Report Audi’s Newest Big Cars Get Together For Family Portrait

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Audi’s Newest Big Cars Get Together For Family Portrait
Aug 21, 2018 at 8:07am By: Anthony Karr, Editor

But where's the Q7?
Meet “the new full-size class” in Audi’s product portfolio. This is how the German premium manufacturer describes the A8, A7 Sportback, A6, and Q8, its most luxurious and technologically advanced vehicles, which are currently also the newest additions to the brand’s lineup. All four of them, together with the Q7, are already available to order and can be experienced at Audi dealerships across Europe.

The A8, A7, and A6 model lines have been completely overhauled over the last 12 months and benefit from a new design language, advanced technologies, and new powertrains. Thanks to consistent technology transfer, the three sedans share a number of tech modules, including the MMI touch response operating system, the broad-based electrification with standard mild hybrid system, new suspension components such as the dynamic all-wheel steering, and a host of driver assist systems.
The premium trio was recently joined by the new range-topper in Audi’s SUV lineup, the Q8. It should appeal to “design-oriented customers” with its attractive four-door body style and a luxuriously-equipped cabin with numerous comfort and connectivity features from the A8. The coupe-SUV is already on sale in Europe with a starting price of €76,300 or €15,100 more than a base Q7. The only available engine, for the time being, is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel with 282 hp (210 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. The U.S. version will be launched in the fourth quarter of the year.
It will be interesting to see whether Audi will launch an even more expensive and opulent SUV model. Reports have already emerged about a potential Q9 range-topper using the same underpinnings, and the automaker already has “so many ideas, so many ideas...” in mind. If it ever gets the green light for production, it will be aimed against the plushest Range Rover versions and even the Bentley Bentayga and the likes.

Check out the press release section below for more details about the technologies in the A8, A7, A6, and Q8.

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Audi’s Newest Big Cars Get Together For Family Portrait

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The A6 impresses me most.

After having quite recently had an (albeit very brief) "hands on" experience with an example very similar to the sedan featured in the group photograph, I found myself contemplating whether the new A6 may actually be the "best in segment" offering. In the looks as well as material quality and fit & finish departments, it is stunning.

 

[hounted]

Well... I think you can put the "all audis look the same" thing to bed. Imagine the family photos from the equivalent bmws or MBs. Way more similar to each other. Especially mercs

 

[Centurion]

Well... I think you can put the "all audis look the same" thing to bed. Imagine the family photos from the equivalent bmws or MBs. Way more similar to each other. Especially mercs

The photos don't even include the new A1 and Q3 which underscore that Audi have moved away from "same sausage, different length".

 

[hounted]

The photos don't even include the new A1 and Q3 which underscore that Audi have moved away from "same sausage, different length".

Add to that the difference between the designs of 3 and 4 series and the difference between the A4 and A5, the Q2 somewhat resembelling the Q8 but being really its own thing compared to Q3, Q5, Q8.

In MB All the cars have the same front, only CLS and A have different ones but they both have really the same face ( looking at a cls dead straight from the front I thought it was the a class. And jugding on spy shots the cls and a only have the NEW mb face that all other mercs will have.

 

[KiwiRob]

As they say where is the Q7, she''s probably off getting the Q8's noise grafted on.

 

[Centurion]

As they say where is the Q7, she''s probably off getting the Q8's noise grafted on.

It's painfully out of sync isn't it? The interior is too expensive to overhaul for a facelift as it was for the A4.

 

[KiwiRob]

It's painfully out of sync isn't it? The interior is too expensive to overhaul for a facelift as it was for the A4.

There's nothing wrong with the Q7 interior, it's best in class, only the XC90 comes close.

 

[Centurion]

There's nothing wrong with the Q7 interior, it's best in class, only the XC90 comes close.

Yes quality is good and so is design but it now looks outdated compared with all the above cars as well as the Q3 and A1. However I prefer the physical HVAC controls in Q7 and Q3 over the haptic feedback touch screen which is slow to use and hurts your fingers because you need to press hard for a "tap" to register.