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The Q8 e-tron Sportback has a unique, sleek design that enhances mileage/range.The front end shows most of the visual changes from previous models. New LED headlights, daytime running lamps, and turn signals that provide a sleek style.
The corner air curtains are ginormous, with a gloss black and ribbed design that helps with airflow and range.
The grill is redesigned, and the 4 rings in the badge are in the auto union style. There is an LED daytime running lamp across the front.
New wheel styles are featured with a machined aluminum look and dark gray centers. The tires are 265 in width and 45-series sidewalls. The wheel shape is designed to regenerate air down the vehicle's sides.
The cabin offers clean German styling, with aluminum trim and ambient lighting, but some gloss black exists, which is a con.
The Infotainment system has been a hallmark on the Audi vehicles, and the touch screen is easy to see. There are also physical buttons and a thumb rest to make it easier to use the various infotainment features. The virtual cockpit makes navigation extremely easy.
The Dual electric motors provide 355 horsepower and 414-foot pounds of torque, and in sport mode, 402 horsepower and 490-foot pounds of torque are available. The top speed is 124 miles per hour. It weighs 5,962 pounds.
The car is an AWD, using a 106-kilowatt battery pack. It goes 0 to 60 in 5 seconds. The review revealed 84 MPGe in the city and 90 MPGe on the highway, with a 296-mile range.
Charging at 80% from 10%, using a fast charger, takes about 30 minutes.
