2021 Audi Q8 vs. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
The 2021 Audi Q8 is widely considered one of the world’s best SUVs. Its spacious and luxurious cabin, impeccable safety record and performance place it in a class of its own. But what happens when it goes up against the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, an SUV with a near six figure price tag, superb off-road performance and ferocious V8 engine?
Design & Style
While the Land Cruiser is famous for its off-road capabilities, Toyota has added a bunch of luxury features. It comes with 2 or 3 row seating and can be purchased in paint colors such as Magnetic Gray or Classic Silver. The upholstery is leather trimmed, the exterior is sporty and well composed, and it sits on eighteen inch BBS style wheels.
The Audi Q8 sits on twenty inch wheels and can hold five passengers, who will be provided infotainment via ten inch touch displays. It has a smooth and flowing exterior with a cabin that is tranquil. Illumination is provided through ambient lights and buyers have multiple color shades to choose from. The upholstery can be purchased with gray or brown leather with silver headliner all of which look and feel great.
Technology & Safety
The Audi Q8 has been extensively tested by all the major automotive safety organizations and received perfect marks across the board. The IIHS gave it a Top Safety Pick award while the NHTSA bestowed a five star rating. It has standardized emergency brakes which are automated along with blind area monitoring, lane control, multiple airbags, driver assistance and cruise control. Luxuries within its cabin include Bluetooth, ten inch touch displays, panoramic sunroof, climate control and navigation.
While the Land Cruiser has not been as extensively tested as the Audi Q8, it has many of the same safety features, including cruise control that is adaptive, emergency automated brakes, frontal impact warnings and blind area monitoring. Luxuries within its cabin include nine inch displays, a fourteen speaker sound system from JBL, and Bluetooth support.
Performance
The Toyota Land Cruiser is powered by a V8, 5.7 liter engine that can generate 381 horsepower with 401 pounds of torque that is wedded to an automatic eight speed transmission. It can tow a maximum of 8100 pounds, making it perfect for hauling boats, trailers and the like. Those that purchase the Audi RS Q8 will get a 591 horsepower engine that can accelerate from zero to sixty in just 3.6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While both SUVs offer similar safety features, the Audi Q8 has better horsepower, far superior acceleration times and greater fuel efficiency, which makes it the winner.
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If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi Q8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a 2021 Audi Q8 test drive appointment.