The first-generation Audi Q8 (type 4M8) received a facelift in late 2023. The flagship of the brand with the four rings' coupe SUVs, it is based on the MLB Evo platform shared with the Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg. This facelift mainly brings aesthetic tweaks (new Singleframe grille, HD Matrix LED headlights with laser technology, customizable OLED taillights) and an update to the infotainment system. Diesel Focus (TDI): Although the market is shifting towards hybridization, the 3.0 V6 TDI (available as 45 TDI and 50 TDI) remains the most coherent engine for this behemoth weighing over 2.2 tonnes. Thanks to its truck-like torque (up to 600 Nm) and its 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV), it offers remarkable highway range and excellent towing capabilities, while keeping its real-wo
The facelifted Audi Q8 (2023+) remains one of the most accomplished coupe SUVs on the market. In its V6 TDI version (45 or 50 TDI), it offers exceptional versatility for high-mileage drivers, combining inexhaustible torque and reasonable fuel consumption for its size. However, the reliability of its 48V electrical network (the infamous BSG alternator-starter) is a major black mark that tarnishes the record of all the group's V6 engines (TDI and TFSI). Buying advice: Negotiate. If you opt for a TDI, demand a crystal-clear history, check if the BSG has already been replaced by the revised version, and favor a model benefiting from a manufacturer's extended warranty. Avoid TDIs if your usage is mostly urban (guaranteed DPF/EGR clogging).