The Just About Perfect
BBC TopGear India|August 2023
AUDI Q8 E-TRON
- Mira Erda
The Just About Perfect

When I say just about perfect, the all-new Audi Q8 e-tron 2023 gave me a very hard time trying to find almost anything that could be a major deal breaker for me. But I'm not surprised about it, because, in my view, Audi never disappoints. As we all know, the first car in Audi's EV segment was named the e-tron, and with additions of more models coming in under its banner lineup, the 2023 e-tron comes with multiple upgrades and transformations, in addition to the e-tron lineup fitting towards the conventional naming with a Q8 in its label.

Ever since I drove an Audi for the first time a few years back, I connected it with luxury, comfort and power no matter which car I drove or sat in from the lineup. When I got the keys to the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, I was really excited to try my hands on it and find out whether it continues to carry those qualities or not. There are two options: The Sportback & the SUV; interestingly, both options come in two variants- 50 and 55 with 95kWh and 114kWh batteries, respectively, which can be considered as a major, major upgrade from the outgoing e-tron.

EXTERIOR:

From the looks of it, the car just came fresh out of the oven with a new makeover but still holding onto its sporty yet somehow fierce character. Starting with the very avant-garde 2D Audi logo, which will soon appear on all cars in the range. Right on top of the logo is a single-frame projection light which illuminates and enhances the logo, which is something I really liked. Right below the logo is the inverted grill, half open to airflow; now, if you take a closer look, you will find the e-tron logo right under the number plate on the front and rear as well.

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