In the USA, the 2024 SQ8 starts at a hefty $96,600 for the Premium Plus and increases to $103,600 for the Prestige. Those MSRPs exclude a destination charge of $1,195.
The Premium Plus comes with Valcona leather seats with diamond stitching, 22-inch wheels, Matrix-design LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, a 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance. The six-figure Prestige adds OLED taillights, a head-up display, and power soft-closing doors, among others.
The SQ8 barely puts a foot wrong, which is reflected in the fact that the 2024 model is more of an aesthetic upgrade than anything else. In a style-conscious segment, the Audi stands out as one of the sexiest crossovers. It’s even quicker than the BMW X6 M60i, despite a 23-hp deficit, although we think buyers looking for ultimate driving enjoyment may prefer the Audi’s platform relative, the superb Porsche Cayenne.
But despite not leading in every metric or sensation behind the wheel, the Audi SQ8 is one of the segment’s most complete vehicles.
