Audi Q8 Review.. We Need To Talk
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Full review of the 2022 Audi Q8, I also cover what is new for the 2023 models as well. The vehicle we are testing is a base model Premium trim of the Q8 and as you can see, I’ve had some issues with the ride quality. See my 2022 Audi Q5 Review: • 2022 Audi Q5 Prestige ...
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - What’s New For 2022/2023 & Exterior
02:55 - Drive
13:56 - Interior, Features, & Space
19:57 - Conclusion
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I own an 2019 Q8 and it is absolutely great. Drives as a dream and had no issues with it. I have it for 2 years now(bought at 73000km) and it is the only car that I still love after 2 years and 50000km. And I owned a bunch of cars. I really think that is perfect. 22" wheels with all wheel steering.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your ownership experience. I think this and the testimonies of many others proves that there is simply something wrong with my test vehicle, some type of manufacturer defect
I own a 2023 Q8. It is a Premium Plus and rides on 22s. It is very smooth and solid acceleration. I was aware of an "optional" recall where I heard the acceleration wasn't quick and a driver could get a software update to fix it. I have no problems with the transmission, suspension, acceleration, or drive overall, everything is buttery smooth. I have owned an RS5 and Q5, and have driven an A6 and A4. The Q8 is a tank compared to my Q5. The Q5 is a great vehicle though, I love it still! My Q8 stays clean and it came with an Audi cloth. I don't touch everything and everyone who sees the interior loves it. I usually wear a suit when I drive the Q8. I have the 3D B&O sound system, and the driver pillar speaker was kind of buzzy while I was breaking in the vehicle. It went away after 1200 miles.
Thank you so much for this phenomenal information. I believe every word you said, I just tested and posted a 2022 Q7 vid, the Q7 was flawless no issues with drivetrain or suspension. There was just something completely wrong with the Q8 I got.
I have a 23 Q8 premium. No issues with ride quality. In face, build quality is excellent. Factory sound system is amazing.
My issues are:1
. Center console storage space is terrible
2. No great place to store your phone
3. No adaptive cruise control standard. My $23k 2018 Accord Sport had adaptive cruise control standard!
4. Turbo lag kinda sucks but I can live with it.
Thank you for confirming the ride quality, and massive congrats on your new Q8!
I tested a 2022 Q7, that vehicle had no turbo lag despite having the same engine, not sure what's going on there but overall I think the Q8 is a great vehicle.
Wait wait so no cruise control??😮 please help me understand
So I don't have a Q8 but own a 2021 Q7. The biggest issue was the OE Pirelli run flat tires. Once I replaced those with a set of Michelin CrossClimate 2's it fixed the rough ride and muddy steering feel. I was thinking we made a mistake not upgrading to the air suspension from the higher models but it really was all in the tires. My only regret is waiting 20K miles to make the change. Outside of some infotainment glitches the car has been flawless. Even the brakes still look and feel great about 28K miles.
Thank you so much my friend for sharing this, so this Q8 does not have Run Flats but the tires it has is just as bad.
I do agree if these tires were swapped it would make a big difference in smoothness. I just don’t think it would fix the crashing sensation I’m getting over bumps.
Could you also share with us your wheel size please? I may get a Q7 soon to test and I’m hoping I will have a positive experience with it since the Q7 is amazing value in the segment for the size and capability.
Very happy that your ownership experience is positive!
@@MeynMotorGroup Our Q7 rides on 285/45-20 tires. When you spoke about the tires in your video it's what made me comment. To me, mine felt like a crashing sound and thought something was wrong too. Another issue I have seen with this platform is motor mounts leaking early and to me that has to be down to the poor stop/start system that really makes things feel rough in certain situations.
@@juvefan20 got it thank you for confirming! This is a great news for potential buyers. Have you noticed any lag with the transmission in the Q7 or has it been pretty responsive? Once again thank you for your time and amazing info
@@MeynMotorGroup Transmission is geared way too slow for this car. I realize they can't make it feel like my b9.5 S4, but you are spot on that it could use a little tuning to bring out the best in this car. BMW does this all too well now compared to Audi. I corrected the throttle lag just by adding more power through a piggyback.
