Audi Q7 and Q8, the giants with the four rings

A large 3-liter V6 engine, a new electric set, four-wheel steering, and a stylish facelift to revive the big Audis.

We prefer to warn you right away, this tempting menu is offered by Audi at a six-figure price, but before discussing euros, let’s talk a little about technology. In their TFSI e quattro version, both models feature a noble internal combustion engine—a three-liter six-cylinder Otto engine with a power of 250 kW (340 hp). This refined internal combustion mechanical is combined with a compact electric motor with a maximum power of 130 kW (177 hp) powered by a new, more powerful lithium battery, liquid-cooled and located under the trunk floor. Electric-only range reaches 84 kilometers according to WLTP standards. This technology, beyond offering versatile use in all circumstances, helps limit CO2 emissions and avoid the tax penalty.

Hybrid in the spotlight

This hybrid powertrain with a combined power of 394 hp allows large SUVs to reach 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds from a standstill. Enough to surprise more than one at tolls. If that’s not enough for you, higher in the lineup is the 60 TFSI e quattro, which also benefits from a newly designed electric motor with an output that can reach up to 490 hp and up to 700 Nm of torque, but such excess of power is really unnecessary and comes at a very high cost.

Both variants have an electronically limited top speed of 240 km/h, with a maximum electric speed of 135 km/h. The battery can be charged up to 7.4 kW and reaches 100% in about three hours and 45 minutes when charged at full power. The battery can also intelligently recharge from 65 km/h in charge mode.

And let’s turn!

The real innovation lies in the wheels. For the first time on plug-in hybrid vehicles, all-wheel steering is offered as an option. At low speeds, the rear wheels turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels. This reduces the turning radius by one meter and increases maneuverability. At the same time, the driver experiences more comfort and stability at higher speeds because the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels.

You were waiting for the prices, and here they are. The new Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro and Q8 TFSI e quattro are launched at the end of April 2024. The prices of the Q7 55 TFSI e quattro start at 95,400 euros, while the more powerful 60 TFSI e quattro begins at 103,400 euros. The new Audi Q8 55 TFSI e quattro is available to order starting from 105,000 euros, and the Q8 60 TFSI e quattro begins at 113,000 euros.

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