Front of a blue Audi SQ8 driving in a motorway

Used Audi SQ8 

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Blue Audi SQ8 is parked sideways in front of a concrete coloured ramp

The Audi SQ8 is a more dynamic version of the Audi Q8, yet just not as enhanced as the range-topping Q8 model, which is the RS Q8.

The SQ8 is a large SUV, sitting alongside the Audi SQ7. It is essentially a coupé version of the more practical SQ7, yet the SQ8 only has five seats, whilst the SQ7 has seven.

Interestingly, the SQ7 sits at the top of the Q7 range, whilst aforementioned the SQ8 sits behind the RS Q8 in the Audi Q8 hierarchy.

With the SQ8, you do get striking, yet understated coupé-SUV looks, along with many other cool features, which are listed below.

  • Fantastic refinement
  • Superb technology and safety
  • Striking, yet subtle
  • Practical
  • Fast

Engines and Driving Experience

Blue Audi SQ8 is parked sideways in front of a tall stone wall coloured beige

The SQ8 features a luscious engine to match its dynamic coupé looks, meaning if you are after a practical SUV that looks sleek and has enough punch to give sports and supercars a run for their money, then the SQ8 could be the SUV for you.

Being an Audi S model means the driving experience is tailored more to petrolheads, rather than the more normal Audi Q8. And when you take into account the SQ8's engine, which is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 under the SQ8's bonnet, producing a monstrous 500bhp, it is not an SUV for those wanting a calm, normal drive.

The enhanced performance means that the SQ8 can whisk the whole family from 0 to 62mph in a supercar baiting 4.1 seconds - quite insane for a luxury, family SUV.

Practicality and Running Costs

Interior of a blue Audi SQ8. The car is parked with a modern building to the left side

Despite offering just five seats, and not seven like its SQ7 sibling, the SQ8 still offers plenty of interior space for five, with decent practicality you would expect from a large SUV.

There is a hugely capacious boot, with 680 litres on offer, which is more than a Porsche Cayenne Coupé which has 625 litres, and more than a BMW X5 M60i which has 650 litres. Lower the rear seats in the SQ8, and you get an increased 1,755 litres, too.

As for running costs, as this is a performance Audi, set aside more than that of a regular premium SUV, and we would recommend an official retailer for maintenance and servicing, which can be completed by your preferred Stratstone Audi retailer.

Interior, Technology, and Safety

Cabin of an Audi SQ8 where you can see the steering wheel, the infotainment system and dark grey seats

When it comes to interior quality, a used Audi SQ8 will still impress, same as all used Audi models from this era, due to the stunning, yet not over the top Audi Virtual Cockpit.

In a world where some manufacturers choose the iPad-like digital instrument/infotainment screen, Audi has still put their digital instrument cluster in a cove, like a traditional dashboard.

The infotainment screen in then placed in the centre of the dashboard, along with an accompanying digital display for the air conditioning too. It all feels beautifully put together.

As standard, a used Audi SQ8 will get a lot of 'toys' and technology, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming standard, whilst emergency braking, lane departure steering and radar-guided cruise control safety technology also comes as standard.

Being a luxury model, you can search used SQ8 which feature addition packs to enhance the safety and technology even more.

Is the Audi SQ8 right for me?

With plenty of SUVs on the used market, the SQ8 is one for those who appreciate all the performance you could ever want from an SUV, whilst still keeping high levels of practicality, comfort and refinement.

If you want even more, then a used Audi RS Q8 will provide that, whilst if you want a used performance SUV with even more flair, then a Porsche Cayenne Coupé could be more your thing, which is even faster than the RS Q8.

Either way, as a used performance SUV, the Audi SQ8 is another fine high performance SUV offering from Audi.

Why choose Stratstone for your next used vehicle?

Discover your next car with Stratstone

At Stratstone, we have a variety of quality used cars for you to choose from. Each car is carefully selected by our teams before making its way through the rigorous preparation process, where it is inspected by a qualified technician and then fully valeted.

All our vehicles are fully HPI checked, giving you peace of mind when making a decision. In addition, we are able to offer Home Delivery to UK mainland addresses, giving you flexibility when searching for your next car.

We are also able to offer you a tailored Service Plan for your selected car, which allows you to spread the cost of maintenance over an agreed period of time, whilst saving you money in the process.

If you would like some advice on picking the right car for you, or you have spotted a vehicle and want more information, please contact your nearest Stratstone retailer, where one of our friendly associates will be more than happy to help.