2021 AUDI SQ8

The 2021 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D stands as a formidable, highly refined benchmark in the flagship luxury performance crossover segment, blending supercar-like V8 acceleration with sleek coupe-SUV proportions and standard seven-mode adaptive air suspension. Built on the ultra-rigid MLB Evo high-strength steel and aluminum hybrid architecture, this five-passenger dynamic utility vehicle features standard quattro® permanent all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, and dynamic chassis controls to deliver razor-sharp cornering agility and effortless high-speed tracking stability.

Under the long, sculpted aluminum hood sits a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine featuring a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, generating a massive 500 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and 568 lb-ft of torque available from a low 2,000 RPM. Managed by an 8-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Audi's permanent quattro® AWD system with a self-locking center differential, the SQ8 launches from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.1 secondson its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 MPH. Handling precision is enhanced by adaptive air sport suspension and dynamic all-wheel steering, which turns the rear wheels up to 5 degrees to improve low-speed maneuverability and high-speed cornering stability.

On the exterior, the 2021 SQ8 Premium Plus executes an aggressive, sweeping styling statement defined by Audi’s Singleframe® grille with an Alu-optic surround, full Matrix-design LED headlights, animation-capable LED taillights, S-specific quad round exhaust tailpipes, acoustic dual-pane side glass, and power soft-closing doors. Exterior contours feature Alu-optic side mirror caps, an integrated rear roof spoiler, power-folding auto-dimming side mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, and a commanding stance rolling proudly on 21-inch 10-V-spoke star design aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance summer tires.

Inside, the driver-centric cabin welcomes up to five occupants into a luxury sanctuary lined with Valcona leather upholstery featuring diamond stitching, technical Carbon Vector or matte brushed aluminum inlays, and deeply contoured S sport seats. The Premium Plus trim layout features 8-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front sport seats with 4-way power lumbar and driver memory, a heated power-adjustable flat-bottom multifunction steering wheel, Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control, customizable ambient LED interior lighting, and the MMI® Touch Response system. Dual stacked touchscreens (10.1-inch upper for infotainment and 8.6-inch lower for climate control) integrate seamlessly with the 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display, offering factory GPS navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, a wireless phone charging pad, SiriusXM® satellite radio, and an audiophile-grade Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium Sound System.

Practicality and space utilization match its dynamic performance profile. The generous 117.9-inch wheelbase provides comfortable rear legroom alongside sliding, reclining 40/20/40 split-folding rear bench seatbacks. Opening the power tailgate reveals 30.5 cubic feet of flat cargo trunk space behind the second row. Utilizing the quick-release seatback controls to collapse the rear seats completely flat opens up a spacious 60.7 cubic feet of total flat cargo volume, providing an expansive area to transport camera equipment, luggage sets, or daily business inventory.

Backed by a substantial 22.5-gallon fuel tank, this twin-turbo V8 achieves an EPA-estimated 15 MPG city and 21 MPG highway, while supporting a maximum conventional towing capacity of up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped to pull heavy trailers or watercraft with total confidence. Safety is top-tier, utilizing high-strength steel frame construction alongside standard active driver assistance technologies from the Audi pre sense® suite, bundling Adaptive Cruise Assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Guidance, Audi Side Assist (blind-spot monitoring), Rear Cross Traffic Assist, Exit Warning, a Top View 360-degree camera system, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and an advanced multi-stage 10-airbag protection canopy network to guarantee absolute driving peace of mind across all driving conditions.