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Old 5th June 2018, 02:04 PM
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So it's here - what's the verdict?

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/suvs/brand-new-audi-q8

Personally never saw the point of the coupe/SUV crossover, but think they've done a better job of it then the other marques.

I'd still rather have a well-specced Q7!
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Old 5th June 2018, 03:13 PM
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Read that review and another, but not sold on it. Supposed to be the 'flagship SUV', but comes as a 5 seater. I would have thought they would have gone for a 'luxury' 4 seater with full seating controls. Also think something like the four-wheel steering should be standard and not optional.

The other review I read was this one:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...8-suv-launched

Top Gear states only the 3.0 diesel will be available at launch, yet Autocar says both a 335bhp petrol in the 55 TFSI and a 282bhp diesel in the 50 TDI.
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Old 5th June 2018, 04:24 PM
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That front grille is seriously fugly IMHO
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Old 5th June 2018, 07:27 PM
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Old 5th June 2018, 09:21 PM
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Thought it was a joke at first wow that is one dodgy grille can see people going for the q7 over the q8
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Old 5th June 2018, 11:32 PM
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