The Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that radiates sportiness and luxuriousness.
Pros Athletic enough to satisfy enthusiasts, refined enough to coddle passengers, great mix of luxury and technology.
Cons Lower touchscreen can divert attention, feels sluggish in city driving, people-and-cargo room sacrificed to style.
Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is interesting and clever, with a side order of *whoa*
Pros Interesting, tech-laden SUV flagship that’s more practical and useful than it looks
Cons It’s not exactly subtle. Or cheap
Pros Handsome interior with spacious seats Composed ride and handling Powerful available V8 engines User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Subpar fuel economy High price
Pros Things we like Good electric/hybrid handover Fuel and battery efficiency Build quality Not so much
Cons Hefty price Compromised load area Under-servoed brakes Paranoid parking assistance
The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.
Pros Good ride and handling, fine engines, well-finished cabin, many high-tech options
Cons Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb, not helped by the thick steering wheel
PROS Good power and response in hybrid mode Premium styling and high-quality cabin Plenty of space for adults front and rear
CONS Not a lot of grunt in EV mode Short real-world EV range Battery packaging impedes on cargo space
