2022 Audi Q8

Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q8 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.

The Q8 is a coupelike SUV based on the Q7, an impressive three-row luxury SUV that is among the best we've tested. The Q8 is wider and lower than the Q7, and it has seating for five passengers. Some functionality is compromised for the more dynamic styling. The Q8 employs a 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, mated to a smooth eight-speed automatic. It is quiet, luxurious, and is among the more sporty driving SUVs. The dual touch-screen control interface is daunting at first but isn't too difficult to master. The Q8 features standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection; blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning were made standard starting in 2021. The exterior design was revised for 2024. ACC and LCA are standard as of 2024.