The sq5 and q8/ sq8 are my favorite sporty suvs. In my opinion, as an owner, they do everything very well. Not best in class, but very well. They are beautiful, practical, well made, the diesel(for eu markets) arecreliable amd econimical, they handle well, comfortable and in my opinion the only few vehicles in the class that can hit a trail, specially when equiped with the rear limited slip diff. I d love to see a b9.5 sq5 or sq8 hit the trails, Brian, make it happen.
Maybe if people would actually think about maintenance instead of thinking all they have is their car payment, all of these cars easily would last 100k
When I was younger, luxury cars were for people who could afford them, this was before "leasing" became the norm. Now everyone thinks they "should" have a luxury car too, for economy car prices..🙄🙄🙄
You never bought a luxury car huh? This car is $85k as most people will get them optioned at, with 10% or more off sometimes with loyalty, it’s farrr from $100k
8:50 is actually very clever. All I can say is that my wife uses heated seats, even in summer, when it’s that time… cramps cramps cramps. So that feature is kinda genius.
Very refreshing ( and unusual ) to see a luxury car review where the driver didn't giddily drive around the whole time in sports mode like a arrested developmentally middle aged man.
The way so many people use the comments on these videos as places to feel morally above another … just enjoy what you enjoy, there’s a reviewer for you that fits your needs better. Some of us like both, sport mode and more in depth reviews like this. Chill and just enjoy cars friend 😊
Not all of us buy SUVs just for the high ride or to get in other peoples' faces. Some us buy them with the intention of off-roading. Of having no limits driving out of the grid. And some of us want our SUVs to have a flair of luxury and drive well wherever our whims drive us.
This really look like an 65k car, 79k at best. That'll be it's pricing within 3-4 years. Your reviews are so refreshing, so calm. Thanks for this style of videos.
I have this car, but I have premium plus, I’m glad to see I’m not missing too much for not getting the prestige. I can live with that! I have the opai interior though, and I just love it. My DREAM CAR!
'Can you sleep in it'... very useful segment. I'm glad he does this. I don't overland or anything, but on long road trips I'll catch a few Z's back there.
15:46 - you made the same mistake on your previous audi video. There is a setting(steering intervention - early/late) to limit the left-right variance threshold within lane. If you enable it, this system is very good - it will hold the lane centered. Better than kia/hyundai and most certainly better than subaru Also... there is a launch control available on almost all base models(A4,Q5...); You just need to know how to enable it: setting, tc off - hold it for 5sec, engine temp warm, steering wheel straight, hold the brake and you'll get 3500rpm
@@drivingsports Yes, I drive a 2021A5 and it works on mine, also works on a few rental q5s I've had in the past years(launch control). The documentation does not specify anything, you are right - I purchased mine new, it took me a year to find out. The lane centering seems to not be available on base models. But I can tell you, on my car is holding the road beautifully when set to early
@@drivingsportsthat comment missed a step. If you pull back on the shifter again after going into drive, it puts the transmission into sport mode. So sport mode on the MMI then shift into sport mode on the transmission, and turn off traction. It also takes a lot of pressure on the brake as well.
Really nice review! I will say that i totally disagree that they're entirely different cars. They're actually quite similar. I owned a Q7, drove the Q8 for trade in purposes then settled on the Q8 etron since I received the tax credit. So i know from experience. But you can't go wrong with either!
Have you driven one? Or just basing that off this video? I think you’d have a more accurate or atleast a more facts based take if you get a chance to. It weird to make such a judgment off a video …
@@LafemmebearMusic I’ve not driven this specific car no. I’ve driven a a 2023 Audi A8 which is basically the sedan version of this line. It’s a remarkably quiet and spacious vehicle. The materials are high quality and substantial to touch. But what it is not is comfortable, the seats are too firm for my tastes with no way to soften them. The design language is also dated. I’ve seen more modern design language in new Cadillacs for 10k dollars less. If you’ve driven the Audi line, you’ll note that the A8 drives very similarly to the A4 for half of the price. I stand by my comment of depreciation. Audi has always struggled with it and it’s one of the worst in the market.
“What makes a $100,000 vehicle in 2024?”…..the answer…not much. When a Jeep Wrangler has the same price tag as a high end Audi, there’s some issues going on in the automotive world. Now granted, those two vehicles cost a hundred grand for very different reasons and target completely different buyers, but still, in no universe should a Jeep and a fully loaded Audi cost the same money. But everyone is different and spends their money on different things. But it’s just an insane thing IMO.
This reminds me of the Touareg. Of all the times to not have a pseudolux overland off roader in the lineup VW. Just bring it back, if the Q7/Q8 meet US regs I'm sure the Egg can
Is it too late to see a Dodge Durango on this course? even if they're discontinued, I'd love to see that. I mean the Hemi AWD version that gets the low-range transfer case, as opposed to the non-low-range V6 AWD transfer case.
