Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Audi Q8 e-tron:- It is a biggish, premium electric SUV, heavily facelifted from the original e-tron.
- The Q8 e-tron looks visually better than the older car and is more efficient.
- The name is a little confusing because Audi already makes a Q8 with a petrol and plugin hybrid engine. The standard Q8 is a couple inches bigger than the e-tron in all dimensions.
- The car has a sporty back, and the Q8 e-tron also comes in a "sport back" version with a different type of sporty back.
- The front grille looks better because it is not totally smooth, and there is extra black cladding around the grille. The Audi badge is flat.
- The side is almost identical to the previous car but has new wheel designs, up to 22 inches. Aero wheels look good.
- It has camera side mirrors on top-spec models.
- It is visually similar to the previous version, with the light bar. It does come with a new bumper design and Q8 e-tron badging.
- The boot is smaller than the previous version and is only 528 liters. The previous car had a 605 liter boot. It does have 62 L of space under the floor.
- There is a 62 liter "frunk" area, but opening it can be a bit difficult due to a bonnet catch.
- The interior is lovely and constructed of premium materials. It all feels quite solid and well made, and that squeaks or rattles.
- The infotainment system is good and bad. It's easy to understand, but it isn't up to date with modern infotainment systems.
- This E-Tron does not include extras like games, a web browser, or other features you can find in newer cars. The instrument binnacle has the familiar Audi virtual cockpit powered by Google.
- Top-spec models have camera side mirrors that are rubbish. The mirrors screens are very small, laggy, have perspective issues, and there have been numerous incidents of nearly crashing because of them.
- The blind spot recognition system is poor and simply has a yellow light to show it.
- The front seats have lots of space for 3 people, and it offers good head and leg room.
- Two battery options are available in the Q8 e-tron. The first is a 89kWh net, while the second is a 106kWH net battery pack. The former is reported to get 290 miles, while the larger pack gets 343 miles. Real range varies depending on weather.
- Charging speeds vary. The 50 model can recharde from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes, while the 55 will do the same in 31.
- When using the voice navigation to select a destination, the car will calculate where to stop and recharge and the time you will need to reach that location. It also provides a bubble to show the maximum range.
- The Q8 E-Tron can tow 1800 kg, which is roughly the weight of 4 grand pianos.
- The suspension is soft, plush, and comfortable. It's a bit too sharp, so perfect stops are a little bit difficult. Does not allow for one pedal driving.
- Q8 Etron is not very efficient and is quite expensive, and underwhelming when it comes to performance. Other brands make cars with more interesting and unique features.
- The Q8 e-tron is safe and sensible with nothing that makes it stand out.
Pros:
Looks nice
Luxurious
Pleasant to drive
Cons:
Not very efficient
Expensive
Underwhelming performance.
