7.8
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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James Wong
Audi Q8 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Audi Q8
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
2024 Audi
Q8
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$132,269 - $165,984
$44,440 - $64,840
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated infotainment tech
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 | ||
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 0.0 | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 360kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16 | 15.5 | |