I have a BMW X5. BMW is insistent on using RFTs on pretty much its entire fleet. Ride quality here in NYC was horrendous. I thought it was the car. Then decided to switch up to non-RFTs before throwing in the towel and selling the car. Bought Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Pluses, and my god the ride improved immediately. Handling was tighter. And when it snowed, I wasn't slipping anymore. So, I still have the car 40K miles later. Tires make that big of a difference.
If I buy a new German car like Audi or BMW, I will insist on non RFTs as part of the sale, it makes that big of a difference.
Does the Q8 come with the red sport badge on the bottom of the steering wheel?
Hey Meyn, I'm thinking about buying an ES 300h for grand touring...what do you think?
Sounds good
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks!
@@RickAmorym 👍
Mate awesome review, just keep on keeping it real! Facts don't care if people like them or hate them they just are, and the fact that you've found the suspension to be garbage, ultimately is a good thing to tell people as they will do their due diligence a bit better before buying, as 75K isn't exactly chicken feed, and for that kind of money I want to know the car I'm going to be buying and more importantly living with for however many years, is going to be a happy and great experience and not something where I sit in wishing I'd bought something else.
Appreciate you as always my friend! Yea couldn’t believe how rough this thing was. The freaking Q5 for $30k less rode better. I will say a tire swap would do this vehicle a lot of justice but I still don’t think that crashing sensation would go away completely. Tire pressure was at 36 in this test vehicle. Getting a Q7 next week hoping that does better
@@MeynMotorGroup We'll know soon enough I guess.
I owned a couple of Q8 incl RS and 50 TDI. Always had excellent experiences, not a thing went wrong. Technically very solid and look the part. Reason for changing was that I want a BEV or a PHEV with 100 km e-range which Audi does not have.
Thank you so much for confirming an excellent experience.
Great overview. No worries about your rant as you are advocating for yourself.
Appreciate you sir!
I have a 2019 Q8 Prestige and it drives wonderfully on air ride with 22's. No issues so far at 45K miles. I most recently came out of a rear wheel drive 540i so not fair to compare there but it is all I desire. I did immediately flash the Q with an APR Stage 1 Tune on it to eliminate the throttle lag(which was totally awful as stock/oem). I also have the all wheel steering and it snakes easily around for parking and highway. Highly recommend that. Our 2019 Q7 doesn't have it and moves around more like a school bus.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this my friend, very valuable information and insights!
I don't know much about these Audi's in the us market but here in Europe we got strict emission regulation and those diesel engines, especially the bigger ones got some tweaks including the exhaust system causing this delay.
We got an A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI and a Q5, with its 3.0 TDI engine, both being 2018 models. The smaller engine feels so much more responsive and snappy. I am aware of the different engine tuning and them being 2 different types of vehicle but I've read a comparison of the small 2.0 and 3.0 engine in the Q5 and they proved me right.
Yep the older engines are much more responsive others have commented the same here
I had an SQ8 and needed oil every few miles after 12k miles it got worse drinks oil like gas!!! very annoying got rid of it…
The sluggish start from a stop is factored into the throttle response, not the engine or transmission. The drive experience really improves with a throttle adapter, such as PedalCommander. The suspension was very good in stock form, but there is a bit a roll- not unexpected given the weight. I think your Q8 has something going on.
I drove a 2022 Q7 with double the miles, it was flawless. Engine and transmission reacted better than this Q8 in any mode and ride quality was perfect. This Q8 was certainly defective, this should have been a great SUV
The beauty and size of this car isn't appreciated until you've seen it in person!
Well, Kevin, great review as always. However, not my cup of tea. Just keep the reviews honest, it could give a heads up that a short or no test drive would not. You can go to any blog of owners of any brand and get how great the car is. Your honest and articulated reviews are not only entertaining but may help someone not make a mistake. Great job, keep them coming.
Thank you as always my friend yea I just can’t hide this stuff my spirit won’t let me to just gloss over this 😅
Same thing with every Volkswagen AG product here in Europe, in the "Comfort" drive mode the whole drive train is unbelievably lethargic. The older cars were so much quicker haha, the tuning is so slow now. I drive it full time in Sport mode (Cupra Formentor PHEV) and get the same fuel economy as in comfort. The Porsche Cayenne actually has a cheaper suspension set-up similar to the Q5, not sure what they did wrong here.