Ryan always says the craziest things that make you go 'huh?' This time the zero-to-60... "5.49s is faster than Audi's claimed 5.5s". I'm sure his dash-mounted meter is good but highly doubt it's precise to within 0.01s. That seems kind of crazy.
@@JulezWinnfield Is this a joke ?!? Q8 is made for shopping + high way ... In every weather situation - snow for example ... Great car. But - for hard terrain ... No thanks. For that we pick Toyota Land Cruiser / Land Rover Defender / Dacia Duster ...
This SUV is too expensive for what it is, it used to be that 100K got you RS models at the very high end, not a regular Q. We need to say NO to these prices, buy used!! Otherwise they won't get the memo.
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!
With those approach and departure angles you’re not going off roading. 😂 We used to drive those types roads on a 1988 Chevy Nova. This is not off road.
Ovo nije šminkerski SUV coupe.Imam Q 8 s dizelskim monstrumom od motora sa 435 KS .Nažalost,taj motor se ne proizvodi više.Kažem monstrum,jer za cestu je i bez okolišanja za of-road.Nije samo cestovni luksuz.Ide čupa quattro pogon i taj zračni ovjes je najpametnija stvar u svijetu automobilizma.Po meni je Q8 najjljepši SUV današnjice,sa malim faceliftom i ne treba godinama mjenjati ništa na njima (obožavam ga i vozim)
This or a Mazda CX-90? They pretty much seem like the same car, with the Mazda being better looking.... The amount of touch screens is just disturbing, seems like an accident waiting to happen.
The thing that makes a vehicle a $100k vehicle is simply someone that is willing to pay for it. I don't care how much money I have to spend or what features it has in it, paying 100k for any Dodge/ Chrysler product is shear lunacy.
This thing looks like it was in a front end accident and they didn’t put the front end back on, Audi and BMW’s are just butt ugly anymore, they use to be absolutely gorgeous looking, but not anymore.
watching you drive it is evident that your MMI interaction is making you distracted...you're eyes are not on the road. car makes should stop making cars with these menu driven functions and revert back to physical buttons/knobs
All this and VWAG is set to slash salaries by 10%, close several factories, and lay off tens of thousands of workers. Stay classy, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer.
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!
While not a car I'm interested in, I had to watch your video as it's the only time I'll ever get to see one on a trail. 😁
Quattro is legendary Audi's driving gear. Thanks for take it into Yours off road course. Great review. Greetings
The sq5 and q8/ sq8 are my favorite sporty suvs. In my opinion, as an owner, they do everything very well. Not best in class, but very well. They are beautiful, practical, well made, the diesel(for eu markets) arecreliable amd econimical, they handle well, comfortable and in my opinion the only few vehicles in the class that can hit a trail, specially when equiped with the rear limited slip diff. I d love to see a b9.5 sq5 or sq8 hit the trails, Brian, make it happen.
I love your reviews! Thanks for posting this video about the Audi Q8!
Every vehicle these days has a hundred thousand dollar price tag, but the vehicle not even lasting 100,000 miles
every vehicle my ass, not even an intelligent satire this is just plain dumb
Luxury package on a top trim model LMAO new cars are ridiculous and Audi is king of overcharge
Maybe if people would actually think about maintenance instead of thinking all they have is their car payment, all of these cars easily would last 100k
When I was younger, luxury cars were for people who could afford them, this was before "leasing" became the norm. Now everyone thinks they "should" have a luxury car too, for economy car prices..🙄🙄🙄
You never bought a luxury car huh? This car is $85k as most people will get them optioned at, with 10% or more off sometimes with loyalty, it’s farrr from $100k
8:50 is actually very clever. All I can say is that my wife uses heated seats, even in summer, when it’s that time… cramps cramps cramps. So that feature is kinda genius.
Very refreshing ( and unusual ) to see a luxury car review where the driver didn't giddily drive around the whole time in sports mode like a arrested developmentally middle aged man.
Collectively, in their defense, when they are forced to return the press cars, they must return to their 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis’.
The way so many people use the comments on these videos as places to feel morally above another … just enjoy what you enjoy, there’s a reviewer for you that fits your needs better. Some of us like both, sport mode and more in depth reviews like this. Chill and just enjoy cars friend 😊
Not all of us buy SUVs just for the high ride or to get in other peoples' faces. Some us buy them with the intention of off-roading. Of having no limits driving out of the grid. And some of us want our SUVs to have a flair of luxury and drive well wherever our whims drive us.
For that much a lightly optioned SQ 8 is more desirable IMHO
This really look like an 65k car, 79k at best.
