Audi produced only 17 different models in 2001.
Now, the launch of the new flagship SUV Q8 reminds people of this model --boggling 51.
Contrary to intuition, Q8 is smaller than its statue brother Q7 (
Still in production)
Five seats, not seven.
It is 66mm shorter than Q7, 27mm wider and has a reclined Coupe
It looks more like a cock.
In fact, it looks beautiful.
Despite the 50 TDI boot badge, it's made up of three-
3-liter 286 PS V6 diesel engine
Will follow the upgraded 231 PS diesel and 340 PS gasoline versions, all models have a permanent four-wheel-
Drive and adaptive air suspension.
The Q8 is visually impressive with a typical Audi gaping radiator grille and several styling tips that emphasize the width of the car, such as the full width rear light strip and the wide front air inlet.
Although the rear of the boot is very short, it has a spacious load space of 605 liters, or a rear seat back of 1,755 liters.
It can be difficult and expensive to manufacture without frame doors, but they add some extra style and use its electronic Three
Screen dashboard push value feel this is the standard of push force bentogga.
There are few buttons and switches, and there is no complete
The piano black dash width looks modern and attractive.
Decoration level is S-
Line, the starting price is 65,040, although the price of a model we tried at the launch was 77,500.
Top Vorsprung trim costs £ 83,040, it can make your
Turn the wheel, make the handle sharp, and make the turn circle deviate from one metre, 22-
Inch rims instead of 21 s.
On the road, cars with smaller rims feel more flexible and turn lighter.
Good things including head with Vorsprung decoration
Up display, extended leather with Alcantara headcover, panoramic glass sunroof, front memory seat and premium sound system for Bang and Olufsen.
The Q8 has mild hybrid technology and up to 39 driver assistance packages (MHEV)
Including a 48-
Volt electrical systems and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries enable the car to travel between 34 and 99 mph when the engine is turned off.
The engine restarts automatically when needed.
On the way, Q8 feels fast, safe and pleasant to drive.
Safety systems such as lane assist are running smoothly without the wheel wrestling or belt you find on certain models. The eight-
The Speed tiptronic car gearbox is silver and you won't feel a power cut even if you don't wait for the 340 PS version.
My only annoyance is that the car starts rolling a bit slowly when it starts off from a still place.
While some of my colleagues don't like the huge grille very much, I find that I have almost nothing to dislike about the Audi Q8.
Competing with Range Rover Sports, BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz and other models, it seems to perform quite well.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and Maserati Levante.
Interestingly, Audi avoided the Macan series with Porsche (
£ 49,915 to £ 86,267).
Overall this is a very good car with enough style, power and technology to put it at the top of the Audi SUV tree.
Details: Audi Q8 50 TDI quattroTop speed: 152 mphcombin mpg: 41. 5 (claimed)0-62mph: 6.