2021
Audi SQ8

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  • Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro
    Starts at
    $89,100
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro
    Starts at
    $89,100
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Blind spot warning now standard
Five-seat mid-size SUV
Turbo V-6 engine standard
Eight-speed automatic transmission standard
All-wheel drive standard
500-hp V-8 in SQ8

The good & the bad

The good

Q8’s ride quality
Quiet at highway speeds
Excellent visibility
Large backseat
Interior materials quality

The bad

Acceleration lag
Engine stop-start system
Minimal in-cabin storage
Options add up quickly

Expert 2021 Audi SQ8 review

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What Is the 2021 Audi Q8?

The five-seat Audi Q8 blends coupelike design with SUV versatility. It’s powered by a standard 335-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard, and competitors include the BMW X6 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The performance-oriented SQ8 features a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that makes 500 hp. 

What’s New on the 2021 Audi Q8?

Blind spot warning is newly standard. 

What Features in the 2021 Audi Q8 Are Most Important?

Standard features include: 

  • Full-LED headlights with high-beam assist
  • Power liftgate
  • Navigation
  • Dual-touchscreen control system 
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Panoramic moonroof 
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats

Available features include: 

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Adaptive air suspension 
  • Head-up display 

Should I Buy the 2021 Audi Q8?

Even though the Q8 puts style ahead of functionality with its sleek looks, it still has a large backseat. Interior quality is impressive, and so is the Q8’s ride quality and outward visibility. Acceleration lag, however, is a problem, and the drivetrain’s stop-start system isn’t great. The SUV also gets expensive in upper trim levels.  

2021 Audi SQ8 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Audi Q8?

The five-seat Audi Q8 blends coupelike design with SUV versatility. It’s powered by a standard 335-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard, and competitors include the BMW X6 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The performance-oriented SQ8 features a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that makes 500 hp. 

What’s New on the 2021 Audi Q8?

Blind spot warning is newly standard. 

What Features in the 2021 Audi Q8 Are Most Important?

Standard features include: 

  • Full-LED headlights with high-beam assist
  • Power liftgate
  • Navigation
  • Dual-touchscreen control system 
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Panoramic moonroof 
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats

Available features include: 

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Adaptive air suspension 
  • Head-up display 

Should I Buy the 2021 Audi Q8?

Even though the Q8 puts style ahead of functionality with its sleek looks, it still has a large backseat. Interior quality is impressive, and so is the Q8’s ride quality and outward visibility. Acceleration lag, however, is a problem, and the drivetrain’s stop-start system isn’t great. The SUV also gets expensive in upper trim levels.  

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Audi SQ8 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
15.8%
Risk of rollover
15.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

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What trim levels are available for the 2021 Audi SQ8?

The 2021 Audi SQ8 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Premium Plus (1 style)
  • Prestige (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Audi SQ8?

The 2021 Audi SQ8 offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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