Video Summary
The Audi Q8 e-tron is all new for 2024 and electric.The base price is $74,400 plus destination.
The as tested price is $87,795.
It has 402 hp. The range is 285 miles.
The interior has modern open pore wood and has a warm and elegant futuristic feel.
The door storage is large but bottles fall over. The cupholder grips bottles tightly.
There is an adjacent phone slot that is a vertical position with a wireless phone charger.
It has 2 adjacent power ports. The center console isn’t huge, but is large enough for sunglasses.
The front seats are extremely adjustable and very comfortable. A lumbar massage is included with the Prestige Package, which is an additional $10,400.
The Q8 e-tron is the new name for the Audi e-tron. It gets a range update.
The back is roomy with good leg clearance and headroom. The center console is tight for an adult. It has a center armrest with two cupholders plus a slot to stow lucky charms. The rear seats do not recline. It includes center vents, but also B-pillar vents.
There is a little sunk in cargo area that contains 28.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row.
There is netting storage on either side plus underfloor storage with a bin that can be pulled out.
It contains rear releases for the seatbacks with a 40/20/40 split.
It has a low enough ride height to allow smaller passengers to climb in and out easily.
The NHTSA has rated it five stars overall and the IIHS has named it a top safety pick plus.
Active safety features include lane keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and standard eight airbags with optional side impact airbags.
Its sleek shape is what makes it electric, with a .29 drag co-efficient to maximize electricity.
It doesn’t look boldly electric, but more like an Audi. The logo on the front has an eye catching 2D effect.
One negative is that drive modes are all selected using a button on the low set screen.
It is driven by dual motor all wheel drive, where the normal driving is rear bias.
The steering has a good, communicative feel, especially helpful since it is an EV.
It may be referred to as small rich family friendly.
If you are looking for a luxury electric SUV, this is a good option.
