Glance at the 2024 Audi Q8 and you might miss the restyled bodywork or new lights front and back that set it apart.

Far from an insult, it’s an example of Audi being, well, Audi. Revolutionary change is rarely in the offing for this brand, which is probably what’s gotten it to this point in the first place. So with the Q8 on the receiving end of a refresh after a handful of years on the market, it’s no surprise that a smattering of tiny tweaks is all that was required to further refine this flagship SUV.

The 2024 Audi SQ8, meanwhile, ups the ante with a pair of extra cylinders and plenty more output. Officially, the 4.0L V8 spins up 500 hp and 569 lb-ft of torque – plenty for this or any other application. It’s enough to provide catapulting power when it’s needed, with a flood of turbocharged torque heading towards the road almost as soon as it’s called for.

AutoTrader.ca Road Test Editor Dan Ilika gives his first impressions of Audi's performance-oriented mid-size SUV.

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00:00 Intro: 2024 Audi SQ8
00:39 Powertrain & Specs
01:37 New laser headlights and OLED taillights
02:40 Space & Practicality
03:12 Performance & Power delivery
04:07 Pricing & Value