2006 was a special year for Audi, in that year Audi launched the first generation of Audi Q7, this model in the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML two strong under the attack of the two strong, with its magnificent appearance and excellent product power successfully achieved "latecomers on top", leaving a strong mark in the luxury medium and large SUV market.
With the gradual rejuvenation of the car buying group in recent years, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have successively targeted the luxury medium and large coupe SUV market, launching star models such as BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, and Audi has also released the largest number of the current "Q" series - Audi Q8.
As everyone knows, the models with "8" in the Audi series are the best of the brand's models, such as the flagship Sedan A8 and the supercar R8. Audi Q8 is no exception, it is known as the "ceiling" in the Audi SUV, and Xiaobian is also fortunate to be invited to the most beautiful countryside in China - Wuyuan test drive the latest Audi Q8, and then let's take a look at the strength of Audi's SUV ceiling.
Inherit the car gene, the ceiling of the face value
As we all know, in the BBA, Audi is a good hand at building coupes, and the A7's loud name is also a household name, so although the Audi Q8 has a length of more than 5m, its appearance shows its atmosphere and fashion as a flagship coupe SUV.
Specifically, the front face of the Audi Q8 adopts a family-style design language, the huge polygonal middle net is inlaid with a rectangular style grille, and the sharp polygonal headlight group on both sides is consistent with the middle grid grid style, with a sporty front bar, the visual impact of the front end is very "fierce".
Thanks to the 5006mm long, 2998mm extra-long wheelbase and sneaky shape, supplemented by 20-inch five-frame sports wheels, the side visual effect of the Audi Q8 is very slender and sporty. And it is commendable that although the Audi Q8 is a sneakback model, it does not deliberately press the roof like the traditional sneakback model, which not only leaves a more spacious head space for the rear row, but also makes the vehicle look more atmospheric and elegant on the side.
In the editor's view, the rear of the Audi Q8 is the best viewing angle of this car, under the blessing of the big slipback, combined with the through-type taillights, the angular rear light group and the sporty rear surround, I am afraid that a "handsome" word has been unable to describe the rear of the Audi Q8, and the recognition is directly full, worthy of the name of "light factory".
Sitting in the car, Audi's iconic "virtual cockpit" created a sense of technology, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, 10.1-inch central control touch screen, and an 8.6-inch touch screen specially equipped for air conditioning systems, three screens perform their duties, while similar styles, set off a particularly strong technology atmosphere. At the same time, audi Q8 also added a large number of piano paint panels and solid wood decorations to the interior, the collision of classical and modern, blending a unique sense of luxury and elegant temperament.
It is worth mentioning that the central control screen and the air conditioning adjustment screen will produce subtle vibration feedback when pressing the operation, this operation texture is no less than the physical buttons of the past, which shows audi's ingenuity, and a small detail reflects the good texture of the car.
2.0T is also enough, the control is very German
Next, let's talk about the driving experience that everyone is most concerned about, Xiaobian is driving a 45TFSI (2.0T) entry-level version of the Audi Q8, equipped with ordinary seats, but the support and wrapping of this ordinary seat is still excellent, the softness is also relatively moderate, fully in line with the positioning of its sports SUV, driving it on the day of the test drive for nearly two hours on the highway will not feel back pain, which is still relatively satisfactory.
The grip of the steering wheel is highly consistent with other Audi models, Xiaobian personally still prefers this steering wheel design, and the steering feel will be slightly thicker than other Audi models, not so light and fluttery, which can give the driver stronger driving confidence.
Xiaobian this test drive of this Audi Q8 is equipped with a 2.0T in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine, can output a maximum horsepower of 245 horses and a maximum torque of 370 Nm, just got on the car Xiaobian is still muttering in his heart, such a power parameter for a car of more than 2 tons is really enough?
However, after I stepped on the first foot of the throttle, this doubt disappeared immediately, this 2.0T high-power engine is not full of power, but it is definitely enough, and it is more sporty, just lightly step on the throttle to get a good power response, while the turbo lag has basically been eliminated, to cope with daily driving situations is completely enough. And its throttle and brake foot feel is still the familiar taste of the familiar recipe, and it is very solid without the ambiguity.
In addition, it is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission that shows high smoothness in normal mode, and its shift response speed in manual mode (paddle shifting) is also very OK.
The chassis tuning of the Audi Q8 is also relatively excellent, and its adaptive suspension will not only be automatically adjusted according to the road conditions, but also can be actively adjusted through the central control screen according to the driver's preferences. In the comfort mode, it can filter out most of the bumps from the road surface, and Xiaobian rides all the way on the mountain road of Wuyuan, except for encountering larger potholes or higher speed bumps, there is almost no other excess vibration.
After switching to dynamic mode, sitting in the car can clearly feel the body height decreasing, the entire suspension support has been greatly improved when driving, and the vehicle has not rolled when passing a curve or a sloped road. As an SUV weighing more than 2 tons, the performance of this chassis suspension system has been very good, taking into account certain sporting attributes while retaining the passability and comfort of the SUV.
Write at the end
In general, Audi Q8 at this price point showed a very strong comprehensive product strength, unique and handsome appearance, unique luxury technology cockpit, good power performance and control experience, jumped out of Audi's stereotyped "business" image, it is like a physically strong and handsome young man, ready to go, full of vitality. Therefore, I have reason to believe that the Audi Q8, which has such a balanced product force, will also lay its own foundation in the luxury medium and large coupe SUV market like the predecessor Q7.