanted $3,000.00 to replace instrument pod…..I SOLD the car!!! No more German (or European) cars for me!!! Love my GENESIS now!!
Thanks for the review! My thoughts on making the review more useful for viewers: - 0-60 seems silly to mention in a luxury car not marketed as a sports car, when it's below 6 seconds. I'd argue it just doesn't matter to people's daily life over the long term. Whiplash is not luxury. - Also, cargo capacity vs. the sportback is less but nobody ever stacks stuff up to the roof. In fact, it's incredible dangerous to do so. The usable space - the depth and width - are the same.
Sure, but it's about prioritizing the most useful information. At that point it would be more useful to mention stopping distance from 60, turning radius, oversteer/understeer metrics, headlight visibility, etc. @@Sumodeadliftsarefake69
The height is super useful if you have a dog. I wouldn't put mine into the sportback, its not tall enough. You could also use a cargo net to retain your cargo if you stack it to the top
I want to get rid of my model S, and move to anything but tesla, but it is hard to find something really good with the range. Test drove a Lucid Air yesterday. Nice, and very good feeling and the best in class mileage at 512 range, but the screen has massive glare problems because of the all glass roof and the position of the screen. Very problematic.
top speed 124 and 0-60 5.4s with 285 miles range and it starts at 84,000 dollars??? what’s the incentive to this over a gas car??? top trim telluride, expedition, etc
Current incentives and typical discount on the car bring it down from 84k to to about 62-64k.. At that point it's a better buy than a 64k combustible car.
I'm amazed at the expensive luxury vehicles that still don't have a rear view camera mirror! GM has had them (as an option) for over 5 years. I have it in my car & love it.
I agree that it would be nice to have. I sell high end vehicles and I must admit that most of the clients I work with don’t like that. Maybe 30% of the cars I sell have it and most of the owners choose not to use it.
Model X LR now costs $79990 and qualifies for the full tax credit. I think its a no brainer to choose over the iX, Q8-Etron, and EQE SUV. While the Tesla is not as luxurious in term of materials and lacking things like massaging seats, its offers everything else you want in a family car, including the rear infotainment and tons of space.
I do fail to see the appeal of this 'Q8' E-Tron over the previous gen one? The exterior looks are 99% the same, interior is identical, the performance/power is the same, ride quality and noise isolation is excellent on both model with adaptive air suspension etc. New model claims 300 miles on a charge, old model claims 255 miles on a single charge (both of which would only be achievable in perfect conditions). Considering you can pick up a 2022 E-Tron 55 for HALF the price of a new 'Q8' one, really is a no brainer imo
The “frunk” is basically a tiny glove compartment (way too small), the tops of the door interior should be stitched leather (like the armrest, NOT soft, injection molded plastic. This vehicle is a stop-gap, facelifted fill-in. ……perhaps the next one will REALLY make some leaps.
Really … that’s not a frunk. It barely holds a pizza box! This car is not competitive in the largest car market which is China. They can’t give them away. Air suspension is good at this price point. Key fob is old tech. One pedal driving is a must feature. Mileage range is subpar. No charging infra. Too pricey.
Same old interior from 2019, so inefficient, got rid of mlne when rear motor was getting noisy. Such minimal changes for such an expensive car. Need a new platform as they promised but never delivered.
Audi lacks of EV technology to control the battery, heating, and cooling system overall. that's why their one pedal drive, the highest speed can't be achieved at all. that's why WV decided to import the whole Hyundai Kia EV system this year. Honestly, the WV group doesn't have any cutting-edge technology on EVs. don't expect at all.
I’m not a fan of this look that Audi and Merc are doing with the front of their cars and the badges on the front. Flat cheap plastic. It doesn’t say or present as luxury to me which these cars should be oozing everywhere.
The charge port shouldn't be accessible to open from the outside. That gives way to senseless vandalism. 100k with no thought of security there, Audi 🤔 but they designed it not to open when the motors running? If I won this vehicle, I'd take it for a spin and sell it
Nice, but not more, rather typical EV of the present era. Not particularly impressive against its competitors and easily equaled or surpassed by far less expensive ICE offerings.
