2024 Audi Q8 e tron First Drive Review A Quiet Evolution of Its Luxurious Electric Flagship

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron First Drive Review: A Quiet Evolution of Its Luxurious Electric Flagship.

The mid-size electric crossover segment is rapidly getting crowded. This is forcing automakers to explore different designs, go heavy with features, and utilize performance DNA to sweeten their offerings. And with the popularity of crossovers only growing, it's an easy segment for automakers to showcase what they can really do. Such is the case of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron and its Q8 Sportback sibling.

The expansion of the e-tron subbrand takes on the Q8 badge for 2024. It still comes in both traditional SUV and Sportback body styles and represents a host of changes and upgrades that give it more range, more comfort, a better ride, and better cornering skills.

I got behind the wheel of both variants in Sportback S Line e-tron Launch Edition trims to see what they were all about. Here's how my day full of both twisty roads and highway stints went with Audi’s newest EVs.

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Specs
Base price ( as tested): $75,595 (Prestige: $88,990, Sportback S line e-tron Launch Edition: $95,990)
Powertrain: front and rear asynchronous electric motors | all-wheel drive
Horsepower: 402 hp
Torque: 490 lb-ft
Seating capacity: 5
Curb weight: 5,798 pounds
Towing capacity: 4,000 pounds
Cargo volume (with rear seats folded): SUV: 28.5 cubic feet (56.4), Sportback: 27.2 cubic feet (54.5)
Ground clearance: 8.1 inches
0-60 mph: 5.4 seconds
Top speed: 124 mph
EPA fuel economy: 80 mpge city | 83 highway | 81 combined, Range: 285 miles (300 with Q8 Sportback S Line e-tron quattro with the ultra package)
Quick take: An serene driving experience that packs some solid thrills when you want them.
Score: 8/10
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