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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 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Comparison
Audi SQ8
Mercedes-AMG GLE53
2022 Audi
SQ8
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLE53
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE53
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
663 to 1037 km
85L
791 to 1105 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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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
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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
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,000)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Inlays - Wood (+$400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 2999 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 320kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 5750 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 560Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1800 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 8.6 - 10.5 | |
