5 standout features of the Audi Q8

Audi has long established a reputation for innovation and technology, and the Q8 continues on that path. 

The Audi Q8 puts together the practical flexibility of an SUV and the sophistication of a four-door luxury coupe. 

For you to learn more about the Audi Q8, here are five standout features that make it a reliable vehicle for most applications:

Bold, expressive exterior

The Audi Q8 flaunts an impressive exterior, which is similar to the design and other features of the original Audi Quattro. Being the latest face of the Q family, the SUV coupe attains an unperturbed presence through the presence of clear contours and subtle lines that represent dynamism and high quality. 

The vehicle gets commanding singleframe in octagonal design. The brawny radiator grille appears to be prominent and along with the spoiler, which appears to be drawn towards the front and the wide, highly contoured air inlets, highlights the bold exterior of the Q8.

The exquisitely sloping roofline ends in gently angled D-pillars and sits against the Quattro blisters above the wheel arches, which can accommodate up to 22-inch wheels. A light strip links the units at the rear. 

Standard LED headlights provide greater illumination and road visibility. HD Matrix LED technology is available as an option. If you own a Q8, you will have the opportunity to use the myAudi app on your smartphone to activate the different illumination settings and be able to experience them fully.

Excellent driving stability and dynamics

The Audi Q8 is equipped with a large 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The full mechanical center differential shifts stresses to the front and rear axle at a ratio 40:60 as standard. As the need arises, it transfers the majority of the weight to the axle with the strongest traction.  

Audi also provides all-wheel steering, in addition to the standard progressive steering, where the steering ratio becomes more direct as the steering wheel is turned. It will rotate the rear wheels up to five degrees — opposite to the direction of the turn at reduced speeds to improve agility and at faster speeds in the direction of the turn for greater stability.

All drive systems are highly efficient due to a new mild hybrid technology (MHEV) and Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) as well. 

Cutting-edge infotainment system

The interior of the Audi Q8 is an incorporation of function and architecture. Its core element is the top MMI touch response display. Through its black-panel appearance, it dissolves into a large, black surface when turned off.

The Audi Q8 features a state-of-the-art infotainment system — MMI navigation plus. It includes a Wi-Fi hotspot and the Audi connect data transfer module with the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Advanced standard. 

The digital services from Audi Connect contribute predictive functions to the process of route planning. Furthermore, the natural language voice control transforms the Audi Q8 into a smart dialog companion.

Luxurious comfort and convenience

All elements in the cabin connect with one another, from the flat air vent strip to the broad console on the center tunnel that holds the tiptronic selector lever. 

Some optional features include tailor-made contour seats with massage function as well as ventilation, four-zone automatic air-conditioning, as well as the air quality package to help improve the exquisite atmosphere of the cabin. 

When dark, the optional contour light outlines the interior’s unique design lines and offers backlight for the three dimensionally lasered quattro emblem seen above the glove compartment — an evidence of Audi’s attention to detail. 

Premium safety

Whether you are travelling in rural highways, driving around the city, and parking, the Audi Q8 provides support to its driver in numerous ways. 

Among its premium safety features are the 360 degree cameras, curb warning, lane change warning, crossing assist, efficiency assist, and adaptive cruise assist. 

Aside from these features, a central driver assistance controller is present. This function continually calculates a differentiated model of the environment and utilizes this to properly control the assistance systems. The needed information is acquired, depending on chosen alternatives, from up to five radar sensors, a laser scanner, twelve ultrasound sensors, and six cameras.

Another notable safety feature is the remote garage pilot, which provides guidance to the SUV when parking in the garage and backing out independently under the supervision of the driver. 

Moreover, the USA Insurance Institute for Highway Safety granted the 2021 Audi Q8 a top safety pick award after the luxury SUV attained “good” ratings in six crashworthiness assessments and a “superior” rating for front crash prevention tests.  

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