To add: I use the Individual drive profile to change the adaptive suspension to comfort, and the engine to Sport. You have to enable that every time you get into the car though, might be able to code that out (or in) that it uses the individual by default.
David thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, this is very helpful. Yes the individual mode with comfort suspension and sport drivetrain helps for sure.
*UPDATE: Just got a Q7 to test and it’s literally flawless with over twice the miles. Rides perfect and even the v6 drivetrain reacts better and is smoother. Q7 is a 2022 riding on 20” wheels and pirelli scorpion tires*
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The tires may have been overinflated. When I took delivery on a brand new Q3, i thought the ride was pretty rough compared to a rental q3 i had from Enterprise. I just thought that mine had the 20 inch wheels compared to the 18’s on the base model rental so that was the reason for the roughness. Fast forward to a month later while I was checking the cold air pressure of the tires. They were 45psi! Audi reccomended 38psi. I deflated the tires to the correct pressure, and it was riding like a luxury car should. Way more comfortable than my Ford Edge with 18’s.
Great observation my friend but I did manually check the psi I forgot to mention it but it was correct at 36 all the way round for this test vehicle. But you’re right, over inflated tires ride like trash as well. Swapping these tires would help tremendously I’m sure. Getting a Q7 to test today
My 21 GLS handled like a 70s American sedan, I was shocked by the difference because it felt the opposite during the test drive. I later found out my tires were around 30 psi and the recommendation is 38, so tires do make a difference, and the handling is really decent for its size
My only question is Audi's reliability. Is it worth owning an Audi Q8 especially for the next 10 years?
I don't think keeping this for 10 years is wise my friend. Could you help me understand why you would be interested in keeping this disposable product for 10 years?
@@MeynMotorGroup I need a to buy a car that is very reliable. Only Japanese car brands are capable of maintaining for more than 10 years. I really like the Audi brand and its designs but what worries me is taking the car to service and high maintenance costs.
Whats up with exhaust sports auto
Hey my friend, rebranded about 2 weeks ago now to Meyn Motor Group. No change in content, thanks for stopping by!
Okay cool👍🏻
I saw a different channel name and I thought someone stole your videos 😂
No just rebranded 2 weeks ago
Car forums can be toxic, I agree. It’s like they were conceived in an Audi/BMW/Lexus/Porsche and you’re speaking about their mother if you don’t drink the koolaid
Yea my friend you described it perfectly, you speak about the car and it’s like you spoke about their personal family
I like the car Kevin but I´m not a owner of this car, to big and to expensive for me. Thanks Kevin 😀
Yea my friend I really liked it as well looked amazing would love to have tried another model
The car probably turned off on you when you parked and got out. I know VWs will do that. start stop is annoying
My 2019 Audi Q8-prestige trim, while stunning has been a true nightmare. I'm constantly at the dealership. I had an alternator go which resulted in my car shutting down in the middle of the road. Since, I have had a wide variety of warning and malfunction lights that result in hour long drives to Audi. I am actually in the market for a Toyota to drive on a day to day basis as I have lost my sense of security in my Audi. Unfortunately, being upside down in the loan makes selling a bad idea at the current moment. Also a rough and gritty ride vs luxurious.
Yo bro
Hey bro hope you’re feeling great this week thanks as always for dropping in!
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Would love to get your thoughts on the look of this one bro 👍
@MeynMotorGroup I got u bro about to get off from a double at work been a very busy week ima just binge watch your videos on my weekend off and leave those comments of course 🤝🏽😎🫡
No worries bro, I hope your work goes well my friend God Bless
I like it in SQ8 form, I don't know enough about Audi's quality
SQ8 would be sweet will go for around $100k hopefully the drivetrain is set up better. Audi Quality is quite high interior is put together well
LOL about immature 46 year olds in nice cars. So true. I wish that Audi and Porsche would share notes more: Porsche could use Audi's infotainment system and controls while Audi could use Porsche's help with drivetrain and suspension tuning. The q8 and Cayenne are even built in the same factory after all! That being said, I was very impressed by the A6 allroad i test drove a few months ago.
😅 yea it’s crazy how so people react to these videos they take very personally. But yes my friend you are right, would love to see Audi and Porsche swap what they do best, Audis cars are amazing never had an issue with them or their drivetrains