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
Porsche spices up the 2021 Cayenne lineup with the return of the GTS model. While the company hasn't announced changes for the rest of the lineup, we now know that the GTS will have a 460-hp twin-turbo V-8. Along with more desirable standard features, it'll also benefit from a lowered suspension and other performance hardware. The 2021 GTS is the top-of-the-line version of the regular Cayenne, but it's just as much a gateway to the high-powered Turbo variants (reviewed separately).
Pros Sensational powertrains, sports-car DNA, can tow 7700 pounds.
Cons Ride can be stiff, limited cubby storage, custom options can add up.
The GTS returns, powered by a 453-horsepower turbocharged V8.
Pros Truly impressive handling for a crossover SUV Wide selection of powerful engines Exquisite interior and build quality Plenty of customization options
Cons Quite a few features that should be standard at this price are optional Gloss-black interior panels can quickly look dirty Poor rear visibility Climate control fans are weak at low speeds and noisy at high
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid ranked #1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has a score of 9.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Lots of power Posh interior User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Short on cargo space High base price