That'll be it's pricing within 3-4 years.
Your reviews are so refreshing, so calm. Thanks for this style of videos.
Audi's Quattro is probably the best AWD system in luxury cars.
$100,000 these days for disposable vehicles is crazy.
I have this car, but I have premium plus, I’m glad to see I’m not missing too much for not getting the prestige. I can live with that! I have the opai interior though, and I just love it. My DREAM CAR!
A few years back, I drove a Turo'd Q5 on some trails. It did great! Zero damage to the Q5, fwiw.
The space saver isn't great, but miles better than nothing.
You can turn off haptic on the touch screens so it works like a phone screen with light touch.
I prefer the haptic feedback myself.
Good to know.
'Can you sleep in it'... very useful segment. I'm glad he does this. I don't overland or anything, but on long road trips I'll catch a few Z's back there.
15:46 - you made the same mistake on your previous audi video. There is a setting(steering intervention - early/late) to limit the left-right variance threshold within lane. If you enable it, this system is very good - it will hold the lane centered. Better than kia/hyundai and most certainly better than subaru
Also... there is a launch control available on almost all base models(A4,Q5...); You just need to know how to enable it: setting, tc off - hold it for 5sec, engine temp warm, steering wheel straight, hold the brake and you'll get 3500rpm
Are you sure the US model has that? We tried that and got nothing. Also looked online and saw nothing. Looked at the documentation nothing.
@@drivingsports Yes, I drive a 2021A5 and it works on mine, also works on a few rental q5s I've had in the past years(launch control). The documentation does not specify anything, you are right - I purchased mine new, it took me a year to find out.
The lane centering seems to not be available on base models. But I can tell you, on my car is holding the road beautifully when set to early
@@drivingsportsthat comment missed a step. If you pull back on the shifter again after going into drive, it puts the transmission into sport mode. So sport mode on the MMI then shift into sport mode on the transmission, and turn off traction. It also takes a lot of pressure on the brake as well.
What in your opinion is the best awd system?
The Subaru WRX STI DCCD system.
Really nice review! I will say that i totally disagree that they're entirely different cars. They're actually quite similar. I owned a Q7, drove the Q8 for trade in purposes then settled on the Q8 etron since I received the tax credit. So i know from experience. But you can't go wrong with either!
This is a 60k dollar cabin at best. But don’t distress, in 3 years when the market value depreciates by 60%, you’ll feel like you got a bargain.
The interior is better than 90% of cars for sale
Have you driven one? Or just basing that off this video? I think you’d have a more accurate or atleast a more facts based take if you get a chance to. It weird to make such a judgment off a video …
@@timsautovision6145 subjectively. Sure.
@@LafemmebearMusic I’ve not driven this specific car no. I’ve driven a a 2023 Audi A8 which is basically the sedan version of this line. It’s a remarkably quiet and spacious vehicle. The materials are high quality and substantial to touch. But what it is not is comfortable, the seats are too firm for my tastes with no way to soften them. The design language is also dated. I’ve seen more modern design language in new Cadillacs for 10k dollars less. If you’ve driven the Audi line, you’ll note that the A8 drives very similarly to the A4 for half of the price. I stand by my comment of depreciation. Audi has always struggled with it and it’s one of the worst in the market.
“What makes a $100,000 vehicle in 2024?”…..the answer…not much. When a Jeep Wrangler has the same price tag as a high end Audi, there’s some issues going on in the automotive world. Now granted, those two vehicles cost a hundred grand for very different reasons and target completely different buyers, but still, in no universe should a Jeep and a fully loaded Audi cost the same money. But everyone is different and spends their money on different things. But it’s just an insane thing IMO.
Excellent. Loved the video.
This reminds me of the Touareg. Of all the times to not have a pseudolux overland off roader in the lineup VW. Just bring it back, if the Q7/Q8 meet US regs I'm sure the Egg can
Is it too late to see a Dodge Durango on this course? even if they're discontinued, I'd love to see that. I mean the Hemi AWD version that gets the low-range transfer case, as opposed to the non-low-range V6 AWD transfer case.
There aren’t any in the press fleet anymore. Otherwise we would.
Thank you! It would be helpfull to test the Electric ones from the suv series of Audi (the Quatro ones Q4,Q6...)
We have a review of the Q4 etron Quattro coming up.
Ryan always says the craziest things that make you go 'huh?' This time the zero-to-60... "5.49s is faster than Audi's claimed 5.5s". I'm sure his dash-mounted meter is good but highly doubt it's precise to within 0.01s. That seems kind of crazy.
“By an inch or a mile, winning is winning.” - Dominic Toretto
@@drivingsports Just use launch control next time(yes it has it)
Better than the Symmetrical All Wheel Drive.
