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And here it is the biggest number ever attached to an Audi Q model. And that"s pretty fitting, given the size of the thing. Meet the Audi A8.Audi says the Q8 is about five metres long, two metres wide, 1.7 metres tall and has a three-metre wheelbase almost exactly the same as a 2017 Range Rover but unlike the Range Rover, the Q8 will be a "luxury lounge for four". We can think of cheaper ways to get four people around in comfort.To make sure such a vast vehicle isn"t slower than an asthmatic tortoise, Audi"s combined a 333bhp version of its 3.0 TFSI with a plug-in hybrid system that"s good for a combined 442bhp and 516lb ft. The practical upshot of this particular combination of electricity and dino-juice is zero to 62mph in 5.4 seconds, a top speed of 155mph and a frankly absurd fuel consumption of 122mpg. It also means a theoretical range of 621 miles and so few carbon dioxides that it could even tempt buyers out of rattly, polluting diesels. We can dream. The 17.9kWh battery allows for an electric range of about 37 miles, and it"ll take two and a half hours to recharge completely if you have a high-power outlet. The Q8 will have driving modes that allow you to spend or save battery juice as you see fit, or you can leave the decision to the hybrid system itself.
Date written: 9 Jan 2017
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ID: 6325
And here it is the biggest number ever attached to an Audi Q model. And that"s pretty fitting, given the size of the thing. Meet the Audi A8.Audi says the Q8 is about five metres long, two metres wide, 1.7 metres tall and has a three-metre wheelbase almost exactly the same as a 2017 Range Rover but unlike the Range Rover, the Q8 will be a "luxury lounge for four". We can think of cheaper ways to get four people around in comfort.To make sure such a vast vehicle isn"t slower than an asthmatic tortoise, Audi"s combined a 333bhp version of its 3.0 TFSI with a plug-in hybrid system that"s good for a combined 442bhp and 516lb ft. The practical upshot of this particular combination of electricity and dino-juice is zero to 62mph in 5.4 seconds, a top speed of 155mph and a frankly absurd fuel consumption of 122mpg. It also means a theoretical range of 621 miles and so few carbon dioxides that it could even tempt buyers out of rattly, polluting diesels. We can dream. The 17.9kWh battery allows for an electric range of about 37 miles, and it"ll take two and a half hours to recharge completely if you have a high-power outlet. The Q8 will have driving modes that allow you to spend or save battery juice as you see fit, or you can leave the decision to the hybrid system itself.
Date written: 9 Jan 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 6325
