The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
SQ8 is Audi’s sporty flagship SUV
Audi is here with their flagship…. their sporty flagship that is
As an S Series enthusiast, the opportunity to review a flagship sport SUV and the SQ8, is amazing. For Grasso’s Garage, we really enjoy the opportunity to flex vehicles muscles and see how their technology and technical specifications work within a vehicle. For the SQ8, ohh baby baby, hang on!
Our tester, a Glacier White Metallic 2022 Audi SQ8 with the added Prestige Package for that ever-loving interior flare and the Luxury Package for interior comfort. Night vision, towing and the advanced Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system were also added options that were noticed. With just under a $100K price tag, the SQ8 may very well be the nicest appearing automobile in any fleet today. Its sleek ensign, usage and exterior appearance checks a lot of boxes.
Packed with Audi’s ever-popular 4.0 Liter V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 568 lbft of torque, the SQ8 is really a showstopper. Riding on 21 inch wheels standard and paired with the 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, this SUV gets up and scoots swiftly. Interior-wise, all the normal Audi bells and whistles, with dual touchscreens for infotainment and interior climate controls. Legroom ,headroom and interior space were above average while the cargo space was tremendous for a 5-seater SUV. Tons of advanced safety features and technology were added to the SQ8, it sure gives it a good reason why so many consumers enjoy this SUV.
With Volkswagen at the reins of their mid-production line and mass-market luxury vehicle, Audi is very popular amongst an array of consumers. It appeals to the younger generation, to the middle class families as well as the upper class entrepreneurs who want to drive a nice vehicle. With many interior similarities to their family brand, Porsche, the Audi SQ8 is a great bang for the big buck. For Grasso’s Garage, it’s all about power, usage and appeal and the SQ8 tops all of those lists. Although its price tag is steep, this power SUV is certainly a great option for those in this market and who don’t want the nameplate of Porsche.
MSRP: $93,500
MPG: 15city / 21highway / 17.4 as tested
As Tested: $112,640