Replacing an RSQ8?

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bradders

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886 posts

273 months

Monday 25th July 2022
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Now I know the RSQ8 is not everyone’s cup of tea, but is there anything like it on the EV market that would be a decent swap?

I’ve got one on order (due soon I hope) but I’m beginning to wonder if I should make a move elsewhere?

I’ve swapped an RS6 for this as I wanted something taller. I like the interior of the Audi range over the less typical car like interiors many manufacturers are now producing, like the performance and driving style, and travel to and from Greece at least once a year, where load capacity comes in very useful.

None of the current Audi EV range appeal directly, although the proposed Etron Avant looks a decent swap if I wanted to stay lower as in the RS6.

I’m a tad out of touch with new models coming to the market at the moment from other suppliers.

All suggestions welcome.

bradders

Original Poster:

886 posts

273 months

Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Thanks all for the answers.

Greece trip is to Corfu - so ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa, and then over to Corfu. Local charging will not be an issue, so only the UK to Italy leg is a concern, and looking at the route planners seems OK.

Long retired (early), so BIK is alas not on the cards, unless I do some other fiddling around. Will look into it, but it may not be worth the while. I have had RRS before, and the hybrid side of life doesn't really appeal either.

I switched(/ing) from the RS6 to the raised height of the RSQ8 for the mile muncher due to a back injury as I find the lower cars make me ache like hell for longer journeys.

I am going to pass on the BMW for reasons stated by a few posters.....

The new Etron may appeal - will wait and see on that one as more is announced, as well as the Lotus which looks more my thing too.

The Porsche would be ideal, but may be a bit low. I think I need to give it a try.

Much appreciated all. Thanks.