The New Audi SQ8 Has A 429bhp, 664lb ft V8 Diesel Engine

Audi's Q8 SUV has been given the same powerplant as the SQ7 and a similar set of chassis mods
The New Audi SQ8 Has A 429bhp, 664lb ft V8 Diesel Engine

After a string of diesel surprises that included oil-burning versions of the S4 and S6, Audi’s latest TDI S car is less of a shock. It’s called the SQ8, and it shares its derv V8 with the SQ7.

The 4.0-litre unit has a pair of conventional turbochargers neatly nestling between the cylinder banks, shortening the required pipework to reduce weight and spool-up times. They’re supported by an electric compressor - sitting just downstream of the intercooler - which supplies lag-free boost at lower engine speeds.

The New Audi SQ8 Has A 429bhp, 664lb ft V8 Diesel Engine

The compressor is powered by a 48-volt mild hybrid system, which extends the stop/start system to reduce consumption and emissions. It also sends juice to the clever active anti-roll bars, which we found to be hugely effective when we reviewed the SQ7 a few years ago.

Pin the throttle from a standstill, and 62mph will arrive in 4.8 seconds - exactly the same as the SQ7, and a tenth faster than the similarly configured V8 VW Touareg.

The New Audi SQ8 Has A 429bhp, 664lb ft V8 Diesel Engine

Air suspension is fitted as standard, although the clever anti-roll bars are part of an optional package which also includes all-wheel steering and a sportier differential. Also on the options menu is a set of 22-inch alloy wheels, but with the standard spec including 21s, it won’t be crying out for the bigger rims.

Inside, you’ll find part leather/part Alcantara seats, the same twin-screen infotainment setup as the regular Q8, and the usual Android Auto/Apple Car Play mobile phone connectivity. It’ll be loaded with assistance systems too, including a ‘kerb warning’ to stop you grinding those fancy 22s into oblivion.

The New Audi SQ8 Has A 429bhp, 664lb ft V8 Diesel Engine

The SQ8 will land in the UK this Autumn. There’s no word on pricing just yet, but with the ‘50 TDI’ Q8 setting you back £62,815 and the SQ7 costing £70,835, we wouldn’t be surprised if the SQ8 will have a five-figure price tag starting with an ‘8’.

Comments

André 🇳🇴 (rÃ¥nersquad) (subaru) (gf4) (

how long does it take before someone makes it roll coal

06/24/2019 - 10:03 |
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Joel Lundin

This actually makes sense

06/24/2019 - 10:11 |
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Anonymous

Diesel Urus

06/24/2019 - 10:16 |
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Der Wolf

Nice car, nice engine.
I hear all the haters say: “It should have been gasoline, Diesel is boring.”
But that’s nonsense.

A big, strong-torque V8 Diesel fits perfect into a big SUV.
And it is fast.
What do you want more?

06/24/2019 - 10:41 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

In reply to by Der Wolf

You know what’s even better than a diesel V8?

06/24/2019 - 13:32 |
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Basith Penna-Hakkim

In reply to by Der Wolf

exactly the fact that this is diesel is actually pretty cool

06/24/2019 - 17:09 |
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What do you want more? > Owning one :)

06/25/2019 - 11:39 |
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That_1_Guy

And people called the civic type r ugly

06/24/2019 - 10:43 |
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Honestly the only thing I find bad looking about this car is the damn chrome in the grille, other than that it looks great imo

06/24/2019 - 13:09 |
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Your profile pic is also an a90

06/25/2019 - 02:46 |
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Robert Gracie

Its a German Diesel V8 so its going to be good at rolling that coal…

06/24/2019 - 11:07 |
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Anonymous

JesusChrist look at that grille 🤮🤮

06/24/2019 - 11:41 |
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DL🏁

A neighbour of mine got a Q8 recently. Went to check it out (never seen one up close before).

And oh my word, this car is a mess of plastics and fakery on wheels. That black bar on the back between the lights looks so cheap and plasticy in real life. Half of the vents are so obviously fake even a non-car-guy would notice. Chrome bits look so so cheap (they have this cheap plastic swivel everywhere). Why, Audi?

Imo Mercedes often have the same issue and the only companies in this class still to make quality-looking vehicles are BMW and Volvo

06/24/2019 - 12:43 |
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Mr.PurpleV12

God I love diesel

06/24/2019 - 15:44 |
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Basith Penna-Hakkim

Audi knows how to make a performance diesel SUV
And it looks so good

06/24/2019 - 17:09 |
2 | 2

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