Audi SQ8 facelift REVIEW taken to the German Autobahn 

Honda and Acura don't use them, and I think Hyundai avoids it depending on the model. I hope other manufacturers follow that anti-gloss trend.

and outside too

Audi is the worst offender of this. Then BMW, mercedes is improving quickly. They started to offer different center console trim last year that removes all the gloss black. Just gotta get rid of it on the steering wheel too.

@@faeinthebay Varnished wood can look good.

Totally agree with you 👍

I think all german automakers started in 23 selling their concept ideas with strange designs, that ones that was on hold before, because they were not sure about quality of these ideas, but when in 23 chinese EV started to conquer the markets - german's decided to use every concept they have, because even their concepts are outdated in comparing to chinese design of new production models. And thats why we are here, when Audi/BMW/Mercedes looks strange and ugly, when chinese models are beatiful.

Agree with you 100%

To each his own…..blah blah

@@noonehere1793 it seems the market also agrees as audi sales drop so..

​@@Ivchoyyyy1No, 2023 is Audi highest sales level over the last 10 years.

@@user_tiunerbma indeed, didn't know they recovered in 2023 as they were in a downtrend since 2017

Luckily you could never afford one🤣🤣🤣🤣

When one company finds a super cheap material to use, everyone else will obviously copy. It's all about cost-cutting

IMO the new Cayenne looks better too

Watching from Eswatini.

thanks m8 ! Ye Audi does have some serious delays in renewals

@autogefuehl I expect the new generation (like the next A6 e-tron you showed us a year ago) to take the market, but interiors must be completely new. Of course, I will know that moment has arrived when i see the notification from Autogefuehl for the first review of that new generation.. again, as usual 😄😉

The way to go for me is to configure with OPTIC PACKAGE PLUS....the plastic chrome in the front is really terrible. Just like an exoskeleton from inside to outside.....the same as on the A8/S8.

Yeah, it’s like wearing a finely tailored 3-piece suit with an oversized belt buckle.

Danke 🙏

Was going to say how funny it’s peeking 😂

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thanks =)

i think having the 3d logo on steering wheel is better, because it looks much better than the new 2d one 😂

Look. There is a rule in the design that you do not mix and match things. If they have chosen to take the new logo and the new “S” logo it should be inside and outside the same logo. Eavn on the engine deck it should be the same logo!!! I do hope you understand that. And what is Audi doing with the mix and match now is just pathetic!!! I hope they dont screw the S5 avant the same way, otherwise I might just buy the corrola atleast it have the same design inside out. It is eavn more reliable then Audi 😅

@@zigimun Totally get that! I wish they never changed the logo in the first place... But my faith is not lost in Audi, compared to BMW and Mercedes, their new gen cars (Q6, Q4) are looking pretty good... I think all the next gen cars are going to look better than competitors!

Idk I was entusiastic about new S3 and now I am realy just considering Toyota Corolla GR, cuz the new S3 is a mess. But its a facelift (still horrible) Mybe the new gen will be better, but since the A5 Avant is basicaly Passat I do not have high hopes

thanks for the report!

Thanks! Yeah I know this upper setting, however this does not make that big block underneath less dangerous!

I wouldn't praise the design of the cars of any of the bigger German manufacturers if we go down this line...

a stupid comment from a hater on the first Page!

@@erdbeerfeldheld007 i am not a hatter I AM A FAN OF AUDI !!! and dont know what Mark Lichte was.thinking.with the mask !!!!

omg what model year ?