Pros Handles very well for its size Impressively comfortable too Loads of infotainment tech
Cons Muted engine sounds Auto gearbox isn't the best Lots of expensive optional extras
Audi has made no changes to the RS Q8 for 2021.
Pros Mega-powerful V-8 engine, nimble chassis, styling is more restrained than the mechanically similar Lambo Urus.
Cons Slower and more expensive than the RS6 Avant, brake feel isn't particularly confidence inspiring, not quite as poised as a Porsche.
The RS Q8 is unchanged for 2021.
Pros Turbo V8 delivers devastating straight-line performance Nimble, lively handling puts most sports cars to shame Comfortable, well-trimmed interior
Cons Infotainment system can be distracting to use Limited interior storage Less practical than the related Q7
The BMW X6 has powerful engines and a luxurious, high-tech cabin. You’ll forgo some space and practicality versus a BMW X5 though, and spend more doing it.
Pros SUVs don’t come much quicker Fantastic infotainment system Impressive interior quality
Cons X5 equivalent has better rear headroom Audi RS Q8 is easier on the eyes Smaller boot than every alternative
The X6 M enters the 2021 model year with only the smallest of changes. The list of standard features grows with the addition of Android Auto and a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L. However, the M's roster of standalone options has been shortened with the elimination of night vision with pedestrian detection, the rear-seat entertainment system, and the satin aluminum roof rails and exterior trim. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.
Pros Transcendent SUV performance, stocked with popular standard features, sumptuous cabin space.
Cons Compromised rear visibility, rough ride on some roads, pricier than the more practical X5 M.
For 2021 Now available with Android Auto smartphone integration.Minor changes to feature availability and option packages.
Pros Massive power from its turbocharged V8 Impressive handling performance High-quality interior packed with features
Cons Stiff and sometimes unyielding ride Distinctive styling limits rear headroom and cargo capacity Compromised rear visibility