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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
2023 Audi SQ8 vs 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS Comparison
Audi SQ8
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
2023 Audi
SQ8
vs
2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
1037 km
90L
1125 to 1233 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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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 Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,550)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$19,500)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Solid Paint (+$2,900)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 373kW | 410kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10.5 | |
