2023 Audi Q8 e-tron Review : 7 Pros & 5 Cons

The car catapults you forward with the sort of ferocity that very few ICE-powered cars could. People who talk about ICE-powered cars delivering instant torque with no turbo lag should experience the Q8 e-tron to truly understand the meaning of "instant torque" and "no lag".

Audi Q8 e-tron Pros

• Sophisticated and tech-laden EV developed without leaving any stone unturned
• Stylish & contemporary design language that lets it fit in with ICE-powered cars
• Accomplished drivetrain delivers astonishing performance. Very fast!
• Outstanding ride and handling package. Astounding levels of grip over all surfaces
• Class-leading claimed range of 582 km for the SUV and up to 600 km for the Sportback
• Trick air suspension allows you to switch between sporty dynamics and crossover-like practicality
• Well-appointed and thoughtfully designed cabin

Audi Q8 e-tron Cons

• Not really a Q8. Based on the Q5 LWB mated to an EV drivetrain
• Raised floor results in lack of under-thigh support, especially for taller passengers at the back
• Interior quality is not at the same level as the Petrol Q8. Plastic trim quality below the waistline leaves a lot to be desired in this price segment
• Will be expensive, just like other EVs from the luxury marques
• Neither-here-nor-there design language of the Sportback can be polarizing

Read Team-BHP's detailed 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron Review.