Used 2021 Audi SQ8 Premium Plus for sale 

"The 2021 Audi SQ8 slots into the Q lineup above the mild Q8 and below the wild RS Q8; and with 500 horses on tap, it should satisfy most speed freaks." - Car and Driver

Audi SQ8 is offered in two different trims- Premium plus which is priced at $89,000 and the Prestige priced at $95,000. Both trims share the same engine; the only difference is that the Prestige is loaded with a few high-end features than the Premium Plus variant. Both the trims get some standard features such as the LED HD Matrix DRL’s, dual touch screen display, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, hill descent control, hill hold assist, and rain and light sensors to name among a few.

Both trims of the 2021 Audi SQ8 come with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with Eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and Quattro AWD system. It produces 500hp and torque of 568lb-ft.

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Well, we recommend you opt for the Premium Plus trim and save on some cash as there isn’t any of a difference in terms of performance it’s only in terms of what both cars offer in features. SQ8 stands out in Dragon orange metallic color and even the Galaxy blue metallic for us. Investing in a used Audi SQ8 would be an amazing idea as the super SUV will lose a lot of value over the years and it will be quite a bargain at the end of the day. With that said, the Audi SQ8 is a fairly new car so don’t expect to find a ton of deals for used SQ8s. As per the data, no SQ8 has been recalled until now and a well-maintained Audi should last between 150,000 to 200,000 miles, so make sure the used car is under 70,000 miles.

"The 2021 Audi SQ8 has come along to change that with the perfect balance of performance and luxury." - Forbes

Audi SQ8 gets its grunt from a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 which churns about 500hp at 5000rpm and a massive torque of 568 lb-ft at 3000rpm. Audi offers Quattro AWD with a sports differential which can send up to 80% of torque to the rear wheels for sportier and livelier handling along with 8-speed automatic transmission.  The SUV also gets a 48-volt electromechanical anti-roll bar which pushes the wheels of the car in the opposite direction for better cornering and to control the body roll.

Under the hood, the Cayenne Turbo comes with the same engine but offers slightly more power than the Audi and priced at $126,500 which is about $30,000 more than the Audi SQ8. Both are built in the same factory, moving on to its rivals BMW X6 M50i offers a 4.4-liter Turbo V8 engine priced at $85,650 and Jaguar F-Pace SVR is powered by an old-school 5-liter supercharged V8 priced at $80,600. Apart from that, all three offer All wheel drivetrain and an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. 

In terms of acceleration, the Audi SQ8 clocks 0-60mph in 4.3 sec, while the quarter-mile data is not available. SQ8’s top speed is 155MPH surely it's not what you expect from a 4-liter twin-turbo V8, nevertheless overall it does pretty well. In this section, Audi SQ8 is the second slowest here clocking 0-60 mph in 4.3 sec, and the Porsche clocking it in 4.9 sec, and both Audi's major rivals do it in 4.1 sec. In terms of braking performance, we just don't have enough data available yet for us to comment on it, as of now.

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The Audi SQ8 with its 4-liter V8 and 22.5 gallons of fuel capacity does about 15 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 17 mpg combined. The Audi SQ8 also comes with a 48-volt mild-hybrid for improved fuel efficiency.

Audi SQ8 despite having a large fuel tank of 22.5 gallons, is one of the least fuel-efficient SUVs along with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo that offers the lowest mpg figures in this comparison. Both the Jaguar F-Pace SVR and the BMW X6 M50i do better in the city than the SQ8.

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"As is typical of Audi's S models, the interior gains more standard features and fancier materials than the base vehicle. " - Car and Driver

The Audi SQ8 is a screen fest on the inside. It gets two infotainment displays in the middle of the dash and one for the driver’s display. The vehicle comes loaded with plenty of tech-savvy features. The sporty seats are leather-wrapped with premium quality Valcona leather. It also gets heated and cooled seat front and rear seats with massaging front seats with 18-way power-adjustable seats with memory, and a panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade.

