MODEL TESTED: Q8 50 TDI quattro Black Edition
PRICE: £77,770 POWERTRAIN: 3.0-litre V6 diesel MHEV, 282bhp
WHILE the Touareg’s revisions are subtle, only the most diehard Audi fan (perhaps even more specifically a Q8 enthusiast) would be able to spot that this is an updated Q8. The 50 TDI features the same 3.0-litre diesel engine as the Touareg, but with additional hybrid tech, and it starts from £77,770.
Tech highlights
AT first glance, the specs of the Q8 and the Touareg are virtually identical. The pair are based on the same platform (albeit with different wheelbases – the Q8 stretches an extra 92mm between its front and rear axles), and the V6 diesel engine produces exactly the same 282bhp and 600Nm.
However, the Audi’s system also benefits from a 48-volt mild hybrid