Car looks great but still prefer gas range, gas fill up times, not having to replace the battery of an ev every 5 years, paying less money to get a vehicle….. EVs aren’t ready and a lot of people including me aren’t willing to sacrifice all that
Plenty of 5 year old etrons on the road. Probably none with a replaced battery. Ignorance on your part. By the way the warranty on pretty much all EV cars is 8-10 years so these car manufacturers know the batteries will last at least 10 years.
If an ev can do 700km on one charge, I will consider buying it, again these batteries are warrantied yes but as all batteries normally work, you will lose range as batteries deteriorate…. So if I lose mileage on a yearly basis as I live in a colder climate…. Not worth it
@@muradahmad1924 Gas cars also loose range/efficiency with time. Without incentives you definitely pay a premium. But with current incentives you're getting the price in line with a gas car..
What a joke! 285 mile range??? and does that include having the AC, the radio and using any electrical outlets? I don't think so! So basically it will probably hit 225 miles before it needs a full charge again. When is Audi going to come up with a e-tron that has at least a 425 mile range?
Audi may have good build Quality but im sorry this car exterior and interior is just screaming boring. I dont know what it is but Auidi charge insane prices foe cars that fade to the back always
Broooo 285 mile range? That’s horrible and no emphasis on it’s horrendous range makes this whole vid feel like a commercial instead of a review. U do your viewers no justice.
Yawn, its still a silly ICE car design. For one it has an ICE car grill. Second, the range is pathetic. If you want to sell more electric cars give them a longer range. I ignore everything completely with less than 300 miles. Real interest come at 400 mi. That way, you can drive all day without range anxiety. Meaning the time behind the wheel will exhaust the driver before it does the car. Hopefully, more hotels/motel will start to offer power stations so car can be refueled while you rest/sleep. The only pro of this car is that is still has a panoramic sunroof that opens, and a real spare tire. Which is likely a result of it being built on an ICE platform not one dedicated specifically for EV (which hopeful will design in enough space for a real spare tire. Especially if its an off-road EV.
I would not buy this model the new upcoming q6 is a much better vehicle because it is a dedicated electric frame better range far better displays better charging. I hope it comes out with vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle to home charging as well.
Happy Weds everyone! While other electric luxury SUV's scream I'm an EV to the world, the revised Q8 e-tron looks and feels like a regular gas-powered Q8 that has simply gone electric. While its range and performance may still trail some rivals, we really appreciate the tastefully restrained style of this car! Hoping we can get our hands on the upcoming SQ8 e-tron version next to test out its triple electric motor setup!
I love that. I wish more ev’s were like that
You didn't mention the driver assistance stuff...
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The fact that EV sales are stalling does not bode well for Mercedes and Audi. I don’t want an EV. I’m not fond of subsidizing other EV purchases nor am I fond of the govt shoving this EV down our throats.
@@maxaudi2804 I get everything except your last remark. How is the government shoving EVs down your throat? Didn't they start by shoving gas vehicles down your throat??
I like this Audi Q8 EV you tested, but not the price.
Audi did a great job updating the Q8 e-tron. It still looks better than the newer Mercedes EQS SUV and BMW iX which both look weird.
The bmw is better looking than both
@@Mr504BLACKMANit’s hideous and BMW knows it. There’s a dealer near me with a giant billboard of an iX that says “made you look” because they know it’s monstrous looking
@@Mr504BLACKMAN Absolutely not, new BMW designs are hideous and trash
I think the i8 looks fine, a bit weird but the Audi is more than a bit boring. It is good to have choice! I like the Lyriq quite a bit, not as nice but so much cheaper.
If I saw this audi in real life I'd think maybe it's a 2018 or something. If I saw the iX I'd know it was a new bmw.
I test drove the original E-Tron and loved it. If it had the increased range of this Q8, I would have chosen it over my Ioniq 5. Definitely interested in the Q8.
Agree they should offer 1 pedal drive. Note: if you go into vehicle settings then select charging, move option from automatic to manual regen and it will always stay in your preferred regen mode.
I have always loved the E Tron, it’s such a beautiful vehicle when you see them on the road. I like the new front, but I personally don’t like black optics.
