Audi Q8:Review the specs, features and pros & cons

Audi Q8 Safety

Earning itself the highest safety rating in 2020 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Audi Q8 comes standard with a wide array of safety features:

• Four-wheel anti-lock braking system and disc brakes combine – to help drivers steer and avoid skidding while applying the brakes
• Blind-spot monitoring – to detect vehicles or objects located to the driver's rear and sides
• Electronic stability control – to improve the vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing moments where it may lose traction

The only new safety addition between 2019 and 2020 is the introduction of a lane departure warning system to notify drivers when they begin to veer out of their own lane.

Audi Q8 Interior

Staying true to the brand's spirit of refinement, the Audi Q8 has an interior that is equal parts dazzling and minimal. While all models come standard with premium leather seats, certain features, such as heated steering wheel and power-adjustable massaging front seats, are available on upgraded models. Many drivers have noted that the Audi Q8 has a whisper-quiet interior, keeping wind, road and engine noise reduced to a minimum.

Audi Q8 Technology

The Audi Q8 2019 sports an impressive MMI infotainment system, featuring both a 10.1-inch and an 8.6-inch touchscreen for maximum efficiency. This standard system also comes equipped with Bluetooth, four USB ports, HD radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Typically, drivers find the dual-screen design quite easy-to-use thanks to the responsive control and simple menus.

For those looking for even more robust technological features, 2020 Q8 models include an exciting voice recognition system. Simple commands, such as "I'm cold," will prompt the system to automatically adjust the interior's climate controls.

Audi Q8 Space

Offering two rows of seating and room for up to five people, the Audi Q8 offers plenty of leg and headroom for drivers and passengers alike. Second-row seats are able to slide and recline, allowing back-seat passengers to stretch out their legs while going on long road trips. All models come standard with two complete sets of LATCH connections on the outer rear seats to make installing car seats and driving with young children a simple and safe task.

Audi Q8 Comfort

Despite its impressive size, drivers will be pleased to find that the Audi Q8 delivers a stable and surefooted driving experience. Cruise in total confidence over rough road surfaces with the light and responsive steering system. It's worth noting that some drivers have noted that the brake pedal feels excessively sensitive at lower speeds. Although you won't be able to match more athletic SUVs, like the BMW X5 or X6, the Audi Q8 comes with a Dynamic Sport mode to improve throttle response and shifts.