This is the Audi Q8, the German brand’s sibling vehicle for the Q7 and a new entry in the progressively prominent coupe SUV sector. It’s a rival for the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE, as well as will be priced from around £65,000 when it goes on sale in the summer.
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The Q8 is 4,986mm long – so it’s really about 66mm shorter than the Q7. however it shares that car’s wheelbase as well as is longer general than both the X6 as well as GLE. It’s likewise 27mm wider than the Q7 as well as this – together with a lower roofline – provides the new arrival a more aggressive, stylish stance.
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Up front, the Q8 gets a single frame grille influenced by the original Audi quattro. The coupe-like style as well as raked rear screen are subtler than on either of its key competitors, equating to improved cabin area as well as a larger boot. The rear of the vehicle gets a similar illumination signature to that of the latest A8 limousine.
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The new Q8 will be offered in a option of 12 colours, as well as there will be differing amounts as well as completes of body plastic, depending upon the trim level chosen. fundamental Q8s will get grey plastic surrounds on the wheelarches, whereas higher-spec editions will have painted arch surrounds as well as a matt-grey surface on the front grille surround, the sill trim as well as the rear diffuser.