Redline Reviews make the best videos ever :)
Alex on autos and savage geese are better.
@@phatgringo2.0excusesgeese
This has to be one of the best automobile reviews I've ever seen on RUclips! Awesome job! I own the 2023 e-tron SUV and love it, it's very similar to this 2024 that you reviewed. I also am experiencing less overall real-world mileage, not typically getting the 226 miles of range on the window sticker, even with climate control off and no cargo or passengers. One thing I didn't hear you talk about was the 2024 is supposed to have self-parking? Is that not available yet or? Thanks again for an awesome review!
So bloody beautiful.
My first Audi E-Tron SUV I want to own one.
Why not a 3rd row! It has the space to put one! I’m really disappointed with the lack of 3rd row EV options out there, and to that matter hybrid 3rd row options as well. Audi knows how to put a 3rd row as the VW Tiguan has a 3rd row for when you need it.
I drive the ‘23 model for the past 6 months and the highest range I’ve seen after charging it OVER NIGHT, And only got 203 miles of range.. My work place just got this model today and I’ll be trying that model out this weekend.. I doubt I’ll get that 285 range at any point but I didn’t buy it so I can’t complain too much..
What’s the ground clearance at highest setting?
It looks great, would definitely choose this over a Model X, EQS SUV, or the IX
Same
The iX has a better sound system (Bowers & Wilkins Diamond) but the Q8 E-tron's Bang & Olufsen isn't bad either from what I've been told.
Not for that price and weak driving range
Eh, I'd take the the iX or XM. Way better luxury, faster, and better tech
My favorite new Audi E-Tron SUV I can buy.
Bro test drive the new maserati grecale, levante and granturismo man show maserati some love!!!
Midsize?
Audi's are fun to drive but horrendous to actually own. This channel doesn't cover ownership or longevity.
I have an older one and I've put 92k miles on it. It has been largely issue free. The reliability of audi has become a lot better in the last decade.
….My Audi TT’s instrument pod DIED at 17,500 miles!! (no fuel guage, speed, rpm, etc). Car was out of warranty (despite low miles), apparently OTHER TT owners have had this problem too….a lot. Still no recall!! I thought no fuel guage, and speedometer was a SAFETY issue?!? Audi wanted $3,000.00 to replace instrument pod…..I SOLD the car!!! No more German (or European) cars for me!!! Love my GENESIS now!!
@@davevolz6138…..All my Audi TT did was BREAK.
Thanks for the review! My thoughts on making the review more useful for viewers:
- 0-60 seems silly to mention in a luxury car not marketed as a sports car, when it's below 6 seconds. I'd argue it just doesn't matter to people's daily life over the long term. Whiplash is not luxury.
- Also, cargo capacity vs. the sportback is less but nobody ever stacks stuff up to the roof. In fact, it's incredible dangerous to do so. The usable space - the depth and width - are the same.
Having power is a safety feature and a luxury, you just have to know when to use it.
Sure, but it's about prioritizing the most useful information. At that point it would be more useful to mention stopping distance from 60, turning radius, oversteer/understeer metrics, headlight visibility, etc. @@Sumodeadliftsarefake69
What absolute drivel@@Sumodeadliftsarefake69
The height is super useful if you have a dog. I wouldn't put mine into the sportback, its not tall enough. You could also use a cargo net to retain your cargo if you stack it to the top
This car has more than enough power to be safe, its not like 6 seconds to 60 is slow.@@Sumodeadliftsarefake69
Intros never miss 🙏🏾
Temp spare tire??!! Sold!!
Is it has the same suspension¿
The pre-refresh model etron had the fragrance option. Not sure why they went away from it...or maybe your tester just didn't get that option.
You think every info system is old. What do u want. Laptop in there. If it’s not. Token don’t fix it 😊
midsize?
It looks like it's wearing a gimp mask ;)
I want to get rid of my model S, and move to anything but tesla, but it is hard to find something really good with the range. Test drove a Lucid Air yesterday. Nice, and very good feeling and the best in class mileage at 512 range, but the screen has massive glare problems because of the all glass roof and the position of the screen. Very problematic.
