This SUV Is One Of The Best Audis Ever! (Audi SQ8 V8 2023 Review)

We test the new Audi SQ8 with the petrol V8 engine, which replaces the old diesel V8 we loved - but don’t worry, the 2023 SQ8 is still a great vehicle.

The Audi SQ8 is one of the best coupe-SUVs out there, with attractive styling. For 2023, it swaps from its insanely torquey and frugal diesel TDI V8 to a petrol TFSI 4.0-litre V8, a detuned version of the RSQ8’s engine. Was this a good move?

The Audi SQ8 competes with the BMW X6 M50i and Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe.

As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct - so this is an independent, honest review of the Audi Q8.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Budget Direct
0:29 - V8 Engine
1:27 - Interior
3:38 - Back Seats
4:41 - Boot & Cargo Space
6:11 - Fuel Consumption
7:19 - 0-100km/h
7:40 - Driving Dynamics
10:38 - Should You Buy an SQ8?

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[kudzaironald]

Are we gonna talk about that moustache, looking good Tom 👌

[mikew]

Audi’s best car - £25k cheaper than the RSQ8, and just slightly slower 0-60…4.1 v 3.8 seconds. Plus in Europe, the interior comes in three colour choices as standard whereas the RS is just black (with coloured stitching but still black seats), the all inclusive Vorsprong is the one to go for 👌

[tyronepringle]

GREAT REVIEW, MORE TECH STUFF DOUGH, BEAUTIFUL RIDE!!!!

[libertytt]

Russell Coights video editor finally found work again :-)

[EastWood]

So $200K with dynamic package?? I got a quote of an X5 M competition circa 210K.
I ordered an X5 m50i which has the anti-roll bar, rear wheel steering, laser headlight, soft closing, etc and 390Kw v8 for 40K less.
Audi will need to offer deep discount to be competitive.

[Nate-zyce]

I just wish it would come with a full size spare tire. And I wish I could get the fully loaded Prestige with 20" or 21" not just the 22" wheels. I value extra rubber in the tire thickness for the rougher roads where I live in mountainy ski country. But man, what a beaut. I do have a question. Would that dynamic package you mention also improve traction in snow stormy, slippery weather and road conditions, putting more power not just to the front or rear as needed but also side to side in the rear, or is it really just for strengthening the turns? Thanks.

[davidward]

WOW.. the lag on that launch. I almost had time to make a cup of tea and come back!

[ethranton]

Great review. Agree on the wagon instead as well. How you liking the Apple Watch Ultra?

[Nate-zyce]

If you see this all this time later, do you think if you put the SQ8 in its most comfortable, quiet mode, that it would be as comfortable and quiet as the Q8, including the Q8 in its dynamic or most comfortable, quiet mode? If not, could it even get close?

[viet]

Currently 2 years sitting in car yard not going anywhere.

[stardustbilermam]

This Tom guy has grown. He used to be a skinny bone reviewing the lexus lx 570 but now he's becoming muscular

[davidwesterman]

I have the diesal version which is sooo nice. Only negative with this car is a first world problem however still very frustrating, the lane assist function is on by default every time you start the car, you need to turn it off each time manually by pushing the button on the stalk off the steering wheel. apparently it is country dependant and cannot be disabled here in australia, absolute pain in the bum, cannot understand why this feature is there. rant over..

[kaanakkaya]

I just don't understand why audi equip the sq8 with a v8 but the s7 with a v6 diesel. I would have bought the s7 V8 for sure.

[nyc]

diesel v8 got 6.5 on highway and 8 in urban. so this is double before you even hammer it.

[Matter-of-Time]

This video plays like AI without any real human input. The comments are also suspiciously fake.

[word]

nothing with a diesel engine is really a performance vehicle just a glorified tractor and if you are dropping $180/200k you can afford the fuel no matter what it runs on or how much it uses

[cyrilmatthew]

For people who have so much money and don't know what to do spend on cars like this ...either get a crossover or a sedan ..why get a half read which doesn't give you any purpose but look ridiculous...

[Riomal]

Why are you comparing two different things? EV and V8? Do not have money? Go and buy cheaper teslas with scrapy plastics and make your self in the mood you are saving the planet, I dont event vant to start this EV topic…