Overall the cabin itself looks way more premium than its siblings with gloss black dashboard matching. With the all-black theme ultra-luxury feel, it certainly adds to the styling of the car and looks more attractive. Inside the cabin, all of these SUVs come with a seating capacity of 5 while X6 M50i offers more space in front and the rear. Audi SQ8 offers the least amount of space both in front and in the rear compared to the Jaguar F-Pace SVR and the BMW X6 M50i.

Audi SQ8 comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display infotainment system with a split-screen MMI touch response system which Audi calls it the Virtual Cockpit. It is equipped with features such as satellite navigation, internet radio, active parking information, dual-zone climate control, wireless Apple car play and Android auto, heads-up display with driver assistance are a few to name amongst many Audi has to offer.

If your pockets are deep then one can even upgrade the leather and get aluminum and metal parts inside the cabin. It also comes with Bang & Olufsen 19 speaker surround Audio system. Wi-Fi hotspot is standard for the 2021 Audi SQ8 along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

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"The SQ8 looks the part of the performance crossover, riding on 21-inch wheels (or optional 22-inchers). " - Auto Blog

On the outside, the Audi SQ8 upfront gets a unique revised grille and full LED HD Matrix Daytime running headlights. At the rear, the vehicle gets a full LED fast-moving animated tail light. The car is equipped with 21-inch 10 V-spoke alloy wheels, all-season tires, and four fully functional exhaust pipes. The 2021 Audi SQ8 looks more aggressive and hunkered down than the regular Q8.

Nevertheless, SQ8's uniquely designed front grille does make it stand out from the rest which adds to its road presence as well. At the end of the day, The 2021 SQ8 is one of the best-looking Coupe SUVs with a bolder and muscular front.

SQ8 is the heaviest here in this segment weighing up to 5180 Ibs, where the Audi does better is in providing a longer wheelbase of 117.9 in which opens up a ton of room on the inside and more ground clearance up to 8.7 in which theoretically should help the SQ8 to go offroad without much hassle. 

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"Audi offers a suite of driver-assistance features as standard on the SQ8 while more advanced features are optional." - Car and Driver

2021 Audi SQ8 has not been tested yet by the NHTSA or the IIHS. The IIHS has awarded the base model Audi Q8 with the 2021 Top Safety Pick award. We can assume that the SQ8 with more advanced features will be as safe as the regular Q8. 

The 2021 Audi SQ8 vehicle is loaded with driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot assist, virtual real-time 360-degree camera, automatic emergency brakes, tire pressure monitoring system, traction control with collision brake assist, anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, advanced air-bags protection with 6 airbags, anti-theft system with motion sensor, immobilizer and parking sensors- front and rear. With all these safety features one fairly assumes the car is quite safe and should be able to pass the crash test with good ratings undoubtedly.

2021 Audi SQ8 Vs 2021 BMW X6 M50i

BMW X6 M50i does pretty well against the Audi SQ8 especially in terms of performance. Being almost $10,000 cheaper than the SQ8, X6 M50i offers a bigger engine- 4.4 liters V8. BMW also does well in terms of acceleration and gas mileage, space offered, where the Audi lacks significantly. The standout feature Audi is its infotainment system which is loaded with features, easy to navigate with minimalistic buttons, and truly something Audi will boost about for some time.

2021 Audi QS8 Vs 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR

Jaguar F-Pace SVR gives a tough competition to Audi's SQ8. F-Pace SVR is not only the cheapest amongst its rivals, but it also provides a much bigger engine than any in the segment which is a 5-liter Supercharged V8 and is also the fastest one here. The car does well against the Audi in gas mileage and also is the lightest vehicle amongst the 3. It provides more space than Audi. Apart from Audi's beautifully designed infotainment, F-Pace SVR is a clear and obvious choice here.

Audi SQ8’s purpose was to deliver a sporty performance with luxury and comfort, which it surely does with its 4-liter Twin-Turbo V8. It may not perform to levels of the Porsche Cayenne and Jaguar F-Pace SVR but it surely compensates you with its many features and tech. With a premium quality interior and a modern look overall, it is the best-looking car amongst its rivals. Altogether, the 2021 Audi SQ8 is a perfect package for anyone looking for a Sporty coupe-like SUV.