I must've missed it, where are the prices on this channel?
Useful information 😊
seriosly 285 miles range.
top speed 124 and 0-60 5.4s with 285 miles range and it starts at 84,000 dollars??? what’s the incentive to this over a gas car??? top trim telluride, expedition, etc
Current incentives and typical discount on the car bring it down from 84k to to about 62-64k.. At that point it's a better buy than a 64k combustible car.
looks like the VW Atlas
Audi/VW same difference.
Instead of wraping up the video in 3 mins by saying rest is same as last year he dragged it unnecessarily
I'm amazed at the expensive luxury vehicles that still don't have a rear view camera mirror! GM has had them (as an option) for over 5 years. I have it in my car & love it.
I agree that it would be nice to have. I sell high end vehicles and I must admit that most of the clients I work with don’t like that. Maybe 30% of the cars I sell have it and most of the owners choose not to use it.
@@ZenShoots thanks for the reply. I'm shocked that people don't like it. I think it's the greatest thing since the automatic transmission.
Audi has woken up … Let’s see you will be on top of the most profitable company by the end of 2025
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I’d be scared when closing the door. I’d think I’ll fall out cause it didn’t close, but the whole time it’s closed. 😂
Model X LR now costs $79990 and qualifies for the full tax credit. I think its a no brainer to choose over the iX, Q8-Etron, and EQE SUV. While the Tesla is not as luxurious in term of materials and lacking things like massaging seats, its offers everything else you want in a family car, including the rear infotainment and tons of space.
What’s your height????
i cant be the only one who feels they made this Q8 look really cheap
Same design ?
It feels heavy, but a nice first attempt for Audi @ electric!
Audi❤
I do fail to see the appeal of this 'Q8' E-Tron over the previous gen one? The exterior looks are 99% the same, interior is identical, the performance/power is the same, ride quality and noise isolation is excellent on both model with adaptive air suspension etc. New model claims 300 miles on a charge, old model claims 255 miles on a single charge (both of which would only be achievable in perfect conditions). Considering you can pick up a 2022 E-Tron 55 for HALF the price of a new 'Q8' one, really is a no brainer imo
lookin like a hyundai in the thumbnail
What the hell is the difference between the q8 etron and the etron. They have some of the WORST EV naming in the industry.
...soo many options
The “frunk” is basically a tiny glove compartment (way too small), the tops of the door interior should be stitched leather (like the armrest, NOT soft, injection molded plastic. This vehicle is a stop-gap, facelifted fill-in. ……perhaps the next one will REALLY make some leaps.
1 pedal driving is so nice, it is so stupid that so many EVs leave it out. Also 242mi of range and the efficiency of this is laughable for the price.
Really … that’s not a frunk. It barely holds a pizza box! This car is not competitive in the largest car market which is China. They can’t give them away.
Air suspension is good at this price point. Key fob is old tech. One pedal driving is a must feature. Mileage range is subpar. No charging infra. Too pricey.
Same old interior from 2019, so inefficient, got rid of mlne when rear motor was getting noisy. Such minimal changes for such an expensive car. Need a new platform as they promised but never delivered.
I love watching your reviews but you obsession with Car Play is funny. I hate car play tbh. BMW ID8 is far superior!
Audi lacks of EV technology to control the battery, heating, and cooling system overall. that's why their one pedal drive, the highest speed can't be achieved at all. that's why WV decided to import the whole Hyundai Kia EV system this year. Honestly, the WV group doesn't have any cutting-edge technology on EVs. don't expect at all.
Nice suv but not dashcam & back camera recoding & live show so tesla best 😅
This is better than tesla model y????
I’m not a fan of this look that Audi and Merc are doing with the front of their cars and the badges on the front. Flat cheap plastic. It doesn’t say or present as luxury to me which these cars should be oozing everywhere.
Ok $186k AUD, no one’s dumb enough to dink money like that.. wow
Idk why someone would buy a car this nice that can only get less than 300 miles in range.
A $100k+ golf cart. What's not to like?
