Video Summary
- Updated 2024 Q8 E-tron Sportback is reviewed.- The biggest update is the increased battery capacity of 106 kilowatts, increasing the range.
- Up to 300 miles of range are now possible with smaller wheels.
- The model reviewed is the top of the line, featuring 400 horsepower with dual motors.
- 0 to 60 is 5.31 seconds in dynamic mode.
- The front has been refreshed, mainly the grill, which has been blacked out.
- Headlights have a little dance when starting and stopping the car.
- The wheels are redesigned.
- The reviewer is not a big fan of the Sportback.
- Back has a light bar across.
- The trunk offers about 28 cubic feet of space.
- There is also a spare tire and some underfloor storage.
- There is plenty of legroom in the back seat.
- The review car had leather seats and dual climate control.
- Memory seats are in the front, with massaging seats in the top-of-the-line model.
- The interior is vault-like and very quiet.
- Although the materials are OK, some leather is missing where a knee would rest.
- With 106 kilowatts of usable battery, the tested range was more like 275 miles.
- At-home charging is about 170 kilowatts peak charging rate.
- Driving the E-tron is very smooth, with a good suspension.
- A good amount of synthetic noises are generated while driving.
- It’s difficult to achieve a smooth stop, the last mile per hour feels like the brakes are slammed.
- While the handling is great, the car feels very heavy.
- Considering competing cars: Genesis GV70 Electric better.
- Also consider a Tesla Model Y or Model Y Performance over the E-tron.
- Better than the Chronos model.
- For anyone who wants an electric vehicle it is much better than it has been.
