Hybrid model on hold for 2022; will return in 2023, New S trim level combines V8 power with sport-tuned suspension.
Pros Incredible luxury and craftsmanship Powerful engine and quick acceleration Legitimate off-road capability Optional seating for up to seven
Cons Optional equipment is very expensive Standard rear bench seat is a bit flat and plain
A sporty-looking S model joins the range for 2022 that incorporates many of the top-end Speed model's design cues but is powered by the 542-hp V-8 that serves as the Bentayga's base engine. A sport-tuned suspension, 22-inch wheels, and a sport exhaust system give the S model an edge over the base V-8 trim. Elsewhere in the lineup, a set of carbon fiber rims is a new standalone option through the Mulliner personalization program.
Pros Two smooth, powerful engine choices, plush interior, overflowing with cachet.
Cons Polarizing exterior styling, six-figure price tag, driver-assistance features aren't standard.
Pros Sledgehammer performance Surprisingly good fun to drive Superbly luxurious interior
Cons Ungainly looks from some angles Audi influences around cabin A Range Rover is roomier
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
