Our quick take

Here’s the Audi Q8 in pictures

Design & competition

  • SUV-meets-4-door coupe design and styling Shorter, wider and lower than Q7 stablemate Long wheelbase, at almost 3m long Aggressive 3D face with large grilles and intakes Slim LED rear strip, to stress the design’s waistline

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Tech, interior & comfort

  • Audi MMI (multimedia interface) in piano black design, 10.1-inch and 8.6-inch dual screen combination Wrap-around dash integrates touchscreem tech seamlessly, much like A8 Audi Virtual Cockpit driver display 5-seat configuration only (not 7-seat like Q7)

Drive, price & availability

  • Engine: V6 diesel 50 TDI, 286ps: 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds, 144mph top speed Future engine options: V6 petrol 55 TFSI and V6 45 TDI, due 2019 Features 48V mild hybrid system, like A8, for greater efficiency Quattro (all-wheel drive) and all-wheel steering as standard Price and availability: ‘summer 2018’ in UK, from £TBC

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