8.2
2023 Audi SQ8 TFSI review
Audi's SQ8 is an athletic luxury SUV in a crisp business suit, with new petrol V8 power the headline act for the 2023 model year.
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Mike Costello
2022 Audi SQ8 vs 2024 Lexus LX Comparison
Audi SQ8
Lexus LX
2022 Audi
SQ8
vs
2024 Lexus
LX
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
0.0
8.2
7.8
0.0
Based on the Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Lexus LX SPORTS LUXURY
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Audi SQ8. The Lexus LX won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
85L
663 to 1037 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Petrol V8 cuts weight and adds pace, better soundtrack
- Well-finished interior with intuitive interfaces
- Air suspension's ride, good body control for a big beast
Misses
- Petrol V8 also goes backwards on torque, fuel economy
- Dust- and smudge-prone piano black interior trims
- The Dynamic package should be standard
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very likeable powertrain with ample punch
- Heaps of wow factor inside
- Big towing capacity and off-road chops
Misses
- Suspension is clumsy at times
- It’s not easy to get in and out of
- Who is taking this off-road?
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,000)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Inlays - Wood (+$400)
NA
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | - | |
