Range Topping SQ8 To Be A 469HP Super-Hybrid Performance SUV

Audi is testing a super-hybrid SUV with a petrol-electric drivetrain producing around 470bhp.

Set to be named the SQ8, it’ll sit atop the Q8 range, which is due to be launched next year as the new flagship SUV model.

The Q8 Sport Concept from earlier this year gives insight as to what will be under the bonnet of the all-wheel-drive performance model. It uses a 3.0-litre TFSI V6 petrol engine that produces 444bhp, with electronic assistance from a 20kWh motor, boosting total output to 469bhp and 516lb ft.

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MDarringer - 9/19/2017 8:18:04 AM

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I actually think the BMW X7 is a better move for what the Market will respond to than Audi is making with the Q8. I honestly don't understand the need for an SQ8. Why do we want a station wagon on stilts with that much power?

carloslassiter - 9/19/2017 9:48:19 AM

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I think that's a pic of the Q5.

TheSteve - 9/19/2017 12:25:21 PM

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I still don't get the super-powered big SUV idea. To me, it makes about as much sense as school-bus races (and yeah, I know that's a thing, and some people attend those).

Lantz - 9/19/2017 11:50:44 PM

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It looks pretty aggressive. I'm hopeful.

TomM - 9/20/2017 1:04:42 PM

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Audi - and BMW - still style their cars to look smaller than they are - something that is NOT an advantage in the Luxury car market. Until they make the cars LOOK big and Luxurious -they will not be able to get Big sales numbers