Auto fajne, ale odechciewa się oglądania z powodu kolejnego wiatrakowca, który rozprasza machając łapami
The charge port shouldn't be accessible to open from the outside. That gives way to senseless vandalism. 100k with no thought of security there, Audi 🤔 but they designed it not to open when the motors running? If I won this vehicle, I'd take it for a spin and sell it
If the car is locked and you don't have the key on you, you can't open the charge port door.
@@jlt1112 - thank you
Prob $10k or $15k over priced
Coming to your grandparents’ garage this Fall!
Nice, but not more, rather typical EV of the present era. Not particularly impressive against its competitors and easily equaled or surpassed by far less expensive ICE offerings.
Only the US would call a Q8 " midsize"
Its nice but definitely not worth the huge price, audi,s are all way overpriced.
I wonder why electric engine with battery is more expensive than combustion engine. It does not required to have cooling and oil system.
That batteries themselves cost a lot more than any combustion engine.
Another overpriced 75-90k car
124 MPH no thanks!
Car looks great but still prefer gas range, gas fill up times, not having to replace the battery of an ev every 5 years, paying less money to get a vehicle….. EVs aren’t ready and a lot of people including me aren’t willing to sacrifice all that
Plenty of 5 year old etrons on the road. Probably none with a replaced battery. Ignorance on your part. By the way the warranty on pretty much all EV cars is 8-10 years so these car manufacturers know the batteries will last at least 10 years.
If an ev can do 700km on one charge, I will consider buying it, again these batteries are warrantied yes but as all batteries normally work, you will lose range as batteries deteriorate…. So if I lose mileage on a yearly basis as I live in a colder climate…. Not worth it
@@muradahmad1924 Again you are ignorant. Battery degradation is not as extreme as you are trying to portray it as. But nice try.
@@muradahmad1924 Gas cars also loose range/efficiency with time. Without incentives you definitely pay a premium. But with current incentives you're getting the price in line with a gas car..
The price is for the name 😂😂😂😂😂😂
The Tesla model Y is so much better option, even if not as luxury as this Audi.
You ever done a road trip in a Model Y? It's both too stiff and bouncy, very loud road noise. Overall the Model Y feels cheap for what it costs.
Tesla charger cheap
Definitely not breaking any new ground here and lagging best in class EV on the market today. Yawn.
What a joke! 285 mile range??? and does that include having the AC, the radio and using any electrical outlets? I don't think so! So basically it will probably hit 225 miles before it needs a full charge again. When is Audi going to come up with a e-tron that has at least a 425 mile range?
Audi may have good build Quality but im sorry this car exterior and interior is just screaming boring. I dont know what it is but Auidi charge insane prices foe cars that fade to the back always
Broooo 285 mile range? That’s horrible and no emphasis on it’s horrendous range makes this whole vid feel like a commercial instead of a review. U do your viewers no justice.
Midsize?? 🤣
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@Brian_Eugene_Lee Hey we do. Scram.
An electric vehicle made by the least reliable brand on the planet. What could possibly go wrong?
Least reliable brand in the planet is Alfa or fiat or any exotic brand
@@naveenthemachine I may have been over exaggerating a bit, but VW/Audi are definitely junk vehicles
@@naveenthemachine It's right down there at the bottom third of the reliable list. The also fall like a rock at trade in time.
Yawn, its still a silly ICE car design. For one it has an ICE car grill. Second, the range is pathetic. If you want to sell more electric cars give them a longer range. I ignore everything completely with less than 300 miles. Real interest come at 400 mi.
That way, you can drive all day without range anxiety. Meaning the time behind the wheel will exhaust the driver before it does the car. Hopefully, more hotels/motel will start to offer power stations so car can be refueled while you rest/sleep.
The only pro of this car is that is still has a panoramic sunroof that opens, and a real spare tire. Which is likely a result of it being built on an ICE platform not one dedicated specifically for EV (which hopeful will design in enough space for a real spare tire. Especially if its an off-road EV.
I would not buy this model the new upcoming q6 is a much better vehicle because it is a dedicated electric frame better range far better displays better charging. I hope it comes out with vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle to home charging as well.
Temp spare tire??!! Sold!!
seriosly 285 miles range.