Does the Audi Q8 have four-wheel drive?
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Audi Q8 has a four-wheel-drive version, which is a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a mechanical torque-limiting slip differential as the central differential. Full-time four-wheel drive means that the vehicle maintains four-wheel drive throughout the entire driving process, with the engine's output torque distributed to the front and rear wheels in a fixed proportion. This driving mode ensures excellent off-road and handling performance at all times. The Audi Q8 is a product of Audi, and the 2019 Audi Q8 has a length of 4986mm, a width of 1995mm, a height of 1704mm, and a wheelbase of 2995mm. Its exterior design features a Coupe style, with a more pronounced sporty look, a lower body, a lower center of gravity, and a more aerodynamic design. Paired with wide five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome-trimmed dual exhaust pipes, and a larger octagonal grille, it exudes a sporty vibe.
The Audi Q8 comes standard with quattro permanent all-wheel drive across the entire range, which is Audi's signature technology. I've driven the previous generation Q8 on icy slopes, and all four tires firmly gripped the ground without slipping. It uses a Torsen type-C center differential, with a default 40:60 front-rear power distribution during normal driving. When cornering, the system automatically increases torque to the outer wheels, creating a reassuring feeling of being pulled along like a railcar. You don't need to lift off the throttle even during heavy rain or snow on highways - I once overtook in a downpour without any body sway. Higher trim models with off-road mode can lock the differential, regaining traction within half a second even when tires spin on gravel slopes. However, this AWD system adds 200kg of weight and consumes about 1L/100km more fuel than the two-wheel-drive version.
