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2024 Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron review
The Q8 Sportback e-tron does a good job at being an Audi SUV that just happens to be electric – but while range is better, it's still thirsty.
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Audi Q8 vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Audi Q8
Ford Ranger
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TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Audi Q8. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
80L
600 to 880 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$132,269 - $165,984
$36,880 - $90,440
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
Misses
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 360kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | 3250 - 5650 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16 | 15.8 - 16.3 | |