No lane centering is kind of wild on a $100k vehicle.
Keeping both hands on the steering wheel at all times during the video would lower my stress level
Reminds me how much I wish we still had the Tuareg in North America, maybe in a diesel hybrid
I wonder when you show off the engine.If you are allowed to take that engine cover and kind of just point out a few things on it
Nice Review as always. One of our Subaru facebook forum posters was curious as to how this vehicle compares to an Outback XT Touring....thoughts?
You can get a fully loaded Mercedes GLE580 for $100k. That's what I got, it's a no brainer 😂
Give me a brake ... Q8 is for drive to opera - not in the dirt ...
Brake or break? 🤔
@@JulezWinnfield Is this a joke ?!? Q8 is made for shopping + high way ... In every weather situation - snow for example ... Great car. But - for hard terrain ... No thanks. For that we pick Toyota Land Cruiser / Land Rover Defender / Dacia Duster ...
Can't imagine anyone spending this kind of money and sleeping inside the vehicle. One would think that the owner can afford at least a motel.
@@charonboat6394 That kind of cars are made for " ego maniacs - to bild their EGO ...
@@jansefran1752 Or for people who actually love to throw themselves in a trail out of the grid and do it with a flair of luxury.
This SUV is too expensive for what it is, it used to be that 100K got you RS models at the very high end, not a regular Q.
We need to say NO to these prices, buy used!! Otherwise they won't get the memo.
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!
That front bumper lower lip doesn't work very well on any off-roading. Id worried parking by a curbside.
$100k? It's getting ridiculous, even do this vehicle has lots of technology into it, I think it's too much for $100k
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05:30 O no...Cadillac CUE....
With those approach and departure angles you’re not going off roading. 😂 We used to drive those types roads on a 1988 Chevy Nova. This is not off road.
Care tech nowadays too complicated to drive😅
Airbags need also maintenance
I'd rather get a Toyota Rav 4 and $50k more Richer lol
Ovo nije šminkerski SUV coupe.Imam Q 8 s dizelskim monstrumom od motora sa 435 KS .Nažalost,taj motor se ne proizvodi više.Kažem monstrum,jer za cestu je i bez okolišanja za of-road.Nije samo cestovni luksuz.Ide čupa quattro pogon i taj zračni ovjes je najpametnija stvar u svijetu automobilizma.Po meni je Q8 najjljepši SUV današnjice,sa malim faceliftom i ne treba godinama mjenjati ništa na njima (obožavam ga i vozim)
wow, for $100,000 you can get a SQ8 with 500 bhp
With no options. That’s pretty normal that a top trim model to price out at the next step up.
$100,000... 330 HP... 😂😂😂😂
This or a Mazda CX-90? They pretty much seem like the same car, with the Mazda being better looking.... The amount of touch screens is just disturbing, seems like an accident waiting to happen.
Very much overpriced @100k for 3lit turbo......no wonder VW closing out factories😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I figured this was a 60K vehicle. When you said over 100K I laughed so hard.
It came with a new version.❤
Soccer moms are not taking this thing on the trail.
The thing that makes a vehicle a $100k vehicle is simply someone that is willing to pay for it. I don't care how much money I have to spend or what features it has in it, paying 100k for any Dodge/ Chrysler product is shear lunacy.
That interior is so drab. A sea of black, no color or pizzazz.
This SUV has 3 interior color options, black is one of them.
$100k for Audi with V6
The rear and interior are nice, but the front end design is very bland and boring. Especially the headlights. Not worth the price.
Looks like a fat hatchback.. which so many crossovers are leaning towards these days.
Ten cars of 10.000 can be bought for this money. Ten!
What a raging pile of crap. And yet, here I am watching 🤷♂️
This thing looks like it was in a front end accident and they didn’t put the front end back on, Audi and BMW’s are just butt ugly anymore, they use to be absolutely gorgeous looking, but not anymore.
why are you on a trail this makes zero sense as this crossover
watching you drive it is evident that your MMI interaction is making you distracted...you're eyes are not on the road. car makes should stop making cars with these menu driven functions and revert back to physical buttons/knobs
All this and VWAG is set to slash salaries by 10%, close several factories, and lay off tens of thousands of workers. Stay classy, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer.
Silly Wall Street money. Does nothing for me whatsoever.
Stupid over priced car
So outdated and so far behind from the competition! 🤦🏻♂️
it looks like a cheap chinese car. Volkswagen is absolutely doom. Crap cars but they have increased the prices like crazy.
Bruh, it’s the other way around, freaking chinese cars try really hard to look like the european ones.
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!
I always wonder people who complain about Toyota’s new prices and think if they are looking elsewhere. This Audi costs that much and it’s not even that reliable after a warranty. Damn!